Visiting Good Fabric Store in Wimbledon: Everything You Need to Know

Shopping for fabric online is undeniably convenient, but it can also be a little tricky.

Even if you’re a seasoned sewist, knowing the exact shade and texture of the fabrics you’re browsing is almost impossible. This isn’t a task that’s helped by names, either. What one store describes as ‘Unicorn shimmers with a sunshine twist’, another names ‘Ice cream daydreams in a heatwave’ – and what do either of those even mean?!

Sometimes, heading to our fabric store in Wimbledon, London, is the only way to really get a grasp on what you’re buying. From colours to textures, and even testing whether a fabric is squat-proof (gym girlies know), the tactile experience of shopping for fabrics in person can’t be beaten.

If you fancy a day of fabric shopping in South West London, come and visit the Good Fabric studio! You could even combine your trip with the world-famous Wimbledon tennis tournament in June and get inspired by court-side fashion. We’ve got all the details to help you find us and prepare for your trip in this guide.

First Things First: Book Your Appointment

Our fabric store in Wimbledon, London, is available by appointment only. This is simply so that we can make sure we are around to say hello and chat about all things fabric-related. By taking appointments, you’ll also have the entire studio to yourself, giving you plenty of space to browse, pull out fabrics, and ask lots of questions. It’s like a sewist’s spa day!

As a working parent, we are bound by school hours. Appointments are typically available between 10:30 and 13:30, Monday to Saturday. If Sunday is the only day you can visit, though, it’s worth asking if we’re available just in case we can accommodate your appointment.

Fancy booking a Wimbledon fabric shopping appointment? Give us a call at +44 7789 254396, send an email to [email protected] or fill out our online contact form. If you follow us on Instagram @good_fabric_store, you can also slide into our DMs to discuss your appointment.

Location of Our Fabric Store

You’ll find us (and all of our sustainable fabrics) in Wimbledon, London, at:

Mainyard Studios
17 Lyon Road,
Studio D2
SW19 2RL

If you’re looking for directions, head to our address on Google Maps and input your starting point. Google will do the rest!

There are also two stations close to us if you’re coming by public transport, which are South Wimbledon and Beckenham Junction Tram Stop.

The studio entrance is just to the left of the Britannia Cafe, and we’re on the first floor of Mainyard Studios. We apologise that there’s no lift access. If you have a pram, there’s a safe space to leave it downstairs.

If you’re struggling to find us, don’t panic! Face Britannia Cafe, walk left, look up, and you’ll spot the round sign for Mainyard Studios. Walk up and buzz our door number, and we’ll come out to get you.

There’s free parking on site on a first come, first-served basis.

About Mainyard Studios

Mainyard Studios is a lively, bustling hub of creative businesses. Good Fabric isn’t set up in a traditional shop but in a collaborative studio space full of musicians, graphic designers, hair salons, fashion designers and even the odd pattern maker. It’s an inspiring spot, to say the least.

We mention this just so you’re not surprised when you pop into our fabric studio. We might not have a traditional shop-front, but we do have tons of natural light so that you can see the fabrics you’re browsing, a huge floor-length mirror, and an endless supply of tea, coffee and biscuits.

Come down and say hello!

What to Bring to Our Wimbledon Fabric Shop

Planning a visit to the Good Fabric store? To help you make the most of your appointment, we recommend you bring:

• Measurements: If you have a sewing project in mind, make a note of the fabric lengths you’ll need before heading over. We also have tape measures handy if you need to double-check.
  

• Sewing patterns: Shopping for a specific sewing pattern? Bring it along. Having your pattern on hand will keep the garment fresh in your mind and also make it easier for us to help you find the perfect sustainable fabric choice.
  

• Colour swatches: Bring any relevant swatches to inspire your colour, texture, pattern or fibre choice. Again, these are super useful when selecting matching fabrics.
  

• Inspiration images or mood boards: The more inspiration you have, the better. These can be images, magazines, patterns, or even a whole Pinterest board. Visual inspiration will help guide your choice and keep your mind focused on your creative vision.
  

Before your visit to our fabric store in Wimbledon, London, we also recommend having a browse through our online fabric shop.

Everything that we have in our studio is on our website so a quick browse of what’s on offer, prior your visit can help you feel more familiar with our stock.

What to Expect During Your Visit to Our Fabric Store

We only book one appointment per day, and you’re welcome to browse for hours on end. There’s no rush – just tea and good vibes. We encourage hands-on browsing, too, so feel free to pull out fabrics, wrap yourself in them, and twirl around in front of our mirror to your heart’s content!

If you’re hunting for all the sewing bits and bobs, we can help. We have buttons, threads, interfacing and all those lovely little extras.

During your appointment, we’ll be your personal fountain of sewing knowledge. We have tons of know-how about where to buy the best indie sewing patterns, where to purchase niche items, upcoming fabric events, and anything else related to sewing. If you’re looking for insider knowledge or want to chat through a sewing dilemma, this is the place to be.

Love the fabric but not the colour? We’ve got you. If available, we can show you colour cards for fabric options we don’t currently have in stock and order a few lengths, especially for you.

Making Your Fabric Purchase

Our fabric store in Wimbledon, London, is completely cashless. Please bring your card to ensure you can pay for your sustainable fabric choices. We can also create an online basket for you if you prefer, enabling easy payments on your phone. Whatever’s easiest for you.

Visit Our Fabric Store in Wimbledon, London

We can’t wait to welcome you into our Wimbledon fabric shop! There really is nothing better than browsing through sustainable fabrics, having a biccy and a cuppa, and chatting about sewing. What a dream.

If you can’t visit our studio, we have a handy guide that will help you navigate the world of online fabric shopping. You can also order sustainable fabric swatches and shop from the comfort of your sofa. 

For those of you who are super excited about the prospect of browsing our sustainable fabrics in person, get in touch with us to book an appointment at our fabric store in Wimbledon, London.