Exploring London's Fabric District. 👀 | Goldhawk Road

[@nikkinikki8162]

Bernadette face planting into her couch and reaching for her laptop like Thor reaching for his hammer is THE MOOD

[@lucie4185]

Peopling is so hard. X

[@Sanyaenyenwa]

...and then pulling it towards her with the powers of her mind. I mean we always knew she was a witch but it's nice to finally have it confirmed on video. :p

[@mena94x3]

😂😂😂

[@Demonreached]

Yes!

[@battlebear437]

@@lucie4185 pure facts right there.

[@AbbyCox]

*sips coffee* hey uhhh that's a nice mug you got there.... *finger guns finger guns*

[@bernadettebanner]

😏👉👉

[@alibabafurball]

@@bernadettebanner I like the new bottom right corner logo!! Going to miss the turnip smile though.

[@mystery1317]

I need to know, is it one of a kind or can I buy it somewhere? Because I’m in love, have a bit of a mug obsession and am fully willing to pay good money for it 👀

[@dominiqueestrada8103]

@Abby Cox Did you send it to her?

[@mystery1317]

@@theplussizecostumer Yes, I'd seen the video and thought it was hilarious but I didn't know there was merch! Thanks, I'll go check it out! 😂✨

[@jayc9345]

Cesario: *screams for attention * All of us: "same, Highness. same."

[@brendaryan306]

Oh good, you're home. I am in need of treats. Also, I need to run around on piggy feet.

[@stephaniecowans3646]

I'm thrilled that His Little Lordship is back with Bernadette!!!

[@hopegold883]

Nice

[@samanthalawson3909]

I know! I was so excited to see him and I'm not a guinea pig person! I adore Cesario though! ❤️

[@sebeckley]

@@BonniesFrauchen Bernadette has said previously that she spends enough time with him and he's socialized enough that he's ok.

[@ximenaflores8407]

Bernadette: "the salespeople here dont stalk you" My introvert self: *Runs and swims all the way to London*

[@colleennewholy9026]

Me: *builds airplane*

[@Eden._.garden]

Me: Finds all the possible rail networks

[@suesaurischia7237]

*hallows out a tree into a canoe*

[@thisisjasmine9110]

Prepares a travel bag for a long journey

[@veronikaczr1105]

I think shop assistants like this are in majority of european countries, and it's great

[@daisanders82]

OMG that green striped suiting wool looks like the stuff I bought a while back... ...I bought enough that I was able to make a walking skirt, a waistcoat, a cropped Eton jacket and then some cycling bloomers. The price made my bank account cry but oh my gosh it was worth it.

[@yeti6601]

danggg i would pay for something like that!

[@Autumn74]

Sounds amazing 🤩

[@virginiavallek1654]

Honey cosplayers bank accounts cry ALL com season.... I know that sound

[@99zanne]

My mama calls that type of shopping “playing Presbyterian.” No idea why, but her theory was, when you go back next week to purchase “the thing” you’ve thought about for a week, and it’s still there - God meant you to have it - and if it’s not still there, God didn’t mean for you to have it … I still shop in this manner for what I think of as big ticket items.

[@hannahofhorror]

I do this too! It also helps me to make my peace with things I felt like I "missed out" on haha.

[@jayneterry8701]

99zanne have never heard this lol

[@annebenton3296]

I think the terms comes from the calvinist/Presbyterian belief of predestination- if it's still there it was ordained for you to have it.

[@MargoMB19]

I've never heard it referred to like that, but I definitely do that on small random impulse-buys that I know I don't really need but definitely want (I once went to a thrift store five times over the course of a few weeks before finally giving in and buying a stuffed animal I definitely didn't need but it was still there...)

[@AlexaFaie]

My Mum used to do this (minus the god bit) and ended up just living a life of regret for not getting the things she had her heart set on (she did it with *everything* to the point of shaming herself for liking the concept of having a thing in the first place). Finally she's started to switch to getting the things that she likes when she sees them & is so much happier for it.

[@Calyndra7]

Someday I will go to a fabric district, whereupon I will spend all of my money, but for now I will live vicariously through your adventures. So good to hear his Lordship when you returned home! *many Oxbow biscuits for the best of pigs*

[@lizzieholland]

Bag rustling always used to set my pigs off

[@NamiSparrow]

Oof this. I’m so hungry for a fabric district shopping adventure (wanna hit up NYC with me? XD)

[@LawrenceMiles1972]

Bernadette being in London feels almost uncanny. I keep seeing things I recognise and thinking: "Wait a minute, that's a real place!" (Unlike New York, which is wholly mythical.)

[@cathoderay305]

I've been to New York and I still think it's mythical.

[@todorokisfavouriteobject9109]

@@cathoderay305 same, been several times and it feels mythical..

[@cathoderay305]

@@todorokisfavouriteobject9109 Must be the influence of Broadway and live theatre, but it could be some cinema magic summoned by all the movies and television shows that film there.

