Sewers, embroiderers, dressmakers, tailors, and anyone else working in textiles professionally or as an amateur will need fabric.
For anyone interested in sewing and the textile arts, here are some of the best places to pick up fabric and other materials in and around The Gold Coast.
We've included local and nearby fabric shops and some good online options, so be sure to check them out and see which works for you, your project, and your budget. After all, the offering on The Gold Coast compared to elsewhere in Australia is quite limited.
Here's a table summarising the stores we mention in this article.
| Store Name | Description | Specialty | Location & Contact Information | Opening Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabric Frenzy & Janome Gold Coast | Offers a wide range of dress fabrics, cotton, upholstery fabrics, and Janome sewing machines. Free shipping on orders over $100. | Dress fabrics, cotton, upholstery, sewing machines | 24 Spencer Rd, Nerang QLD 4211, Australia +61 7 5596 4133 | Mon-Fri: 9 AM–4 PM Sat: 9 AM–12 PM Sun: Closed |
| Fantazia Fabric Land | Specializes in patchwork and dress fabrics, crafts, wool, trims, bridal wear, and upholstery. Also operates online through eBay. | Patchwork, dress fabrics, upholstery | Unit 3/5 Machinery Dr, Tweed Heads South NSW 2486, Australia +61 491 697 017 | Mon-Sat: 8:15 AM–5 PM Sun: Closed |
| Fifi's Fabricology | Claims to be Australia's largest online quilting fabric store. Offers designer fabric, backing fabric, kits, and patterns. | Quilting fabrics, kits, patterns | 1/18 Township Dr, Burleigh Heads QLD 4219, Australia +61 7 5520 3609 | Mon: 9 AM–2 PM Tue-Fri: 9 AM–4 PM Sat: 9 AM–2 PM Sun: Closed |
| Lincraft | Nationwide retail chain offering homewares, crafts, materials, and patterns. Coolangatta store is the local option for The Gold Coast. | General fabrics, homewares, crafts | The Strand Shopping Centre, 72/80 Marine Parade, Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia +61 7 5589 0410 | Mon-Sat: 9 AM–5 PM Sun: 10 AM–3 PM |
| Spotlight (Ashmore) | Large chain store selling fabrics, crafts, and homewares. Offers a wide range of fabrics and supplies for various projects. | General fabrics, crafts, homewares | 345/351 Southport Nerang Rd, Ashmore QLD 4214, Australia +61 7 5690 0998 | Mon-Wed, Fri: 9 AM–5:30 PM Thu: 9 AM–9 PM Sat: 9 AM–5 PM Sun: 10 AM–5 PM |
| Spotlight (Burleigh) | Another Spotlight location offering similar products and services. | General fabrics, crafts, homewares | 177 Reedy Creek Rd, Burleigh Heads QLD 4219, Australia +61 7 5576 1633 | Mon-Wed, Fri: 9 AM–5:30 PM Thu: 9 AM–9 PM Sat: 9 AM–5 PM Sun: 10 AM–5 PM |
| Spotlight (Coomera) | Coomera location of Spotlight offering a range of fabrics and supplies. | General fabrics, crafts, homewares | Tenancy 4, Cnr Days Rd & Old Coach Rd, Upper Coomera QLD 4209, Australia +61 7 5668 3900 | Mon-Wed, Fri: 9 AM–5:30 PM Thu: 9 AM–9 PM Sat: 9 AM–5 PM Sun: 10 AM–5 PM |
| Darn Cheap Fabrics | Melbourne-based store with an online service offering affordable printed cotton, silk, denim, and specialty fabrics. | Affordable fabrics, including printed cotton and silk | Online Only | N/A |
| East Coast Fabrics | Brisbane-based store with an online service. Offers upholstery, tulle, cotton squares, and specialty fabrics. | Upholstery, tulle, cotton squares | Online Only | N/A |
| Fabric Muse | Online retailer specializing in high-quality designer fabrics. Recommended for those seeking luxury materials. | Designer fabrics | Online Only | N/A |
| Provincial Fabric House | Specializes in luxury upholstery fabrics. Offers online ordering with a flat shipping rate of $35. | Luxury upholstery fabrics | Online Only | N/A |
| Super Cheap Fabrics | Melbourne-based retailer with an online service offering fabrics for those on a tight budget. | Affordable fabrics | Online Only | N/A |
| The Remnant Warehouse | Offers a variety of fabrics, including denim and patchwork. Delivery available across Australia via Australia Post. | Denim, patchwork fabrics | Online Only | N/A |
Fabric Frenzy & Janome Gold Coast
Fabric Frenzy & Janome Gold Coast sells an extensive range of dress fabrics, cotton, upholstery, accessories, and Janome sewing machines.
