Add a touch of classic country style and durable protection to your knitwear with this premium pair of velvet-feel corduroy elbow patches from Marbet. Combining a traditional ribbed cord texture with an exceptionally soft, velvety pile, these fabric patches offer a luxurious tactile finish while reinforcing high-wear areas on your favourite garments. They are the perfect solution for visible mending, covering frayed elbows, or upgrading standard blazers, cardigans, and wool sweaters with a refined heritage look. Simple to sew onto a variety of textiles, they help extend the life of your wardrobe while keeping your clothing comfortably flexible.
• Soft Velvet-Feel Texture: Features a premium plush corduroy weave that delivers the characteristic ribbed look of cord with the gentle, smooth handle of velvet.• Tailored Sleeve Proportions: Universally sized and shaped to fit standard adult jacket sleeves, cardigans, and sweaters perfectly.• Complete Matching Pair: Packed as a coordinated pair (2 pieces per pack) to ensure an exact texture, ridge alignment, and colour match across both elbows.• Reliable Sew-On Application: Easily attached by hand or machine sewing, allowing you to secure the edges flat without the stiffness sometimes caused by iron-on glues.• Machine Washable at 30°C: Practical and hard-wearing, these patches can be safely laundered on a standard cool cycle without losing their signature velvety softness.
A rare find for costume designers, vintage restorers, and haberdashery collectors. This listing is for two pairs (4 individual ends) of authentic vintage pink suspender ends, estimated to originate from circa the 1940s.
Measuring 35mm in total length with a 15mm insert width, these classic components feature the traditional design architecture utilized in mid-century foundation garments, corsetry, and traditional sock or stocking suspenders. Despite their age, these pieces remain functional and serve as excellent authentic replacements for period-accurate clothing restoration.
Primary applications include:• Authentic restoration of 1940s vintage corsets, girdles, and suspender belts• Period-correct costume design for theater, television, and film production• Specialized lingerie making and historical reproduction garments• Unique components for craft, mixed-media, and haberdashery collectors
Specifications:• Quantity: 2 x Pairs (4 individual ends total)• Length: 35mm• Insert Width: 15mm• Colour: Vintage Pink• Era: Circa 1940s
Vlieseline Waist Shaper 70mm (10-25-25-10) – 2.5cm Folded – Grey or White
Achieve professional results when sewing waistbands with the Vlieseline Waist Shaper, available in grey or white, designed to support and shape skirt and trouser waistbands without the need for chalking or marking. Ideal for medium- to heavyweight fabrics, this waist shaper ensures a clean, crisp finish with ease.
Key Features:
Width: 70mm (folds to 25mm/2.5cm)
Colour Options: Grey or White
Suitable for medium to heavy fabrics
Machine washable at 95°C and dry cleanable
Easy Application Instructions:
Cut the Waist Shaper to size and iron it onto the fabric waistband using dry heat and pressure.
Fold the waistband in half and pre-iron the upper edge for a sharp crease.
Attach the waistband to your skirt or trousers by sewing along the perforated line.
Fold and stitch the edge; optionally, attach the lining at this stage.
Complete by stitching the hemmed waistband from the right side through the seam.
Available Lengths: 1m, 3m, 5m, and 10m – cut to order for your convenience.
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Vlieseline Style-Vil Sew-In Foam Interfacing
The go-to foam interfacing for structured bag making. Style-Vil by Vlieseline is a smooth, lightweight foamed fabric that gives handbags, pouches, and cases that satisfying padded, professional finish. Made in Italy to Vlieseline's exacting standards, it sews cleanly, holds its shape, and adds a luxurious cushioned hand feel without bulk.
Key Specifications
Brand: Vlieseline (Freudenberg)
Type: Sew-in foam interfacing (not iron-on)
Width: 72cm (approx. 28.3")
Origin: Made in Italy
Available sizes: 1/4m (50×35cm), 1/2m (50×72cm), 1m, 2m, 3m
Dispatched folded — any crease lines press out easily during making
Perfect For
Structured handbags, tote bags, and clutches
Glasses cases, phone pouches, and protective covers
3D dimensional design surfaces and panels
Shoulder pads and garment stabilisation
Caps, hats, and millinery
Performance
Excellent stabilisation combined with a soft, cushioned hand feel
Easy to sew through — no skipped stitches
High abrasion resistance for long-lasting structure
Machine washable and dry cleanable
How to Use
Cut to size and sew in — do not iron on
Baste or stitch to the wrong side of your outer fabric before construction
Trim seam allowances after stitching to reduce bulk at seams
Quickly seal tears and punctures on outdoor gear with this premium Hemline H689 waterproof self-adhesive nylon repair patch. Measuring 10cm x 20cm, this high-performance sheet is specifically engineered for instant, reliable mending of technical synthetic fabrics without any sewing required. It is the perfect fix for down jackets, raincoats, tents, umbrellas, sleeping bags, and sportswear. The heavy-duty adhesive backing creates an immediate, watertight bond on nylon, polyester, viscose, and other synthetic materials, ensuring your leisurewear remains fully weather-protected.
• Premium Technical Composition: Made from a tough 95% nylon and 5% polyester blend that mirrors the flexibility and texture of performance outdoor apparel.• Instant Peel and Stick Application: Features a high-tack adhesive backing that allows the repaired item to be put back into service immediately after pressing down.• Completely Waterproof Barrier: Designed to withstand harsh weather, making it excellent for marine, camping, and high-exposure sports gear.• Customisable 10cm x 20cm Sheet: Easily cut down to any shape with standard haberdashery shears—simply round off the corners to prevent peeling or catching.• Professional Colour Range: Available in standard utility shades including Black, Navy, Royal (note: a few shades darker than standard imagery), Orange, Red, and Emerald.
Strong, waxed linen thread — ideal for jewellery making and craft projects requiring a robust, durable thread
Wax coating adds weight, strength and a smooth finish for easy threading and knotting
22m per spool — generous length for multiple projects
Available in 4 classic colours: Black, Brown, White and Natural
Shiny Seatbelt Webbing for Bag Making and other crafts
40mm Wide
Price Per Meter
100% Polyester
Add a touch of durability and style to your bags and crafts with our Shiny Seatbelt Webbing.
Made from 100% polyester, this 40mm wide webbing is sold by the meter, perfect for creating high-quality straps, handles, and more.
Durable, versatile, and eye-catching for any project.