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!
Sampeng Lane Map
Here is a map of the walking lane in Chinatown, Bangkok, known as Sampeng Lane – see first image below or sampeng lane. There are a lot of fabric shops! Diana drew up a map showing the shops that have 100% cotton. You may see shops that have bolts wrapped in plastic. They are for sale by the bolt. The shop numbers go in order so you can find a shop by it’s number. Even numbers are on one side, odd on the other. If you buy less than 10 meters of fabric, the price is retail. For the most part, the 100% cotton fabric is priced from $1 to $3 per meter retail. If you buy 10 or more meters which can be various fabrics, the price is wholesale which means about a 25% discount. Minimum cut is 1 meter. Many of the shops are open 8:30 – 5:00 Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays and holidays.
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- Map of Sampeng Lane
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- #60 Pornsawad – felt by the meter in 26 different colors. The price is 100 baht per meter. It is 36 inches wide. They also stock lace, lining, lightweight cotton fabric in solid colors, net, burlap, tassels and velcro in many colors.
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- #60 Pornsawad – felt
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- #78 Sri Song shop – batting, flannel, plastic sheeting, mosquito nets, baby clothes and bedding. They sell white polyester batting in either thick or thin, brand name ‘Double Swallow.’ The thin batting is 45 inches wide and the price is 45 baht per meter.
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- #78 Sri Song Sawad – batting, flannel
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- #89 Bangkok Thaviwat shop – pom poms, net, zippers, ribbon, buttons, metallic yarn, beads, hair clips, lace, sequins, cord, lace collars, bias tape, and feathers
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- #89 Thaviwat – ribbon, metallic yarn
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- #96 Vibul Kit – sarong fabric which can be used for quilting. It is owned by Adella. We stop by here often to see if new designs are out. Linda can’t go past this shop without buying more fabric!
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- #146 Eung Hangkim cotton thread in white, polyester thread in many colors, needles
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- #146 Eung Hangkim – cotton thread, printed to order labels
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- #150 Chuan Hua – 3 meters for 100 baht cotton fabric including RJR, Jinny Beyer and Thimbleberries. This is the best value around!
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- #150 Chuan Hua – cotton fabric, muslin
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- #150 Chuan Hua – look for the traffic cop vests out front and you will find the 3 for 100 shop
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- #163 SGM Textile Co Ltd, cotton, shirtings
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- #166 L. Gemini – knits for tee shirts and polo shirts, collars
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- #185 Giansingh Amarnath – we call it the Treasure shop. Be sure to check in here to see what they have today. They sometimes have fabric collections by Moda and others.
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- #277 Fabric House – every fabric in this store is guaranteed 100% cotton. They have fat quarters, remnants and imported Japanese fabric.
Priscilla Kibbee said
I am a quilt /wearable art teacher who visits Bangkok frequently purchasing fabric,textiles and buttons and haunt all the shops on Sampang Lane. I would love to visit your group on one of my trips.