Looking for designer fabrics in Malaysia
By shambie adzhan • Apr 18th, 2008 • Category: HELP!, HOW TO*bleh* I’ve spent hours google-ing for Anna Maria Horner’s Chocolate Lollipop, Heather Bailey’s Freshcut™, Sandi Henderson’s Ginger Blossom and Joel Dewberry’s Aviary Fabric Collections. Why can’t we have this kinda fabrics in Malaysia’s store?
Aren’t they gorgeous?
If I buy all these from the overseas company, it will definitely gonna cost me bones and limbs! Err… But I absolutely fell in love with these fabrics and didn’t found any similar design here in Malaysia. Or perhaps I didn’t do enough digging?
Cost for these lovely fabrics?
I did survey the online market price for designer’s fabrics. Overall, for 100% lightweight cotton the maximum price is USD9.00 per yard (which is less 3inches than a meter). Yes, the fabrics are sold by yard, measured in 1/4 yard increments. Minimum cut for each fabrics is usually a half yard.
International Shipping, err to Malaysia?
Most of the online store that provide international shipping, use the most economical way to ship small international orders using Global Priority Mail Flat-Rate Envelopes. And delivery is within 4-6 business days but will take up longer than that due to being held by the customs. This envelope is USD11.00 each and will be able to hold 5-10yards (based on fabrics weight, width and type).
Is there any tax charges?
I ordered a yew yards from 2 stores, and the packages arrived safely to my home in 10 days time… with NO TAX charges. *phew*
I’m not sure about this part, but there was no tax charges when ordering from these online stores. (will update this part later, still unsure bout this)
But I did call the PosMalaysia’s Customer Service, they failed to provide me good answers on these matters. *bleh
Can we get these in Malaysia’s store, I’m uncomfortable with online purchases?
I dunno bout this since I’m not in KL or any big cities and will not be able to do enough surveys. That’s why I just love shopping through online stores, it save me a lot of time. Everything is at the point of your fingers, and just hafta wait for the package to arrive. hehe
So, if you happened to know any good stores in Malaysia that carry these lovely designer’s fabrics, do leave comments yeah!! Will appreciate it so much! ???
Now, MY selection of online stores!
This list is based on likeness;
- Little Cherubs - US *you can get Chocolate Lollipop for USD8.20/yard
- Little Cherubs Heirloom eBay Store
- Cia’s Palette - US *i love Alexander Henry - In Crowd for USD8.75/yard
- Boqinana eBay Store - China *cheap and funky
- Contemporary Cloth - US
- *will be added from time to time
That’s it! Hope this will help you in findings gorgeous fabrics for your crafty/quilting needs.
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shambie adzhan is an IT Executive by day an a crafter by night. She loves polka dots, vintage clothing, and has a huge fetish-ness over fabrics. She's secretly longing to be a rockstar but her voice croaks like a frog!
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memang cun la fabric tu… sungguh!
kan kan.. buat aku drool saja tengok fabrik2 tu..
aku memang nak beli gk, hujung bulan ni dpt gaji aku nk beli.
budget USD100 T_T *bleh
aku tgh cari. later will update. i found a good designer. wink wink
yeah… why don’t we have them here huh?
prolly when i’m rich i’ll import them and sell them here.. lol.
haha please2 do import them..
i bet ramai yang nak beli nanti..
jual2 kain ni macam menguntungkan je,but u hafta hav modal yg BESAR! huhu
There’s this craft store in SS2, Petaling Jaya, that sells these really lovely fabrics. But was perdy darn expensive. But I think you might like them. Anyways, anytime you coming down here? Staying here ke apa? I’d so love to joint projects, collab with you! Not only photos, but ideas as well, maybe joint something with chocolah!
I can’t really sew, but I really love such hand made items. Malas is one of the reasons.
Lately, I’m into surface pattern designs, I’m hoping to look for a place where I can print those patterns on fabrics or huge sheets of papers to turn into wrapping papers. Hmm.
**seriously, ade jual dekat SS2? the same fabrics ke?
so, you are into pattern design? herm leh buat duit ni kalau u print on fabrics
kalau dekat oversea, kite boleh print dekat kedai with minimum yards.. dekat malaysia i dunno lah
*collab with you n chocolah?~ wow menarik!! im honored…. wo0t! kalau nak diskusi2 lagi, boleh IM me okeh~
Menarik tul fabrik ni..
Kalau buat bisnes mesti best….
Pegi tanya x kt w/site tu? Yang link haritu tu?
dah tanye..itu kalau die nk jual lah.. haha shambie dah beli kain dr US.. tengah tunggu benda tu sampai~
dah sampai nanti baru shambie tunjuk lah
hi.. search ‘malaysia fabric online’ end up here. anyway. kalau u jumpa mana ada jual kain2 ni, let me know pls.. i pon mencari jugak.
once, i found a blog, expat. she bought online. dia kena pickup the kain at KLIA post office., plus tax. if not mistaken, tax pon mahal.
few months back, i ada pegi Jakel. their cotton not bad. around RM 30 ++ onwards.
testing. i typed something. then it went missing.
anyway, please email me bila you jumpa this kinda fabric in malaysia ye.
what i know, they are taxable.
tak jumpa pulak blog yg ada posting pasal ni.
u dah pnah tgk cotton at jakel? boleh tahan la. price pon not bad.
it went to the moderation box
and i’ve never been to Jakel… where is that?
