Minerva's Bower | Your home of all natural fibres | Open Tue-Fri 10-5pm, Sat 10-3pm

hello elbe textiles - fresh paper patterns in stock

  • Elbe Patterns Duplantier Dress - B Cup
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Elbe Patterns Solberg Jacket
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Elbe Patterns Sanders Shirt
    $40.00
    $40.00
  • Elbe Patterns Cornell Shirt
    $40.00
    $40.00
  • Elbe Patterns Kidman Jacket
    $40.00
    $40.00
  • Elbe Patterns Townsend Shirt
    $36.00
    $36.00
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The latest Liberty collection has arrived


Showcasing Liberty's signature artistry and timeless appeal.

Every great make starts with beautiful fabric

  • Flat lay of Liberty 100% cotton Tana Lawn, Prospect Road A - for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Liberty Cotton Tana Lawn, Archive Gingham B - Minerva's Bower
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Flat lay of Liberty 100% cotton Tana Lawn, Marty A Pink - for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Flat lay of Liberty 100% cotton Tana Lawn, Autumnal Arboretum A - for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Flat lay of Liberty 100% Cotton Tana Lawn, Archive Patchwork C - for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Flat lay of Liberty 100% Cotton Tana Lawn, Rosita Check B - for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Flat lay of Liberty 100% Cotton Tana Lawn, Myrtle and Mary B - for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Flat lay of Liberty 100% cotton Tana Lawn, Autumnal Arboretum A - for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $36.00
    $36.00
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  • Minerva’s Bower

  • Your Natural Choice For Mindful Garment Making Supplies

  • Minerva’s Bower

  • Sewing for all Seasons, in Sustainable Style

  • Minerva’s Bower

  • Natural Fibres for all Makers

  • 99 Katoomba St, Katoomba, NSW

  • Visit our Bower in the heart of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area

  • Flat Rate Shipping

  • Shipping within Australia $12 flat rate Free for Aus Post orders over $200

Minerva’s Bower

Your Natural Choice For Mindful Garment Making Supplies

Minerva’s Bower

Sewing for all Seasons, in Sustainable Style

Minerva’s Bower

Natural Fibres for all Makers

99 Katoomba St, Katoomba, NSW

Visit our Bower in the heart of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area

Flat Rate Shipping

Shipping within Australia $12 flat rate Free for Aus Post orders over $200

pure cotton prints for easy garments

  • Black floral pattern cotton twill fabric with a white background, for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $6.50
    $6.50
  • Flat lay of cotton kezia print. Available at Minerva's Bower
    $7.75
    $7.75
  • 100% Cotton, City Camo, for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $7.75
    $7.75
  • Klee is a stunning pure cotton with continuous, large scale, line drawings. White lines on a black background, available at Minerva's Bower
    $7.75
    $7.75
  • Klee is a stunning pure cotton with continuous, large scale, line drawings. Black on an emerald green background, available at Minerva's Bower
    $7.75
    $7.75
  • Abstract pattern with orange and black lines on a blue background of cotton dobby fabric. Available at Minerva's Bower
    $10.00
    $10.00
  • Checkered cotton fabric with pink, orange, and yellow squares. Made in Japan. Available at Minerva's Bower
    $7.50
    $7.50
  • Patterned fabric with geometric sashiko design on a cream cotton background. Made in Japan. Available at Minerva's Bower
    $9.00
    $9.00
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100% wools to keep you cosy

  • 100% Wool , Houndstooth Raspberry Check - 1/4 metre
    $24.25
    $24.25
  • Flat lay of Japanese pure textured wool Moss, in black colourway. Available at Minerva's Bower
    $11.00
    $11.00
  • 100% Wool , Rouge Check - 1/4 metre
    $11.25
    $11.25
  • Flat lay of Shannon 100% Wool, Cobalt, for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $16.25
    $16.25
  • Flat lay of Japanese Highland 100% Wool, Camel, for sale at MInerva's Bower
    $16.25
    $16.25
  • Flat lay of Shannon 100% Wool, Mint, for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $149.00
    $149.00
  • Boiled 100% Wool, Denim Marle, for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $15.00
    $15.00
  • Flat lay of Japanese 100% Wool, Mustard - for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $13.00
    $13.00
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soft and breathable pure linens

  • Flat lay of 200gsm 100% Linen Antique Wash, Bronze - for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $10.00
    $10.00
  • Flat lay of 100% heavyweight linen in Yellow for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $9.50
    $9.50
  • Flat lay of 100% European Delave Linen, Navy - for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $11.00
    $11.00
  • Flat lay of 200gsm 100% Linen Antique Wash, Meadow - for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $10.00
    $10.00
  • Flat lay of 100% Linen, Chartreuse - for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $9.50
    $9.50
  • Flat lay of 100% Linen, Plum, for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $9.75
    $9.75
  • Flat lay of 100% LInen in emerald, available at Minerva's Bower
    $9.75
    $9.75
  • Flat lay of 100% Linen Antique Wash, Espresso, for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $10.00
    $10.00
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beautiful australian, natural yarns