At Fabric Frenzy & Janome Gold Coast, you'll find a diverse range of dress fabrics, including fashion fabrics, jersey, linen, lycra, lace, and many other patterns, styles, and colours to ignite your creativity.
Cottons include various themes, such as Christmas, Aussie & NZ, floral, animals, sports, stripes, checks, and floral prints.
The upholstery fabrics are available for indoor and outdoor use and include vinyl fabrics.
If you spend over $100 at Fabric Frenzy, postage is free.
Some of the fabric shops in Perth also deliver across Australia and are worth looking at.
📞 Telephone:
+61 7 5596 4133
🕒 Opening Times:
- Monday 9 AM–4 PM
- Tuesday 9 AM–4 PM
- Wednesday 9 AM–4 PM
- Thursday 9 AM–4 PM
- Friday 9 AM–4 PM
- Saturday 9 AM–12 PM
- Sunday Closed
💻 Website:
https://www.fabricfrkenzy.com.au/
📍 Address:
24 Spencer Rd, Nerang QLD 4211, Australia
Fantazia Fabricland
Fantazia Fabricland is a fabric shop in Tweed Heads South.
They sell patchwork and dress fabrics, crafts, wool, trims, bridal wear, haberdashery, braids, ribbons, and upholstery. The store has been open to the public for over 40 years and welcomes visitors Monday to Saturday, 9 AM–5 PM.
Some of Adelaide's finest fabric shops also operate online so it's worth checking them out, too.
📞 Telephone:
+61 491 697 017
🕒 Opening Times:
- Monday 9 AM–5 PM
- Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
- Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
- Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
- Friday 9 AM–5 PM
- Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
- Sunday Closed
💻 Website:
www.ebay.com.au/usr/fantazia_fabricland_tweed_heads_south
📍 Address:
Unit 3/5 Machinery Dr, Tweed Heads South NSW 2486, Australia
Fifi's Fabricology
Fifi's Fabricology claims to be Australia's largest online quilting fabric store. However, there's also a physical store in West Burleigh.
You can buy designer fabric, backing fabric, kits and panels, notions, precuts, patterns, and books.
There are also various workshops, including sew-together groups, sit-and-sew days, felt workshops, and hand-piecing workshops.
If you can't find what you're looking for, you could always try some of Sydney's best fabric shops as many have online stores.
📞 Telephone:
+61 7 5520 3609
🕒 Opening Times:
- Monday 9 AM–2 PM
- Tuesday 9 AM–2 PM
- Wednesday 9 AM–4 PM
- Thursday 9 AM–4 PM
- Friday 9 AM–4 PM
- Saturday 9 AM–2 PM
- Sunday Closed
💻 Website:
http://www.fifisfabricology.com.au/
📍 Address:
1/18 Township Dr, Burleigh Heads QLD 4219, Australia
Lincraft
Lincraft is a nationwide retail chain that sells homewares, crafts, materials, and patterns. With over 48 locations around Australia and New Zealand, the Coolangatta store is the local option for people on The Gold Coast.
Additionally, Lnincraft has an online service with a flat shipping rate of $9.95 for most orders. However, there are special conditions for larger items ($20 delivery fee) and speciality rugs and runners ($30 shipping fee).
📞 Telephone:
+61 7 5589 0410
🕒 Opening Times:
- Monday 9 AM–5 PM
- Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
- Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
- Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
- Friday 9 AM–5 PM
- Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
- Sunday 10 AM–3 PM
💻 Website:
https://lincraft.com.au/pages/store-coolangatta
📍 Address:
The Strand Shopping Centre, 72/80 Marine Parade, Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia
Spotlight
Spotlight Australia is a large chain of stores that sells fabrics, crafts, and homewares. It has three main locations in and around The Gold Coast: Ashmore, Burleigh, and Coomera.
In-store or online, you can buy almost everything you could need for your next craft or textile project.
