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</html>";s:4:"text";s:32751:"but you can’t find anything, you could try a place called “Tak Cheung” On Cheung Sha Wan Road between Nam Cheong and Sheik Kip Mei St. I’ve seen a cocktal hat’s base there before. May the i ask was if difficult for you to transport it back home? I went to SSP last December but was a bit intimidated by one shop lady. They’ve got zippers, embroidery and regular thread, shoulder pads, boning, lace & other trims, good quality scissors (including left handed ones), cross stitch supplies, elastics, sequins & spangles, all sorts of pins & needles, and who knows what else. Hi katherine, I have to take into account the return fare of MTR which adds up to the cost. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Fashion Victoria's Secret VS Passport Credit ID Card Travel Holder, Cover Folder at the best online prices at eBay! Lai Chi Kok fashion wholesale district, particularly Hong Kong Industrial Centre on Castle Peak Road, which has hundreds of wholesale fashion outlets in 3 blocks. Change ). Hi Katharine, I forgot the name of the shop but if you know how to get to Austin Road, you won’t miss it because that is the only sewing shop there. >_<, actually lots of those fabric stores in the area mentioned carries faux fur. Otherwise I may have to convince hubby to move to HK?! The fabric looked very similar the traditional ones we saw in villages near the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze. I would like to make a suggestion, for I have lived in Hong Kong for 8 years now and from South Africa as well. I never looked around for clothes patterns. I was about to give up on finding fabric here so tomorrow I am off to explore SSP. I went there, but didn’t find helpful. which type of style tape do you use? Cat. Singapore. They sells fabric dye. I thought I saw some Japanese cotton somewhere in one of the shops but can’t recall where exactly. Hi Isabel. Lots of stores on Yu Chau St have piles of knits swatches outside their store. Yes, you can definitely find them in ShamShuiPo. If you are looking for something that’s not covered in this post, feel free to ask and don’t forget to do a quick keyword search on this page. They are more pricey than other shops in SSP but still considerably cheaper than retail stores in Central. I’m a beginner and am looking for a machine to do some basic alterations although I think I will end up being more creative as I used to make clothes as a kid on m sisters machine! (-) cloth in ebony white to transform into chair covers or i’d like to find a place where i could buy ready made chair covers? And I’ve booked my flight on the 29th (Friday, arriving at 5pm) and I am leaving on 2 dec ,Monday morning. I got my domestic machine at Hoi Fung Sewing Machine Co (2381 1663) The Hong Kong government is planning on reclaiming the land for other uses. So lots of research has to be done. I wouldn’t mind checking SSP one of these days. but as far as faux leather goes, they seems to have a pretty good selection. Perhaps any of the places that sell zippers? Cheers! Not all fabric sold in Sham Sui Po are across the border. My new toy! On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 9:35 AM, When kath is blogging wrote: hello Katharine! After all, organic hasn’t yet become a popular trend in HK like some other countries. Good luck and have a good trip to Hong Kong! Thank you so much, Carmen, Hi carmen. Is going to be back frequently in order to investigate cross-check new posts. Hi Malou, If you want to buy something right on the spot, then I’d recommend “Wa Fat” on Shek Kip Mei St. (Between Ki lung st, and Tai Nan St.). Thank you very much for the Art House information Evgeniya. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Hey Megan, glad to hear that you managed to find some good bargain even lots of stores are closed due to CNY Style tape…. Hi Katherine. I know they offer pattern making classes, so i think they should have something for sewing. For other readers I also enjoyed, travellersyarn.wordpress.com/2011/04/03/fabric-in-hong-kong/. I’ve lived here 20 years but am needing many of your suggestions now. Unfortunately, I have never came across anything for hat making in hong kong so far. Thanks for your fast response. You can try the art supply stores on Bute Street, Between Sai Yi Street and Fa Yuen Street. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful on this. Opening hours. 