Tessuti Fabrics

Tessuti Fabrics is a family run fabric shop on Commonwealth Street in Surry Hills, stocking dress fabrics, sewing patterns and haberdashery for dressmakers, home sewers and fashion students. The Surry Hills store opened in 2005 and the business has been trading since 1992.

What they stock

• Linen, in plains, prints and blends
• Silk, including satin, organza, crepe de chine, chiffon, georgette and dupion
• Cotton, including Liberty Tana Lawn, shirting, denim, poplin, corduroy, jersey and organic
• Wool, including boiled wool, suiting, coating, jersey and crepe
• Special occasion fabrics such as brocade, jacquard, sequin, lace, velvet and tulle
• Jersey and knits, swimwear fabric, viscose, polyester and lining
• Sewing patterns for dresses, skirts, tunics, tops, shirts, pants, coats and jackets, plus free patterns
• Supplies and tools, including threads, zippers, elastic, interfacing, bindings, scissors, pressing tools and coconut, shell and shirt buttons
• Remnants and reduced fabrics, gift cards and swatches

The shop

Tessuti began in 1992 when founder Colette Guanta loaded her hatchback with rolls of quality fabric from her mother Silva’s fashion label and sold them from trestle tables in a vacant store. The first shop opened in Chatswood, stocking designer ends from Sydney fashion labels. As manufacturing moved offshore the range widened to European designer ends and a curated selection sourced from mills across Europe and Asia. Surry Hills followed in 2005 and the online store went live in 2008. There is also a Melbourne store.

Common questions

Where is the Sydney store?

At 110 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010. Phone the shop on (02) 9211 5536 or email [email protected].

What are the Surry Hills opening hours?

Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9.30am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm.

Can I buy online as well as in store?

Yes. The online store has been running since 2008 and prices can be shown in Australian dollars as well as several other currencies.

Is there free shipping?

Shipping is free on Australian orders over $150 and international orders over $200, with conditions noted on their website.

Do they sell patterns as well as fabric?

Yes. Alongside the fabric range there are sewing patterns for garments, including a selection of Tessuti’s own designs, plus free patterns.

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