Centrepoint Fabrics

There are still people out there that sew and this is the best place to come in Auckland. If you are a budding designer or an avid fan of the cloth, you will already know of this place and if you want to get into it, then you really need to pay Center Point Fabrics a visit. The place is massive, wall to wall fabrics (even the window displays are impressive) you will find a large range of fabrics, many exclusively imported that are updated seasonally. The wide range of fabric choices also means a wide price range, so whether you want to spend $ 12 per meter or $ 200 per meter it is all here. A popular place during ball season, Centre Point stock many beautiful fabrics for gowns and there is a bridal section with exclusive bridal fabrics and laces and expert staff to help you with everything. Ever wanted to have something made to measure? Come here and buy your fabric and walk up the road to Broadway to Wendy & Tom, the dressmakers, it isn’t as expensive as you might think.
Centrepoint Fabrics also has a large range of up to date patterns from the likes of Vogue, McCalls, Butterick and Simplicity all of various skill levels. This includes a patterns for dummies range! They also have a large range of haberdashsery. So many zips and buttons! The staff love what they do and it shows in the level of customer service you get here, they can talk to you about fabrics, designs and sewing all day. A stand out store at all levels.

This place has been around for donkeys years. So much so that my mum actually got her wedding dress material here! And she says it’s just as good today as it was back then and I totally agree with her.
There is fabric for miles. Every colour, style, pattern and texture you could ever want is here. You just have to look at their window displays to know this. They’re packed with at least fifty different kinds.
They also sell heaps of cool ribbon, buttons and thread that look so nice I could easily buy them all. The patterns they have there are also awesome. They have books and books of them, enough to engross me for a good few hours.
The staff are also really helpful and were great when I was making a costume for a party but had no idea what kind of material to use. They directed me straight to the perfect kind and my costume was a hit!

I found this fabric store really convenient in terms of location and the range of fabrics they stock. Coming to New Market you can kill a few birds with one stone because it’s such a complete area (get groceries, new clothes, fix shoes, stationary or art supplies… everything!). Generally the fabrics here are quite good quality, they don’t sell crap, this is where people come to buy things for wedding dresses and custom-​made stuff. It’s not cheap, but when is silk ever cheap? I was happy with the quality and the staff obviously know their stuff about different materials and how you need to treat them, very helpful. They were friendly too, which always goes a long way.

I really can’t sew, like at all, but often I get these crazy ideas that I should make the item of clothing that I so desperately want rather than searching for it in stores. I always go to Centrepoint to find the fabrics I need for these endeavors. Now I know I can’t sew but I found a magical product here that means I don’t have to… fabric glue! So far the items I have made with this miracle product have been successful and haven’t broken which is a good sign. The staff here are what make this place so great in my opinion, yes they do have an amazing selection of fabrics, but the staff are the ones who show you what fabrics would suit your project and what else you would need. The prices here aren’t cheap cheap, but their fabrics are top quality and they have more selection than any other fabric store I know of. If you value your time and wish to keep your stress levels low, starting your project with Centrepoint is my advice!

Today I shopped at Centrepoint Fabrics. Lots and lots of fabric, lots and lots of staff, and lots and lots of money had to leave my bank account:(
I bought four metres of velcro and was expecting to spend around $ 20.00 but had to part with $ 64.00. My husband saw my face turn white and quietly said «you don’t have to take it you know?», but the transaction had already gone through and I thought maybe I am just over reacting. Am I? Am I? Maybe, feel free to pass on your opinions, (and any suggestions of cheaper fabric stores that you could please tell me about!). The staff were quick to help and friendly. I wonder if they ever get bored? So many of them just standing behind the counters waiting for their turn to serve… lots of thinking time I guess…

This absolutely massive emporium houses everything you could possibly need for curtain making, dressmaking and everything in between. There are rolls and rolls of fabric adorning the walls and they have some gorgeous prints, sheer nets and a whole heap of ribbons to inspire even a novice dressmaker.
I went in there to buy some replacement buttons for a dress and they had an absolutely huge selection (so huge that I was able to match my own buttons perfectly, which I really wasn’t expecting!) and the prices start from around 50c.
They also have a huge selection of patterns for dressmaking, so would be a perfect starting place for any budding fashion designers in the city. The staff in there are lovely too (there seemed to be about 20 members of staff there on the day I went in!) who are very keen to help. They really know their stuff, so can advise on anything they sell and the best way to handle it.
I also really love their elaborate window display that really showcases what you can do with imagination and awesome fabric.