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
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
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
Exceptional range of off the wall fabrics
Good all round fabrics
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
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
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/#