Fabric Stories

John Smedley Mill Shop (Derbyshire, UK + Online)

Posted by Alice Prier on

When the ladies on the sales counter at John Smedley's outlet Mill Shop in Matlock, Derbyshire saw Alice carefully measuring up their end of line scarves they looked a bit puzzled... and quite surprised when she said she could squeeze a maxi dress out of a couple of them sewn together! And so the Iceberg Maxi Dress was born... John Smedley say they make the world's finest knitwear and we're not arguing with that. Apart from cutting up scarves their sweaters come in a great selection of styles and colours, last forever, wash beautifully and make a great compliment to your...

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Classic Textiles, Goldhawk Road (London)

Posted by Alice Prier on

      Who doesn't like a bargain? A trip to Goldhawk road in London's Shepherds Bush is a great place to find one! This area is under threat from development - more boring flats - but let's hope it gets saved as it's a great for a rummage. Or favourite is Classic Textiles which is where the silk for our Whitechapel Pyjamas sample came from. This rabbit warren of a shop has friendly staff and a little bit of everything, including some famous designer ends of rolls and their own Liberty-esque cotton prints. They also have a good selection of...

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