2. And when you walk down on yu chau street and ki lung street I’m sure you will come across something . Sorry I had to ask this again. I make soft toys, mostly teddy bears and im searching for joints for arms and legs, has anyone seen them in your craft/sewing travels. Do you have any idea where in Hong Kong that i can find these types of fabrics? Thank you! Thanks! So after a few trips, wondering around the Sham Shui Po area, I decided to write down all the stores I know in my blog to help out whoever is looking for the same thing in Hong Kong. Thank you so much for the information. I am facing the same problem, I want to kickstart a small business in making custom-fit skirts but it does not make any sense approaching a factory for a job like this as each piece is going to be different. I’m pretty sure you’ll learn a tons from this book, and probably more than from a second hand garment within a tight budget. 68 Fuk Wa St, Sham Shui Po. I’ve heard about the Bowring Street in Jordan. Thanks ucas, unfortunately I haven’t seen anywhere else that sell patterns. there’s a store I *think* on Yu Chau Street near Boundary street called fabricate. and you really have to be there at the store to check out their fabric’s sample’s quality first. My name is Rajesh and I have got a lot of valuable information from your blog. If you speak English only, you may check out http://www.esmdywca.org.hk . Hi, can you guide me to a site which has details about the machines that are required for a blazer/ suit industry.Thank You. Colette. Kwun Tong You can find rotary cutter at some art supplies store. Thank you for this blog. they sell all kind of buttoms, chalks, needles and so on. Of course, unless you pay them more money. thank you hk for this information. thanks Cindy, You may refer to the ribbon section from the post above . BTW, how was your trip to Europe in last December? it mostly targeted for whole sellers, selling wide … . I bought mine at Hoi Fung Sewing Machine Co. Ltd. [@ 127 Lai Chi Kok Road]. Sorry for the late reply as i was out of town But yea, the Tissue paper is the kind that you can wrap clothes in and put inside a gift bag. Can arrange it very easy at the Airport with a company called China Travel Agency. THank you for all the great information. Thanks for this … I’ll head over to Mongkok this week and check out some places. Hi Katherine, very helpful blog you have here. And thank you so much for sharing your info it’s uber useful. There are stores that only sell knits, I don’t have specific address of any stores, because they literally are everywhere. D, Wishing You All a Very Merry Christmas. if you want a juki brother or janome flatbed sewing machine.dont hesitatet I am trying to find somebody to give me tuition…..I have had my machine for 2 years and have barely used it. It’s very very difficult to find any small factories to take small orders. Are interested in private lessons? when lots of my friends were at the marrying age and I did their dressmaking. Hannah, […] expect about HK$2500, and 2 weeks for production. Sorry can’t be more helpful on this. thanks so much for the information! So I hope Tak Cheung has a more reasonable price , A little off topic from sewing but you can find a list of art supply shops by following this link. Typically, to be on the safe side, I’d say that stores close for 7 days from the first day of the Chinese New Year (jan 23). Thanks to Roy for the following information: I didn’t think that there would be this many people looking for these information as I did years ago. On Tue, 15 Aug 2017 at 8:14 AM, When kath is blogging wrote: has anyone found places to source Japanese/ USA fabrics in HK, rather than those manufactured over the border? I’d also try out the store on “9 Wong Chuk St., Shamshuipo”. and there are other stores around that sold Synthetic Chinese brocade. Of course, you may quite sewing because getting things tailored is relatively cheap! When you walk uphill at Pottinger Street, there should be a lady on your right selling some needles buttons and zippers. [@ 7/F, European Asian Bank Building, 749 Nathan Road, Mongkok] Bead Street, Yu … Alternatively, if anyone has any advice on sourcing this type of product elsewhere (Hong Kong or otherwise), I’d be eternally grateful! Or anyone else with similar experiences? it’s no wonder the place is dead – the fabric sellers are sharks. Basically the trimming area along nam cheong street would be good to find those stuff . – conductive thread In SSP, basic satin sold on Ki Lung Street is about 9 HKD per yard, where as Yen Chaw Street Hawker Bazaar sells most fabric for 20 HKD. Muslin, Thread and Shoulder Pad Hi Katharina, I just discovered your blog. Some might have indicated the price on the swatch card, if there’s only one price on, usually that’s the wholesale price (they call it 大貨價: price for bulk order). Voila, here's my baby