The Drapery
Once upon a time Rachel and Anna went on a big areoplane adventure in search of treasure… I mean fabric.
In heatwave conditions, they left Melbourne for a slightly hotter Adelaide. Adelaide is known to most as the city of churches, but to these fabric adventurers, it was the home of The Drapery.
The Drapery Co-owners Fiona and Jane were on hand to show their wares, talk shop and all things fabric and sewing. Look at those beaming smiles… they love what they do!
Rachel and Anna spent a very pleasant three hours chatting with Jane and Fiona, talking to other customers, trying on shop samples (well actually that was just Anna!) admiring all the lovely fabrics & making their selections.
Speaking of selections, look what came home with Anna!
Four linen scarf kits, some colourful linens, two pieces of Nani Iro double gauze and a cotton voile remnant. What do you think about an orange The Shirt Dress, a teal and blue V8805 and a green (third from the top of the tallest pile) Camber? Anna had her nose is a Japanese pattern book when buying the double gauze…
So why leave lovely Melbourne, that has wonderful fabric options, for a day trip to Adelaide? Well firstly Anna had some flight credits that needed using, and secondly there was the lure of the Lithuanian linens that we’d seen online. The variety of colours and different weights and textures (some of the softess fabric Anna’s ever touched) of the linen was amazing. If you are a lover of linen, this is the shop for you!
So if you’re in Adelaide pop in and see Jane and Fiona, you won’t be disappointed.
I am pretending not to be jealous! Sounds like you had a great time.
It was a super fun but hot day – 46 degrees! If it wasn’t me I’d be jealous.
Oh, that green for a Camber! I have been waiting to see your purchases, and they certainly don’t disappoint! Beautiful fabrics, now I am drooling on the keyboard….
Very drool worthy if I do say myself. Orange scarf with yellow thread already underway!
Oh thanks for the lovely writeup Anna! We were so chuffed that you came to see us. The whole shop thing is still a big learning curve for us so it’s great to feel like we’re doing some things right 🙂 Happy sewing and we look forward to seeing some of the results!
All well deserved Jane. You ladies have some great things going on. I’m still daydreaming about those linens!
Churches and pubs, to make that Adelaide reference a little broader. I hope you managed to find one of the latter as well. I think you’d have needed it! (Fab haul; I shall have to make the trek across town to check it out.)
There was a mid arvo meal (who has time for lunch when in the throws of fabric shopping?) at a pub in town with an all day kitchen!
Excellent (and, yes, there are genuine priorities in life, aren’t there?!).
Their print dresses are so gorgeous! Sounds like so much fun, I’m totally jealous of you both.
Jane (on left) was frocked up in liberty and Fiona was rocking some Nani Iro double gauze. Inspiring ladies!
Sounds like a wonderful day – lucky you. I sent my husband to The Drapery when he was in Adelaide and Jane and Fiona were very helpful to him. Sounds like you have lovely plans for the fabric too.
It was Karen. I’ve sent Mr Blogless Anna on a Japanese pattern book buying errand (when he was in Singapore), but never fabric shopping. The Drapery is a wonderful shop. Hopefully you’ll get to see it in person soon.
Love your fabric choices! I’m sure they will turn into beautiful clothes! The Drapery sounds like a lovely place. I might be going to Adelaide in July. If I do, I hope to have time to pop by there
Thanks Erin. I’m not sure when I’ll be back at The Drapery, but I’ll certainly be utilizing their online store when I get through the mountain of fabric I already own!
HI there Anna I am a blog stalker but just had to leave a comment. I literally live down the road from this store & didn’t even know it existed. Thank you for enlightening me! I am sure my husband will thank you for it later!! Keep up all your sewing & just love seeing what you have been making.
Hi Stacy. Nice to hear from you. I’m envious that you live so close to The Drapery. Enjoy & I apologise in advance to you husband & bank balance!
Wonderful fabrics!
I’ve been planning and tracing patterns. Can’t wait to sew them!