[@beth12svist]

If you're still thinking about the thing about six years later, during which it was sold out everywhere, and then suddenly come upon it, you buy about six or eight meters of it and you know you will use up every meter. :D

[@ArtemisScribe]

on impulse buying: I have a 3 pass rule. If I go back to an item 3 separate times I am allowed to buy it the third time. It massively cuts down on impulse buying but also means I only buy things I really really *want*. (obviously this rule does not apply to things that are necessary and have therefore made it onto The List)

[@ShelbyZealand]

I do this, too!

[@33psychobunny]

I wish I had thought of this rule! Three years later and I'm still kicking myself for not buying the most lovely, lacy, buttery yellow summer dress. I wandered the store, circled back to the dress 4 times but because I've never worn yellow I thought I would go home and bring my husband in to give me his opinion. Two days later and that pretty dress was gone.

[@ArtemisScribe]

@@33psychobunny we all have the piece that got away. It's a fact of life, but it's also really common in the 3 pass rule. You learn to accept it. But it also makes the times when you go for it and get the thing all the sweeter.

[@LisaCalegari]

that's so smart!! I will definitely be implementing that in my life now! Definitely could use the help against impulse buying things...

[@carolann811]

Ah, HRH Cesario has returned to the palace. All is right in the world.

[@brissygirl4997]

I was thinking the same thing! His Lordship is home

[@TheRabidWolverine]

Thank goodness.

[@playme129]

Mee, too. Glad to see Bernadette and Lord Cesario together again.

[@carolann811]

@@BonniesFrauchen Per chance the beginning of a Royal Family? Dani would have a hard time keeping up with portraits :)

[@artifexi3570]

I made my first garment recently! I’m 16 and haven’t sewn at all since I was 12, but recently I made a t-shirt (since it’s simple) I’m really proud of it and am wearing it rn! Maybe I can come up here to try new projects considering I only live about 40mins away from London!

[@irismeyer9143]

I've been trying to finish my first garment for a while now, and i've finally gotten close to finishing something(a wrap skirt).

[@calamity2383]

I’m also 16! I made a jumper

[@todorokisfavouriteobject9109]

Cool! I’m 13 and want to do vintage clothing because that seems to be a trending thing more now and was considering selling them to get money for America because they have amazing fabric stores and they have great clothes stores in general for ideas. I haven’t made any garments yet but I’m waiting for some patterns that my mum was considering ordering. Well done sewing the shirt btw!

[@MisterManDuck]

Yeah, going from UK to the US it's a bit jarring how much people in stores will follow you around.

[@TMcCarrick]

As a whole people in the U.K. will leave you alone while shopping. Living in Wales I see it as obnoxious and forced when a stranger starts small-talk, it's only really walking my dog where small-talk is not seen as weird, and that is to other dog owners. There are some places where you won't be left alone but they are few and far between.

[@AnEmu404]

@@TMcCarrick I love dog-walker conversation. When the dogs are off-lead and you see yours playing with the other dog/s and a conversation between you and the other owner starts naturally. I’ve luckily never been pestered around a shop in the uk so far.

[@TMcCarrick]

@@AnEmu404 I've only really encountered being pestered in a shop in Lush so far, and yes I love dog conversations, especially when they are active breeds, you can almost feel the sense of relief from both parties.

[@jaspersgrimoire]

There's a genre of American shopper that expects to be waited on hand and foot and everyone else to accommodate for that

[@marthaj67]

I've lived in the US virtually all of my fifty-four years of life (I Iived in Australia for two years back in the 90s) and have NEVER had anyone follow me around in a store/shop. _Ever._ Perhaps it's a New York City thing as I imagine they experience more than their fair-share of shop-lifters.

[@BanazirGalpsi1968]

as a former sales associate, from rochester ny, we hate stalking customers, but our bosses force us to, partly due to shrink (aka theft) and partly because either they aor someone superior to them is breathing nasty words about the prophet margin and not enough sales down at them. given our druthers, we know that if we are inviting and friendly , and we have what is wanted, most of the time people will buy without being sold to. but, when the boss says you have to do it, or else.....

[@ladyghirahim5418]

Prophet margin.... Bone apple tea lol

[@Korina42]

So, so true.

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

Well as a potential customer everywhere it makes me dirty being circled like prey sometimes I do understand I have come upon people in the act of doing the five finger discount (stealing)and hearing people bragging doing it and once tried it, nothing came of it someone vouched for me I felt dirty afterward I snapped just wanted to extra, I did get into serious trouble with whom I was with though no free ride like others does.

[@Booboonancy]

I suppose I can understand wanting to protect merchandise but when that happens, it is so off-putting that even if I was interested in something, I forego it and leave. It just makes me feel bad 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

@@Booboonancy, they also mark it tax write-offs as waste fill up the landfills still

[@cindyzigler1198]

"Catherine de Medici's Time Travel Society" mug - why has no one else spotted this?! Fantastically funny, and I NEED THIS!

[@elisedavis6422]

Me too !!