  • White Gum 10 ply ethically produced 30% Tussah Silk 70% Merino in assorted colours - for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Hand-dyed merino sock wool yarn in various colors with labels on a white background
    $32.00
    $32.00
  • Merino Magic Medley 8 ply - Minerva's Bower
    $7.95
    $7.95
  • Merino Fleck 8ply - Minerva's Bower
    $7.50
    $7.50
  • White Gum 4 ply Fingering Merino - available at Minerva's Bower
    $33.00
    $33.00
  • Heirloom Merino Magic Chunky Yarn - assorted colours, all available at Minerva's Bower
    $17.50
    $17.50
  • Alpaca 8 ply - Minerva's Bower
    $12.40
    $12.40
  • White Gum ethically produced 4 ply 30%Tussar Silk and 70% Merino in assorted colours - for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $36.00
    $36.00
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inspiring books for thoughtful, creative, makes

  • Book cover of '52 Weeks of Chunky Knits' by Laine featuring a person wearing a chunky knit sweater, available at Minerva's Bower
    $37.00
    $37.00
  • Book cover of '52 Weeks of Scarves' by Laine on a beige background, for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $37.00
    $37.00
  • Making Leather Bags Wallets and Cases Book Cover
    $45.00
    $45.00
  • Book cover of '52 Weeks of Accessories' by Laine, featuring a person holding orange knitted items against a green background. Book for sale at Minerva's Bower
    $37.00
    $37.00
  • A Year of Sewing with Nani Iro by Naomi Ito
    $45.00
    $45.00
  • Nani Iro Sewing Studio by Naomi Ito
    $45.00
    $45.00
  • Zero Waste Sewing: 16 Projects to Make Wear and Enjoy by Elizabeth Haywood
    $55.00
    $55.00
  • Shape Shape 2 by Natsuno Hiraiwa
    $43.00
    $43.00
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Take 40% off the last of these fabulous fabrics

  • Kokka Cotton Oxford, Striped Patchwork, Blue - 1/4 metre
    $8.00
    $5.60
  • Voyager in Navy, Linen Cotton Twill - 1/4 metre
    $5.00
    $3.00
  • 100% Cotton, Strawberry and Friends in Yellow by Ruby Star Society - 1/4 metre
    $90.00
    $54.00
  • Echino Kokka Cotton Double Gauze, Tsubomi Green - 1/4 metre
    $8.00
    $4.80
  • Cotton Oxford, Striped Patchwork, Black - 1/4 metre
    $8.00
    $5.60
  • 92% Cotton 8% Linen, Nautical Stripe - 1/4 metre
    $5.00
    $3.00
  • Frankie and Ray Patterns - Westcoast Skirt - Minerva's Bower
    $26.50
    $15.90
  • In The Folds Patterns - The Darlow Pants
    $35.00
    $21.00
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Minerva's bower: the home of natural fibres

Sustainable Style

Our natural fabric range lets you have peace of mind that your garments will be beautiful to sew and to wear, and won't cost the earth

Personalised Service

We have over 70 years of dressmaking experience between us, and love assisting sewists and makers

Unique Fabrics

Carefully curated natural fibres, to let you sew your whole wardrobe, and express your individuality

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A little bit about us....

Well hey there, One of our favourite parts of this business is meeting all of our wonderful customers and getting to hear your stories and history. We love chatting with people from all walks of life, and forming bonds through our love of craft and fabric. We figured that many of you may like to hear a bit more about what has led us here....

read more here

Minerva's Bower

Your Natural Choice for dressmaking supplies

Testimonials

Wonderful curated selection of quality fabrics in natural fibres and a stunning selection of prints. Also, absolutely lovely team running the shop. Grateful for the help of Kylie and Clare with my sewing project. 🙏


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Stacy

Amazing service! Probably the best fabric store online! I bought some fabric from their online store and they were kind enough to answer any questions I had and even send me a video of the fabric in motion before purchasing! They were very helpful and I can’t speak highly enough of them and their service! They also had a great range of unique fabrics! Highly recommend!

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Missy Moo

A treasure of the blue mountains. Not only are the fabrics are lovely there, but the staff genuinely care about your sewing projects. They very happy to search the whole store to find the right fabric for you. A place of all fabric lovers to visit.

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Irwin

Minerva’s Bower is much more than just a place to buy fabric, the ladies are knowledgable, patient and have bloody good taste!

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Jo

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Our small business would love to hear your feedback, and we send huge thanks to customers who take the time to leave us a review

We would like to acknowledge the Darug and Gundungurra people, who are the traditional custodians of the land on which our business operates. Minerva's Bower acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation and we pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past, present and emerging. Always was, and always will be, Aboriginal Land.

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99 Katoomba St, Katoomba, NSW

0494 182 624

Tue - Fri, 10am - 5pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm
Closed Sunday & Monday

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