The Thrifty Stitcher 

Modern, funky sewing classes in London  


Links and Resources

               Here is a selection of some of our suppliers and contacts- 

  All our students receive a complimentary e copy of our little black book filled with lots of fabulous suppliers once they have attended a class. Here is a taster of some of our favourites


A couple of my Favourite shops-

Raystitch- a newly launched physical shop selling delicious fabrics and haby

An online store selling delicious imported fabric and patterns for quilting, craft items, clothes, accessories and homewares - Totally scrummy stuff

DIY Couture- revolutionising sewing without patterns

The sewing directory is the place to go for all things sewing related!

Sew Curvy Corsetry provide kits with everything you need to make yourself a deliciously curvy made to measure corset.

Central London haberdashers-

An established well stocked shop opposite John Lewis on oxford street

http://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/

 

William gee- very well established haberdashers in Dalston-reasonable prices

http://www.williamgee.co.uk/


        Fabric shops in London-

The curtain factory outlet in Finchley north London offers a great selection of cheap fabrics

http://www.curtainfactoryoutlet.co.uk/

         For super cheap fabrics try Shepherd’s Bush market/Goldhawk road-Our favourite is -A1 fabrics 

Berwick Street in soho London has a fantastic selection of  fabric shops. 

Online haberdashers/Fabric shops-


A great online store- used this one regularly,  good service

http://www.jaycotts.co.uk/acatalog/Haberdashery.html


         Designed with patchwork quilting in mind, the quality fabrics are also ideal for dressmaking and other crafting projects 

http://www.patchfabrics.co.uk/index.htm


The fabric loft- delicious and unusual fabrics

http://thefabricloft.co.uk/


Exceptional range of off the wall fabrics

http://www.seamstar.co.uk/


Good all round fabrics

http://fabricsgalore.co.uk


 Online useful or fun sewing sites-


A sewing diva from NYC running a fabulous sewing blog, and online courses

http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/


Another excellent online sewing blog and guide

http://buzzybeesworld.blogspot.com/p/rtw-tailoring-sewalong.html


A stitching queen with a new range of sewing patterns and tutorials

http://sewaholic.net/


A great space to dip into and get peer advice from other sewers

http://www.thesewingforum.co.uk/


Dip in here to read pattern reviews before buying

http://sewing.patternreview.com/


Dressmakers we recommend-

                           We teach sewing, so why do we promote dressmakers? - Well we do often get asked for dressmakers contacts, and we use these ladies ourselves in the Theatre

Rosie Dickinson

As well as helping teach our classes, Rosie is an excellent dressmaker that takes private commissions

            Mobile - 07974 692989     E mail - rosemary-dickinson@hotmail.co.uk

Sarah Humphreys-

A gem! She works a lot in TV, and has been involved in TV shows that gave sewing advice.....  

 Mobile -07768688314, E mail -seh8664@yahoo.co.uk

 Rachel Frost- 

                      Another gem who has saved my bacon several times when I've had a tight deadline. She also now retails some lovely home furnishings

Mobile -07971637094, E mail -frostyfreezy@btinternet.com, Website-http://www.frostyfreezy.com/#