Fabric Story Studio

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Our Story

Three Cats Returns
Home To Britain

 Flourished across generations of makers in South Africa, and now returns to its roots reimagined by Fabric Story Studio for today's quilters and sewers.

Colourways

Find your palette

We named every colourway for a reason. Here's what we were thinking.

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Where every collection Tells a Story

Meet the curators

Behind every Fabric Story Studio collection is a shared passion for preserving textile heritage and helping makers discover fabrics with remarkable stories. Every collection is carefully selected, thoughtfully curated and brought to the United Kingdom with pride.

A Lifetime in Fashion, Textiles and Craftsmanship

Three Generations

From London to South Africa and back to the United Kingdom, the Mann family's journey reflects a lifetime devoted to the textile industry.

The same values of quality, craftsmanship and integrity that guided our family then, continue to guide Fabric Story Studio today.

Where the Story Began

Born in manchester

In the heart of the world's cotton industry, innovation, craftsmanship and global trade gave rise to a remarkable fabric.

INSPIRATION

Made with Three cats

See what quilters and sewers create when they work with fabric that has a story. From heirloom quilts to modern makes, these projects prove that great fabric finds its purpose in the hands of makers who care.

The right tools make all the difference.

Prym Haberdashery

We’re proud to bring Prym haberdashery to The Fabric Story Studio a name synonymous with quality, innovation and sewing expertise for almost 500 years. From essential needles and scissors to quilting tools, fasteners and specialist sewing accessories, we’ve carefully selected Prym products to provide dependable, well-designed tools for every creative project.

When you invest in beautiful fabric, the tools you use to bring your ideas to life matter too. Whether you’re an experienced quilter or dressmaker, or simply discovering the joy of making, our Prym collection is designed to help you sew with confidence, create with ease and bring your ideas to life so you can make something you’ll be proud of.

Shop Haberdashery

Cutting Tools

We compared blade after blade until only the sharpest earned a place on our shelves.

A blunt pair of scissors can ruin an afternoon of careful cutting, and we've seen it happen more times than we'd like to admit. That's why every pair we stock is tested for precision, comfort and lasting sharpness.

FASTENERS & TOOLS

Punches, pliers and press studs we put every fastening tool through its paces.

A fastener that pops loose after one wash undoes hours of careful stitching. So we only recommend tools built to hold firm, wash after wash.

HABERDASHERY

Small notions, big difference we hunt down the little essentials that make sewing easier.

It's rarely the fabric that slows a project down, it's the missing thread cutter or the threader that won't cooperate. Our haberdashery picks are the small helpers we reach for on every project.

MEASURING & MARKING

Every good garment starts with an accurate line, so we're fussy about our tapes and gauges.

A wobbly measurement early on throws off everything that follows. We choose tools with clear, lasting markings so your cuts stay true from start to finish.

NEEDLES, PINS & HAND SEWING

We've bent, blunted and bought far too many needles in search of the ones worth keeping.

A needle that snags or a pin that bends mid-stitch can spoil delicate fabric in seconds. These are the ones that glide through cleanly, project after project.

PATCHWORK & QUILTING

From the first cut to the final stitch, we've pieced together a kit that quilters can trust.

Uneven seams and shifting layers are a quilter's biggest frustration. Our patchwork range is chosen to keep every block square and every stitch secure.

SEWING ACCESSORIES & SETS

Everything a sewing basket needs, gathered into one dependable collection.

Starting a new hobby shouldn't mean hunting down a dozen separate tools. These sets bring the essentials together, so you can get stitching straight away.

SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES

Bobbins, cases and cleaning tools the quiet helpers that keep a machine running smoothly.

A tangled bobbin or a stiff needle can bring a project to a sudden halt. We've chosen accessories that keep your machine organized and ready to sew.

SEWING ROOM ACCESSORIES

We believe a tidy sewing space leads to calmer, more creative work.

Clutter has a way of creeping into every corner of a craft room. These accessories are picked to keep your space organised without getting in the way of the fun.

STORAGE & ORGANISERS

Lost pins and scattered needles cost more time than they should, so we sought out better storage.

A workspace overflowing with loose notions is hard to enjoy. Our storage picks keep everything within reach and exactly where you left it.

Community

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We make things that work better and last longer. Our products solve real problems with clean design and honest materials.

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