These are places in Lincoln that I visit to buy fabric and if you know of anywhere else do leave a comment or contact me as I would love to check it out and find more local suppliers! Lets support local!
With Love From Lincolnshire
18-20 Rasen Lane, Lincoln, LN1 3EY
A small and lovely gem of a shop which only stocks products made by local crafters, everything from cushions to jewellery to felted items. They also stock a range of fabric on the roll which you can buy by the metre, as well as smaller pieces by the fat quarter. There are also packs for patchwork too. Run by the lovely Pirjo Holtta. Michael Miller Fabrics and other designers coming in March! Pirjo is brilliant at updating their Facebook page with all new stock that comes into the shop.
Stalls 26, 27, Lincoln Central Market, Sincil Street, Lincoln
It had been a while since last visited Fabric Corner in Lincoln market and was really impressed with the selection of fabrics available when I visited this week, cottons, tweeds, wool, patchwork and dressmaking fabrics! FC changed hands in September last year and Kay Fleming has worked hard at improving the range and types of fabrics available. It is going to be well worth visiting regularly as she often gets her hands on super end of the line quality fabrics at superb prices. I came back with some stunning Donegal tweed £4.99 a metre and some lovely dutch fabric. I was very excited to hear more Dutch fabrics (!) are coming next month and needlecord. Like their Facebook page to see whats new.
Boyes, City Square Centre, Sincil Bank, Lincoln, LN5 7ET
Very handy for Lincoln shoppers Boyes is tucked away in the shopping centre at City Square.
They have a range of different types fabrics, suitable for dressmaking, quilting and general sewing and craft fabrics.
I find them really useful for costume making they bring in special fabrics for Halloween, Christmas etc, also or dressmaking sundries, they have a good range of haberdashery, trimmings, interfacings and general sewing supplies.
Couling Sewing Machines, 53 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 8AN
For anything you want to know about sewing and sewing machines Carol and Alan at Couling Sewing Machines are a font of all knowledge. With over 40 years in the trade they are so knowledgeable on all things sewing machine related. They stock sewing machines by all the major brands which you can try before you buy and offer a service and repair service. They also stock top quality threads, haberdashery and sewing related supplies. (We are so pleased to have a bank of the latest Brother sewing machines at our studio supplied by Couling Sewing machines which you can use on any of our workshops or just come and try out at one of our Sew, Tea, Cake sessions).
Dunelm Mill
On my last visit I found that Dunelm Mill has now moved across the road to the Carlton Centre. The shop is brighter and lighter and the fabric selection more improved. Still heavily based on upholstery fabrics, although they do have a range of lighter cottons, as well as waddings, interfacings and a very good selection of general sewing supplies, trims and haberdashery at reasonable prices.
Laura Ashley, 310 High St, Lincoln LN5 7DR
Mainly upholstery fabrics in their distinctive style, a remnant bin sometimes worth a rummage!
Charity Shops
I can't end without mentioning the good selection of Charity Shops we have in Lincoln where I have purchased all manner of tablecloths, bedspreads, curtains, and clothing which have been washing cut up and repurposed into one thing or another. And also don't forget car boot sales, you might be lucky enough to find some vintage textiles!
And mentioning vintage textiles, the Lincolnshire Antiques and Home Show is second to none for vintage finds, check their website for dates. A lovely day out!
I'd like to put together a list of online recommended suppliers too, so do contact me or leave a comment if there is somewhere that you endorse for sewing and fabric supplies.
Have a lovely weekend!
Thanks for the list, always looking for different fabrics. I can recommend the material man on Newark market on a Wednesday, his has a variety of fabrics including dress material. On Saturdays there is a lady that sells lovely upholstery fabrics and another who does craft fabrics.
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Thank you so much Diana, I will definitely check those out!
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