Welcome to Watsons Fabrics, a family-run online fabric shop based in Byfleet, Surrey.
We stock a carefully chosen range of dressmaking fabrics, haberdashery, sewing patterns, and craft kits for makers of all levels. Whether you are planning your next handmade dress, choosing fabric for a sewing class, or searching for useful sewing supplies, we are here to help you find something you will love to sew with.
Fabric chosen by sewists, for sewists
At Watsons Fabrics, we choose fabrics with real projects in mind. From soft viscose and breathable linen to cotton prints, jersey, woollens, linings and special occasion fabrics, our collection is selected for dressmakers, crafters and sewing enthusiasts.
Not sure what to choose? Many of our fabrics are available as samples, so you can check the colour, feel and drape before ordering.
Why shop with Watsons Fabrics?
Family-run business
We are a small, family-run fabric shop with a long love of sewing, dressmaking and craft.
Based in a working sewing studio
Our shop is linked with our Byfleet teaching studio, where sewing classes and creative workshops take place.
Carefully selected fabrics
We stock fabrics we would be happy to use ourselves, with practical details to help you choose the right material for your project.
Fast, affordable UK delivery
Mainland UK delivery is £3.50, and orders are usually dispatched within 1–2 working days.
Local collection available
If you are nearby, you can collect your order from us in Byfleet.
New fabrics and one-off finds
Discover our latest arrivals, seasonal fabrics and limited remnants. Many of our remnants are one-off pieces, perfect for smaller makes, children’s clothes, linings, craft projects or adding something special to your fabric stash.
When they are gone, they are gone, so check back often for new finds.
Everything you need for your next sewing project
Alongside our dressmaking fabrics, you will find a useful range of haberdashery, threads, zips, elastics, interfacing, sewing tools, patterns and craft kits.
Need a matching thread, zip or lining? Browse our sewing essentials and build your project basket in one place.
Learn, make and be inspired
Watsons Fabrics is part of a creative sewing community. Through our linked sewing studio, Eli-b Create & Sew, we support beginners, returning sewists and experienced makers with classes, workshops and friendly advice.
Whether you are just starting out or planning your next handmade wardrobe project, we hope our fabrics inspire you to make something beautiful.
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