We have received an unprecedented number of requests for fabrics that can be used for making Scrubs for the marvellous NHS teams around the country and further afield. It has been our pleasure to play a small part in the effort and have worked hard to despatch literally 1000s of metres to groups around the
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Visit Us – Exciting News
We are delighted to share some exciting news from Empress HQ! With a major reorganisation underway we are moving warehouse to fully maximise 20,000sq ft of space for expanding stock, more fabrics, haberdashery & notions. The move will free up lots of space in the Empress Sewing Centre meaning we can dedicate all 5000sq ft
Continue reading »Double Gauze Baby Cloth
Well this fabric certainly takes the spot as the most difficult to name that we have ever encountered. Recognised under a variety of titles from Double Gauze through to Baby Cloth, Swaddling Cloth and many more. Learn more about the range…
Continue reading »Light Reactive Fabric
Prepare To Be Amazed! We are absolutely delighted to introduce this brand new range of Light Reactive Fabrics. Displaying a design when in standard indoor light the pattern transforms literally before your eyes as the fabric is exposed to the uv rays in sunlight and a multitude of colours appear. More info & view designs…
Continue reading »Variegated Quilting Thread… Launch!
Over a year in the making we are thrilled to launch our Variegated Quilting Thread Range! 13 Stunning Shades, From Brights to Naturals. Learn more and view the full shade collection…
Continue reading »Knitting 3.0 – Prym Ergonomic Knitting Needles
We are delighted to introduce the latest generation of Knitting Needles – the Prym Ergonomic Collection. Featuring a complete re-design the new ergonomic needles make use of modern manufacturing abilities to create huge increases in the comfort and ease of knitting. Learn more & purchase today…
Continue reading »Star Wars Fabric – Now Available!
Take a peek at the latest fabric arrivals in to the Disney Design Collection. The latest additions feature classic Star Wars imagery all printed on a pure cotton base fabric. With three designs to choose from and other fabric prints in the larger Disney offering the question is can you make something ‘out of this world?’.
Continue reading »Vilene To Vlieseline Interfacings
You may have spotted the new brand Vlieseline appearing in the UK. Vlieseline is the new name for Vilene throughout the world – find out why the re-brand is taking place and learn more about these world class interfacings, interlinings and fabric stabilisers…
Continue reading »New Denim Fabric Shade Range
Fab selection of colours now available in the Empress Denim Fabric Collection. Moving away from just the classic indigo blues traditionally associated with Denims the collection now extends to include colours as diverse as Fuchsia, Aqua, Optical White and Rose. Ten shades are in the collection which brings the Denim Range to a super total of over 50 fabrics & designs. What will you make?…
Continue reading »New Lewis & Irene Fabric – Ultimate Blenders
Seventeen, yes seventeen new fabric arrivals into Lewis & Irene’s ultimate blender collection – Bumbleberries. With clever design L&I include seven shade variations in each fabric to ensure tonal matches to the most difficult of projects is possible. Meet the new arrivals now…
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