Classic Textiles
Goldhawk Road, W1244 Goldhawk Road, London W12 8DH
Best for
Cottons, jerseys, linings and everyday dressmaking fabric
A student favourite — wide selection at fair prices, ideal for practising cuts and toiles.
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The Best Fabric Shops in London
A hand-picked guide for our sewing students in Kent and London. Whether you're sourcing cotton for your first toile or silk for a couture make, these are the shops we recommend when you want quality, choice and fair prices.
West London
Goldhawk Road, W12
A short stretch of Goldhawk Road hosts more than a dozen fabric shops side-by-side — the best way to browse widely in a single afternoon. Bring cash for the smaller shops and don't be afraid to ask for a swatch.
A One Fabrics
Goldhawk Road, W1240 Goldhawk Road, London W12 8DH
Best for
African prints, wax cottons, brocades and occasion fabrics
Great for statement garments and cultural dress projects.
Unique Fabrics
Goldhawk Road, W1258 Goldhawk Road, London W12 8DH
Best for
Wools, suitings and heavier weight fabrics
Worth a look for tailoring and outerwear projects.
Central London
Berwick Street, Soho
Soho's Berwick Street is the historic heart of London's fabric trade. Prices are higher than Goldhawk Road, but the quality and curation make it the right choice for a special garment.
The Cloth House
Berwick Street, Soho, W147 & 98 Berwick Street, London W1F 8SJ
Best for
Natural fibres — linen, silk, organic cotton, hemp
Beautifully curated. Higher price point, but the quality shows in the finished garment.
Visit siteBorovick Fabrics
Berwick Street, Soho, W116 Berwick Street, London W1F 0HP
Best for
Silks, satins, sequins and theatrical fabrics
A London institution — great for evening wear and bridal.
Visit siteMisan Textiles
Berwick Street, Soho, W137 Berwick Street, London W1F 8RS
Best for
Designer deadstock, wools, silks and couture-weight fabric
Small but exceptional selection — ideal for a special make.
Visit siteAround the city
Beyond the fabric streets
A handful of destinations worth the journey — for haberdashery, designer deadstock and everyday practice fabric.
MacCulloch & Wallis
Fitzrovia, W125–26 Dering Street, London W1S 1AT
Best for
Haberdashery, interfacings, buttons, zips and dressmaking supplies
The go-to for notions and everything you need to finish a garment properly.
Visit siteRay-Stitch
Islington, N199 Essex Road, London N1 2SJ
Best for
Dressmaking cottons, patterns and beginner-friendly ranges
Lovely shop with online delivery if you can't make it in person.
Visit siteThe New Craft House
Hackney, E8London Fields (visit by appointment / online)
Best for
Designer deadstock and premium dressmaking fabric
Great for one-off pieces — stock changes weekly.
Visit siteWalthamstow Market
Walthamstow, E17Walthamstow High Street, London E17
Best for
Bargain cottons, polycottons and practice fabric
Perfect for beginners building confidence without spending a fortune.
Tips for beginners
Buying fabric with confidence
- Always ask for a swatch. Most shops are happy to cut a small piece so you can test drape, press and wash before committing.
- Buy a little extra. Add 10–20% to your pattern's fabric requirement to allow for shrinkage, pattern matching and mistakes.
- Match the fabric to the pattern. Your pattern envelope will suggest suitable fabric types — stick close to them for your first few makes.
- Prewash before you cut. Cotton and linen shrink; washing before cutting saves heartbreak after your first laundry cycle.
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