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FABRIC STORES IN HONGKONG?

I am a fashion design student studying in HongKong

I am new in HongKong just moved here 2months now so I'm unfamiliar with the places here

I need to buy some fabric for my clothing project (i.e. Jersey, Chiffon, Satin) can you tell me where in HongKong can I buy this kind of fabrics but in retail quantity only meaning a few yards and meters not wholesale

Appreciate your help Thanks

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    10 years ago
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    Hello hello :) You could just ask your classmates/teachers y'know? lol

    Central:

    Opposite H&M's, there are two long little streets filled with little stalls/shops. The one of the left has fabric shops tucked away but you can't miss it! Careful of these guys though, they WILL rip you off. You have to bargain with them. Just remember what sort of prices you would usually pay for that type of fabric, and if they go over the top, BARGAIN and give them dirty looks lol.

    Downside: not a very big selection particularly with stretchy fabrics.

    Sheung-wan, Western Market:

    There's a place called 'western market' which is a big, reddish colonial style building. Go up the escalators until you reach the floor stuffed with fabrics.

    Again, these guys are more expensive than usual for the amount you're going to buy. Attempt bargaining. On the plus side, I did spot some really nice jersey's and chiffons there... and they are usually very friendly people if you smile.

    Here's some directions at the very end of the page, plus a picture:

    http://www.hongkongextras.com/markets.html

    Sum Sui Po (It's on the red mtr line):

    It's harder to tell you where to go but, keep walking around and once you find one fabric/button shop, you'll find LOADS....

    Downside: alot of walking and searching but you'll have a blast.

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