This famous lace shop is in one corner of Grand Place and has one of the prettiest window displays…read moreI have seen. They specialise in handmade lace but also keep cheaper tourist items in factory lace. Though they don't really appreciate tourists on a budget, unlike the rudeness of other shop people in Brussels, they patiently showed us some of their exquisite pieces and eventually we found something pretty and not too expensive to take home. A lovely place.

From the owner: Nos spécialités sont diverses. Anne Rubbrecht pourra…read morepartager avec vous son expertise des dentelles anciennes. Elle s'est spécialisée dans l'entretien et la restauration des dentelles anciennes. Pour des créations personnalisées en dentelle moderne (Princesse ou Renaissance) Eline Rubbrecht se fera un plaisir de créer un nouveau patron correspondant à vos attentes. Nous portons une attention particulière au respect du travail à la main. A chaque personne, à chaque envie correspond un article très précis. Que votre premier souci soit le prix, la qualité, la solidité ou la finesse, nous nous ferons un plaisir de vous aider et de vous conseiller. Voile de mariée, robe de baptême, linge de table, dentelles, broderies et personalisations, nous proposons tout cela et bien plus.

I have not even been there yet, but as you can imagine, still speaking English in a country where…read morepeople speak French and Dutch is difficult, and I am doing my best to learn both languages. A little while ago my dress zip broke, and I have been looking for a zip to replace it, as it is quite a unique dress. I called in, rather than going in, to ask if they had a beige-pink zip for a dress, and she was quite helpful in telling me that they did not have any that specific, but they did have beige. Now, when I went to Veritas, they did not have any zips that were the right colour, but for some reason the staff insisted on selling me one of the zips even though it was the wrong colour!!! I asked them if they knew of another sewing or material shop, and they said they were the only known one around. Now that was a blatant lie. I don't think I will be going back to Veritas, however I will definitely be going to Au Coin Vert to take a closer look at what they have, since they were very honest, and did not expect me to buy something that I did not need.

From the owner: Tissus, stores et rideaux (vente, confection), tissus pour fauteuils , rails, barres et accessoires…read more- Bruxelles-ville (quartier Marolles - Breughel)

Why is filed under upholstery shop? This store has nothing to do with furniture it did have a bunch…read moreof pricey wooden toys, and generic find anywhere paints and wood stains. Unfortunately this shop was highly rated, but I give it a "meh".

Ordered asettte mixed appetizer plate to share with wife, excellent portions of meats/…read morecheese/olives and their fries were very good as well. They also had several salads that looked very good.

This location of a small Brussels chain is excellent. Home and garment fabrics are beautiful and…read morestaff is very helpful. It is not inexpensive, but fabrics are special, with many imported from Italy. There are beautiful silk, viscose, polyester and wool fabrics, plus a nice style of notions.

Good for basic fabrics, stretch, cotton, a large range of wool fabric, lots of printed silks. The…read moreprices are reasonable 3 euro a metre for a decent textile, then higher prices for the wool 10 euro. Buttons and zips very cheap a plus! Lots of lace trim. I would recommend for basics! Good textiles a little uninspiring stock, unfortunately for me! I have a feeling if I revised the stock would change quickly! As very popular store for the size.

From the owner: Chipote et Papote vous propose des tissus colorés et variés qui vous donneront envie de coudre…read moreplein de jolies choses. Vous y trouverez également des articles de mercerie, des livres et des patrons de couture de créateurs indépendants. Des ateliers de couture y sont également proposés.

From the owner: Grand choix de tissu de confection et tissu d'ameublement à des prix imbattables…read more Doublure, voile, lainage, calicot, rideaux, jute, occultant, taffe