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London Shops/ Suppliers UK

This is a list of my most used Real Live People/Shops in London. This version has *real working links* and is by material; Machines, fabrics, wigs, etc. I’m getting a bit better w/this WordPress editor now :)

Map to follow

MACHINES:

thesewingcentre.co.u   -Battersea Sewing supplies(Mainly machines, hard to get to with out car, but they deliver next day)( they have good servicemen recommendations as well.)

http://www.craftysewer.com/acatalog/wimsew_catalog_New_Industrial_75.html – Industrial machines sales, used/new & repair, don’t be fooled by Craftstore front, they have HUGE display room w/hundreds of new/used machines.

 BEADS:http://www.londonbeadco.co.uk/index.html – beads, some online, most in shop.

 MILLINERY (hat making)/FLORAL:

http://www.millinerwarehouse.co.uk/ – millinery supplies

http://www.bltrimmings.com/contact/contact.html – small selection of basics, but lots of trimmings

 ART SUPPLIES:

http://www.atlantisart.co.uk/ – Art supplies, possibly the most frustrating online catalogue Evah! But brilliant store

 http://cassart.co.uk/shops_01.htm -Art supplies, biggest shop is at Angel/Islington N1 8AB

 http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/index.jsp?linktype=topnav_BandQLogo – seriously, so many supplies can be bought at hardware stores for cheaper; wire,mesh, tools etc.

 HABERDASHERY/TRIMMINGS:

http://www.newtrimmings.net/ – around the corner from Barnett&Lawson often 30-50% less expensive, can order bulk as well.

http://www.bltrimmings.com/contact/contact.html – huge selection of trimmings, large orders but long delivery period on bulk.

http://www.kleins.co.uk/contact-3-w.asp – large stock, friendly

http://www.liberty.co.uk/ – lovely buttons,tools & yarns,3^rd floor

 http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/directory/1126/107599.php- The wool Shop, but mainly trimmings ;)

http://www.wampit.co.uk/M-J-s-Haberdashery—Walthamstow-122727.html -another hole in the wall, with some lovely embroidered trims/ribbons

 FABRICS:

Berwick St./Oxford Circus

http://www.broadwicksilks.com/ -Silks! ££££

http://www.sohosilks.co.uk/ – more silks! ££££

http://www.clothhouse.com/ -cottons; poplin,calico,eyelet £££-££££

http://www.borovickfabricsltd.co.uk/ – base lycras,mesh,dance,organzas,suede, faux fur, sewing notions, dye ££-££££ , Really lovely blokes!

http://www.theberwickstreetclothshop.com/ -next door more fashion fabrics, fantasy, organzas,silks ££-££££

assorted other shops on road; hats, costume jewelry,costumes, also 3 quality wool shops for suiting but can’t find them on look up.

WALTHAMSTOW MARKET (Walthamstow Central Victoria line tube, St.James Rail from Liverpool St. dir. Chingford)No websites for these shops but there are a dozen, (Haggle!)the best are:

-New Textile Co. near beginning of market, black sign w/neon green writing.

-Hussain Fabrics ( near end of market, furthest from station) consistent stock, all fabrics, fantasy fake furs, organzas,PVC, upholstery etc.52A High Street, Walthamstow, London E17 7LD, 020 8520 7676

-New Fabric Shop– right across the road from Hussains, good for wools,prints,lycras,Indian, satins, upholstery/brocade, interfacing

A bit further down are 2 competing super cheap “fell off the back of the lorry” fabric shops w/out of season fabrics, basics from .50p a metre.

 DALSTON/KINGSLAND MARKET (Dalston Kingsland Overground)Similar to Walthamstow, but Afro-Carribean fabrics rather than W’Stows Indian/Middle eastern. About 8 fabric “shops/stalls” along market.Haggle!

http://www.dalstonmillfabrics.co.uk/ -one of the few big proper shops

GOLDHAWK ROAD/SHEPARD’S BUSH (GOLDHAWK ROAD TUBE STN.)  7-8 fabric shops along road turning right out of station, market stalls at Shepards Bush Market. Haggle! A to Z has most consistent/bulk stock

FOAM:http://www.pentonvillerubber.co.uk/-  foam,all types, rubber, rubber sheeting,PVC

 MAKE-UP/WIGS

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/locator/index.tmpl – M.A.C. shops everywhere in London

http://www.charlesfox.co.uk/ – MUFE, Kryolan, Ben Nye

http://www.fancydress.com/costumes/Accessories/1~7 – Angels fancy dress, make-up

http://www.pakcosmetics.com/home.aspx – make up, hair, beauty products, extensions, wig/weave accessories.

Afro Cosmetics shops- all over London, Franchise no web site, make-up, beauty, hair, extensions, wig/weave accessories.