Fabric Land

Fabric Land, British supplier of fabrics by the metre and haberdashery

Fabric Land is a UK family business dedicated to selling fabrics by the metre and haberdashery items, both in-store and online. Its catalogue exceeds 2,500 lines and focuses on low prices, with items from £1 per metre. The company presents itself as a supplier for hobbyists and professionals in sewing, dressmaking and crafts.

Fabric catalogue

The fabric range is organised by type and use. Available materials include cotton, viscose, satin, fleece, polyester, polycotton, denim, linen, wool, velvet, gauze, lace, tulle, faux leather, corduroy, flannel, felt, lining, taffeta, tartan, jersey, lycra, spandex, muslin, netting, organza, PVC, ripstop, scuba, sequins, twill, corduroy, water-resistant technical fabrics and upholstery fabrics, among others.

The catalogue is also classified by application: dressmaking, bridal, coats and jackets, childrenswear, eveningwear, loungewear, T-shirts, sweatshirts, crafts, bags, quilting and wadding, upholstery, curtains, cushions, kitchen and dining, living room, bedroom, nursery, outdoor and garden. In addition, seasonal fabrics are offered for spring, summer, autumn and winter, as well as for holidays such as Easter, festivals, fancy dress, Halloween, Christmas, weddings and events, dance and shows, gifting and World Book Day.

The shop has a sale section with fabrics at £1, £2 and £3 per metre, and another for fabrics with free delivery. It also sells full fabric rolls for wholesale purchases.

Haberdashery and sewing accessories

The haberdashery section includes fastenings and closures such as buckles, hooks, buttons, elastic, eyelets, hooks and eyes, snaps, studs, jean buttons, velcro and waistband products, as well as zips. It also offers tools and workroom materials: sewing accessories, fabric glue, pens and marking tools, interfacing, pins and needles, scissors and shears, sewing machine parts, stuffing and wadding, tape measures and rulers, threads and workroom tools.

The trimmings and embellishments section includes beads and sequins, bias bindings and tapes, cords and drawstrings, feathers, flowers and ribbon roses, fringing, motifs and patches, ribbons, sequin motifs, trims and lace. For crafts and specialities there are items for bag making, bells, boning, bra and lingerie making, bridal supplies, curtain making, embroidery hoops, embroidery thread, fabric dyes, fat quarter accessories, felt squares and sheets, pipe cleaners, pom poms, sewing kits, sewing patterns and toy components.

Sewing patterns

Fabric Land distributes sewing patterns from brands such as Burda, Butterick, Know Me, McCall’s, New Look, Simplicity and Vogue. Patterns are grouped by garment type: bags, bridal, jackets and coats, waistcoats, crafts, dresses, fancy dress, childrenswear, jumpsuits, lingerie, menswear, nightwear, occasion and partywear, plus size, skirts, shirts, T-shirts and vests, sportswear, swimwear, toddlers' clothes, tops, trousers and shorts, vintage, waistcoats and bridal.

Audience and sectors served

In addition to individual customers, the company identifies wedding planners, interior designers, theatrical arts and school textile supplies as professional sectors.

Shops and customer service

Fabric Land has physical shops in Bristol and London (Kingston upon Thames), as well as its online sales channel. The company offers a points and rewards programme, gift vouchers, discount coupons, samples on request and a telephone customer service. The site also includes the FabricTV section, with videos, and a game called Fabric Towers.

Shipping and purchase conditions

The company offers free shipping in mainland Spain for orders between £150 and £300, according to the site information. Prices include VAT. The site states that payment can be made by bank transfer, credit card, MasterCard, PayPal and Visa.