[@playme129]

I saw it, but don't need it. If it were a Dr. Who Tardis mug, I would definitely be looking for one to buy. Time travel is fun.

[@Ace-Lee]

Abby Cox sells them in her online store. Not sure of the link, but your preferred search engine (or through ye merry KZbin search) should be able to find it.

[@lemonsama52]

I just watched the related video yesterday too so I seriously guffawed when I spotted the mug XD.

[@hazelmartin1161]

Wools and tweeds can be sourced from our own country and so have less travel costs however cottons and linens, while they can be made in our country, are often sourced from overseas which makes them much more expensive. I live in Scotland and tweed up here is so well priced that my mother made floor to ceiling curtains for our cold house entirely out of haggarts tweed (our local tweed supplier) and also our cushions and sofa! We're a bit crazy for tweed...

[@TMcCarrick]

Was about to say, I know in Wales at least we have lots of sheep, so wool is not in short supply :P.

[@MonaSkovJensen]

Oh my that is so.... Brilliant! Wish I could have tweed curtains for my old, cold flat!

[@m.maclellan7147]

Thanks for stating this. A trip to Scotland is on my "list", & now I must add "tweed shopping" to the list & budget ! 😀

[@TMcCarrick]

@@m.maclellan7147 If you do go to Scotland prepare for cold weather, maybe bring 1 or 2 coats and maybe Wellingtons. The main urban centres are in Glasgow and Edinburgh but if you wish to explore Scotland it is mountainous.

[@nerdgirl7363]

My theory, having done no research yet, is that there are probably several economic policies to keep fabric traditions of the region alive. I work in the yarn industry and some heritage brands that focus on single source wool or keeping local traditions alive can be subsidize (this is why some brands focus on 100% American raised breeds). I think that tweed is probably considered apart of UK heritage and being such is partially subsidized

[@nicholasgerardi1380]

Thank you for making content. I must admit you've kept me alive during the past year and a half. I have become quite reclusive and you are someone I watch to keep me company. I also have a 1907 hand turned singer that I have named Bernadette. I just want to say thank you. Love your work

[@wandamaximoff4091]

i hope you’re doing good

[@nicholasgerardi1380]

@@wandamaximoff4091 I'll get there. But I'm doing ok. Thank you for asking x

[@bernadettebanner]

♥️♥️♥️

[@nicholasgerardi1380]

@@bernadettebanner 🥰😘

[@e.kupfer8631]

It never entered my head that surplus textile that doesn't get sold gets dumped into a landfill...until now. Thank you for that on-the-side PSA.

[@Kimberley42]

Loving all the fabrics and future plans. I have just booked train tickets to London for a day of galleries and museums. I've told myself I'm not allowed to spend money on pretty things, but this is tempting me to perhaps add a detour to Goldhawk Road.

[@ragnkja]

At least you’re not bringing a car that could serve as a convenient place to off-load purchases, so any time you want to buy something on your London trip you should ask yourself if you’re willing to carry it around until you get home.

[@TMcCarrick]

@@ragnkja Even if you brought a car it wouldn't help, there are charges for driving in London now to ease with congestion, and as it stands London is extremely well connected, transport is not an issue.

[@ragnkja]

@@TMcCarrick I get that most sensible people wouldn’t want to drive in London anyway, I’m just pointing out that having to physically carry any purchases around on your person can help cut down on impulse purchases.

[@TMcCarrick]

@@ragnkja That is very true indeed.

[@happytraveller8953]

Hey Ms. Banner--if you want the real deal tweed, may I offer you room and board while you scout the people who make the said wonderful fabric here in the Western Isles? You can watch them at their craft and buy directly from them and save the enormous overhead cost; you will also be directly supporting families and communities locally. Good to know about Goldhawk Road; I was not aware of that...next trip to the Big Smoke...

[@l.m.2404]

This sounds like a fantastic offer!

[@robyn3349]

Oh yes, please! Take us with you, Ms. Banner!

[@heatherelise327]

Do additional comments upvote this because YES PLEASE

[@VitaGonzalez]

Yes!! Bernadette on the road!

[@mcanta2898]

oh, I'd be interested in seeing that in a video! nevermind Ms.Banner having the opportunity to splurge on good fabrics, and having craftsmen and women be directly recompensed for their work!

[@TheFiown]

When I was a fashion student at St Martins in the 70's I would walk all over London, knowing it way more then actual Londoners and would find amazing shops. I found one shop that had a huge stock of tiny jacquard rayon for lingerie from the 30's and 40's. I bought bolts of it for almost nothing. I used to make up lists and post them for the other students to go to.

[@cathoderay305]

William Gibson (the SF author) thinks highly of those little London shops that you just don't find here in America. I've put the places he's described over the years on my bucket list and really hope to make it to London this decade. Too many of us forget that if there hadn't been an England there would be no United States of America.

[@romonaelrod7870]

When I was in my local Joann's fabrics recently a salesperson told me that they had people actually steal fabric by unrolling it from the bolt and stuffing it into a shopping bag that they had with them. It's unreal what people will do to get stuff that they want. They would also just walk out with stuff like it was no big deal.