💻 Website:
https://www.spotlightstores.com/
Spotlight Ashmore
📞 Telephone:
+61 7 5690 0998
🕒 Opening Times:
- Monday 9 AM–5:30 PM
- Tuesday 9 AM–5:30 PM
- Wednesday 9 AM–5:30 PM
- Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
- Friday 9 AM–5 PM
- Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
- Sunday 10 AM–5 PM
📍 Address:
345/351 Southport Nerang Rd, Ashmore QLD 4214, Australia
Spotlight West Burleigh
📞 Telephone:
+61 7 5576 1633
🕒 Opening Times:
- Monday 9 AM–5:30 PM
- Tuesday 9 AM–5:30 PM
- Wednesday 9 AM–5:30 PM
- Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
- Friday 9 AM–5 PM
- Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
- Sunday 10 AM–5 PM
📍 Address:
177 Reedy Creek Rd, Burleigh Heads QLD 4219, Australia
Spotlight Coomera
📞 Telephone:
+61 7 5668 3900
🕒 Opening Times:
- Monday 9 AM–5:30 PM
- Tuesday 9 AM–5:30 PM
- Wednesday 9 AM–5:30 PM
- Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
- Friday 9 AM–5 PM
- Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
- Sunday 10 AM–5 PM
📍 Address:
Tenancy 4, Cnr Days Rd & Old Coach Rd, Upper Coomera QLD 4209, Australia
Buying Fabric Online
While these options should be able to meet the needs of most sewers and their projects, you may find the convenience of purchasing online beneficial, especially if you have very specific requirements for fabrics and materials.
Here are a few choices if you'd like to order fabrics online. Don't forget to check out these online stores for a wider range of fabric options and the convenience of doorstep delivery.
Darn Cheap Fabrics
Darn Cheap Fabrics has physical locations in and around Melbourne and an online store highly recommended for those looking for fabric on a budget.
Like many online fabric retailers, Darn Cheap Fabrics charges a flat shipping rate. You can get printed cotton, silk, denim, and specialty fabrics, such as bridal and occasion fabrics, delivered straight to you.
East Coast Fabrics
East Coast Fabrics is based in Brisbane. However, the online service is also good for people looking for upholstery, tulle, cotton squares, or specialty fabrics.
Like most other retailers, they also offer haberdashery items, accessories, and sewing tools.
Fabric Muse
Fabric Muse offers a good online option for anyone looking for designer fabrics. These fabrics are naturally more expensive than the options from places with "cheap" in their names, but if you're looking for something of excellent quality, Fabric Muse is highly recommended.
Provincial Fabric House
Provincial Fabric House is recommended for anyone looking for luxury upholstery fabrics for their projects.
You can get your orders typically within 5 working days with a flat shipping rate of $35.
We recommend reading their blog for ideas, inspiration, and tips.
Super Cheap Fabrics
Super Cheap Fabrics is another Melbourne-based fabric retailer with great online service. As the name suggests, it is for anyone with projects on a tight budget.
Be sure to check this site for regular sales and discounts. You may be able to pick up a bargain for your next project.
The Remnant Warehouse
Suppose you're looking for denim, stain taffeta, or patchwork fabrics. Remnant Warehouse offers delivery across Australia via Australia Post.
If you need inspiration, we recommend that you take advantage of their $1 fabric samples when you make an order. You might just get some ideas for your next project.
Learn More About Sewing with a Private Tutor on Superprof
If you'd like to learn more about dressmaking, sewing, tailoring, upholstering, or any textile arts, why not look for a private tutor on the Superprof website?
You can learn almost any skill and study nearly every subject with private tutors. Search for what you want to learn on the site, and you can browse potential tutors' profiles.
There are three main kinds of tutoring available on Superprof for every subject and skill: face-to-face tutoring, online tutoring, and group tutoring.
Each kind of tutoring has pros and cons, so think carefully about what will work best for you and your goals before you start contacting private tutors.
Face-to-face tutoring is your typical private tutoring with the tutor in the room. As the only student, the sessions can be tailored to you and what you want to learn.
Typically, face-to-face tutoring is the most expensive per hour. Still, it's also the most cost-effective since every minute focuses on you and what you want to learn.
Online tutoring tends to be cheaper than face-to-face tutoring. After all, online tutors have more competition and lower travel costs. They can also schedule more sessions each week, meaning they can charge less per session.
Online tutoring isn't always ideal for hands-on skills like sewing, dressmaking, or embroidery. Still, you might be surprised at what some of the most talented online tutors on Superprof can do.
If you find most of the tutors to be beyond your budget, don't worry. Group tutoring is often much cheaper than one-on-one tutoring and is available face-to-face or online. By splitting the cost of the tutor's time and expertise, each student will pay much less than one-on-one tutoring.
Many of the tutors on the Superprof site offer their first session for free, so you can always try a few tutors before choosing the one that's right for you, your budget, and how you like to learn.
Just search for “sewing” on the Superprof website today!
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Hey there’
Just wanted to point out – you had our business ‘Fantazia Fabricland’ down as operating mainly through ebay but this is not exactly correct as we are open to the public monday to saturday 9 till 5.
Have been open to public this way for over 40 years 🙂
Hey Chris! Thanks for pointing that out! We’ve updated the details to reflect your public opening hours. It’s great to see such a long-standing local business supporting the sewing community. 😊