Chrissy wear, Happy New Year. Would you all know any place that i can get a better deal for this sewing machines? I’m making a memory quilt and want to include some photos but do not want to use iron-on photos, which is all I’m finding so far in Hong Kong. 1) Yau Shing (Yau Fat) Piece Goods, formerly located at 208-220 Queen’s Road, is now at 109-110 in Western Market. Fun Genesis WordPress Theme by, Pretty Darn Cute Design. I never went in, but they seems to have a nice and small selection of store. I just beginner and want to make lots of dress for my Daugther and me. Hi Katherine There were quite a few fabrics I would have liked to buy, but one of the owners (?) Actually, very close to where I bought my seing machine “*Hoi Fung Sewing Machine Co. Ltd*. Would you know where I can find tulle, like in an underskirt or a tutu. Although I have never needed to go there for fabric, it is good to know. I did try looking around SSP when I was there couple of months back but I can’t locate any. Silk prices seemed quite good. but that was so long ago and I have already lost that email. Initially published in 1982 in the Smithsonian Folklife Series, Thomas Vennum's The Ojibwa Dance Drum is widely recognized as a significant ethnography of woodland Indians.-From the afterword by Rick St. Germaine I am visiting Hongkong this coming Christmas and would definitely go to the places you suggested! I only know that quite a few of the fabric stores carries faux leather. Hello Katharine! YMCA / YWCA have nothing on offer at this moment. But they are mostly selling it on the side apart from the triming things. The two brands sold in the US (Bondex and Singer) are now made in China, but seemingly impossible to find here. It helped me a lot when I went to sham shui po last week. thanks. Thanks a million and please carry on the enjoyable work. Scattered around are shops with a very wide variety of well-designed and cute stickers (patterns, animals, flowers, mascots . Depends on your purpose, i remembered i have seen some similar fabric in Wah Fat along Ki Lung St that’s for trench coat or similar purpose. The pattern features cup linings … Hi! Shop 158 to 159, 298 Computer Zone, 298 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, HK. (area selling trims and buttons north of Nam Cheong Street). I have just moved to HK and am looking for reasonably priced part time seamstresses or places that can take bulk orders. I don’t think i’ve seen any traditional chinese tie dyed blue cottons in SSP. im so glad that i found yr blog finally. Hi Nicolette. Just wondering if you know of any sewing service? Thanks for your amazingly informative article! I’m not too sure about accessories for bags. Email: info@vestacloth.com. Just released the new Sham Shui Po 2020, Some bloggers effortlessly post a blog only a few, Tutorial just up! Such a bummer. An excellent blog. Shop around, and look up some reviews online. Ribbons in Sham Shui Po Hong Kong :-) xx. I don’t know if they have the poly beads, but the man boss there speaks very good English, and very helpful. Thank you so much for this info. I have used it numerous times in the year I have been in Hong Kong and it has been of a tremendous help. Hi, you can try Tung Shing Sewing Machine Co. Ltd in Sham Sui Po. from there if you turn right onto Yu Chau Street or Ki Lung Street, there is a small store selling flowers. I’ve taken plenty of notes for my next trip to HK. This is so usefull! Have appreciated the details and vast information you have provided. Hi, guys! and I’m sorry that I really have no clues on the price. I bought a lot of silk, cotton, and cashmere from them. Thanks I will definitely be returning. Love if they can be categorized by topics. in HK. Thank you for all the information. I have learned some excellent stuff here. They do service Elna machines! Note: Cash only. However there are lots of printed cotton in Sham Shui Po. Fun Genesis WordPress Theme by, Pretty Darn Cute Design. thanks. I read Claire Schaeffer’s book before. Does anyone know of a shop selling Cashel linen for cross stitch? Plus shirt workshops in Sham Shui Po who can complete a day in one day. I’d imagine you could try some handcraft store. the one to make scrapbook? Just arrived in Hong Kong this year , and relying on all the information I can get , so thank you for your enthusiasm at starting and keeping this blog opened , really interesting reading all the enquiries , bought a machine here , rather than risk flying out with mine , now looking for lots of Brother feet for the new machine, but most appear to be sold on line , and at a good price . Also I’m desperately seeking for microwaveable organic grains to stuff