[@user-uy8xf9tm5h]

I’m adoring her “the thing” philosophy! Wise words. 🌷

[@munirahbakar4123]

And then there's my mom with, "it's better to regret a purchase, than to regret not buying it".

[@mekkiki]

And then there is the knowledge i learned from youtube shorts after hours of scrolling Would you rather have _the thing_ or its value in money

[@MsTeacake1982]

I loved this video. I grew up in a Victorian house on a road just off of Goldhawk Road and used to go to all of the fabric shops with my Grandmother. It was so nostalgic for me and conjured up lots of long forgotten memories. Thank you. There used to be a fabric shop in Shepherds Bush Market that was piled high with roll upon roll upon roll of fabric. Dave's I think. You could barely move around the shop for the sheer quantity of fabric rolls. It was dusty and smelt of fabric dye. Totally chaotic. Totally wonderful. I hope it's still there.

[@Chibihugs]

Oh my giddy aunt, those wools and tweeds were drool worthy.😳🤤 I would've lost my mind and my wallet would be glaring at me. Thank you for taking us along and never was there a more relatable sponsorship moment.

[@mortuaryartist]

Just another thing. Companies that make suits etc. Give them a ring and ask if they have any end of rolls. I have done this, they are are happy to sell it to you.

[@marionwieczorek8919]

I am EXTREMELY envious of the amount of natural textile options people have out of South America.

[@mariamatedei]

oh god I know the pain

[@marionwieczorek8919]

@@mariamatedei here in Brazil you can't get any silk, linen or wool for less than USD 20 a meter (silks are actually around USD 30), and there is just no variety. It might not seem that much, but our salaries are also a lot lower (mine doesn't even reach USD 350 haha).

[@constanzanavarro821]

Right? I’m from Chile and I’m in love with historical sewing and even finding cotton it’s a pain 🥲

[@marionwieczorek8919]

@@constanzanavarro821 YESS! Luckly we are seeing more tricoline in stores, but the color options are still poor. If you want any prints, there's only floral prints or cute ones meant for kids. WHY

[@kathecamargo]

OMG! I thought it was just me being silly and unable to explain that I wanted to buy natural fabrics, and then being given polyester fabrics or incredibly expensive fabrics... But yes, it is sooo difficult to find natural fabrics, that will not leave me without 💰 for the month.

[@LaBonnieBelle]

You’re at 1M!!! What good tidings! I started following you when you had 20k and I watched that video with the lovely floral summer dress with the red box pleated ribbon around the neckline. I remember thinking to myself “I had no idea that I needed this wonderful, whimsical woman in my life.” You got me back into sewing. I’m currently working on a summer dress - sewing by hand while I’m in hospital after having a cancer removed. This video really brightened my day. Thanks B 💖

[@woolgatheringfran]

Only Bernadette could make the crappy London Tube look so aeStHeTiC.

[@ViceroyoftheDiptera]

Not only the tube, Goldhawk Rd.

[@isra9862]

5:04 That's why I love shopping with my mom. She worked as a weaver for 30+ years so she can tell exactly what fabric it is, even the mixed fabrics. She scares me sometimes. She just touches the fabric and goes "This 1/4 cotton and 3/4 polyester like woman, how do you know? She is amazing, I love asking "What fabric is this?" and she starts explaining what it is and how it is done.

[@Greycatuk]

My in-laws live just off Goldhawk Road! There’s also good Indian fabric shops (ie opulent!) in Hounslow Central and West. And I’m guessing you found Bond Street… 😊 So glad you’re enjoying our crazy capital city 😊

[@TheLondonLass]

Southall is also fun for fabric shopping (and Indian food!). I believe some West End musicals have sourced their fabrics from Southall.

[@camille.c]

out of curiosity, as someone who's planning an expedition to Goldhawk Road, are they willing to cut you small swatches of more expensive fabrics, like wools and things?

[@sassiecassie08]

I moved to an Italian island two years ago and while there are fabric shops here, there is definitely less of a selection then in America. The UK has been the saving grace in that department as they have a large selection in most of their (online) stores at relatively good prices. At least 2 euro less than Italian fabric stores. Being plus sized it is difficult to find well fitting clothing and in the even that I do it costs much more then smaller options. I was ecstatic when I found I can spend 2.50€ for a meter of cotton and make my own clothing.

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

When our girls were younger I made all their nightwaer, bedding, curtains majority of their school uniforms costumes,play clothing and all knitted garments for them because store bought things just didn't fit them well and I come from a family of tailors going back generations. I stopped sewing apart from costumes for church productions when they moved out. I retired couple of years ago and am now feeling the need to begin sewing again. Like Bernadette I have two older Singer machines a hand crank and a treacle with all of the attachments as well as a top of the range brother machine. Guess what one is screaming use me now yep that would be the treadle.

