Shop profile: Stitch Up

Our second new addition is the fabulous Stitch Up in Wimbledon Park, just steps away from the Wimbledon Park tube station on the District Line. Sandie, the owner of Stitch Up, started off in the fabric world, and her charming shop is full of delightful fabric, haberdashery and some lovely yarns including Colinette, Malabrigo, and arriving shortly, John Arbon's Knit by Numbers. They also hold classes and workshops for adults and children in crochet, knitting, quilting, sewing and more!  

How would you describe your shop's atmosphere in three words?

 Vibrant, quirky & friendly.

What makes you different from other yarn stores?

Our enthusiastic & friendly staff are always happy to help with our specially selected range of yarns, fabrics, haberdashery and crafty gifts.

What is the most popular type of yarn or product that you carry?

Our most popular yarns are Malabrigo Worsted and Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino.

What expertise or classes do you offer to your customers?

 We offer classes and individual tuition in quilting, dressmaking, crochet & knitting. Our lively Knit & Knatter group meets every Monday afternoon and we hold a variety of children’s classes during the holidays.

What is notable about your part of town/your location?

 Wimbledon is a leafy enclave of parks and common, well known for its annual tennis tournament. Stitch-up is located in a parade of independent shops & cafes just on the edge of Wimbledon Park.