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Fabric shopping in Surry Hills

This weekend was originally planned for a trip to the blue mountains for gadget and I to celebrate our wedding anniversary, however in life plans often change and gadget had a meeting for work in Sydney and Miss S needed fabric for her year 12 major work so off to Surry Hills we headed . . . . .

Fabric shopping, not my normal fabric shopping, not patchwork fabric but dressmaking fabric

We visited three shops
Tessuti Fabrics in Commonwealth st

Lot s of really gorgeous fabrics and friendly staff.

Then we headed to the

The Fabric Shop in Copper st

Again some really gorgeous fabrics, patterns and sewing paraphernalia

Then we went to

E & M Greenfield

Wow what a collection of sewing bits and pieces



They had aisles and aisles of zippers in every colour you could possible desire, just look at the colour card above . . . . .




brooches, buckles , buttons, beads and more lace then you could ever desire




So many bolts of fabric . . . . . In every shade and type you could possibly imagine






And shelves and shelves of ribbon, they also had scissors , pins, threads and all the other sewing items you could possibly want . . . . .

It was like being a kid in a candy store but better, these things will last longer than an all day sucker . . . . . .

"I hope your hands are working on a project you love"



Googy girl

Comments

Cheryll said…
Sounds like HeaVeN!!!Have you wiped the smile off your face yet? :)
Diane-crewe said…
did you manage a few purchaces for your self.. or ALL for daughter? lol x
Anonymous said…
wow Trish beautiful eye candy and very tempting.xx
Fiona said…
those stores with all those things are so fun, new things to explore around every corner.... hope you went home with something fun.... and happy anniversary!
Hugz
Susan said…
They may not be patchwork shops, but I'm sure they gave you a shot of inspiration. That last one looks especially tempting.
OH.. I think I would like to find that shop!!.. looks amazing!

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