Friends of CAFA

CAFA’s sewing friends — who share our passion for inspiring fabrics, specialised sewing skills and tools, vintage patterns, trims, buttons and findings …. and more — have generously offered perks and discounts to our currently enrolled students. We’re most appreciative : )

  • Tessuti Fabrics

    Home to some of the world's most beautiful fabrics including silks, wools, cottons, linens and exquisite bridal fabrics.

    10% off full-priced fabrics for CAFA students for purchases in store.

    110 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills
    (02) 9211 5536

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  • The Fabric Store

    An incredible range of fashion fabrics including beautiful silks and cottons, merino jersey and Liberty of London.

    15% off full-priced fabrics for CAFA students (minimum of 0.5m).

    21 Cooper Street, Surry Hills, NSW,
    (02) 9211 2217

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  • Minerva's Bower

    1Located in the heart of Blue Mountains and online, stocking beautiful natural fabrics that are sustainably and ethically manufactured. 5% off first purchase of full-priced fabrics: Use code Couture15

    Shop 9 147-153 Katoomba St, Katoomba
    0494 182 624

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  • Papercut Patterns

    Modern and renewable sewing patterns for a wide range of garments that span across all skill levels.

    10% off full-priced patterns for CAFA students (discount code supplied in class)

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  • Saigon Fabrics

    Opulent wedding dress fabrics, designer fabrics and materials for custom-made gowns and mother-of-the-bride dresses.

    10% off full-priced fabrics for CAFA students for purchases in store.

    Open by appointment: 78 Erskine Street, Sydney, NSW
    (02) 9299 0778

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  • Cashmerette

    Beautiful, easy-to-follow sewing patterns exclusively for sizes 12–28 (select styles up to size 32) and cup sizes C–H.

    10% off full-priced patterns for CAFA students (discount code supplied in class).

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  • JK Trading

    An extensive range of dress forms, cutting mats, sewing and craft supplies for professionals and home sewists.

    10% with CAFA10
    Shop online on in store by appointment

    0405 266 492

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  • Sewing Machine Warehouse

    Authorised dealers for Juki, Pfaff, Singer, HandiQuilter and Horn; servicing/repairs for ALL machines/overlockers of any age.

    6 Dean Place, Penrith, NSW

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  • The Remnant Warehouse

    Gorgeous designer fabrics and trims from Australia’s elite designers at a reasonable price.

    10% off full-priced fabrics, 10 cm minimum cut (usually 20cm) and 5 free fingersnips per visit for CAFA students.

    490-494 Botany Road, Alexandria NSW (02) 9698 7855

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