The Nest Haberdashery
A treasure trove of low-cost, pre-loved reclaimed sewing supplies in Brisbane.
What’s different about The Nest Haberdashery?
As a community of avid makers, we hate to see things go to waste. Driven by our sustainability ethos, our social enterprise haberdashery was created to be like a resource recovery centre where we could accept donations of preloved sewing supplies.
Exploring our shelves and enjoying the company and advice of our volunteers, feels more like raiding your Grandma’s sewing room than wandering the lifeless aisles of a major retailer.
Our ‘habby’ supplies The Nest workshops and programs and is an invaluable resource of rescued materials for Brisbane’s thrifty crafters, emerging designers and the slow-fashion community.
What treasures you’ll find in-store
We only stock donated goods so you never know what you might find. Our volunteers lovingly sort, clean and organise all of the preloved craft and sewing materials and can help you select something for your next project.
Buttons and zips
We have a full range of haberdashery notions such as zips, hooks, closures, buttons, bra fittings, elastic, lace and ribbon.
sewing patterns
Sewing patterns such as Vogue, Simplicity and Burda, as well as some incredible vintage finds. There are also knitting and crochet patterns, embroidery and crafting books
Pre-loved fabric
Not only do we receive donations of cut lengths of fabric, we also receive rolls of deadstock and specialty fabrics for quilting and upholstery.
Knitting supplies
We have all manner of knitting and crochet supplies including wool and cotton yarn. There is also a collection of embroidery threads and accessories.
Connect with our community!
Follow us on our socials or subscribe to our newsletter for regular updates. Better still, we’d love you to volunteer (weekly or fortnightly) and be part of our vibrant community.
What our customers say
What sewing supplies we accept as donations
The Nest Haberdashery is the perfect place to recycle unwanted sewing and craft supplies or give a good home to a treasured collection of making materials.
The Nest Community is founded on handmaking traditions and we truly value the history behind many of the donations we receive. Make sure you check out our heritage collection that’s on display.
Download the list of what we accept and what we don’t.
Where to find low-cost craft supplies in Brisbane’s northside
The Sheds
264 Southpine Road,
Brendale, Brisbane
Open 6 days a week
Monday – Friday 10am – 1pm
Saturday 10am – 4pm
Closed Public Holidays.
Plenty of free parking available, disabled toilets, coffee shop and craft brewery onsite.