When it comes to buying fabric, nothing beats going into a fabric store and choosing your fabrics, chatting with the owner & staff and plundering their wealth of knowledge about the fabrics they sell. You can pick up lots of tips and advice from the staff in fabric stores because they’re usually seasoned stitchers! But unless you are fortunate enough to have a fantastic fabric store locally, (few and far between!) then like me, you are likely to source alot of your fabrics online.
This of course has it’s benefits. Not least speed and convenience! But what if you could have both? All the convenience of buying online with the personalised experience of a local fabric shop? Where you can speak directly to the person who actually sources the fabric they sell, knows every product like the back of their hand, and will happily offer up all manner of tips and advice from their extensive experience in sewing and pattern cutting?
One of the things that appeals to me about Dragonfly Fabrics is the fact that it is a small business, run by the perpetually lovely and helpful husband and wife team Dorte & Simon. Simon deals with the photography and business side (he’s even offered me some advice on that front 🙂 and Dorte? Well Dorte is someone I would like to interrogate for a full day, at least! Her background in the garment industry is extensive and includes working as a seamstress and pattern cutter for the likes of Vivienne Westwood and Hussein Chalayan among others, and more latterley as a sewing tutor.
The business was formed because of what Dorte perceived as a lack of quality dressmaking fabrics available in the online market; and has now expanded to include haberdashery & patterns too (they’re very supportive of our fab indie pattern companies too. Big thumbs up there ;). When you look at the range of fabrics they sell, you just know that they have been selected because Dorte loves them. From jersey, to boiled wool, (Trust me on the boiled wool, it’s delicious!) to their extensive range of linens…
In my experience, with Dragonfly Fabrics, not only do you get fabric selected to exacting standards, you get Dorte. You get her advice, tips and answers to any questions you might have. In a nutshell, the kind of personalised experience you’d expect from a small local shop, with all the convenience of shopping online, combined with the knowledge and experience of someone with a fascinating background in the fashion industry….
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| Mood board from Dragonfly Fabric’s Blog |
Well the gorgeous Dorte & Simon are offering you the chance to win some of their beautiful fabric, so you can see for yourself what they have to offer. First prize is a £25 voucher and second prize is a £15 voucher. And if you end up not winning either of those then fret not! They are offering ALL readers of this blog 10% off any order by entering the code “DRAGONFLY8” at checkout for the next month! Told you they were lovely didn’t I!
To enter the giveaway, simply tell me in the comments section, where you first heard about Dragonfly Fabrics. Magazine advert, fellow sewer, blog etc. And be sure to sign up to their Facebook page or blog to be kept updated on special offers & new arrivals!
Giveaway closes midnight GMT on 1st April. Winners will be contacted via email so be sure to leave some means of contacting you. (Blog, email etc). Discount code expires Midnight GMT on 30th April.
Good Luck!!!
Those Amy Butler rayons are beautiful. I heard about Dragonfly from you. I would love to win the giveaway. If (hopefully) I win, I can be contacted at : pat06040@gmail.com
from a friend
This is actually the first time I’ve noticed them. I glanced at the right side of the bloglayout before but never consciously noticed the add. What a miss, they carry a lot of amazing summer fabrics.
Making a list mentally…
I first heard about Dragonfly through a blog but I can’t remember which one!
I heard about them just now! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful fabrics! I first heard about them from you 🙂 http://www.ladysewalot.blogspot.co.uk
I heard about them just now, from you! Looks like I will be exploring their website for a while 😉 Thanks!
Dude they sound fabulous! I just heard of them from you and I’m off to check out their wool! I’d love it if I won!!
I just heard about them reading this post! I’ll have to check them out. Thanks for the intro!
I don’t think I’ve heard of them before but it looks like they have some lovely things – I like the Westfalenstoffe fabrics in particular. Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
I heard about Dragonfly Fabrics here, but it does seem like I’d heard of them before -tho’ I can’t remember from whom. It looks like they carry some wonderful stuff!
I’ve been drooling over their fabrics for a while. I found them by googling fabric retailers online. I’ve got my eye on some stretch cord for a pinafore dress and that kitchen garden bundle would make a divine quilt!…. x
I just learned about Dragonfly from you, but I’m hooked — what a beautiful selection!
Your lovely post just introduced me! What a rave review, I am going to have to take advantage of that 10%. Thank you!
I just heard about them from your blog – but they look like a very interesting source of fabric and inspiration!. Love to win the giveaway for sure! (contact me at donny_born@hotmail.com)
I’ve just heard about Dragonfly from you 🙂 Gorgeous! Heading over to their blog now. Thankyou!
