fabrics

[warthog]

similar to the where to buy fabric and patterns thread, but didn't want to hijack...

does anyone know of a really huge place to buy fabric that has everything you could think of in london? where do clothes manufacturers get their material from?

i know you can get nice silk in soho, but what if i want a jersey material?

[CharlieAndLolasMummy]

oh this is what I need



I suppose Brick Lane is the obvious one.

[Gingermonkey]

there's a place called fabrics galore in battersea (I think) that is quite reasonable. It's not hugely, hugely huge, but has a lot of stuff.
Manufacturers buy from outside of london, mostly - it's cheaper. And Broadwick silks in Soho is silly money (although a lovely shop) - you are better off finding somewhere for saris in the East End, and they will have a much cheaper and still lovely selection of silks, as well as lots of other fabrics too.
I'll find fabric galore's details.......

[Gingermonkey]

fabrics galore
They don't have an online shop, but list some of their products. HTH.

[warthog]

that's quite close to me! thank you

[Gingermonkey]

ps, I've bought from them, and they have all sorts of lovely things. (even sell boden fabric)