Fabric Suppliers

Tuppence · Post by **Tuppence** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 2:35 am

I've compiled a list from all the previous messages in the costume section, and added a few of my own.

Shadowcat's idea

Please, everybody add contact details of your own favourites.

[url]tp://www.denholme-velvets.co.uk/[/url]

The Cloth Hall – L. Pickard, HD1 2QY 01484 512968 – Cloth

http://www.jamesharesilks.co.uk/ (TRADE ONLY)

http://www.bennett-silks.co.uk/ffabrics/

http://www.hansson-silks.co.uk/

http://www.hainsworth.co.uk/abimelech/index2.html

Montrose Rope and Sail Co, 13 Bents Road, Montrose, Tayside, DD10 8QA (canvas)

http://www.cheapfabrics.co.uk

http://www.hertsfabrics.co.uk/

http://www.efabrics.co.uk/

http://www.hillsidetextiles.co.uk/hills ... D=hillside

http://www.jaskwear.com/cgi-bin/shop.pl ... at=1&id=46

http://www.borovickfabricsltd.co.uk/

http://freespace.virgin.net/humphries.weaving/index.htm

http://www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk/

http://www.beckfordsilk.co.uk/

http://www.mjtrends.com/

http://www.nevtex.co.uk/

http://www.durantextiles.com/

http://www.knockandowoolmill.org.uk/

http://www.revivalfabrics.com/home.ihtml

http://www.luigi-bevilacqua.com/ (WARNING - EXPENSIVE)
http://www.mperkins.co.uk/index.htm

http://www.fabrics4you.co.uk/ NB - this link seems to be broken now - may be temporary, so have left url in, but may not. As of 26th March

http://www.whaleys-bradford.ltd.uk/

and finally,
http://www.ebay.co.uk

NB - if any links don't work, let me know, and I'll amend or remove.

http://www.henrybertrand.co.uk/ TRADE ONLY, but stuff is to die for, esp their brocades & samites, etc

Shadowcat · Post by **Shadowcat** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 12:38 pm

Add Joel and Son

Joel and Son Fabrics
73-85 Church Street,
London NW8

Tel 020 7724 6895 Fax 020 7724 9840

joelandson@aol.com

A huge selection of fabrics - they have several sorts of black moire, including silk, which is unobtainable elsewhere. (Pricey for silk moire though!)

S.

lidimy · Post by **lidimy** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 4:46 pm

would add my place, but they are re-doing their site (anglian fashion fabrics) so i will put up the link when they are done

sally · Post by **sally** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 4:52 pm

Its worth being on the Croft mill mailing list as well, no e-shop but the list periodically has excellent fabrics for our use, though most of no real interest on a day to day basis, I've had some absolutely perfect wools and linens from them over the years. Just a case of keeping your eye open for one of their specials
http://www.croftmill.co.uk/

Tuppence · Post by **Tuppence** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 1:18 am

posting this link in here and the resources bit, cos it applies to both.

was sent a link, and just had time to check it out.

not used them yet, but range looks good.

http://www.sewingchest.co.uk/

Sophia · Post by **Sophia** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 3:00 pm

This guy on ebay is really good.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/BRITISH-FABRIC ... esstQQtZkm

His fabrics are exactly what he says they are and the quality/price ratio is amazing.

Sophia

Tuppence · Post by **Tuppence** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:03 pm

Gonna post a thread about this anyway, but thought I might as well put this in here, as it fits.

Abimelech Hainsworth now have a factory shop. It's just around the corner from the mill, on Town Street in Stanningley, near Leeds.

Not been myself, but Nige went at the weekends, and they have lots of stuff - blankets and assorted other bits, and of course, cloth - from approx. 8.50 - 11.50 incl. vat, according to Nige (serious bargain!!)

Still worth making an appointment with sally or david if buying in bulk, but the prices at the shop are way cheaper although obviously the ranges will be more limited.

guthrie · Post by **guthrie** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:51 pm

DAve Rushworth, as Petty Chapman:

http://www.pettychapman.co.uk/

Has a reasonable selection, knows what he's talking about, helpful etc.

Tuppence · Post by **Tuppence** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 2:04 am

not used them yet, but range looks good.

http://www.sewingchest.co.uk/

have used them now, for something I couldn't find anywhere else. tand looked closer at the site. the range is actually quite limited (far more so than some of the other places listed above), and they're actually quite pricey.

service is nothing special - not a quick as lots of places, but not as slow as some...

sisterwulfe69* · Post by sisterwulfe69* » Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:35 pm

The Remnant shop on Head St, Colchester will send swatches and will also send material and fabrics if you so ask

Gerald ye Herald · Post by **Gerald ye Herald** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 12:08 pm

Two more handy suppliers
http://www.whaleys-bradford.ltd.uk have a variety of materials including
large sizes of Jute and hessian.

http://www.upholsteryshop.co.uk provide a mixture of handy materials
Worth A look!!!