[@sassiecassie08]

@@amsodoneworkingnow1978 That's so cool. I am 23 and for what ever stupid reason I always buffed away my moms insistence that I should learn to sew. I discovered Miss Banner about 6 months ago and my desire to sew my own clothes was ignited. I still have a lot to learn but when I say to someone "Thanks! I made it" I feel a large sense of accomplishment,

[@beth12svist]

@@sassiecassie08 It's the best. I answered "Thanks, my mom made them" to a compliment about a pair of shorts when I was 19; I was already sewing a bit at that point but I think it was that compliment to what I had hitherto considered just a completely practical garment that I realised, no, actually it's one of a kind and I now have the power to do this. :D

[@sassiecassie08]

@@beth12svist I know what you mean. The first wearable garment that I made was a lace kimono cardigan. Being my first project, it has quite a bit of character, but to be honest, only I notice. Everyone else comments on it, and it makes me happy that it is something I made uniquely for me rather than something I bought of the rack.

[@sassiecassie08]

@John Smith if you are aiming for costs it depends on where you want to move. I live on an island so things are more expensive; however, there are cheaper places on the mainland (excluding popular areas such as Roma, Milano, Napoli, etc) For me personally I live on a property that has been passed down through my family so I have not had to pay for a house or appartment. My advice would be to rent. Houses can have a starting price at 300k and go up from there. I live near the beach and property near me costs about 400k for a basic house. Sorry I am not much help.

[@PinkSparklyBatman]

Me: * can barely sew, has spent months barely making progress on my first machine sewn garment * Also me: * wants to go buy so much fabric in London *

[@engagingathena9965]

literally me

[@christinevr7698]

I wholeheartedly. Relate to this.

[@ceanothussoapary5998]

Ditto. Soooo ditto!

[@m.maclellan7147]

#same

[@Lumber_jocks]

Keep up the good work!! (｡ • ̀ ᴗ-) و

[@geegurl25]

I know this renaissance woman has no time to even worry about content besides intricate historical garments, but I am DYING for a house tour! Please and thank you, amen.

[@christinevr7698]

I second that!

[@kellymckenzie1935]

Ah!!! I just spent last Saturday at goldhawk (my birthday present from my hubby was that he would come with and help make decisions and carry fabric)! It's my absolute favorite place! I am so excited you got to experience the magic

[@kellymckenzie1935]

By the way, would absolutely recommend A1 fabrics, classic textiles, fabric world, universal textiles, and of course the Misan West store is THE BEST!

[@margaret461]

Liberty of London Regent Street is THE BEST place for cotton & linen. Indeed any fabric & a definite bucket list trip. While not the cheapest they have the best quality, & they have the best sales.

[@sebeckley]

I think the walking skirt you will make to go with the waistcoat would look amazing in a coordinating fabric instead of the identical fabric.

[@miaschu8175]

It would also look lovely backed and trimmed in that red silk.

[@marathorne6821]

The combination of Bernadette Banner and the Goldhawk Road is completely irresistible! 😊 Happiness in video form! 😍

[@thetimetravellingtailor6323]

Honestly, as someone who doesn't live in or near a city, the idea of there being more than one shop that sells fabric within fifteen miles of you is wild and magical.

[@somebodyelse138]

I *do* live in a city - I still only have one real fabric shop within 15 miles of me. I have a Dunelm Mill and John Lewis and HobbyCraft, but I don't consider them to be *real* fabric stores.

[@MissMA1994]

The hardest part of watching these vlogs is the desire to reach through the screen and touch EVERY SINGLE FABRIC

[@jenn_augenstern]

As a person working in a fabric store I must say your video made me so itchy to go and touch all of these fabrics, check their prices and see how they are arranged. I am surprised how many of the fabrics are stored on rolls! Here in Germany I have only seen stores do so with fabrics that shouldn't be folded (like faux leather, velvet or silk). Here is what you typically pay per meter in Germany (excluding special discounts or fabrics that are made in the EU which are much more expensive): Linen: 9€ Wool cloth: 17€ Boiled wool: 24€ Dupioni Silk: 30€ Bomull cotton (ikea): 3€ Also I am very curious about the prices in other countries actually, I was surprised to hear how much more expensive linen is!

[@bernadettebanner]

Oh wow that's so interesting! Wool is SUPER cheap there, as is linen and cotton, but silk is extremely expensive! It's amazing how fabric prices differ from place to place (although also kind of not really at all).

[@jenn_augenstern]

@@bernadettebanner I actually would have expected silk to be cheaper in GB given the trade connections to india, but I suppose these times are long time gone! I suppose this is a whole new research rabbithole - the economics of fabric.

[@miaschu8175]

There are no trade connections with India any more. It's one of the things that Johnson wants and risked public health over (not setting a quarantine, despite the Delta Covid variant). But, as you say, that was once the case, when we traded almost exclusively with the Commonwealth. That changed due to WWII, the Marshall Plan and the repayment deal made with the US. That was also one of the reasons that we joined the EU, in the first place.

