About Emporia

Emporia Fabric & Patterns is an online sewing shop selling a range of fabulous fabrics and our very own independently designed dress making patterns. From super simple beginner's to more complicated improver patterns, we cater for the contemporary sewist who wants to make their own wardrobe.

All our designs have been created by Emporia's very own Clair Heal who trained in clothing technology and pattern cutting at KIAD, Rochester; having worked as a costume designer and created her own range of maternity wear, Clair opened her first bricks and mortar fabric shop in Ashford in 2013, and Charlotte joined as the social media and marketing manager in 2014. Clair has gone on to create a collection of patterns inspired by her love for Japanese design and simple structures, as well as being influenced by Charlotte too! Many of the designs feature minimal darts and few closures, making them ideal for newbies as well as more advanced sewists. 

Our fabric range features cottons, jersey, wool, poplins, lawn and various other dress making fabrics, many of which make the ideal companion for our sewing patterns.