I first heard about these guys from a sewing blog, some of the fabrics look beautiful!
Wow, nice fabrics. I didn’t know them untill you told me 🙂
I came across them on another blog (can’t remember which) and I’ve been lusting after their wool selection ever since! Thanks for the giveaway.
I first heard about Dragonfly fabrics from your blog. I think I’ve seen you mention them before, but haven’t really noticed them until this blogpost.
Seems like a lovely place to shop!
Right here! Thanks for the intro and the giveaway and the discount, will check out their blog too.
Ps – have just checked out their shipping rates to Europe and happy to say they are very reasonable , woohoo!!
I’ve heard them mentioned on other blogs before but this is the first time I checked them out properly. Absolutely lovely!
Eleanor
I’m just reading about it now, they sound great though
I first heard about Dragonfly Fabrics when I was searching for a dress making sewing course locally. I attended a course ran by Dorte at her lovely workshop and it was fab to be surrounded by all her lovely fabrics.
http://asaucystitch.blogspot.co.uk/
Another blog. I think it might have been Handmade Jane?! Not sure though. I have them bookmarked, but have never bought from them. Thanks for the overview!
Think I first heard of dragonfly fabrics from a magazine advert. I want to start sewing lots of newborn things soon as I’m having my first baby, 12week scan is this Saturday, excited!
Vix.sta at gmail.com
Lovely fabrics. I first heard about them on flossie teacakes blog and been loathing after the boiled wool ever since!
This blog post is the first I’ve heard of them sadly!
I knew about them through a google search. Thanks for the giveaway.
I first heard about dragonfly through twitter recommendations! Having customers who will recommend you is a great sign for a friendly and successful business
Ooh, what a great giveaway! I first heard about dragonfly on a blog- I think Tilly and the Buttons, but I can’t say for sure!
I first heard about dragonfly fabrics form blogs, and then through recommendations from friends.
I’m aware of them from blog mentions & banners – including yours!
What a lovely giveaway. I’m very new to sewing but I first saw Dragonfly Fabrics when I was looking at Tilly and the Buttons.
I just heard about them from you, and I’m excited to try them out!
I actually learnt about them on your blog!
I became aware of them through blogs
I guess it was from Tilly and the Buttons Blog I first heard of them. Pretty Website and lovely fabrics. Really nice!
I’ve just discovered the shop for the first time thanks to this post. 😀 I’m eager to play around with the website. It looks quite comprehensive and interactive.
A friend of mine who blogs is crazy about DragonFly so I have been interested since she has been putting up pics. Thanks so much!!!
I first heard of them from you. Now I’m going to lose the rest of the afternoon looking at pretty fabric!
I heard about Dragonfly Fabrics through a blog, although I don’t remember which one any more. I’ve also seen a lot of ads on the sidebars of blogs I read regularly.
I heard about them through my mum!
I have never heard of Dragonfly but I love the colors! Absolutely beautiful.
I first heard about them on a blog – I think it was Flossie Teacakes but not completely sure now! http://nightingaleanddolittle.blogspot.co.uk/
Just heard about them from u! They look like they have many gorgeous fabrics….I get paid on Friday – on 2 days to wait!
What lovely Fabrics I have not heard about them before this post! Going to head over to their website now to swoon over all the lovely fabrics! Suzanne suinnic@hotmail.com
Same thing here: this is the first time i’ve been hearing about Dragonfly fabrics. Sounds and looks ;lovely!
I too first heard of the lovely Dragonfly Fabrics via a blog…though I can’t remember which one. I was visiting UK briefly from Australia last year & after spending ALOT of hours troweling their website (drooool), I contacted them. Simon was so kind, friendly & super helpful! Personalised service – I’m a fan!! Thanks both for such a generous offer. (kathyjlynch@gmail.com)
You have promoted Dragonfly fabrics in a way that made me curious, I found some lovely prints.Thankyou. karenbailey1963@hotmail.co.uk
I have noticed them from the site Sew Mama Sew… one of their ads. Nice stuff 🙂
from you and your blog my fine feathered friend 😉 Always up for some online fabric frolicking. Jen
Jenniferdubois@hotmail.com
I just heard of them & signed up for their newsletter.
I first heard of them here, in this blogpost.
I think I follow the others and say that this is the first time I have heard of Dragon Fly Fabrics. Thanks for the chance to win, fingers crossed!
Living in rural France, I have to use the internet a lot to buy fabric which isn’t always ideal as I do like to have a feel of fabric to make sure it will suit my project. It is good to know that you can get advice from Dorte and they do have a lovely selection. I might have noticed their banner before on a blog – perhaps yours – but this is the first time I have really registered the shop.
