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Sunday, August 31, 2014

Online Fabric and Sewing Supplies Shops in India




I recently searched for online fabric retail shops in India and found these. International shipping is available on most of these shops. Hope this list would be of help to those of you wanting to buy Indian fabrics online. 

1. Samyakk

They sell a variety of gorgeous fabrics. From solid cottons, and silks to printed cotton, georgette, chiffon, and crepe, to embroidered, lace, brocade, and net fabrics, they have it all. They also sell trims and embroidered fabric patches.










2. iTokri


They sell mostly Indian hand block printed, natural dyed, batik, and handloom fabrics, and their collection is great.









A description on their website reads, "The process of printing and dyeing these fabrics uses seeds, bark, flowers, minerals, wheat, iron wastes, clay, lime , tree gums. The printing paste is made of imli seed powder. The fabric is boiled in big copper vessels. The synthetic dyes used are the first generation dyes, indigo and alizarin. This way of jugadu-natural-dyeing is the best way of eco-friendly dyeing at a reasonable price."




3. eBay.in

I especially like this seller yashbinani5414, as I have already bought many beautiful, super soft  fabrics (cotton, chiffon, crepe) from this seller. The seller is very very helpful. I received the fabrics within two days.









4.  muteyaar.com

I found this website when I was browsing yesterday. They have a good collection of cotton fabrics that are suitable for making kurtas, kids dresses, night dresses, etc. They also sell other items such as laces, trims, salwar suits, patiala salwars, etc.










This seller also sells on eBay.in.




5. india1001.com

This shop also sells hand block printed cotton fabrics. Nice collection. I especially like this one---tribal village scene printed in indigo blue on white cotton fabric. But it was already sold out.



6. Exotic India

They sell hard-to-find Indian hand block printed, digitally printed, khadi, silk, and silk brocade fabrics.


7. DesiCrafts.com

Wonderful collection of Indian fabrics, trims, and laces. Prices are listed in U.S. dollars.

8. MeraKapda.com

A shop to buy suiting fabrics.




9. Zansaar.com

You can find upholstery fabrics at this shop.

10. SeasonsWay.com

You can find shirt and trouser fabrics here.


Different types of fabrics are available at reasonable rates on this web site.

10. Akrithi

Another impressive online shop with a beautiful collection of fabrics.


They have a wide variety of fabrics, from cotton, linen, ikat, and rayon to georgette, chiffon, silk, crepe, and satin and many more. They also sell beads, buttons, embellishments, and charms.

This is what I've collected so far. Please let me know if you know any other online shops in India selling fabrics in retail. I will add them to this list.

12. The Square Inch

I love this shop personally as I have bought fabrics from them. They sell quality cotton quilting fabrics and batik and hand-dyed fabrics. They have a physical shop too in Chennai. The founder of this shop Tina is a lovable person and is very helpful.


If you are looking for a sewing pattern to make your own kurta, you can make use of the pattern I have posted at this link on my blog.

You can find lots of free PDF printable sewing patterns on this page on my blog.

You can also click the Free Sewing Patterns Page at the top of this blog page (under the blog title) to find more free sewing patterns.

Click the below links to browse through all the pattern drafting and sewing tutorials on my blog.











Friday, August 29, 2014

Modes4u.com Online Fabric Store Review

A few months ago I bought some fabulous fabrics from the Hong Kong-based Modes4u.com online fabric shop.

Robert Kaufman zig-zag chevron fabric Remix Metallic



Black designer fabric Plume with peacock and flowers by Timeless Treasures






Brown poppy flower organic fabric by Birch Fabrics.




I love, love, love ... these fabrics and am planning to make skirts or dresses for my kids.

I received the package within 10 days of ordering as the modes4u team had already promised. Their customer service was excellent, and the quality of the fabrics is great.




Saturday, August 23, 2014

My Next Tutorial Will Be...

Sailor collars. Yes, some of the readers have asked for this tutorial. and that's what I am working on now. As my baby sleeps more during day time and my elder daughter attends full-day senior kindergarten, I get enough time for sewing.

This is what I have done so far.












I am yet to finish the dress. The tutorial is almost ready. Watch out for the tutorial.

Here is the link for the tutorial: Sailor collar.

Thanks to all of you for encouraging me through your comments.

You can find lots of free PDF printable sewing patterns on this page on my blog. You can download and use them to create your own clothes.

You can also click the Free Sewing Patterns Page at the top of this blog page (under the blog title) to find more free sewing patterns.

Click the below links to browse through all the pattern drafting and sewing tutorials on my blog.




Our Bundle of Joy Has Arrived

A big hello to everyone! I have been waiting for almost three months to share the news that we have been blessed with a baby girl. She was born on June 1. She is cute and cuddly, and so sweet! I am spending most of my time playing with my two little angels.

I will soon meet you all with yet another sewing tutorial.

Have a happy weekend!