We use cookies to make your experience better. See Privacy Policy.

Backstitch Fabric and Haberdashery online shop Backstitch Fabric and Haberdashery online shop
Search
Menu
Account
Basket

Spend £ 40 to qualify for free UK delivery.

  • Account
  • My Wish List
  • Sign In
  • Create an Account
Skip to Content
 
Give us a call 01223 778118
  • Our Burwash Store
  • Contact
Backstitch Fabric and Haberdashery online shop Backstitch Fabric and Haberdashery online shop
  • Home
  • Fabric
    • Andover Designers
      • Bluebird
      • Midnight Haunt
      • Moonstone
      • Nonna
      • The Seamstress
      • Super Bloom
      • Tonal Ditzys
      • Whiskers & Dash
      • Dashwood Studios
      • Lazy Days
      • Rock Pool
      • Lewis & Irene
      • Bookworm
      • Bunny Hop
      • Country Life Reloved
      • Enchanted
      • Fairy Clocks
      • North Pole
      • Over the Rainbow
      • Small Things
      • Makower UK
      • Beside The Sea
      • Katie's Cats
      • Michiko
      • Nautical
      • Moda Fabrics
      • Lakeside Story
      • Tochi
    • Quilting Cotton
      • Janet Clare
      • All Quilting Cotton
      • New In: Quilting Cotton
      • Bundles & Cuts
      • Charm Packs
      • Cocktail Bundles
      • Collection Bundles
      • Hot Toddy Felt Bundles
      • Jelly Rolls
      • Solids Bundles
      • The Simplest Single Bundles
      • Basics & Blenders
      • Cross Stitch
      • Dimples
      • Essex Yarn Dyed
      • Grunge
      • Linea
      • Linen Texture
      • Moda Bella Solids
      • Peppered Cottons
      • Spectrastatic II
      • Spot On
      • Twist
      • Or are you looking for...
      • Batik
      • Island Batiks
      • Ruby Star Society
      • William Morris
    • Dressmaking Fabric
      • New In: Dress Fabric
      • Brushed Cotton & Flannel
      • Cambric, Lawn & Voile
      • Chambray & Shot Cotton
      • Corduroy
      • Coating & Jacketing
      • Denim
      • Double Gauze
      • Fleece & Fur
      • Gingham
      • Linen & Linen Blends
      • Lining
      • Poplin & Shirting
      • Sparkle & Sequins
      • Sweater Knit
      • Twill
      • Velvet
      • Viscose & Tencel
    • Knit Fabric
      • French Terry
      • T-Shirt Jersey
      • Ponte Roma
      • Sweatshirt
      • Rib & Cuff
      • Key Designers
      • Atelier Brunette
      • Eglantine et Zoe
      • Fabric Godmother
      • Pepper Cory
      • Robert Kaufman Chambray Union
      • Sevenberry Indigos
      • Craft & Home
      • Aida & Evenweave
      • Craft Cotton
      • Felt
      • Interiors Fabric
      • Klona Cotton
      • Utility Fabric
    • Recommended Products
        1. Fat Quarter Bundle | Best of Morris | Quilting Fabric | Backstitch
          Best of Morris Bundle
          £52.50
          Wish List Compare

        1. Fat Quarter Bundle | Astra | Janet Clare | Quilting Fabric | Backstitch
          Astra Bundle
          £38.50
          Wish List Compare

  • Patterns & Books
    • Printed Patterns
      • Avid Seamstress
      • By Hand London
      • Cashmerette
      • Closet Core Patterns
      • Deer & Doe
      • Fancy Tiger
      • Friday Pattern Company
      • Grainline Studio
      • I AM Patterns
      • In The Folds
      • Liesl and Co
      • Made by Rae
      • Maven
      • Megan Nielsen
      • Merchant and Mills
      • Named Clothing
      • Nina Lee
      • Papercut
      • Paper Theory
      • Pauline Alice
      • Sew House Seven
      • Sew Liberated
      • Sew Me Something
      • Sew Over It
      • The Assembly Line
      • Thread Theory
      • Tilly and the Buttons
      • True Bias
      • Wardrobe By Me
      • Workshop Patterns
    • Printed Patterns
      • Bags
      • Childrens
      • Dresses
      • Jackets & Coats
      • Jumpsuits & Rompers
      • Menswear
      • Shorts
      • Skirts
      • Sweaters & Jumpers
      • Swimwear
      • Tops & Blouses
      • Trousers
      • Underwear & Nightwear
    • Digital Patterns
      • Figgys
      • Liesl and Co
      • Made by Rae
      • Oliver and S
      • Straight Stitch Society
      • Thread Theory
      • Victory
    • Books
      • Dressmaking Books
      • Embroidery & Needlework Books
      • Fibre Arts Books
      • Knitting Books
      • Crochet Books
      • Pom Pom Quarterly
      • Quilting Books
      • Sewing Books
      • Knit & Crochet
      • Crochet Patterns
      • Knitting Patterns
      • Or are you looking for...
      • New In: Patterns & Books
      • Sale Patterns
    • Recommended Product
        1. Macrame: For Beginners & Beyond | Macrame | Backstitch
          Macrame: For Beginners & Beyond
          £14.99
          Wish List Compare

