I needed yarn, but I was new to the city and didn't really know my way around. So I consulted yelp…read moreto see if there was a yarn store within walking distance of my house. There was. The yarn barn. So i walked there. It's located in a residential area on Reynard so you have to be looking for it. You can get decent quality yarn for a fair price and there's a good selection of textures and colors. My crocheting looks so much nicer using this quality yarn. Note: they ONLY sell yarn.

As a child I was not allowed near scissors. Not even the plastic safety ones. Not because of the…read moredanger aspect, it was because I held them so awkwardly that it drove my Mum insane. "How is it that you were smart enough to read and write at 4 but still can't cut paper?!" she would lament. Ok...so I'm not crafty. I still can't cut or sew a straight line to save myself. I didn't get that gene passed down from Mum. So she's the real reason why I come here. This place is like craft-mum-crack. She can't get enough. Yarn, ribbons, thread - I see 10 types of string and Mum sees all the possibilities for the beautiful things she could make. For the grandkids that I also haven't produced for her (sorry Mum!) Still, I can see that the things here are beautiful and unique. Having been invited *cough* dragged *cough* to visit many a craft store in my day, none have been filled with so many vintage knick-knacks and girly delightful things. So if your Mum gave you the craft-gene or you're present shopping for something unique, navigate your way through the Nicholson Building and check out L'Uccello.

Where do I start? If you are in to any form of craft,…read moresewing, fabric or paper design - you need to pop in to this place. Head up the stairs in the Nicholson Building on Swanston, you will not be disappointed. L'uccello stock a huge range of goodies from Liberty, Winterwood, and real vintage Parisian markets / couture suppliers. Everything here is beautiful as well as useful, you will not leave empty handed - You have been warned!

I am just learning to knit and the staff was so welcoming and helped me find all of the supplies I…read moreneeded.

Morris and Sons are a bit of a one-stop-shop for your yarn needs. They do have one of the most…read moreextensive ranges of Noro yarn around. The upsides of Morris and Sons: - great sales! You can get some real bargains - great membership program - knowledgeable staff The downsides: - city location doesn't have a cozy vibe - they can get super busy so you may need to wait for advice - some of the yarns are pretty pricey - wait for the sales! They have a new updated website that offers online shopping too!

So the range at Tyler's is fantastic, if you are looking for an exacting shade of ivory silk,…read morechiffon or similarly high end fabric in Melbourne THIS is the place to find it. Prices are also fair/ middle of the road for other retailers in Melbourne. It's the service from Michael that was so appalling. Never have I had treat someone treat me with such a condescending, rude approach. Yes Michael is very knowledgable about his silks, but when his firm assertions ( about colour) were shown to be incorrect, he started criticising my fabric knowledge, 'what would I know about fabric' and similar - I've never experienced such rudeness in a retail shop. The other staff members were lovely and very helpful, but once Michael took over serving, the interaction turned incredibly sour. I'm not the type to hold onto such things, but I was left frustrated and annoyed for at least a week afterwards! I was at pains to purchase the fabric from them, yes I had exhausted all other options in Melbourne and it WAS perfect, but the service was just so gobsmacking obnoxious! Avoid the owner if you must shop there!

As a bride to be - I went to Tyler's to purchase fabric for my dress. I have never been made to…read morefeel so unwelcome and stupid in a retail outlet and especially when I'm needing to buy something as special to me as fabric for my wedding dress! The young girl with red hair was awful! Even mocking my fabric choices and dancing around behind me making jokes about me ....while I wasn't looking. I am a small business owner and I will not be returning or recommending this store to anyone...ever!

Gorgeous swing store, the girls in here are so lovely and they stock a really amazing range of…read moremachines and accessories. I also love their fabrics, not that many places to buy fabric anymore. I would definitely recommend their classes

From the owner: We specialise in selling and repairing most brands of sewing machines, embroidery machines and…read moreoverlockers. We give a free lesson when you purchase your machine from us.