Haberdashery and Craft Retailers in Australia

167 haberdashery and craft retailers across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.

Showing 41–60 of 167

Brisbane

All Memories Bookscrapping

Shop 1, 61 Milburn St · Chermside West · QLD 4032

Scrapbooking and Cardmaking supplies - the BIGGEST ON THE NORTHSIDE of Brisbane 298sqm with easy access for prams and wheelchairs. Hundreds of papers and cardstock, we stock ribbons, embellishments,…

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Yorke Peninsula

Simply Paper

By appointment only · Alma · SA 5401

Products can be purchased at the One Tree Hill monthly market, Black Top Road on the 1st Saturday of each month (excluding January) from 8.30am - 1.00pm, Williamstown monthly market on the 1st Sunday…

Decoupage sheetscard blanksembellishmentsstickers
Western District

Pea Straw Sales

5371 Donald Murtoa Rd · Murtoa · VIC 3390

The packs weight up to seven kilos approximately and there is enough to cover ten to fourteen meter square. I also process wheat or barley straw which is used for pet beading for example guinea pigs…

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Sydney

Booby Traps Pty Ltd

By appointment only · Elanora Heights · NSW 2101

bra kits, make your own bras, bra elastics, bra laces, bra classes, bra sewing, lingerie sewing

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Northern District

Gingerbears

By appointment only · Benalla · VIC 3672

Craft-focused business near Benalla, Victoria, running craft retreats and events and currently open by appointment.

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Perth

Benjamin's Crafts

By appointment only · Bayswater · WA 6053

In 1984 we started as "Armani Boyd" selling Swarovski fashion Jewellery and Suncatchers to retail shops only. The name was changed to "Benjamin's Crafts" in 1999 when an opportunity arose to open a…

BeadsBeading supplies and jewellery
Sydney

Down Patchwork Lane

By appointment only · Penrith · NSW 2750

Hello and Welcome to Down Patchwork lane (Formally Bernina Patch) proudly owned by Gail and Tamara. Our shop is situated in the heart of beautiful Penrith city at High Street. We have owned the store…

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Goldfields

Joy's Crafty Katz

By appointment only · Kalgoorlie · WA 6430

First in Fabric and Craft. At Joy's Crafty Katz we have a great range of fabric and craft supplies to satisfy any crafters need. If we don't have in stock we can do our best to find it for you. We…

We specialize in Scrapbbokingcraft suppliesfabricpatchwork and more.
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Silk Wholesalers WA

By appointment only · Lower King · WA 6330

West Australian owned and run, family business. Established 1991. Silk Wholesalers import our own silk, and maintain the highest quality silk and scarves, prepared for dyeing PFD. Our silks are…

Natural cleanno factory finishes.
Central Coast

Blueberries

By appointment only · Wyong · NSW 2259

Blueberries, is one of the leading quilting and patchwork shops, we are apart of the quilt aid project, and we offer daily classes, Located in Wyong NSW, For all your quilting supplies call us today.

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Adelaide

The Drapery

By appointment only · Fullarton · SA 5063

The Drapery is a small independent fabric and haberdashery retailer. We carry predominantly natural fabrics for garment, quilting and craft sewing. At the Drapery you can find organic cottons,…

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Buttons Vintage and New

By appointment only · Sippy Downs · QLD 4556

We are a home based business located on the Sunshine Coast in Australia. We have a growing range of buttons where you can buy ONE button or AS MANY as you like from our store.

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Haberdashery and Craft Retailers by region

User guide to Haberdashery and Craft Retailers

What is Haberdashery?
Haberdashery is any item sold in a haberdasher shop. A haberdasher on the other hand is a person, who sells materials used in sewing such as buttons, thread, needles, zippers, etc. The term may refer to different things depending on the place and time used. The following are some of its definition:

  1. In United Kingdom, the term haberdashery is a term used to refer any forms of tailoring materials.
  2. In England, however, haberdashery refers to shops that specialize in window draperies.
  3. In United States, the term is used to denote men clothing stores that sell clothing accessories that are exclusively or originally meant for men.

In contemporary times, the term is now used as a synonym with craft and scrapbooking materials.
Etymology
The term is believed to first appear on Chauser's Canterbury Tales. As used in the said literature, haberdashers were peddlers and merchants of small wares such as needles, threads and pins.
Haberdashery Items
To give you more idea about haberdasheries, the following is an enumeration of items that fall under this category:

  • Novelty Buttons
  • Beads
  • Clearance
  • Cotton Tape
  • Craft Items
  • Crocheting Materials
  • Laces and Ribbons
  • Garters
  • Fasteners
  • Fabric Glue
  • Knitting Lace
  • Knitting Patterns
  • Ribbon
  • Fancy Scissors
  • Sequins
  • Sewing Machine Needles
  • Sewing Needles and Pins
  • Sewing Thread
  • Tailors Chalk

Qualities of a Good Haberdasher Shop
Here are the characteristics that you should look for when choosing a good haberdasher shop:

  • A one-stop haberdasheries shop. Offers items in different kinds and brand names
  • Open to wholesale bargaining and single purchase
  • Has superior customer service Staff of haberdashery store should be creative and knowledgeable on scrapbooking, tailoring and other craft-related activities
  • Accepts product return, exchange and refund under given circumstances
  • Provides delivery and shipping services to anywhere in Australia
  • Accepts different modes of payment; via credit cards, ATM cards, money transfer, direct bank deposit, checks and cash
  • Display products correctly (preferably arranged by categories) for easy and convenient shopping
  • Offers free membership card to loyal customers which can be used to purchase products in discounted prices and freebies