  • Knit & Crochet
    • Yarn by Weight
      • Lace
      • 3 Ply
      • 4 Ply
      • SOCK!
      • Sport
      • DK
      • Worsted
      • Aran
      • Chunky
      • Super Chunky
    • Yarn by Brand
      • Adriafil
      • Bobbiny
      • Coop Knits
      • Hayfield
      • King Cole
      • Malabrigo
      • Mondial
      • Sirdar
      • West Yorkshire Spinners
    • Patterns & Books
      • Knitting Patterns
      • Crochet Patterns
      • Knitting Books
      • Crochet Books
      • Fibre Arts Books
    • Haberdashery
      • Accessories
      • Crochet Hooks
      • Knitting Needles
    • Recommended Product
        1. WYS Elements DK | Knitting & Crochet Yarn | Backstitch
          WYS Elements DK
          From £3.95
          Wish List Compare

  • Haberdashery
    • Thread
      • Aurifil
      • DMC Embroidery
      • Gutermann
      • Madeira Overlocker
      • Scanfil
      • Thread Sets
      • Ribbon, Trim & Elastic
      • Binding
      • Cord
      • Elastic
      • Ribbon
      • Tape and Webbing
      • Trims
      • Cutting Tools
      • Rotary Cutters
      • Scissors
      • Scissor Sharpeners
      • Snips and Rippers
    • Marking Tools
      • Chalk
      • Pencils
      • Pens
      • Trace and Transfer
      • Measuring Tools
      • Rulers & Templates
      • Tape Measures
      • Knit & Crochet
      • Accessories
      • Crochet Hooks
      • Knitting Needles
    • Fibre Arts
      • Embroidery
      • Macrame
      • Sashiko
      • Weaving
      • Fastenings and Hardware
      • Animal & Doll Making
      • Bag Hardware
      • Buckles, Snaps & Clasps
      • Buttons
      • Hook and Loop
      • Zips
      • Pins and Needles
      • Hand Needles
      • Machine Needles
      • Safety Pins
      • Straight Pins
      • Thimbles, Threaders & Accessories
    • Wadding, Interfacing and Adhesives
      • Adhesives
      • Interfacing
      • Stabilisers
      • Stuffing
      • Wadding and Batting
      • Curtains & Lampshades
      • Storage
      • Novelty Embellishments
      • Dressmaking Tools
      • Quilting Tools
      • Mending & Repair
    • Recommended Product
        1. Vilene H609: Fusible Knit Interlining: White | Haberdashery | Dressmaking|  Backstitch
          Vilene H609: Fusible Knit Interfacing: White
          £3.40
          Wish List Compare

  • Kits & Gifts
    • Craft
      • Sewing
      • Cross Stitch
      • Embroidery
      • Knitting & Crochet
      • Needle Felting
      • For Kids
    • Designer
      • Anchor
      • Corinne Lapierre
      • Hawthorn Handmade
      • Mouseloft
      • Sarah Young
      • Textile Heritage
      • Trimits
    • Gifts
      • Gift Vouchers
      • Thread Sets
      • Tins
      • Pins & Badges
    • Recommended Product
        1. Sewing Machine Snackbox Tin | Ruby Star Society | Storage Solutions | Backstitch
          Ruby Star Society Sewing Machine Snackbox Tin
          £13.50
          Wish List Compare

    • Recommended Product
        1. Wonderful Women 'Breathe' Embroidery Kit | Hawthorn Handmade | Backstitch
          Wonderful Women 'Breathe' Embroidery Kit
          £21.95
          Wish List Compare

  • Sewing Machines
    • Machines, Feet & Parts
      • Sewing Machines
      • Overlockers
      • Accessories
      • Feet
      • Bobbins
    • Recommended Product
        1. Brother Innov-is A16 Sewing Machine | Cambridge | Backstitch
          Brother Innov-is A16 Sewing Machine
          £349.00
          Wish List Compare

    • Recommended Product
        1. Brother Innov-is F420 Sewing Machine | Cambridge | Backstitch
          Brother Innov-is F420 Sewing Machine
          £649.00
          Wish List Compare

    • Recommended Product
        1. Brother Innov-is A150 Sewing Machine | Cambridge | Backstitch
          Brother Innov-is A150 Sewing Machine
          £549.00
          Wish List Compare

    • Recommended Product
        1. Brother Bobbins 11.5 mm | Brother Dealer Cambridge | Backstitch
          Brother Bobbins 11.5 mm
          £6.99
          Wish List Compare