hey, I’m not sure about malaysia fabric online. penah try search tp xjumpe gk. tp I found lots of Japan cotton with cutesy design at Masjid Jamek. seriously. It’s around rm15++ per meter, if i’m not mistaken. I forgot the shop’s name..I think it called Gulati’s kot.. Then I heard harrod pon de byk pilihan..and also Nagoya if u lucky. And some of my fren from dotiro (handmade tote bags) found their fabric around Melawati. Not sure exact place though. Oh lupe lak.. Jackel also dekat2 ngn masjid jamek.:D
ops, melawati?
kedai tukang jahit dekat sebelah kedai dobi ke?
mmg cantik kain cotton dia. but those are indian cotton.
buat baju cantik. for craft, or even bag, i think a bit nipis la.
hey, If i’m going to Masjid Jamek perhaps I can buy fabrics for you.. Mail me if you like the idea:)
cheers,
skin
Owh seriusly dekat area Masjid Jamek ada cotton best2??
around RM15++ je…. waaa i shud go there~
Btw, I’ll be in KL from 26th-29th June… and I’m free on 27th and 28th! Lets go shopping for fabrics together.. weeee!!
shambie, beli apa2 tak masa kat KL..? found any nice fabric tak?
Shambie, just went ro Kamdar at Jalan TAR KL, found lots of cotton fabric…….nice print as well…..RM12.90 per meter for Japanese Cotton, RM16.90 for Swiss Cotton…..next time turun KL, must go to Kamdar……
yeah, even the Kamdar here (in Kuala Terengganu and Kota Bharu) got very nice selection of cottons
but i guess much much more selection in Kamdar Jalan TAR right?!
btw, thanx for the info
Kamdar ada ? cool.
(now, where is the nearest kamdar? hm…)
I dunno much about KL. asik sesat je.
dang, I;ve never came across a store that has huge collection of those lovely fabrics! where to get such fabrics la? I want to make something out of it! a plushie, maybe. =(
USD9 is damn expensive. T_T or is it not? I think it is. or maybe thats just because I’m broke. haha. anyways, thanks for the infos dear.
shambie,
went to Gulatis (ampang point) 2 days ago. Cotton dia cantik. if not mistaken, around RM20++ a meter.
some with colors yg mcm AB nye collection. seriously nice.
dtg KL nnt let me know. I dont have a reason to buy la. teman kan pon jadi laa!!…
omg i love ur blog.
im a big fan of surface patterns, i make handmade cards!
would love to have my patterns on fabrics and wrapping paper..
nanti.. nanti satu hari nanti..
lalala..
(tgh cari silk screen method atas light canvas.. tp macam susah je..!)
will kam back for more of ur awesome digs
love,
niki
dah pigi ebay shop boqinana and bought some fabrics..
but i dun really know what to do with them yet?
hehe
maybe i’ll make some fabric notebook covers! woohoo..
Jakarta has fabulous cotton fabrics, kalau u all gi, go to Majestic, even kains for weddings, baju kurungs and lace for kebayas are not so mahal..
thanks for visiting my blog shambie!
xoxo
I just open my new store ( kedai kain) kat Etsy. All are invited to browse sekarang tengah sale, promo for new store. Jemput browsing and let me know of US fabrics that you like to be included at my shop. I am currently stocking with Amy Butler’s and Heather Bailey’s fabrics. I can also promote your products that you make with these fabrics, just e-mail me pictures of your handcrafted items I would like to post them in my fabric blog.
hi Nita, thanx for dropping by!
Ada sale eh, and USD7 per yard? what a bargain~
Tengoklah..mungkin saya akan beli kot.. huhu baru lepas beli kain 2 minggu lepas
and actually, im looking for earthy tone, nak buat kusyen utk kerusi jati. Most probably Joel Dewberry Ginseng kot~ tapi home deco lagi mahal and shipping pon mahal sikit kan
anyway, good luck on your sales!
Joel Dewberry Ginseng memang cantik. Memang home deco fabrics mahal, but kain tahan lama sikit tak apa mahal, kira investment kan. Thank you, memang susah nak promote new shop. But I enjoy meeting crafters and seeing their beautiful handcrafted items. I ldo love the purses and clutches you sell. Keep on crafting.
Those fabrics are absolutely chic.
I’ve searched too in local textile shops, but I’ve never seen any pure cotton fabric with the likes of Heather Bailey and Amy Butler. :( Do you like Amy Butler’s designs? I think her fabrics are the best. 
What about Japanese cotton fabric? I’ve always wanted to have those really cute Japanese fabrics in natural/neutral colours with animal prints on them…. *drools*
Oh… And I linked you on my website. I should have done that a loooong time ago, but I always forgot. ^-^” Eheh…
I love Amy Butler’s design but I’m more into Alexander Henry’s or Michael Miller’s as their design are more bold and funky. I love the rockstar, piratey and disco themes!!!
Japanese Fabric? i noticed that most japanese fabrics have cute woodland creatures
so kawaii~
I love those fabric too. really wish can find one here at Malaysia. I agree international online shipping are very costly. I’m a seamstress and i’m sick and boring of sewing plain fabric (play safe…) Hoping someone will import a bulk of it and sell here online in Malaysia. I will be much more delighted. Do let me know when we already have ya! *wink*
Hi, I browse through fabric store in Malaysia, and found this site.
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Just want to ask if there’s any fabric shop around K.L. where i can find nice,cute fabric(preferable with affordable price
Thanks.
It seems like everyone’s looking for fabrics by AMH, AB dan yang seangkatan =) Anyway, it’s great that you get the chance to buy em. No such luck for me as I find them too costly (shipping etc)
I get my supply from Ikea, Kamdar, Nagoya and Harrisons. I’d say Ikea’s fabrics are of good quality to make bags. Plus they’re bright and cheery enough.
Like everyone else, I do wish someone would sell those designer fabrics here in Malaysia.
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