Material Things

Material Things Fabric craft shop in Greenock, Scotland selling supplies for dress-making, quilting, toy-making, etc.

Material Things fabric shop opened for business over 20 years ago. Under new management since the beginning of July 2015, the business is continuing to provide the service of the past two decades while striving to add new products and ranges. We continue to sell all the standard products and will add to our range as we get to know you. Whether you are into dress-making, quilting, toy-making, embro

idery, school uniform trims or many other activities, we can help. We stock a wide range of fabrics, trimmings, ribbon, buttons, lace, backing, wadding, ‘DMC’ embroidery threads, quilting materials, toy stuffing, cushion pads and panels, pins, needles, thread, sewing boxes, ready made items, end of range and seasonal sales…you name it, the chances are we have it.

20/06/2026

✂️ Our Creations! ✂️

I came across this amazing video by gettingcraftywithana (via instagram) while looking for an easy pattern for a shirred skirt. It’s an adjustable pattern for any body type and is simply built up of rectangles. For my skirt I used 3 metres of purple gingham fabric and I am very happy with it. Perfect for the summer holidays!!
Arianna 📷 x

✂️ New Arrivals! ✂️New 100% craft cottons!
18/06/2026

✂️ New Arrivals! ✂️

New 100% craft cottons!

✂️Our Creations! ✂️ A few Cotton quilts we have made recently as presents! They are the perfect size for a bassinet or c...
15/06/2026

✂️Our Creations! ✂️

A few Cotton quilts we have made recently as presents! They are the perfect size for a bassinet or car seat and backed in fleece to be nice and cozy. 👶🏼

✂️ Team TOP Picks ✂️Luci’s summer top picks in our dress and craft fabrics!Dress Fabrics 1. Cotton/Linen mix (I have a d...
13/06/2026

✂️ Team TOP Picks ✂️

Luci’s summer top picks in our dress and craft fabrics!

Dress Fabrics 1. Cotton/Linen mix (I have a dress made in this!)
2. Embroidered polyester suede
3. Cotton/Ramie mix (I plan to make trousers in this!)

Craft Fabrics 1. Highland cows floral
2. Otters
3. Batik



✂️ Pattern Clearance ✂️All sewing patterns in our clearance boxes are £5. These include a variety of Ladies, Gents, Kids...
12/06/2026

✂️ Pattern Clearance ✂️

All sewing patterns in our clearance boxes are £5. These include a variety of Ladies, Gents, Kids, Costumes and Craft patterns. While stock lasts!

*Patterns from the catalogues are not included in this sale*

✂️Highlight of the Week✂️Summer Trims - perfect for adding to a plain summer dress, decorating a bag or putting on knitw...
11/06/2026

✂️Highlight of the Week✂️

Summer Trims - perfect for adding to a plain summer dress, decorating a bag or putting on knitwear!

✂️New Arrivals! ✂️🧶 Chenille Chunky, a beautifully soft new yarn with a plush velvety feel.It’s a dream for cosy blanket...
08/06/2026

✂️New Arrivals! ✂️

🧶 Chenille Chunky, a beautifully soft new yarn with a plush velvety feel.
It’s a dream for cosy blankets, cute accessories, toys, and stylish home touches, adding warmth and texture to every project. It even has a free pattern on the ball band for a knitted blanket.

✂️ Our Creations! ✂️This is a quillow I made using our new ‘Wizard of Oz’ fabric. I paired this with a red bumbleberry t...
06/06/2026

✂️ Our Creations! ✂️

This is a quillow I made using our new ‘Wizard of Oz’ fabric. I paired this with a red bumbleberry to coordinate with the smaller details in the main fabric. I also used a blue farm fabric to tie in the narrative of the original 1939 film. In using the duller fabric with the contrasting bright fabrics I hoped to display the films transition from the dull sepia beginning (Dorothy’s life in Kansas) to the technicolour dreamlike world of Oz.
Arianna 📸 x

✂️ Our Creations! ✂️I was inspired by a customer who came in to buy this Simplicity pattern, I fell in love with it and ...
04/06/2026

✂️ Our Creations! ✂️

I was inspired by a customer who came in to buy this Simplicity pattern, I fell in love with it and took a copy for myself!
I made the shorts version in denim, thinking it needed the least fabric so was least waste if I didn’t end up liking them… but I love them! I plan on making the 3/4 length next in our new khaki cotton/ramie linen look.
Luci x 🪡

✂️ Highlight of the Week! ✂️Who knew there were so many types of pins! 📍Having the correct pin can be helpful for differ...
02/06/2026

✂️ Highlight of the Week! ✂️

Who knew there were so many types of pins! 📍
Having the correct pin can be helpful for different uses . Whether it be with a glass head so the head doesn’t melt when ironing, or being extra long for quilting or extra short for sequins, or more decorative for putting a flower button hole on a suit!

Address

20 Crawfurd Street
Greenock
PA151LJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441475726148

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