  • Christmas
    • Christmas
      • Advent Calendars
      • Festive Fabric
      • Festive Kits
      • Festive Ribbon
      • Haberdashery
      • Stocking Fillers
    • Recommended Product
        1. Scandi Flake Ribbon: 25mm | Haberdashery | Backstitch
          Scandi Flake Ribbon: 25mm
          From £1.10
          Wish List Compare

    • Recommended Product
        1. Jute Twine | Haberdashery | Backstitch
          Jute Twine
          Out of stock
          Wish List Compare

    • Recommended Product
        1. Fat Quarter Bundle | Hygge Glow | Lewis & Irene | Quilting Fabric | Backstitch
          Hygge Glow Bundle
          £52.50
          Wish List Compare

    • Recommended Product
  • Sale
    • Sale
      • Fabric: Yardage
      • Fabric: Bolt Ends
      • Yarn
      • Patterns
      • Books
      • Tools & Haberdashery
      • Kits & Gifts
    • Recommended Product
        1. I AM Patterns Cleopatre Dress
          Cleopatre Dress and Top | I AM Patterns
          Now Only £10.50 Regular Price £15.00
          Wish List Compare

    • Recommended Product
        1. I AM Patterns Diana Playsuit and Dress sewing pattern
          Diana Playsuit and Dress | I AM Patterns
          Now Only £10.50 Regular Price £15.00
          Wish List Compare

    • Recommended Product
        1. Mondial Cashmirette Gold | Knitting and Crochet | Backstitch
          Mondial Cashmirette Gold
          From £4.00 Regular Price £6.25
          Wish List Compare

    • Recommended Product
        1. Pattern Paper Heart Enamel Pin | Kits & Gifts | Backstitch
          Pattern Paper Heart Enamel Pin
          Now Only £5.50 Regular Price £7.95
          Wish List Compare

  • Home
  • About Us

About Us

Backstitch Counter
Backstitch Sign
Backstitch Alice

Needlecraft heaven, Backstitch is a bright and inspiring fabric and haberdashery store where sewing machines hum and stitchers chitter chatter.

Alice Synge opened the doors to her Burwash Manor haberdashery in March 2014 after trading successfully online since 2010. The Burwash shop has now become a honeypot for local crafters seeking stylish, modern dressmaking and quilt fabric and quality haberdashery.

A keen sewer herself, Alice stocks only products she would want to use personally, so the selection has been curated to her modern sense of style, and with keen attention to quality. Both the Burwash shop and the online shop are renowned for their excellent customer service. Friendly and helpful advice is always at hand.

Remember, you can keep up to date with all Backstitch shenanigans via the blog, twitter, facebook, and all those other social media channels... follow Alice and Backstitch by using the links at the bottom of the page.

Thank you and happy sewing!!


Meet The Team

alice

Alice S

Founder // Likes choosing pretty things, begrudgingly does numbers. // Top tip for beginners: Take it one step at a time. Don’t get overwhelmed by all the tasks, just do the next bit. Also, it’s about the overall effect, so don’t get hung up on the detail.

alice-rose

Alice R

Product Admin // Behind the scenes whizz but also makes beautiful tiny things out of felt that make you want to weep with joy and knits like a machine. // Reason for stitching: I just love creating things and love the satisfaction of finally finishing an item and thinking “I MADE THIS!!”

anna

Anna

Shop Staff // Churns out the projects at an astonishing rate and a stickler for accuracy. // How background helps with sewing: I trained as a primary school teacher and my interest in maths is definitely helpful when quilting.

heather

Heather

Shop Staff // Textile artist extraordinaire with a terrifying amount of practical knowledge. // What is your favourite aspect of working at Backstitch: Meeting all our fab customers and helping them.

jen

Jen

Social Media // Incredible dressmaker, cheerleader of us all with a magic superpower for showcasing all that is good. // Top tip for beginners: Don’t worry about mistakes, just keep sewing! The more projects you work on, the more skills you pick up.

jude

Jude

Shop Staff // Former knitwear designer, trojan worker who never sits still. // Favourite thing to do when not stitching: Being out in the fresh air on my bike with good friends followed by coffee and cake.

lily

Lily

Shop Staff // Impeccable taste and amazing ability to identify colours. // Favourite thing to do when not stitching: Cooking for friends and family. Reading in bed in the middle of the day.

Information
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Our Burwash Manor Shop
  • Machine Servicing & Repairs
  • Join the Team!
  • Digital Patterns
  • FAQ’s
  • Packaging Policy
Categories
  • fabric
  • patterns and books
  • knit and crochet
  • haberdashery
  • kits & gifts
  • sewing machines
  • Sale
  • Backstitch Blog
Your Purchase
  • My Account
  • My Basket
  • Delivery & Returns
  • Terms & conditions
  • Privacy Policy & Cookies
Get In Touch!

Backstitch
Burwash Manor
New Road
Barton
Cambridge
CB23 7EY

01223 778118
hello@backstitch.co.uk
© Backstitch Ltd 2022 | Company Registration no: 12460437 | VAT Registered: GB 343 4101 43

Payment methods