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Does anyone know any good fabric shops near Leicester/Grantham??
posted at 10/8/2009 8:16 AM GDT
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First post: 10/8/2009
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Does anyone know any good fabric shops near Leicester/Grantham?? I live in Melton Mowbray and don't know where to go!!!! All the ones I knew have closed. Kirstie Thanks for looking, Best wishes, Kirstie xxxxx |
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Re: Does anyone know any good fabric shops near Leicester/Grantham??
posted at 10/8/2009 9:59 AM GDT
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First post: 19/1/2009
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I shall watch this post with interest, as i grow up in Leicester, and there used to be excellent fabric outlets including the wonderful market place when I lived in Sheffield great off cuts could be found, straight from the factory to the stall |
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Re: Does anyone know any good fabric shops near Leicester/Grantham??
posted at 10/8/2009 10:21 AM GDT
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First post: 28/4/2008
Last post: 22/11/2009 Total posts: 6336 |
Hi Kirstie, nice to meet you. I live in Leicester and am an avid sewer, so I'll try and help you. Alas most of the fabric shops have closed now, the only ones that I know of open are Fabric Discount Warehouse, which is on the Lee Circle, under the multi-storey carpark. They sell dressmaking, bridal and curtain fabrics, also stock patterns ahd habby. Lewis in the new shopping complex, which is way over my budget and don't seem to stock an awful lot anyway. Fenwicks, again quite pricey, but they do have some interesting fabrics for special occasions. And the indoor/hand standing market. There you will find Stuarts Fabrics, he has a permanent stall, and is there Monday to Saturday, he sells the most amazing fabrics at very reasonable prices. The best day to visit the market is Tuesdays, there are one or two other stalls standing then, one is on the very edge of the market towards the Horsefair Street end, he is very cheap and has a good selection. Another sells factory off cuts of t-shirting etc, I can usually find something nice, most of his stuff is a £1 a metre, but a word of warning, buy it off the roll, if you buy a remnants check it carefully for flaws. He is in the middle of the market opposite the Corn Exchange. Hope you find this info helpful, good hunting. Pat x |
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Re: Does anyone know any good fabric shops near Leicester/Grantham??
posted at 10/8/2009 4:40 PM GDT
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First post: 10/8/2009
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Dear Pat, THANK you for your help,
when I'm next in Leciester, I'll have a good look, now I know where to go . Great advice!!
Kirstie
Hi Kirstie, nice to meet you. I live in Leicester and am an avid sewer, so I'll try and help you. Alas most of the fabric shops have closed now, the only ones that I know of open are Fabric Discount Warehouse, which is on the Lee Circle, under the multi-storey carpark. They sell dressmaking, bridal and curtain fabrics, also stock patterns ahd habby. Lewis in the new shopping complex, which is way over my budget and don't seem to stock an awful lot anyway. Fenwicks, again quite pricey, but they do have some interesting fabrics for special occasions. And the indoor/hand standing market. There you will find Stuarts Fabrics, he has a permanent stall, and is there Monday to Saturday, he sells the most amazing fabrics at very reasonable prices. The best day to visit the market is Tuesdays, there are one or two other stalls standing then, one is on the very edge of the market towards the Horsefair Street end, he is very cheap and has a good selection. Another sells factory off cuts of t-shirting etc, I can usually find something nice, most of his stuff is a £1 a metre, but a word of warning, buy it off the roll, if you buy a remnants check it carefully for flaws. He is in the middle of the market opposite the Corn Exchange. Hope you find this info helpful, good hunting. Posted by patali Thanks for looking, Best wishes, Kirstie xxxxx |
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Re: Does anyone know any good fabric shops near Leicester/Grantham??
posted at 10/8/2009 7:53 PM GDT
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First post: 28/4/2008
Last post: 22/11/2009 Total posts: 6336 |
You are very welcome Kirstie, I'm popping in tomorrow to see if there's anything new about. Wish me luck.
Pat x |
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Re: Does anyone know any good fabric shops near Leicester/Grantham??
posted at 15/9/2009 8:17 AM GDT
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First post: 15/9/2009
Last post: 15/9/2009 Total posts: 2 |
Does anyone know any good fabric shops near Leicester/Grantham?? I live in Melton Mowbray and don't know where to go!!!! All the ones I knew have closed. Kirstie Posted by kirstiett I have recently found a stunning fabric warehouse in Leicester - unbeknown to me I was a mere 20 miles away (in Oakham) from a huge selection of fabrics (and more handicraft sundries) at amazing prices and quality. It is called Kisco Fabrics - the Fabric Guild - run as a members club with a one off membership fee of £5, limited club opening times - on Fridays and Sundays. Well worth numerous visits, allow plenty of time on your first expedition! I think this is the web address www.thefabricguild.co.uk You will not be disappointed. |
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Re: Does anyone know any good fabric shops near Leicester/Grantham??
posted at 15/9/2009 8:19 AM GDT
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First post: 15/9/2009
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Does anyone know any good fabric shops near Leicester/Grantham?? I live in Melton Mowbray and don't know where to go!!!! All the ones I knew have closed. Kirstie Posted by kirstiett Sorry wrong web address! |
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Re: Does anyone know any good fabric shops near Leicester/Grantham??
posted at 24/9/2009 9:59 PM GDT
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First post: 11/9/2009
Last post: 14/11/2009 Total posts: 11 |
Try Fabulous Fabrics in Ashby dela Zouch... bit of a drive... but wonderful fabrics! Search for them on the net.
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Re: Does anyone know any good fabric shops near Leicester/Grantham??
posted at 30/9/2009 2:55 PM GDT
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First post: 30/9/2009
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Replying to: Does anyone know any good fabric shops near Leicester/Grantham?? I live in Melton Mowbray and don't know where to go!!!! All the ones I knew have closed. Kirstie Posted by kirstiett hi yes i live in leicester and we have kisko which is open sundays 8.30am until 1.00pm or friday 10.00 until 3.00pm it is in cobden street, also a couple of stalls in leicester market, john lewis and fenwicks |
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Does anyone know any good fabric shops near Leicester/Grantham??
posted at 11/10/2009 1:30 PM GDT
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First post: 11/10/2009
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have you tried the market?
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