Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Fabric Store in Hackney
Mermaid Fabrics is a family-run business established in 1974, proudly serving customers from our original location on Mare Street in Hackney. With over 45 years of experience, we specialise in providing high-quality fabrics for dressmaking, home furnishings, and suiting, catering to both individual customers and businesses. Our extensive product range includes ready-made curtains, duvet covers, pillows, and blinds, alongside a premium suiting department featuring top brands in cashmere, wool, and tweed. We are committed to offering exceptional value through competitive pricing, free measuring services, and exclusive discounts for students, carers, and design professionals.Our dedicated team combines deep industry knowledge with a friendly approach to ensure every customer receives tailored advice and finds the perfect materials for their projects. As a trusted local business, we prioritise customer satisfaction through reliable service, transparency, and a focus on maintaining long-term relationships with our clientele.
Services
Dress Fabrics
Curtain Accessories
High-Quality Suiting
Free Measuring Service
Trade Discounts
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- Family-run business operating since 1974 with deep local knowledge
- Extensive product range covering dressmaking, suiting, and home furnishings
- Premium suiting department featuring top brands in cashmere and wool
- Free measuring service for curtain and blind installations
- Exclusive trade discounts for interior designers and professionals
Services
Dress Fabrics
We offer an extensive selection of high-quality dressmaking fabrics suitable for all skill levels and projects. Our range includes cottons, silks, wools, and specialty materials, with expert staff available to provide guidance on fabric selection and suitability. Customers benefit from competitive pricing and regular new arrivals ensuring fresh inspiration for every sewing project.
Curtain Accessories
Our comprehensive curtain and blind solutions include ready-made options and custom installations. We provide free measuring services and a wide choice of materials including Roman, roller, and Venetian blinds. Expert fitting advice ensures perfect window treatments for both residential and commercial spaces across London.
High-Quality Suiting
Our premium suiting department features top-tier materials from renowned brands in cashmere, wool, and tweed. The collection includes Super 100s to Super 150s wool grades, ideal for creating bespoke menswear and formal attire. Trade customers benefit from exclusive discounts on bulk purchases for fashion and tailoring businesses.
Free Measuring Service
We offer complimentary professional measuring for all curtain and blind installations. This service ensures precise measurements for perfect fitting window treatments, saving customers time and reducing material waste. Available for both residential and commercial clients in Hackney and surrounding areas.
Trade Discounts
Design professionals and businesses receive exclusive trade discounts on bulk purchases. These special rates apply to interior designers, fashion businesses, and hospitality clients purchasing materials for commercial projects. Registration for trade accounts is available through our store.
Questions
What types of fabrics do you stock for dressmaking?
We carry a comprehensive range including cottons, silks, wools, and specialty materials suitable for all sewing skill levels.
Do you offer curtain installation services?
We provide free measuring services and expert advice for curtain and blind installations, though we recommend using professional fitters for final installation.
Are there special rates for design professionals?
Yes, we offer exclusive trade discounts for interior designers and fashion professionals purchasing materials in bulk quantities.
What are your current opening hours?
Our store is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM and closed on Sundays.
Do you sell suiting fabrics for menswear?
Our premium suiting department features cashmere, wool, and tweed fabrics from top brands, including Super 100s to Super 150s grades.
