Modern Retro Textiles was started by Samantha Millis who has a passion for gorgeous fabrics for sewing and craft. After finding it difficult to source modern fabric locally, Sam stumbled upon gorgeous designer fabric by Nani Iro and Amy Butler (to name a few) and decided to build an online shop. Modern Retro Textiles is a home based business which allowed Sam to stay at home with the two little ones. Sam is now expecting her third child due in November and has sold the business to Suzanne Pence, another keen lover of fabrics, sewing and craft.
I am continuing Sam's strategy to select the stock based on fabric, patterns and trims ‘I just have to have’ and extensive market research with friends, family, mothers groups and anyone else who can’t escape my overwhelming enthusiasm! I also plan to stock a range of products required for making many of the patterns provided, such as the interfacing for bags ect. Please let me know if you find other fabrics or suppliers that you think would be worthwhile including on the website.
Please send in photos of your creations for me to add to my blog for everyone to enjoy and find inspiration. I am also providing links to fabric and pattern designers and great blogs I have found for more ideas.
Why not sign up for my newsletter (just send me an email) for updates on new products and sales. Also, let me know if you would like me to send out a free paper catalogue for friends or relatives who would prefer to view products in that format.
Your feedback is welcome, email me at suzanne@modernretrotextiles.com.au
Good luck to Sam and her family!!
Happy sewing!
Suzanne Pence