Hickeys Bridal Dress & Fabric Shop

This place is fine for your occasional sewing/​craft needs, otherwise I’m not sure there would be a reason to go there over many other places like Dunnes or M&S. Their sewing section downstairs has a good selection of ribbons, zippers, felt, velcro, thread, notions and other essentials that are a little difficult to find in other shops. The fabric section is mostly for wedding dresses or evening gowns so it’s for a very specific niche (and expensive). The staff was helpful and knowledgeable, helped me find what I needed for the project I was working on. I went upstairs to check out the yarn selection, which is pretty big but the majority of it is acrylic yarn (synthetic blends), which is great if you’re in need of cheap yarn in primarily baby pastel colors. The ground floor has some décor but I don’t imagine anyone actually comes here for the décor, not with other major chains on the same walking street, and the big shopping center just across.

I came away with the vague feeling that I’d been a bit ripped off but I can’t argue with the quality of what I bought. I went to buy an easy pattern, a scissors and some fabric and whatever other bits and pieces I needed as a beginnger. I could be wrong, but considering I was sold what turned out to have been the most expensive scissors available (my own fault, I should have checked the prices instead of just accepting what was handed to me by the matriarchal shop assistant), I suspect I also overpaid for the fabric. I got all I needed to make my first dress for € 82 –an easy pattern, fabric, scissors and a couple of other things I can’t recall. The shop itself is a fair size with lots of fabrics and accessories. I’ll probably be back, but not sure if I’ll be buying.

Oh this is a sneaky little place.
They lure you in with their wonderful window displays and promises of luxurious fabrics. Lies!
I have never received so many funny looks as I have in here. I went in with my little list of general basic things for any designer and was happily expecting to find them.
«Hi, I’m just looking for slightly elasticated thread for an over-​locker please?»
«Ehhh…I don’t think they make that.»
«Emm they do, I’ve used it in uni, I just need it to finish doing a dress in jersey.»
«Can you not just use a normal sewing machine.»
«Nope, I have to use an over-​locker with this thread.»
«Are you sure? Because we have lots of other stuff» LIE
«…Yeah I’m sure»
The next thing on my list I was informed that it was a specialist object.
As for fabric I gave up hope entirely so I headed back across town to my usual haunt for fabric.
I am not a fan of it if you’re looking for specific things, other wise it’s OK for picking fabrics for curtains or oil cloth for a table.

I always find the top floor a little baffling but then I scamper for the retreat of the calming décor of downstairs. I love this place to get my flair on, the only thing that is missing is a coffee machine for when your rooting through the pattern books for that perfect something.
I used to be brought in here as a Bambi eyed child, watching as the women stood searing yards of fabric on those tables with the built in measuring rulers with an air of professionalism and knowledge that at first terrified, then bored while my mother stalked the shop floor searching for «Jersey» fabric.
Now that life has come full circle and it’s me rifling through the fabrics and pattern books. Not the cheapest of places but it’s a definitely «you get what you pay for» situation, plus the staff are wonderful and there was one lady who couldn’t do enough, giving me sound advice about a particular pattern and stitching.
Worth stopping by if your innovative mind is giving you a nudge

If there’s one thing that keeps me coming back to Hickey’s, it’s that hilarious front window.
This all-​things fabric shop isn’t just a bridal stop, an upholstery depot and the haven of denim patches in all colours… it’s also the home of a few Lady GaGa fans!
How else to explain the glamonsterous Halloween window of models sporting hair bows and lightning-​bolt bustiers?
I’ve slowly built my sewing kit from the excellent supplies in the basement shop, and have plans for the panto-​glam fabrics always in the sale bin. If I was craftier (or could stitch in a straight line) I’d be chancing my luck with the surprisingly modern selection of patterns, examples shown in-​store, all at reasonable prices.

Hickeys is great for fabrics and all the little trimmings you might need like zips, buttons, threat, sparkles, sequins etc!
The fabric is not the cheapest in town but it is very high quality and the staff are very knowledgeable and helpful so sometimes spending the extra cash here to get the customer care is well worth it!
I came here years ago to get the fabric for my debs dress and I even came out with the pattern as well and some excellent recommendations for dress makers! Great help!

Hickey’s is famous among dressmakers, designers and almost anyone who has a needle and thread in their possession. As a youngin, I recall sitting on the floor of Hickey’s for what seemed like an eternity while my mother debated the advantages of one model of net curtain over another. Not cool mom.
Hickey’s stocks an array of fabric so if you’re after a matching shawl or scarf to go with that special dress then you should probably pay it a visit. If you’re involved in a more complicated fabric project then this is the place for you too. Hickey’s is loved by mums everywhere and is great for patterns, buttons, thread and any other dress-​making paraphernalia that you can think of.

I am a big fan of Hickeys! You always associate it with your mom or oul wans but, it’s an absolute treasure trove.
If you need anything, and I mean anything, fabric/​décor/​clothes/​accessory related, chances are you’ll find it here. Take, for example, that I am heading to the Galway Races later this week and the thought of buying a hat off the shelf makes me want to vomit. So I’ll be heading straight for hickeys to come up with some flower/​feather/​sequin concoction. They’ll be able to supply everything from the fabric to the fasteners and I’m actually really excited about the fact that I can make it myself.
Ps, I’m no creative whizz kid. If I can make something, anyone can.

I don’t care how sad it is, I love this place!
If you’re in any way crafty (which I’m not, though I do like to pretend I am from time to time!), it’s fabulous. Fabrics, ribbons, accessories, threads, wool, drapery… Hickey’s have it all! Even better, if you’ve ever harboured fantasies of making all of your own clothes (and let’s be real, what girl hasn’t?), they have designs and patterns galore! Even if you’re just in the market for a bit of accessorising — and sure don’t all the magazines tell us that that’s a great way to individualise our outfits?! — this is your one-​stop shop for all your needs.
It does smell like granny in here, but then, they are the largest proportion of customers, so really, the staff are just making sure they feel at home. Quite kind when you think about it…

staff in Henry St are arrogant, rude and completely unhelpful! Not only do they not listen to queries, they shout at customers and then be-​little them at the top of their voices, once the unlucky person has left the shop. I would only go back there if I was desperate! Fabric Select in Parnell St., is by far the better shop and the staff are lovely.
I am allocating one star, but only because this system will not let me pass it! Is there no scope for minus stars?

Hickeys est une mercerie qui se trouve sur Henry Street.
Grand choix de tissus, rideaux et matériel de couture.

hickeys have a beautiful range of wedding dresses, vails etc.
they have a fitting service at a charge. friendly helpful staff.
down stairs they sell wool, thread, buttons, needles etc and all kinds of material.
they also have a remenents section, which is quite reasonable.
if i am making anything, hickeys is the one place i would head to, cause i would be sure to find what i am looking for in this shop.

Upstairs is for bridal and fabric, downstairs is knitting and embroidery paraphernalia, dyes and trimmings (ribbon, buttons, beads etc)
Hickey’s is pretty much the last man standing in this market, demand being not quite what it was (when was the last time you embroidered a traycloth?). In spite of this effective monopoly, the prices are still ok. The wool selection isn’t the best but the fabrics and ribbons are great. They do seasonal fabrics around Halloween and Christmas.