A good Haberdashery kit is essential, not only for professionals such as tailors and dressmakers but is also handy to keep around the house for carrying out everyday maintenance and repair tasks. Traditionally, items such as threads, zips and buttons were bought from a local haberdasher however nowadays most people buy Haberdashery Online as and when they require it. In recent years, Haberdashery has ceased to be just necessary items such as buttons and threads - now Haberdashery Online collections include more decorative and novelty items such as ornamental flowers and decorative items such as organza however Haberdashery is still an absolute necessity for many every day tasks and we in particular we always see a significant rise in Haberdashery Online sales during times of austerity as customers "make do and mend" rather than readily replacing clothing and household items. [caption id="attachment_4166" align="alignleft" width="300"]hab We carry a wide selection of Haberdashery Online[/caption] Haberdashery experienced a huge surge in popularity during the post war years; as people were still recovering from the devastating effects of war, clothes were still in short supply so families were forced to mend their existing garments rather than replace with with new items. Threads, buttons and repair kits were in huge demand during this period and Haberdashery was such a popular collection that many of the country's biggest retailers made it the focal point of their business with elaborate window designs featuring popular pieces such as bakelite buttons and thread spools. Of course, these days customers are more likely to purchase Haberdashery Online than at a local sewing store and as a result our Haberdashery collection is one of the best selling collections on our website. Over the years our collection has grown from your usual, practical items such as threads and zips to include a wider range of decorative and novelty items such as organza, feathers and ribbons. Many people make their Haberdashery Online their first point of call for many celebratory occasions such as weddings, christenings and birthday parties. Our dressmaking customers can bulk up their sewing kits with our fantastic collection of Haberdashery Online which includes many practical items such as rulers, scissors, interfacing and threads which are an essential part of any dressmakers kit whatever your project may be.