[@hipsterwizard6331]

I'm so HYPED for new projects :D Because of Bernadette I've gained the confidence to lean more into my dark academia wizard aesthetic! Petition to gently peer pressure her into drafting a pattern for her red cloak from the closet tour video (aesthetic trash unite)

[@SalindaNichols]

I'm so envious! Lived in London for many years and only got into sewing when I moved to the countryside...if only I would have started earlier and had this resource at my doorstep! Ah well, charity shop sheets and curtains are doing me fine for now 😅

[@adamreynolds9816]

this is literally me…. Hours looking at fabric… Shiny. Fuzzy. Stretchy. I leave with 3 cuts of fabric….A shot wool broadcloth, cotton twill, and a beautiful cotton shirting with a woven stripe and flowers. All in various shades of Puce! It’s my favourite colour!

[@calamity2383]

Wonderful taste

[@venuscarey]

New Yorker here: I was surprised that the layouts of those stores look EXACTLY like the ones on 39th Street! The prices are comparable, but while the stores in London seem to have better lighting, I noticed a distinct lack of shop kitties..... Cesario makes up for it. ♥

[@bernadettebanner]

This is true. Most definitely a distinct lack of shop cats. 😭

[@foamer443]

Why do they have the cats?

[@frankharr9466]

@@foamer443 They're cats.

[@foamer443]

@@frankharr9466 Got that, but it doesn't explain why, as they have a tendency to claw things like textiles, effectively using the shop a huge clawing post. So it seems counter intuitive.

[@anotheronechompsthedust9618]

@@foamer443 probably to keep rats and critters away.

[@BeamKennedy]

The Bernadette Red™️ makes a comeback

[@raeward8092]

I noticed the shade of red too and smiled hard!

[@TheAbiToons]

I remember going to Goldhawk road fabric shops when I first went to university and walking around the shops like it was an art gallery. The stiffness of the silk taffeta's will stay with me for life (context: I studied fashion for a year and had the worst time. It has scarred me for life and I haven't sewn since. However, thank God that historical costuming youtube is slowly but surely rekindling that love.)

[@sinswept]

I must say I have always assumed most London flats to be scarce more than sardine tins in size, but the room we see in your videos looks positively huge by British standards!

[@foamer443]

Ah Yes! Well we know things work with Time Lords don't we!

[@Stettafire]

It depends as well if you're in the centre of London proper or the greater London area. Go more towards the outskirts and the prices become more reasonable.

[@ellieisbusy]

I lived in London until very recently, and I promise I frequently asked about a “garment district.” No one knew of one existing. Lo and behold, Bernadette arrives and finds it immediately. I am seriously jelly.

[@MazHem]

Honestly no-one would understand what you mean by "garment district" but on the other hand "where's the fabric stores?" you'd get Shepherd's Bush Market (where she's gone) Soho's Berwick St (it's the expensive posh one), or if someone doesn't know they'd say John Lewis

[@ellieisbusy]

@@MazHem I wouldn’t have said “garment district,” this was just so most people would understand what I was looking for here. I asked even to people who worked with fabric and no one could direct me to a specific area where fabric was sold, just to occasional stores…

[@sammy__20]

I haven't begun watching but honestly this video is just what I needed cause I was feeling TERRIBLE. Love you and your channel, Bernadette!

[@kellyoconnor5684]

My husband's mom (who alas, died before I met him) was a court dressmaker in the 1950s and 60s--Princess Margaret was one of her clients. Because my husband lived near the Goldhawk Road as a child, he took me on a tour of this amazing fabric district. Still don't know how I restrained myself from buying anything--maybe next time. Thanks for the vicarious delight!

[@agimagi2158]

Bernadette: Shows project list Me: Pauses video for several minutes squinting at the screen trying to decipher all the projects! (Wow 10 $ for linen is really good! Like that is IKEA linen over here! I definitely have to go to the NY garment district if I happen to be in the area some day!) Also: Cesario 😍

[@lizzyv9754]

It 👏 is 👏 all 👏 about 👏 the 👏 tweed Also I'm glad cesario is finally home!

[@elizabethtaylor9242]

Oh, the lovely Cesario appeared for a star turn again. Thanks. Very interesting video of where to shop in London. In UK we have a lot of sheep. Where I live was internationally famous for Kendal Green wool, possibly related to Lincoln Green, as worn by that famous high class outlaw, Robin Hood, and his Merry Men, specialist camouflage gear! What we don’t have is fields of flax or cotton. This may explain some of the difference in pricing. The impulse buy of waistcoat material was beautiful. Looking forward to perhaps seeing these fabrics made up. 😍🙂

[@KitOfTheWeirdWoods]

Ooh I am very excited about the stays project! and glad to see His Lordship is home

[@sharonrussell7933]

It is with happiness I welcome back the BB that stimulates all things textile in my inner self. Not to mention the appearance of our Cesario.

