Haberdashery / Fabric shops

[Francoise]

Hi, I'm keen on sewing and wondered where the best places in ChCh are to purchase dress fabric, curtaining fabric etc.
Thanks,
Francoise

[YouMeAndThree]

Hi, I'm keen on sewing and wondered where the best places in ChCh are to purchase dress fabric, curtaining fabric etc.
Thanks,
Francoise

Have you tried Spotlight?

[Fern01]

Nice to hear someone who enjoys sewing, it was one of my favourite things to do when my kids were young, plus I sewed for myself. Spotlight stores are great places to shop.

[Jo Jo]

When I was searching for oilcloth, I came across Femme de Brocante, which is in Rangiora - is that far away? Their range of fabrics looks lovely, but sadly I'm miles away so I haven't been able to check it out in person.

[YouMeAndThree]

Have actually just come back from Spotlight (Auckland) myself. Purchased some fabric, trim and pattern to make my eldest daughter a dress for her 7th birthday party next Saturday - total cost excluding pattern $19 (I've already got net and lining fabric). Also picked up some fabric for middle daughter and myself at just $3/mtr. They have a load of character fleece for around $4/mtr at the moment too, but I resisted the urge.

I bought myself a new sewing machine at the Hamilton Craft and Quilting show a few weeks ago - it's getting a pretty good workout thanks to Spotlight

[tea drinker]

where abouts is spotlight in Auckland?

[Flutterby]

I love sewing too....a sewing machine is top of my christmas list LOL

I know its nowhere near Christchurch but in whangarei theres a shop called Arthurs Emporium which has an excellent selection.

[Ngeru]

where abouts is spotlight in Auckland?

Link Drive, Wairau Park (North Shore) , beside Freedom Furniture

or

Manukau City Centre Corner of Cavandish & Lambie Drive

[YouMeAndThree]

Link Drive, Wairau Park (North Shore) , beside Freedom Furniture

or

Manukau City Centre Corner of Cavandish & Lambie Drive

Also one at Panmure too.

All the store locations can be found here

[YouMeAndThree]

I love sewing too....a sewing machine is top of my christmas list LOL

I know its nowhere near Christchurch but in whangarei theres a shop called Arthurs Emporium which has an excellent selection.

Arthurs Emporium, now I saw one of those stores near the Manukau Spotlight store, didn't know they did fabric too - somewhere else for me to explore! Thanks.