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I think some of the peeps on here go to a place called Hobbycraft - I don't know if that's the sort of place you're after, but as there isn't one near me I have no idea.....
Posted: 08:50 Jan 16 2004
fabric
i'm after lots of different types of fabrics, some i need a lot of. does anyone know any good places in london to shop for fabrics that will be cheap and have a good selection?
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Posted: 08:50 Jan 16 2004 
Well normally curtain shops (which make their own) will have leftovers which if you ask you can normally buy for very little as they normally can't use it anymore anyways as it's too small for their needs.
My mum needed loads of material for a play they where doing and got it that way (some even for free). But that was in the Netherlands but I guess it's worth a try over here
My mum needed loads of material for a play they where doing and got it that way (some even for free). But that was in the Netherlands but I guess it's worth a try over here
Posted: 08:53 Jan 16 2004
Hobbycraft RULES! I have spent HOURS in there just walking around looking at all the pretty 
also see Holloway Market on saturdays (school yard behind Maccy D's) or Berwick Street off Oxford Street.
(Edited by bipolar 16/01/2004 09:59)
also see Holloway Market on saturdays (school yard behind Maccy D's) or Berwick Street off Oxford Street.
(Edited by bipolar 16/01/2004 09:59)
Posted: 09:57 Jan 16 2004
Depends what types of fabric your after.
for clothing fabric go to the markets in Walthemstow.DEAD CHEAP!!
for curtain fabric id try and fabric world shop.
Other than that theres a great fabric shop in North London called Reams and Rems that do lots of good quality good priced fabric and they also sell of lots of remenants cheap too.
Why not try online aswell
www.online-fabrics.co.uk/
or
www.fabricsite.co.uk/
or
www.fabricuk.com/
or
www.ragmarket.co.uk/
for clothing fabric go to the markets in Walthemstow.DEAD CHEAP!!
for curtain fabric id try and fabric world shop.
Other than that theres a great fabric shop in North London called Reams and Rems that do lots of good quality good priced fabric and they also sell of lots of remenants cheap too.
Why not try online aswell
www.online-fabrics.co.uk/
or
www.fabricsite.co.uk/
or
www.fabricuk.com/
or
www.ragmarket.co.uk/
Posted: 11:14 Jan 16 2004 
Is there anything in particilaur that you're looking for?
I'm having a major clear out at work next week and will be throwing out loads of fabric - various colours & types. Lots of ends of rolls left over from doing displays/windows etc.. I usually ask the staff in the stores if they want them otherwise they go into the bin (my god-daughter's school, quite handy for last Christmas production of Joseph)
I'm having a major clear out at work next week and will be throwing out loads of fabric - various colours & types. Lots of ends of rolls left over from doing displays/windows etc.. I usually ask the staff in the stores if they want them otherwise they go into the bin (my god-daughter's school, quite handy for last Christmas production of Joseph)
Posted: 17:51 Jan 17 2004
erm, well i could do with lots of a nice shiny lilac fabric to make a big dress, a lot of a greyish green to make a cloak and a light brown and a dark brown suede material to make a long jerkin type top. I'll owe you big time if you do have anythinglike that, i'd be your personal superhero bodyguard.
Posted: 20:08 Jan 17 2004 
Okay, you've got my curiosity piqued.
by SPIKE
erm, well i could do with lots of a nice shiny lilac fabric to make a big dress, a lot of a greyish green to make a cloak and a light brown and a dark brown suede material to make a long jerkin type top. I'll owe you big time if you do have anythinglike that, i'd be your personal superhero bodyguard.
What costume are you trying to design?
Posted: 00:09 Jan 18 2004
by SPIKE
well i could do with lots of a nice shiny lilac fabric to make a big dress, a lot of a greyish green to make a cloak and a light brown and a dark brown suede material to make a long jerkin type top.
Spike i love the fact that you're even more random than me!
Posted: 05:18 Jan 18 2004
The dress isn't for me 
but the other bits are. Its obvious who i'm gonna be
but the other bits are. Its obvious who i'm gonna be
Posted: 16:34 Jan 18 2004 Not to me, mate
by SPIKE
Its obvious who i'm gonna be
And, if it is Frodo then I wouldn't know. I'm trying to avoid all things Bored Of The Rings don't you know
Posted: 18:14 Jan 19 2004 If Spike doesnt want those fabrics ill gladly take them off your hands!!!
by moxymous
Is there anything in particilaur that you're looking for?
I'm having a major clear out at work next week and will be throwing out loads of fabric - various colours & types. Lots of ends of rolls left over from doing displays/windows etc.. I usually ask the staff in the stores if they want them otherwise they go into the bin (my god-daughter's school, quite handy for last Christmas production of Joseph)
Posted: 23:16 Jan 19 2004 