Sunday, August 25, 2013

Weekend Wanderings - Bargain Upholstery at Seaforth

On Friday I headed to down to Sydney for some upholstery fabric. I'd been lamenting the lack of gorgeous stuff to be found locally and Mum mentioned that she'd visited a shop in Seaforth (on the Northern Beaches) years ago that had loads of choices, and she'd find me the details. A friend of hers confirmed the name Bargain Upholstery and we headed there with fingers crossed.

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We arrived just before the doors opened and honestly I nearly jumped out of the car in excitement. There were six shops in a row, packed to the roof with rolls and rolls of upholstery fabric, and in the windows I could see that they were going to have something perfect!

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Of course I've ordered loads of fabric online, from both Australia and overseas, but nothing beats being there in person to look at and feel the fabric. There was so much to look at - loads of remnants that I could have spent the day sifting through as well as books and books of designer stuff to order from. Prices seemed to start at about $19.95 a metre, and for anything on the roll you could get as little as 20cm.

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If I was adding to the stash I would have been hard pressed to make a decision but because I had specific projects in mind I picked out these three...

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Ok, so the one on the far right isn't actually for a project, but for arguments sake lets just say I know exactly what I will be using it for and it was essential that I came home with it ;)

If you're like me then this place is difficult if you're children are prone to do this...

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Because it is six separate shops in a row the kids thought it was hilarious to run in and out of each one, hide under fabric or climb onto the rolls. Me, not so much. I was excited to see a park nearby and the plan had been to let them run it out before visiting, but it's not one aimed at their age bracket (4 and 2) and it was SO windy that we decided to just head in and try our luck. 

So I will definitely go again. Next time sans children! If you're looking for upholstery fabric in Sydney then this place is worth having a look.

13 comments:

  1. Oh, I saw a stripe in the first photo that was right up my alley.

    I live about 1 1/2 hours from Los Angeles where there are several streets full of shops with fabric and notions. I loved it as a child when my mom took me because I was fascinated with the notions. I don't love the drive to Los Angeles so I don't go very often.

    I got a kick out of the photo with your kids hiding.

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  2. Ahhhhh memories.....those little legs poking out brought it all back to me (except I had 4 or 5 with me)! Have tucked the shop info away for future reference - 6 shops of heaven!! have fun with your purchases!

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  3. I still have that problem with my boy and he is 6 years old I don't think it ever ends....love the fabric and carnt wait to see what you do with it-love dee x

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  4. Oh wow!! You're so right about buying fabric in person, it beats online shopping hands down. I have to get mine online as my only option here is spotlight, which doesn't really specialise in wow factor fabric like I'm usually after.
    One day, when I trek up to you for a visit, you can show me all these cool places! I'll be sure o bring a truck ;-)

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  5. Fantastic place. I have been shopping at Margaret's various locations for over 30 years. Great value and amazing array and prices. They are very helpful too. There used to be a gorgeous European antiques shop there as well as a junk shop/come antique shop on the end. Have bought heaps of stuff there over the years. Great ice cream parlour nearby too. Fun for all.

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  6. Fantastic place. I have been shopping at Margaret's various locations for over 30 years. Great value and amazing array and prices. They are very helpful too. There used to be a gorgeous European antiques shop there as well as a junk shop/come antique shop on the end. Have bought heaps of stuff there over the years. Great ice cream parlour nearby too. Fun for all.

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  7. my kids would have done the same thing!!!!!! i feel your pain- but great fabric is worth it! :)

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  8. I love those fabrics, I have a couple of door snakes in that lovely far right one. I think you did well!

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  9. I love the colours of that fabric in the left.

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  10. I love the colours in that fabric on the left - would be lovely with antique white.

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  11. Love the one on the right. Ha, ha that could be my kids under the racks!

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  12. love your choice of fabrics cant wait to see what your project is...
    Bec x

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  13. Oh I wish I was closer to check it out, sounds great. I am so limited with choice here so order most of mine online and have had a few hits and a few misses!
    If its any consolation, my kids would have done the same thing!

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