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Sew Shop Local: The Wee Fabric Shop, Inverness

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Ever since it was a pop up shop I was intrigued by The Wee Fabric Shop but the location made it slightly difficult for me to plan a trip as it was in Inverness!

Now it’s a brick and mortar store situated outside the centre of Inverness which means I could plan a much more relaxed trip up.

The sun was shining when I reached the shop front and what a lovely shop front it is (photos don’t do it justice)!

Good thing about coming to this side of town is that you don’t have to worry about parking as it’s got a few spaces at the front of the shop and off street parking is available.

Walking into the store I received a very warm welcome from Marice, One of the owners of The Wee Fabric Shop. It was so nice to meet her finally after seeing so much of the her and the shop on Instagram. It’s not one lady but three that own the shop, Claire and Fiona are part of the power trio!

Their choices of fabric and patterns are on par and the quality is just brilliant- the only problem is that the trio can’t keep up with demand as sometimes the bolt sells out so quickly! (Trust me the quality is Devine!)!

Oh boy! If you like indie patterns you’re in for a fine treat.

Yeap – told you. It’s a Indie pattern heaven!

Before you ask … yes I did buy fabric and patterns (I mean it would be rude not too!) I bought two knit fabrics and three patterns.

Would I recommend? YES, hell yes! Ok I made a weekend out of it but it is worth the trip.

It was so nice to meet Marice and Fiona. I wish them the best with the business, so far they’re on a very good path with such strong and amazing products to offer. Unfortunately I didn’t get to meet Claire but maybe next time I’m up the road I’ll catch her for a chat!

Catch them on IG @theweefabricshop and also online at http://www.theweefabricshop.co.uk

Until next time stitchers –

Sew Shop Local: Kitschy Coo

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“A shop full of Jersey?” I said back to the lady who told me all about it.  I couldn’t believe what I was hearing and I knew I had to go and check it out.  So I did.  And here’s what I found out!

Kitschy Coo do their main business on the internet but it does have a cute little shop that you can pop into (I dropped Amanda an email, just to check her opening hours to be on the safe side) and see the stunning collection of jersey for yourself.  The shop is based on 10 South Trinity Rd and it’s got a good bus link if you prefer to take public transport as car spaces are few and far between even though they are pay & go spaces.

I took the bus from outside the old St James shopping mall entrance.  A no.8 if I’m correct. It took no more than 10 mins and didn’t have the stress nor cost of parking.

It’s a cute little shop front, you can see the jersey headbands and hats in the window along with some pretty cool fabric combos.  I know I’m in for a treat!


Greeted by a barking Casey (the dog)  I waited a minute whilst Amanda moved Casey through to the back room.  I don’t mind dogs as I’ve had my own.  Casey didn’t batter an eye lid, once she was in the back room and I could wander around the shop freely.

Right, the moment you’ve all been waiting for – JERSEY TALK!  Kitschy Coo: It is a delightful treat. Looking and feeling these magnificent fabrics just brings happy feelings.  So many ideas have sprung into my head regarding the Toaster sweater, Linden and Moneta to name a few.  I thought stepping into the #sewmystyle with the Toaster sweater was a bit ambitious for me as I’ve never used a knit fabric and not set up my overlocker.  I think once I’ve finished Cleo I’ll attempt the Moneta.   Ok, I’m wandering off on project thought talk … I’m guessing you’ve had a look at the shop online by now and you’ll get a gist of what an awesome collection Amanda has.


I bought a delightful cacti fabric, but not enough to make a whole Moneta – perhaps the bodice or now a sweatshirt … oooh, the conundrums.

Amanda was super helpful too as she gave me a link for that elastic to get to stop Jersey from slipping and a charcoal fabric that may match up with the cacti if I decide to go with the Moneta – or should I go all out Moneta Cacti?

Kitschy Coo has a Facebook, Instagram, twitter and Pinterest if you need more Jersey porn!

Check out the fabulous combinations! Eeeek! 


 

Emma

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