pillow warmers or bean bags. Besides the typical department stores as most people have suggested (like UNY, Yue-Wah, and the little Singer Store in Mongkok), you may try walking along Lai Chi Kok Road between Nam Cheong Street and Poplar Street . Lai Chi Kok fashion wholesale district, particularly Hong Kong Industrial Centre on Castle Peak Road, which has hundreds of wholesale fashion outlets in 3 blocks. Does anyone have any suggestions? You are such a great help. And one of the stalls, in the street hawkers bazaar. One on ki lung street right next to a street side eatery. . Hi Katherine, thank you! Sham Shui Po in Hong Kong is the place I always visit for variety as well as bargains. I had a tough time initially exploring. They have a broad range of fabric from different countries and may be able to direct you. Do you know where i can find interface/stabilizer like these ones in HK???? I’m not sure if this is for you or not. I hope the place you recommended have a wider choice of sewing threads. For second hand serger you can try smaller shops along the main road where Tung Shing is. The Western market had some nice silks – make sure you barter! New tutorial up f, I use fabric manipulation techniques to transform, One of my favourite side projects, transforming fa, Merry Christmas & A Very Happy New Year! Glad to see this blog is still going strong! They are cheap as well. In fact, Tung Shing is right at the junction of Lai Chi Kok Road and Nam Cheong St. i just bought my juki ddl-8700h in laichikok road slightly used .for only 2500 delivery costs 200-400hkd. Thanks!!! Sounds like ShamshuiPo will have all that I am looking for. You can pretty much buy it in any bookstore/stationary store . It is also commonly used for diving suits. childrens clothing should be as comfortable as possible that is why the choice of fabric is also critical “`. hi, i'm planning going to Hongkong next month. thank you so much in advance!!! Found insideComprehensive and accessible, this is an essential handbook for undergraduate students or anyone interested in disabled bodies and minds in theatre, performance, creative writing, art and dance. Wan Sheung Co. 1291. Laminated cotton is cotton fabric with a coating that makes it wipe-clean , Your list of streets of where to find particular sewing items is great! Use exit D from the Jordan MTR, turn left as you leave the MTR then cross over Nathan Road, and it is a few shops up on the right. I’m looking for the sheets of actual material that are put through a printer. Only 2 left. This is the one just right across the border at Lo Wu — very easy to get to. I am a beginner in sewing and sometimes I bring my own sewing machine when I travelled. They also have a branch in Kwun Tong. There are a couple of stores on this block selling dress forms, mannequin and hangers. Try walking along Cheung Sa Wan road toward Maple Street that runs across Cheung Sa Wan road. Hi Ashleigh, unfortunately I have not come across any company that you can just order fabric from them online. Go early, give them your sketch and material and they will have it ready same day in afternoon, while you wait, you can go for a manicure :-)) They even deliver it within a few days in Hong Kong, depending on your design. Ottawa was forced to turn to the United States for economic and strategic aid; women entered the work force; industry boomed; and old traditions and loyalties were swept away. I too would like to get together with like minded people who share the same interest. Sorry I can’t be more helpful. Check out my blog, Finding Fabrics in Hong Kong for more shops. April 26: Dinner - Sister Dong insisted on taking us out to dinner. They have lots of markers and brush pen/markers, office supplies, some stamps, cute gifts, etc.. Bonnie, Hi. I donât know any specific store that sell the particular kind of fabric youâre looking for. Found inside – Page 12Housing is the crowded industrial district of Shamshuipo on the being tackled for squatters , who are mainly refugees ... who live The Government Social Welfare Department has or work in factories , shops or houses in the district ... I heard from a stall holder that the Yen Chow Street fabric hawker’s market may be shut down within a year. I ended deciding to wait and go to HK tomorrow because the weather is so bad. I think you do have to go in to the fabric section, and walk into every store to see if they have the quality you’re looking for but in general , I think ShamShuiPo isn’t selling highend luxurious fabric. That’s why I believe you’ll have better luck up there around Nam Cheong Street. and of course, close on Sunday and public holidays. *A tip I read in blogsphere