Local Shops

Bispos Tecidos
R. Luís de Camões, 4

Parede

FABRICS. Fancy fabrics shop, specialized in theatre and costume fabrics.

Casa do Carnaval
Travessa Nova de São Domingos, 10
Lisboa

PARTY GOODS. Most likely the oldest party goods shop in Lisbon. It's where I bought my first set of fake eyelashes, back in the 80's. It has a nice variety of party goods, from balloons and decorations, to prosthetic ears and noses and body paint.

Casa Tavares & Tavares, Lda.
Rua dos Fanqueiros, 253
Lisboa

FABRICS. Mostly cotton or basic fabrics, like broadcloth, voile, flannel, canvas, and lining taffeta. Whenever I need one of these basics, I go there first. I'm also a client for a very long time, the clerks are really nice, and know a lot about fabrics.

Dagol
R. Passos Manuel, 15A
Lisboa

PLEXIGLASS, PVC AND OTHER POLYMER PLASTICS. A great selection of all kinds of plastic sheets, lots of plexiglass colours.

Domingos & Nogueira, Lda.
Rua do Terreirinho, 77(?)
Lisboa

LEATHER GOODS AND METAL ACCESSORIES. The Alladin's Cave! This shop specializes in leather goods, but also sells a variety of other things, from buckles to zippers, from tools to eyelets and cord. Well worth a visit.

Feira dos Tecidos
Praça Dom Pedro IV,
Lisboa
and several shops around Portugal

FABRICS. Not usually my first choice, except for novelty fabrics, or to look in the big sales bins. But quality has increased, so have the prices, in the last decade.

Liane
Rua dos Fanqueiros, 148
Lisboa

FAKE LEATHER & PLASTIC CANVAS. A great choice of all kinds of synthethic canvases, from stick on mirror to synthethic grass.

Loja Maria

Rua Cipriano Dourado, 12

Lisboa

Rua da Quinta das Palmeiras, 91

Palmeiras Shopping

Oeiras

Rua da Fraternidade Operária, 4

Carnaxide

CHEAP SHOES AND CLOTHING. A big variety of cheap shoes, boots, bags, clothes and accessories.

Max Biju

Centro Comercial Martim Moniz, 305

Lisboa

BEADS, RIBBONS, TRINKETS. A big Chinese store, selling all types of trinkets, mostly to make jewellery. 

Mundo dos Tecidos
Rua Fernandes Tomás, 851
Porto

FABRICS. A pleasant surprise I had when I visited Oporto in 2019, there is still a good fabric store left in the city. They have everything!

Nomalism
R. Saraiva de Carvalho 358A
Lisboa

FABRICS. High end, good quality home decor fabrics.

Ouro Têxteis
R. do Ouro, 182
Lisboa
Rua Doutora Iracy Doyle, 43A
Cascais

FABRICS. It wasn't my first choice, when there were lots of fabric shops in Lisbon's downtown. Now it's pretty much the only one downtown with high end quality fabrics. And the best choice of knits.

Pecicostura-Peças e Máquinas de Costura, Lda
R. Barão de Sabrosa, 159A
Lisboa

SEWING MACHINE REPAIR & PARTS. Good and quick service, my current sewing machine repair shop.

Pollux
Rua dos Fanqueiros, 276
Lisboa

HOME GOODS. Although this is mostly a home goods department store,it's my place to go buy fake leather, vinyl, upholstery foam and other plastics.

Santo Condestável
R. Saraiva de Carvalho, 386C
Lisboa

FABRICS. Carries both high end fashion fabrics, lots of bridal fabrics and home decor fabrics. It's very expensive now.

Vidal Tecidos
R. Saraiva de Carvalho, 356 B e D
Lisboa

FABRICS. Big home decor fabric store with a nice variety.