[@sandralantau7395]

Thanks for this fun video. Please do not apologize for the absence of "glamorous" fabrics. I really, really appreciate how you stick to buying exactly what you need; no more and no less. I find it a refreshing change from the over-consumption of today's lifestyle. In fact, I distinctly felt a lifting of pressure when you showed the "plain" fabrics

[@elizabethmarie7828]

When you’re totally uninterested in the sponsored ad but still watch because Bernadette’s vocabulary is fuel for the soul 🤤😌

[@thebookwyrmslair6757]

My kids and I wil let the ads run so the creators "can get their monies." :)

[@AAD2698]

I agree with the walk away and see if you are willing to do what it takes to go back, when what you want will still be there. If not, my personal question is: "Are you going to regret not buying this if you don't do it now??" Works for me.

[@pamelamays4186]

As someone who detested my ninth grade sewing class, I do admit that I enjoy your channel. I do appreciate the true art that sewing really is. You work in fabrics like a painter works in oils and water colors.

[@michellecornum5856]

HE"S HOME!!!!!!!

[@miasubrahmanyam7097]

As a native New Yorker, it’s odd to me when salespeople DON’T follow me around

[@LadyCheshire95]

As a brit it's the quickest way to annoy us. If someone follows me around a store I would probably leave.

[@AndersWatches]

Yeah we don’t do active customer service here, we like to be left alone xD

[@colleennewholy9026]

@@AndersWatches heard this from a dude when I was wandering Hobby Lobby. He was upset with the staff for coming right up to ask if he needed help. Most brilliant series of curses I've ever heard Turned out his family came from Bristol, and he was here in the US to visit them

[@bsri06678]

It's the best in India where u can have it as u like with n without escort and a limitless touring of variety

[@susanrobertson984]

I am always here for fabric hauls no matter where and what fabrics we are hauling. ❤️❤️❤️

[@christinevr7698]

Same. It’s pure visual decadence just looking at gorgeous fabrics.

[@hisspopfizz]

The idea that Bernadette was 5 minutes away from where I live makes me feel things, like I was just sitting here thinking I know that place 😳

[@valeriestevens5440]

I end each day with a video from Bernadette Banner. I am not sure why I love you so much Bernadette, but I really do. You are a TREASURE and I love your uniqueness, I love your dedication to living life on YOUR terms and I love that you are not a slave to the fashion magazines telling you what is fashionable. You decide what is fashionable and beautiful - as we all should. I think its that inner light that comes only from being a truly authentic and kind individual that is so engaging.

[@pinsenttailoring]

It’s weird watching you go about the fabric shops of London, serious wanderlust!

[@nikigunn]

The fabric stores near me are either quilting shops or chains. I miss the fabric stores that used to be around here so I've been buying online, and Mood is where I splurge. So, I love watching you buy even so-called boring things. Sometimes I do that too, thinking about purchasing and then going back.

[@khaxjc1]

Im in a similar boat. There is only one fabric shop near me. Its almost entirely cheap quilting cotton and fleece. The rest is home decor type fabric. I heard from a crafter at a faire pre pandemic that there was a decent one... two and a half hours away... and I don't drive. Part of me kept hoping Id find someone who would be interested in going or just be up for the drive but it didn't happen and now it looks like the shop might fall to the pandemic, closing like so many other shops that haven't been able sustain themselves with lock downs. 😔

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Been missing Bernadette content, so happy to see this!

[@HippyDigger]

Now you're in the UK, you can visit all the reenactment markets when they properly start back up, there are some lovely linens, silks, cottons and wools to be had that are cheaper than shop prices! (Plus full of roughly 2000 years of history and very lovely people!) 😁

[@davidblum7125]

So when you finally decide on the thing and you go get the thing, let us know you purchased the thing. Thus, as summer rolls around, we can look forward to seeing the completed thing you made with the thing you bought. After all, you do make some amazing looking things. Glad to see Cesario is home and happy in his thing.

[@RagnaN92]

Rewatching this right before my trip to London and Goldhawk Road in a few days. I'm so exited, and this video is such a good way to hype myself up even more!

[@lisaobuchowska929]

You might already have heard of it but Woolcrest is Hackney is worth checking out if you fancy heading up to East London, you have to dig a bit but it's worth checking out! There's also Dalston Mills and William Gee up that end too 😊

[@picassomanu185]

Yes, I second that wholehearyedly! The wools! (also, the prices. Not the place fashion students shop at by mistake. Cash only, but really worth it)

[@arifal-yousif]

Every time I put on a video by Bernadette I literally cannot help but smile

[@dawnbaker9274]

Glad to see His Lordship is in Residence. Thanks for the shopping trip.

[@lauramathews3151]

Need a flag for Cesario like when the Queen is at Buckingham or Windsor etc

[@shivl6108]

Not sure if you're any nearer East London than West but Walthamstow is full of fabric stores - again, mostly fashion fabrics but there is a big mix across the shops and it's dead cheap. I've almost never not found what I needed there!

[@frannyhorvath1057]

Huzzah for household garments! I've just realized this week I'm in desperate need of an apron.

