Rathdowne Fabrics & Remnants

Brunswick, Australia

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3 reviews

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Telephone:
+61 3 9388 5444
Website:
www.rathdownefabrics.com.au
Address:
154-158 Victoria St, Brunswick, Victoria, 3056
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
310 ftStop 124: Victoria Street
640 ftStop 123: Albert Street
740 ftStop 125: Blyth Street
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Local time (Brunswick) 9:23 PM Saturday, May 24, 2025

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Description

Specialties

fabrics and upholstery

History

Established in 1970.

In the early 70’s Morre Sunshine started a retail fabric shop called Rathdowne Remnants at H. Sunshine & Sons in Rathdowne street Carlton. With a huge variety of fabrics purchased from all over Australia, there has always been a bargain to be found at this unique fabric store. After a few location changes, the shop now trades as Rathdowne Fabrics and Remnants at 154 – 158 Victoria Street, Brunswick (near corner of Lygon St). It is still owned and run by the Sunshine family.

The excellent service from experienced staff has kept loyal customers coming back year after year searching for new fabrics not found elsewhere and at incredible prices. From dress fabrics, cottons, knits, wovens, evening and bridal, furnishing fabrics and accessories, haberdashery, patterns and of course the famous remnant bins, there is always something for the home sewer, home decorator, fashion student or DIY enthusiast!

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3 reviews of Rathdowne Fabrics & Remnants

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Place rating: 4
Melbourne, Australia
Ratherdown is pretty neat. They stock all kinds of fabric from lace to jersey, cotton and silk. The prices are good, but if you are after a bargain I would suggest heading to the back of the store and the remnants section. You can pick up a meter or two of all kinds of fabrics at knockdown prices. Although the fabric quality here is good, it’s not top of the line — think everyday rather than couture. Everyday has its place, we do need it everyday after all!
Place rating: 3
Melbourne, Australia
The reviewer below me is absolutely right… the range at Rathdowne is great. The prices are decent and the service is quite helpful. Think of it like Lincraft but with a more specific product selection, better quality and in a warehouse.
I wouldn’t say the prices are amazing, but they’re not expensive either.
The reason I don’t rave about Rathdowne is that you sort of have to get lucky. I suppose it’s like that with a lot of retail stores, but generally half the reason you’re at a fabric shop in the first place is because you can’t find what you want in a regular store.
To put it simply, if you like browsing fabric shops this one has a gorgeous selection to look at. If you have your heart set on a particular kind of lace or type of wool jersey or whatever, then you’re better of at a speciality store.
Place rating: 5
Melbourne, Australia
Damn straight they shopped at Rathdowne Remnants on Project Runway. You want to know why? Because it’s a fabric store without the filler. Every kind of fabric is here, at ridiculous prices, and all good quality. The best bit is the various remnant bins and the near-​end rolls where one can find all manner of delightful bits and bobs to make something unique and stunning.
My best friend was getting a corset made for her by designer Dolly Q, who insisted (and escorted us) that we choose our fabric at Rathdowne. The result? Seriously stunning, and an entire outfit (we made the skirt out of cream satin also bought there) for less than $ 250.
If you’re serious about dressmaking, or have a dress that you want made, I would suggest a visit here first to check out the fabrics on offer.