Planning on some DIY Wedding DIY projects but having difficulty finding the craft supplies you need in Ireland? It's a common problem it seems - all those pinterest plans can come to nothing if you can't source the various elements, and we've had a lot of emails from readers looking for help. So we decided to compile a list of the 22 Best DIY and Craft Shops we usually recommend for everything you might need. Whether it's baking supplies, fabric, ribbon, craft or arty bits you need here are the essential shops in Ireland to pick up all the bits and bobs you need for those DIY wedding projects...
Arts and Crafts Shops for DIY Projects
1. Vibes and Scribes
Vibes and Scribes are stockists of craft and creative hobby supplies, stationery, fashion and craft fabrics, colourful wool and yarn, haberdashery as well as free in store craft demonstrations. Website: vibesandscribes.ie | Location: 3 Bridge Street, Cork
2. Inspiring Ideas
Inspiring Ideas is a large craft store stocking everything from sewing kits and paper to paint and fabrics. Website: www.inspiringideas.com | Location: Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin 15
3. Art and Hobby shop
Most larger towns around Ireland have an Art and Hobby shop where you can find some good basic craft supplies, like scissors, papers or poster paint, punchers and glue guns. Website: www.artnhobby.ie | Location: Nationwide
4. The Favour Shop
Specialising in all things DIY and décor we love The Favour Shop's range of packaging for DIY favours and pretty party ware and better yet they are based in Ireland. Website: www.thefavourshop.ie | Location: Online
5. Silkes Art and Stationery
Silkes comes highly recommended for their never ending list of craft materials both on line and in store from high quality paints to a variety of stylish embellishments. And if you aren't a Limerick local, you can order from their online shop. Website: www.silkes.ie | Location: Limerick
6. K.M. Evans Art Supplies
Just hidden around the corner from the Smithfield flower market (and the One Fab Day office!) is K.M. Evans, a great spot for basic yet high quality art and craft supplies. Website: evansartsupplies.ie | Location: Meetinghouse Lane, Dublin 7
7. The Crafty Fox
The Crafty Fox is a multi-award winning craft shop supplying fabulous fabrics, wool, felts, books, buttons, kits and as well as providing craft classes. Website: thecraftyfox.ie | Location: Shop Street, Drogheda
Fabric and Haberdashery Shops around Ireland
From pretty ribbons and patterns to fabrics and trims, here are our top haberdashery spots in Ireland...
8. Hickeys
Hickeys stores offer a great choice of fabrics, patterns and trimmings for both the experienced and novice sewers. Their knowledgeable staff offer super advice on the best choice for your project. All leading sewing patterns are stocked, plus you'll find all the sewing essentials you need such as trims, buttons, needles, tapes etc. Website: www.hickeyfabrics.ie | Locations: Dublin, Limerick, Galway and Cork
9. The Cloth Shop
Located in the traditional trading quarter for textiles on South King Street in Dublin 2 is The Cloth Shop. A well stocked Aladdin's Cave, The Cloth Shop supplies sumptuous and affordable materials, finest French and Italian trimmings and pretty patterns. Website: The Cloth Shop | Location: South King Street, Dublin 2
10. Murphy Sheehy
Murphy Sheehy is a fabric shop based in Dublin city centre specialising in designer ends for dressmaking and craft fabrics. They are also one of the only Irish stockist for Liberty of London fabrics. Website: murphysheehy.com Location: 14 Castlemarket, off South William Street, Dublin
11. WM. Trimmings
WM. Trimmings stock a small but good selection of threads, fabrics, wool, trims, ribbons and supplies. The staff are very helpful and are happy to answer any crafting questions you have (as silly as you may think they seem!). Website: wmtrimmings.ie | Location: 137 Capel Street, Dublin 1
12. TWI Textile Machinery & Fabric Co
TWI Textile Machinery & Fabric Co. is known for Irelands Largest Collection of fabrics, trimmings, accessories and sewing machines. Website: www.fabricsireland.com | Location: 24 Mountjoy Square East and 181 Parnell Street, Dublin 1
13. Roisin Cross Silks
Roisin Cross Silks is the only specialist silk supplier in Ireland offering a stunning fabric selection, bridal design service as well as popular dress design courses. Website: silks.ie | Location: Deansgrange, Co Dublin
14. Sew
Sew specialises in hand picked fabrics for use in a wide range of textile craft projects as well as DMC embroidery threads, hoops, beautiful buttons, pretty ribbons and braids, sequins and beads to finish or embellish your project. Sew also offers a variety of classes and workshops in their dedicated studio at the shop. Website: www.sewdublin.ie | Location: No 2, Wynnefield Rd, Rathmines Dublin 6
15. The Haberdashery
The Haberdashery is an online haberdashery based in Dublin, Ireland stocking lots of lovely fabric and all the handy tools you need to keep crafting. www.thehaberdashery.ie | Location: Online
16. The Merchants Market
Brilliantly eclectic, fantastically random, you could find everything and anything in this north Dublin market. Not exactly a store but great for a look if you are in the market for large volumes of fabric for a small price. Location: Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3
Irish Shops Specialising in Baking Supplies
Ireland's best baking supply stores stocking everything from sugarpaste to cupcake cases...
17. Decobake
As well as stocking a large selection of baking supplies, DecoBake regularly run free in-store demonstrations and professional courses to give you specific skills in many aspects of Sugarcraft suitable for both beginners and those more experienced. Website: www.decobake.com Location: Dublin, Kildare, Athlone and Galway
18. Bake World
Bake World is one of Ireland's largest sugarcraft, bakeware and chocolate suppliers stocking everything from cake glitter to cake toppers. Website: bakeworld.ie |Location: Online
19. The Cake Pantry Sugarcraft & Bakeware Supplies
The Cake Pantry Sugarcraft and Bakeware Supplies is Ireland's official distributor for Wilton Products as well as other major baking supply manufacturers. Website: sugarcraftshop.thecakepantry.com | Location: Co. Donegal
20. Irish Yeast Co.
A gem of a baking store, The Irish Yeast Company opened in 1894 as wholesalers to Dublin’s baking trade, and still exists as a retail supplier of baking supplies and ornaments as well as selling fresh yeast. Location: College Street, Dublin
21. Homebaking.ie
Homebaking.ie specialise in sourcing and supplying a wide range baking products and cake decorations from Wilton, PME, Renshaw, Squires Kitchen and many more. Website: www.homebaking.ie | Location: Damastown Ind. Est. Dublin 15
Any More DIY Shops in Ireland To Suggest?
So, there you have it! The best of the best when it comes to craft shops in Ireland. If you have any other recommendations please do let us know and we will be sure to add them to the list. From free printables to gorgeous glittery cake toppers, make sure to check out all of our DIY Wedding Ideas...