[@bernadettebanner]

Me too, honestly 😅

[@samanthacoe9767]

Same! I desperately need a work apron.

[@ragnkja]

@@samanthacoe9767 Wearing an apron while stacking and helping chop up spruce for firewood definitely helped protect my clothes today. I didn’t have an apron for such work, so I took a kitchen apron that doesn’t get used much because it’s too big at the top, which is important there but didn’t matter so much for the outdoor work I was doing today.

[@ArtemisScribe]

I can highly recommend The Pretty Shepheard's tutorial on sewing your own aprons! It's easy to follow and makes cute pieces that are easy to adapt once you've got the hang of it.

[@ladyalica5681]

I live in Northern England, which obviously has a massive connection to the textile industry (everywhere you look: mills!). Still tickles me that one of the surviving companies has a suiting fabric showroom. Yes, a showroom. For suit fabric. No joke. No bargains to be had there I suspect!

[@athenab9956]

glad to see the master of the house is back in his proper sphere. happiness all around.

[@nicolakunz231]

Hoarded this video for my lunch break! I'm thrilled to see the Fabric Shopping Vlogs continue. And doth mine ears deceive me?? His lordship has Returned! Much Joy.

[@salty_pearl]

I don't wish to be too intrusive, but I would love to have a tour of the new workspace in the future, it looks lovely!

[@jammielee4302]

I know nothing about fabric, I just enjoy watching you geeking out over fabrics you like. When someone really loves something, it shines through everything they do.

[@AliciaB.]

for some reason, learning that the lady sherlock skirt wasn't actually wool broke my heart

[@lauramathews3151]

It felt like a betrayal of Bernadette by the awful labelling and deception in American advertising.

[@theprojectproject01]

I think it is? I think she was bitterly disappointed at her discovery and went and got more, actual sheep-based, fabric.

[@RetroClaude]

This was so nostalgic for me!! Those cellars, A One, Fabric House, UK Textiles, the Pelican crossing beeping every 5 minutes 😂

[@kaysiahollitt2143]

When I saw the stays that you were planning to make, I may have squealed a little. I have been studying up on that pair so I can make a replica. So jealous of the fabric districts in America and England, Australia falls behind in this area.

[@leighbee13]

YES GOLDHAWK ROAD!! Best hidden gems are always in Classic Textiles IMO.

[@Sarah-uf8jv]

For the tweed obsessed: there's a book on the history of irish tweed ("Irish Tweed: History, Tradition, Fashion" by Vawn Corrigan) that might be up your alley.

[@Jiorjiina]

I think the reason the wool fabrics are so much cheaper is because a lot of it is still made in the UK (because we has the sheeps and t' mills), whereas the cotton in the US will be cheaper because of, y'know, it growing there. And both countries have to import the silk. Most of the actual fabric selling companies still tend to be based from the midlands (Coventry, Birmingham, etc) up into the north (particularly Lancashire and Yorkshire) because that's where the mills were/are. Bradford is really good for fabric. Also fabric history (many, MANY school trips to Saltaire!)

[@CastielWillow]

Mmmm. Faaaaabric!!!! It was so cool to see a new district, and I'm excited to see the planning to come!

[@boredgrass]

Again a visit in the secret garment garden:-) And then this commercial! Could barely stop myself from screaming like a teenager! Just divine! All the best for your projects!

[@charlottenorskau]

I love the fabric shopping vlogs so much! Is it just me, or is being excited for someone else's sewing projects the best excitement ever?

[@anntoinettehaley9108]

Glad to see your fur baby back with you.

[@TheAbiToons]

The 18th century stays compulsion? SAME. But I have little to no sewing experience so I shall simply look forward to your video.

[@snookasnerk]

as an ex-goldhawk frequenter, make friends with the guys in goldbrick - they’ll never forget a face and always treated me kindly while i was fabric hunting!

[@katiahrvth8483]

Hearing "Split skirt project" has me very attentive and ever so hyped

[@ЕвгенийЖежелевский]

She is from another planet. I love her so much ❤

[@kendrickkelly2336]

A lot of planning, a lot of restraint...And just a bit of indulgence. A winning shopping formula.

[@My_grandmas_dress]

I would love a video talking about the different properties of different types of fabrics, what you look for in a lining for different projects, clues as to quality, benefits of natural fibres but also any benefits of synthetic additions, what needs less ironing...

[@SuperPooped]

I pretty much always do the “do I really want the thing?” test, and it saves so much money. For a while it’s had to be leaving tabs open and then closing them when I realise I don’t want it, but that still works!

[@nat3007]

I leave shopping in the basket for 24 hours to see if I really want it or not.

[@constanzanavarro821]

I’m so excited for the possible 18th century stays video😍😍😍 I’ve seen so many, but Bernadette is in a whole other level🖤

[@ah.itsbees]

I have spent entire days going between every single shop on Goldhawk Road for linen, so hearing you say that linen specifically is so much more expensive here made me 😭😭😭