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[david218533]

Hi guys!
I was just wondering if anybody knows where I can buy fabric to make clothes and table cloth in Seoul?
Your help is much appreciated

[nathanrutledge]

Dongdaemun - it's the fabric district. I don't remember the exact exit, but if you're looking west from Dongdaemun (the actual gate) on the southwest side of the intersection, there is a parking lot next to a building. That complex of buildings is loaded with fabric. Also, on the south side of Cheongyecheon, those buildings are loaded with cloth too.

[notinKS]

It's exit 9. Walk out of the exit and turn left, you can't miss it. If you want, PM me and I'd love to meet up with you sometime! I can show you some of my favorite booths.

[david218533]

Oooooh thanks sooo much guys!
NotinKS thanks for the offer! I'll just go there and have a look

Do they let you bargain? Or should I just walk from shop to shop and just note down the price?

[Illysook]

I would like to know where one can buy patterns.

[notinKS]

You won't be able to buy patterns here, you'll have to get them from home. I stocked up before I came, but you can also get the latest patterns at www.sewingpatterns.com You can download and then print out the pattern, then assemble it. They're a little expensive to download but good for instant gratification.

I haven't tried bargaining because their prices have been pretty reasonable. The most I've paid for one yard is maybe 5500 won, and it was a beautifully thick knit. If you know where to look you can get some fabric for as low at 1000 won a yard.