I heard about them from Tilly and the Buttons blog. I like the way they tell you if it’s drapy or good for dressmaking. I only ever buy fabric online where they’ve taken the trouble to describe it or say what it’s suitable for. Just putting 100% cotton, for example, is useless! How would you know if it’s perfect for a summer blouse or reupholstering your sofa?! (Slight exaggeration!)
Croft Mill have brilliant descriptions of their fabric so you always know what you’re getting, it’s just a shame they charge so much for postage.
I also only just heard about them! What a great selection of fabric, though – I’ll definitely be using them in future!
I first heard of Dragonfly fabrics when reading Tilly and the buttons’ blog 🙂 And I also buy a lot of fabric online, I don’t have many options here
I buy a lot of fabric online, it’s hard to get out to the shops with 2 small children in tow! I heard about Dragonfly from your blog and love the selection!
I heard about DragonFly Fabrics on veryberryfabrics blog. They do have a lovely selection 🙂
This contest was in an email to me from “Miss P” website! This fabric would be fabulous for my altered art jewelry designs!
I think the first I head of Dragonfly Fabrics was here and now, thank you for the introduction 🙂
I first heard about them from a blog, but I am not sure which one.
This post is the first that I’ve heard of them. 🙂
I’ve heard of them before on sewing blogs but this is the first time I’ve looked at their website – I love their selection! Thanks for the giveaway!
Right here! I’m a big supporter of small businesses and I’m loving these fabrics! Thank you for the giveaway.
LOVE Dragonfly Fabrics! I am lucky enough to go in person and get fabric and sewing advice from Dorte! Fantastic choice of fabrics that you don’t see elsewhere!
Thanks for the giveaway! I think I first heard of them on Tilly’s blog, but can’t really remember.. The fabrics are gorgeous!
I read about them on many sewing blog, don’t remember which was the first one though …
Their fabrics are great 🙂
On your blog 🙂
Heard about them on your blog for the first time.
I hadn’t heard of Dragonfly Fabrics until I read it here just now! Thank you for the chance of winning!
Great shop! Thanks for sharing! This is the first time I’ve heard of them!
I’ve just heard about it from you. Going to bookmark them!
From you, today 🙂
Was so happy to find such a nice selection of cotton jersey fabrics when I found this shop through a google search for cotton jersey fabric! I made a lovely dress, my first attempt with knit fabrics! Deborah_steventon@outlook.com
I just heard about them from you 🙂
This shows up in web pages to the right (not sure what those images are called) and I am pleased to have clicked on it!
Heard about you from Google….need some pretty fabrics for home crafting :
I’m very new to sewing so this post is the first time I’d heard of Dragonfly Fabrics! xx
And I forgot to leave my email – it’s jessicainyourear@gmail.com xx
I think I came across them while Googling for fabric shops selling interesting prints, but have been waiting ’til I’m a bit more skilled before treating myself to some lovely Amy Butler viscose! jmrbs31[at]gmail[dot]com
i found out through a friend
I can’t believe I’m just hearing about Dragonfly Fabrics now, on this blog!! It sounds just what I need! I’m definitely going to check out their Facebook page 🙂
I heard about them here! Where have I been…
Some lovely fabrics.
I have heard about them through a few crafting groups on Facebook but have not seen any of their fabrics. So I will be adding them. Thanks. If I am lucky enough my email is theonlybonster@ymail.com
Hah! I’m pretty sure it was right here!
I first heard of them when carrying out a google search for unique and colourful fabrics for children’s bedrooms.
from a friend x
I first heard about Dragonfly Fabrics through Loquax.
@polly58
I discovered you because of a good friend of mine when i was looking for funky fabrics to liven up my house 🙂 chantellekempcomps@gmail.com
I found your wonderful fabrics through a friend, and the name is beautiful just like your fabrics
I found out about them on a blog- it could well have been yours I can’t remember. Great piece about a really great company. I would LOVE love to win this. Email: sarah [dot] ogorman [at] gmail [dot] com…. Fingers crossed!!! xx
Never heard of till now – gorgeous fabrics – love the colours.
I first heard of Dragonfly Fabrics from a sewing friend, she recommended I look at their website when I was planning a project 🙂
gailbennett@talk21.com / @gail_bennett on twitter
fellow sewer
First heard about them through your blog. @ericahughes
lovely giveaway, hadnt heard about Dragonfly Fabrics until i came across this blog, and im so happy taht i did they are lovely!
tw – @jodieh1131