TESSUTI FABRICS AND BUTTONS

Imagine working with the same fabrics used by top European design houses! You’ll be in the same league as Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and Chanel, as well as Aussie names such as Scanlan & Theodore, Zimmermann and Lisa Ho if you shop at Tessuti, which stocks leftover fabrics used by big labels. This store purchases the bulk of its fabrics from local and interstate designers at the end of each season, so many of the materials sold here could be those you see in the shops right now. If you love sewing with natural fibres such as pure linen, wool and silk, or if you’re after decorative accessories such as bridal trims and motifs, these outlets are ideal. Now, let’s talk prices. Students and trading designers/sewers receive a 10 per cent discount on all purchases, as do Bargain Shoppers Guide to Sydney readers (just mention the magazine!), while a 30 per cent discount applies to quantities of over 10m. There are also twice-yearly sales that take place after Christmas and in June/July offering between 10 and 50 per cent off. Join the store’s email list for discounts, giveaways and up-to-date information on stock arrivals. Phone individual stores for opening hours.