Nigel · Post by **Nigel** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 2:17 pm

I think you will find Wahlleys was included in the original list

Gerald ye Herald · Post by **Gerald ye Herald** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 2:34 pm

Your right Nigel I'll get another eyetest

BigM · Post by **BigM** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:24 am

Hi

Can be pricey but quality good. I use Ali, Bernie et al for most needs but these guys speciallise in untreated linen/flax. If you need something special, heavy or coarse (maybe for a jack) they have some great stuff (they keep all sorts of grades as they supply for clothing and theatrical/TV/film/museum use). They send swatches in post.

http://www.wolfintextiles.co.uk/

Also picked up some unbleached linen in IKEA this weekend. Not shirt weight but ok for rough stuff (bags, light-use jacks etc). Just £3.69 a metre.

M

Bonz · Post by **Bonz** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:46 pm

Hi

Does any one have a link or contact of some sort for Bernie the Bolt???

The number I had only seems to go to an answer phone, I've got lots of orders coming in and no Bernie

Ian Deveney · Post by **Ian Deveney** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 12:24 pm

Bernie the Bolt,
Bernard Hunt,
Rectory Farmhouse,
Cambridge Road,
Godmanchester,
Cambs,
PE29 2BP.

01480453390

Email: berniethebolt3@aol.com

Good Luck.

James Bretlington · Post by **James Bretlington** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:38 pm

For the US based types:

http://www.renaissancefabrics.net/index.html

katiepoppycat · Post by **katiepoppycat** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 4:27 pm

Hainsworth's factory shop is no longer open - jsut to save anyone a trip!

Nigel · Post by **Nigel** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 4:30 pm

Has been for a while sorry forgot to mention

BUT there is a gret place in Dewsbury

sheepmilker · Post by **sheepmilker** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 4:47 pm

Having seen the frieze coats and things on "Tales from the Green Valley" I'm looking forward to ordering some from Stuart Peachey (OK, have to save up a bit first!).

He's now at http://www.stuart-hmaltd.com

Don''t worry about the remark from Guthrie (below), the link is fine!

guthrie · Post by **guthrie** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:01 pm

So how do I get hold of Stuart peachy? That url from sheepmilker doesn't work. He seems not to have any googleable presence online either, which these days is just silly.

Sophia · Post by **Sophia** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:38 pm

Don't know what's happened to your Google fu Guthrie

Stuart Peachey (note spelling) can be found at http://www.stuart-hmaltd.com or at least when it is working which was last week when I checked up on the price of some pamphlets I am eyeing up.

Next face-to-face trading opportunity will be at Tewkesbury IIRC.

Soph

guthrie · Post by **guthrie** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:34 pm

Yes, its not working just now, as I said in my post.
But you're right about the spelling. In order to google someone successfully you have to have the correct name. I've been trying to find someone called Harry Potter, and thats a bit difficult...
(Yes, it is his real name)

Shadowcat · Post by **Shadowcat** » Wed May 14, 2008 8:54 pm

Not used them myself, but Tuppence says she does.

http://www.humphriesweaving.co.uk/

In the "ouch" price range, but gorgeous.

S.

John Waller · Post by **John Waller** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:42 pm

I stumbled across this web page which may have some useful links to suppliers http://www.adriennechinn.co.uk/directory-fabric.htm

Izabela Pitcher · Post by **Izabela Pitcher** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 3:06 pm

lovely 100% silk velvets and taffetas, not too mention the dupioni silks.
Just gor a fantastic cobalt blue and french roast coloured velvets and they are brilliant.
not too bad a price too - and shippment to UK for about 5 yards is 40 $

http://www.silkbaron.com/silk/color.aspx?collectionid=1

Zhenya · Post by **Zhenya** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:16 pm

Hi
got a swatch from a cloth company back in 2004 but now don't have the details. It was a strange name, something like HE Box or HB Box. Does anyone know who I mean or am I just going mad?

X · Post by X » Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:23 pm

I would suggest it might have been:

H.E. Box Ltd
01305 839123
Unit 5b,
Surrey Close,
Granby Industrial Estate,
Weymouth,
Dorset
DT4 9TY

I saw some swatches of their Melton last week, in an array of surprising colours. Very nice; I found myself wondering what I could possibly use bright purple, or a delicate - but penetrating - lilac melton for.

narvek · Post by **narvek** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:58 pm

www.sartor.cz for continent based people, fine supplier of silks and pearls.

Now she offers a custom brocade, feel free to email her.

teutonic knight · Post by **teutonic knight** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:42 pm

if anyone wants realy good pure wool, irish linen or any other materials contact herts fabrics. he charges £5 per mater on all his stock and suplies such groups as reia anglorum and the vikings among many others.

LivingHistory.co.uk