I belong to a quilt group which meets once a week on Tuesdays. From the group I learn a lot about quilts including where to shop in Bangkok. I will let you in on our best kept secrets!
Shopping for fabric and supplies in Bangkok
Posted by Jill on January 19, 2007
Warning: avoid traveling by tuk-tuk, they only want to take you to jewelry shops where you will be ripped off! Ignore touts who tell you places are closed. They want to take you to a jewelry shop instead.
Sampeng Lane in Chinatown is the best place to buy 100% cotton fabric at good prices. Prices range from 3 meters for 100 baht ($1 per yard) up to 250 baht per meter (about $7 per yard). You’ll find Fabric Center in addition to many other shops. Opening hours are from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
The following stores in Bangkok sell 100% cotton fabric: Fabric House: 2nd floor Central World near Isetan dept store tel. 02-255-6125
Fabric House: ground floor Central City, Bang Na, Bangkok tel. 02-361-0570
Fabric House: ground floor Seacon Square, Srinakarin Rd., Bangkok tel. 02-721-8709
Fabric Fashion: 1st floor The Mall 3, Ramkamhaeng, Bangkok tel. 02-310-1020
Fabric Center: 277 Sampeng Lane tel. 02-222-2460
Tang hua seng is a department store with two branches: one in Thonburi and one in Banglampoo on Khao San Road. They have fabric, fat quarters, batting (white or black), thread, rotary cutters and blades. They sell a lot of craft supplies. I noticed sa paper, burlap, and terrycloth. They have velcro in pink, red, green, black and white up to 4″ wide. Look on the Nancy Chandler map. Open daily 10:00 to 21:00.
Rotary cutters, blades and cutting mats are available at JCC stationery store on Narathiwat Road near the intersection with Surawong, near the Silom area.
Prices are low. In Chinatown, if you buy 10 meters or more you get the discounted wholesale price. The shop keepers are very honest. However, watch out for pickpockets. One of us had our wallet stolen from the back pocket of our backpack.
Also see Sampeng Lane Map for more info about Chinatown, where we like to shop for quilt fabric and a map we drew up
Idea Angel Quilt Shop at Bon Marche
Central Chaeng Wattana has Kikuya and Pinn shops
Maison Blanche quilt shop in Pakkred, Nonthaburi at Sports City
Brita said
Hi, Jill – I wonder if Retayne color fixative is sold anywhere in Bangkok. I have some batik (purchased in Indonesia, I’m sure it’s chemically dyed) that I’ve started to make into a quilt square for a friend’s wedding, and it bleeds terribly! I’d rather not start over with new fabric, and it seems like Retayne might help me. Any thoughts? Many thanks!
Linda K-B said
Some shops here carry the Dylon brand from Australia and I they have the fixer. Try Hong’s, #48 on the Sampeng map. Or try the office supply departments in the larger department stores, they often carry crafting supplies.
Also, it turns out, you can sometimes get a better price, even in Sampaeng.
tw.ah.c said
Hi Jill,
Do you know where I can find felt in Bangkok? I searched some department stores and walked around Sampeng, but no sign of felt. Do let me know, if you know any. Thank you.
Regards,
twahc
LostinBangkok said
China town is a great place for shopping in but i have not yet tried Sampeng Lane, thanks for the information.
Paul said
I want to purchase 100% Pure Cotton with a thread count between 170 and 210 to make custom shirts. Where is the best place to purchase this type of fabric in Bangkok?
Jenny said
Hi,
I visiting BKK soon and would like to get some fancy / cute / floral fabric, buttons, felt for my sewing and crafting…. may I know where is the best place to go to where I can find a variety? When you mentioned Chinatown, how do I get there? do they only sell fabric? where is the nearest train station? Please help me
Kate said
Greetings Jill!
Would like advice on where to find cotton fabric for making some sport’s shirts OR the breathable synthetic/cotton fabric made for sport’s clothing please. I need to make some sports shirts for my husband …
Shop names, Location, nearest train station (if possible) would be very much appreciated.
Happy Sewing and Thank you!!
Sam said
Hi Jill,
Please can you advise me as to where I can find the material they make the Muay Thai Boxing shorts out of. I’m also looking for sports shirt material.
Many thanks
Sam
Ben said
Hello. I need to find heavy canvas duck to make durable high quality duffel bags from in Bangkok. Do you know of any shops that sell heavy duty canvas? I would also like it to be water repellent, stain guarded etc.
Thanks.
Kerry said
Hi,
I am coming over to Bangkok and am looking for baby fabrics of a good quality and good price.
Thank You
Thida Htike said
Dear Sir,
have you four angles brand of fabric. This fabric is polyester.
Please let me price know if you have.
laura said
Hi Jill!
I just had to leave a comment as I am embarking on a search for a pair of pinking shears in BKK, and your blog has made the endeavor feel a lot less daunting and aimless! Alas, I’ve only ever sewn one very plain quilt – I tend to knit and sew home decor or children’s things instead, but your posts have been very educational for me :) I’m going to Sport City tomorrow, and will check out Maison Blanche while I am there for certain!
ITL said
http://www.italiantextilebangkok.com
this shop sell 100%cotton fabric in good quality
Ada Feldman said
Dear Jill: Where in Bangkok would you recommend that a beginning quilter get lessons/classes?