What is Quilt Fabric?
Quilted fabrics are layered materials consisting of two cloths that encase a filling and are stitched together to form a puffy unit.
Below Are The Top Quilt Fabric Shops In South Africa
Cotton Tale Fabrics
Address: Shop 3, Hillcrest Centre, Old Main Rd, Hillcrest, Durban, 3610
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 PM
Phone: 078 098 8280
Mezomode Quilting and Sewing
Address: Shop no 6, Club Gables, 31 Jan Booysen St, Annlin, Pretoria, 0182
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 081 267 7267
Habby And Lace
Address: 56 Voortrekker St, Vereeniging, 1930
Hours: Opens soon ⋅ at 1:30 PM
Phone: 016 422 5400
Moosa’s Fabrics
Address: C162 Second Floor Oriental Plaza, Fordsburg, Johannesburg, 2092
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 2 PM
Phone: 011 838 0501
Fabric World Wynberg
Address: 154 Main Rd, Wynberg, Cape Town, 7824
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 1:45 PM
Phone: 021 797 6272
Fabrics Unlimited
Address: 170 Nelson Mandela Dr, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9301
Hours: Opens soon ⋅ at 1:30 PM
Phone: 051 449 9180
Waste Centre Fabrics
Address: 670 Umgeni Rd, Windermere, Durban, 4001
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:45PM
Phone: 031 312 6223
Arthur Bales
Address: 62 4th Ave, Linden, Randburg, 2104
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30PM
Phone: 011 888 2401
S N Fabrics
Address: 1117 Umgeni Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4001
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 3 PM
Phone: 031 303 2590
Fiona’s Fashions
Address: 340 Oak Ave, Ferndale, Randburg, 2194
Hours: Opens soon ⋅ 1:30 PM
Phone: 011 787 7523
Mnandi Textiles
Address: 90 Station Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 PM
Phone: 021 447 6814
Fabrics Africa
Address: 27 Market St, Johannesburg, 2001
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 078 600 0022
How can you tell the quality of quilt fabric?
Good quilting fabric has a thread count of at least 60 square or 60 threads per inch each on the crosswise and lengthwise grains.
Fabrics with a higher thread count feel “finer” to the touch. They are smoother and last longer. The fabric designs printed on these higher thread count fabrics are finer and more detailed.
How much does a yard of quilting fabric cost?
The average cost per yard of good quality quilting cotton is R166.33-R199.60 per yard, which makes quilting a hobby that can get expensive quickly.
Why is sewing fabric so expensive?
Raw materials are shipped to manufacturing facilities. Dyes used for those fabrics are shipped to those same facilities. Machine parts for repairs are shipped to those facilities. Shipping costs money which ultimately increases how much it takes to produce fabric.
How do you make the fabric more durable?
Common fabric stiffeners include glue, sugar, gelatin, cornstarch, hairspray, and even wallpaper paste. Some commercial sprays, glues, and interfacing will permanently stiffen fabric.
What is the longest-lasting fabric?
Due to its ultra-fine fibers, synthetic microfibre is the fabric that lasts the longest at this time. Its fibers are tightly woven which creates a strong layer of protection. Synthetic microfibre is efficient in withstanding dirt, dust, and spills.