it is better to go on a weekday because on Saturday & Sunday most shops are closed. Are there craft stores for these kinds of supplies? Just head to Nam Cheong St mentioned in this post, you’ll see quite a lot of ribbon stores. They also sell a lot of accessories for sewing machines and sergers. Thanks Katherine. If you can help me, I’d super appreciate it. Many POWs died here, especially in the diphtheria epidemic of 1942, and all shipments of POWs to work in Japan left from Sham Shui Po's Bamboo Pier. Would you know of any as that would help me so much. But if you’re looking for 100% cotton, you should have no problem at all . I don’t have the address, but i noticed a store in ShamShuiPo on Yu Chai Street (closer to MTR station Prince Edward. But, awhile back, I believe I have seen a yarn store located around Bowling Street in Jordan. I’m afraid I don’t know about making carpet . but you can try a place on Ki Lung St between Boundary St and Maple St, i forgot the name. Read the entire list here. hi, i'm planning going to Hongkong next month. You can also order a dress form custom made to any measurement you provide, expect about HK$2500, and 2 weeks for production. I really appreciate that . Since having a ba, Hi Peeps! Pattern paper: I hope this will change in the near future. I will definitely be making a trip to SSP very soon too. Hello Katharine, I’ve just today read your fabulous blog for the first time. You can also buy trimmings in Pottinger street, buy fabrics in Western Market, and there are two fabric stores in Central, but I don’t remember their names. Also, I would be interested in getting together with like minded (sewing related) people. All stores should be back in its normal business hours from Feb 1. I was wondering if you have any info on where to buy lace that can be used to make a wedding dress. I've created a smaller version o, Sometimes I go on a tangent and do something compl, Chef in the kitchen! My dress form does not have collapsible shoulder, but has the measurement I wanted. I hanged around there hoping to see someone going in or coming out but had no luck. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. But if it’s not too late for you, then in Macau I would suggest heading down to Three Lamps: in the same section of the circle as the Watsons store is an excellent little sewing/ crafts supplies store. Thanks so much for this article, was looking for ribbon supplies for scrapbooking :))), Hi Katharine, great post! SHOP. I am sure you hear plenty – but this is really a very helpful blog. Thank you for these valued information. was trying to hard-sell stuff as “pure silk / wool / linen / etc. Noted some places to go on my hunt for fabric. I have been living in Hong Kong since April and have done a lot of exploring, I am finding it difficult to find cotton fabrics for quilting and have not seen anywhere that supplies batting. Monte, You have mentioned a fabric store in CWB, would you please elaborate what CWB is? You can choose their fabric range or bring your own. but i *think* you will be able to find them around Nam Cheong Street, and possibly nearby/around Lai Chi Kok Road. Not looking for decorative patches – just plain old mending patches with backing to repair a favorite pair of shorts and jeans from some wear and tear. Thanks! love it you definitely should check their brand’s machine out . Or is knit fabric just not availble in SSP? Start stitching again at next marking (2 inches from top). Thanks! A random question for Katharine or anyone – I am in Hong Kong at the moment and would love to find a place either in HK or Shenzen that sells good quality printed velvet, if anyone has any ideas that would be wonderful. Although I know most of the places in sham Sui po you mentioned, I was wondering where I could find a dress form. I avoid the fabric shops on the upper level and never take any visitors to HK up there. The entrance stairway has a tiny counter/shop selling antique and foreign money notes. Hi Kath, where can I buy sewing machine thread (the kind that sits on top of the sewing machine) as well as empty bobbins? Thanks! but it could be a place to start. i can.help you find cheap and good machine…+85294482130. Cheers for this. You have to know though that not all shops have good prices. A couple of stops away on the MTR at Lai Chi Kok there are hundreds of wholesalers, factory . I bet you never thought you would be so helpful to so many people! I am getting married next year and custom making my gown. Last week, I went to MongKok as I needed some new rotary cutter blades. I don’t have any specific store to recommend. 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