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Where can I find unusual haberdashery supplies?

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BoldandFiercebutLovely · 07/07/2026 18:26

I’m after some lovely but non- traditional trims and fripperies. Pretty lace in rude patterns perhaps, or colours that aren’t normally seen together. Or iron on sequin appliqués of something unusual - are there such places where I can find these types of treasures? I have found a beautiful, classic tailored dress in a charity shop that needs taking in to fit me and generally updating - I’d love to add a crochet edge around the hem of the skirt in the same colour but in a design that is a bit off-kilter.

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deeahgwitch · 07/07/2026 18:35

Bumping for you.
I’d love to know where I can get unusual buttons.

BotterMon · 07/07/2026 18:40

There is an incredible haberdashery in Ramsgate Kent with lots of unusual items. It's packed to the rafters. Website doesn't carry their full stock https://haberdashery-fabric.co.uk/

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SqueakyFromme · 07/07/2026 18:44

I used to find nice bits on ebay (ebay shops). And Ali express. Granted from China but there are some lovely buttons on ebay but you have to trawl through a lot of listings. Or there are some specialist online retailers its just a case of having the time to search. There aren't any physical shops now selling niche products.

Bananalanacake · 07/07/2026 18:49

Does anyone remember Samuel Taylor in Leeds. Don't know if it's still there.

Ilovemyshed · 07/07/2026 18:50

What area do you live?

Lucienandjean · 07/07/2026 19:41

Bananalanacake · 07/07/2026 18:49

Does anyone remember Samuel Taylor in Leeds. Don't know if it's still there.

Sadly it closed a couple of years ago. It used to be amazing for unusual fabrics and trimmings.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 07/07/2026 20:18

Bananalanacake · 07/07/2026 18:49

Does anyone remember Samuel Taylor in Leeds. Don't know if it's still there.

Yes I do, and sadly not.
Not the shop anyway, but I think they might be in Kirkgate market.

MrsTomRipley · 07/07/2026 20:22

Duttons for buttons in York, and Harrogate. they are also online.

NotMeNoNo · 07/07/2026 20:59

Urban Threads are good for alternative embroidery designs, might give you a start for searching.

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