Fabric market, biggest fabric market ever

In the center of Holland, in the city of Utrecht is a huge market, where only fabric and haberdashery are sold. This fabric market is unique in Holland and is called “The Lapjesmarkt”. The Lapjesmarkt is located on  Breedstraat in the old historic center of Utrecht. This market is the biggest and oldest fabric market in Holland, it covers a whole street and sells nothing but fabric & haberdashery. There are almost 100 market stalls with all kinds of different types of fabrics. The fabric market is each week on Saturday morning from 8.00 AM till 12.30 PM.

What kind of materials to find on the fabric market?

Exploring a fabric market with such a diverse range of materials is a fascinating experience! Whether you choose luxurious fabrics sold by the inch or centimeter or budget-friendly options sold by the coupon or meter, the fabric market is an inspiration for all your creative ideas.

Imagine incredibly soft silk in, the warmth of fleece, the elegance of velvet, or the durability of corduroy. Each fabric type lends itself to different projects and styles, creativity is challenged to the limit. There are fabrics for every occasion and every season. Winter fabrics for winter coats, Spring fabrics for spring blouses, and Summer fabrics for beach dresses, Easter fabrics for Easter bunny cuddly toys, and Christmas fabrics for Christmas tablecloths. The variety of options available ensures that you can find the perfect fabric for any project.

Trendy world-famous paintings fabrics

A new trend is fabrics, panels based on world-famous paintings artists, and panels with striking and particularly colorful designs. For example “The Kiss” by the Austrian painter Gustav Klimt. These art and trendy fabrics are suitable for adults and children. The fabric wholesaler is Stenzo. Stenzo stands for good quality and is a trendsetter in design. These top-quality fabrics are for sale through multiple online webshops. If you Google on Stenzo you will find many shops.
➔ Famous painting fabrics by Stenzo

Leather and fur

A diverse selection of genuine and synthetic leather, along with an array of faux fur options, awaits you at the fabric market for your creative projects. Explore the rich textures and styles available to bring your ideas to life!

Haberdashery

For processing the fabric you need sewing goods. So market stalls with lots of haberdashery essentials for sewing the materials are present. Material such as needles, yarn, zippers, buttons, lace and ribbons, toy filling, and other tools are for sale in specialized market stands.

What to make from materials from the fabric market?

There are fashionable fabrics to design clothes for adults and children. Special furniture fabrics, for coating furniture. Curtain fabrics so you can create window treatments such as curtains, draperies, valances, swags, and Roman shades. There are fabrics to make duvet covers, pillows, bed skirts, and lampshades art. And if you look good you can find vintage fabric too. You can’t name them all, there are uncountable things you can make from fabrics.

For whom is this fabric market?

The colorful and lively fabric market is for everyone who enjoys making something from fabric. This market is popular and has a wide appeal among locals, tourists, visitors, textile enthusiasts, fashion students, fashion designers, and artisans due to the diversity of fabrics and materials on offer in the market. This market is a challenge for anyone who likes to rummage through piles of fabric. Whether you are an experienced tailor or a novice, the fabric market is a treasure trove of inspiration waiting to be discovered.

People from all over Holland come to visit this fabric market. The market is also very popular with fashion design students from the University of Arts in Utrecht. Moroccan woman from North Africa loves this market for glitter and shiny fabric. They make the most beautiful dresses from these fabrics.

Fashion studies Utrecht

Fabric Market Utrecht is popular with Fashion students. Utrecht is a fashion city where various high-level fashion studies such as Fashion Designer, Fashion Tailor, and Fashion Product Coordinator can be followed.

What more is there to do in the city with the biggest fabric market?

Enjoy the medieval city of Utrecht from the water. Book a boat tour and view the historic buildings, Castle Oudaen, Winkel van Sinkel, the town hall, the wharves, and wharf cellars from a unique perspective. Don’t miss Utrecht’s highlight, the tallest church tower in the Netherlands, the Dom Tower
➔ READ MORE – Book here your canal boat tour

Where to sleep in the city of the biggest fabric market?

While you are in Utrecht you might like to stay over for some days. A spectacular place to stay in the city center of Utrecht is Hotel “Slapen wonder de Dom”. Hotel “Slapen onder de Dom” can be best translated as “Hotel Sleeping under the Dome” This hotel is located in a renovated and modernized historic wharf cellar on the Oudegracht. All fascinating sights you will find in the vicinity of this bed & breakfast.
➔ READ MORE – Book your stay in the hotel “Slapen onder de Dom“

Where to buy your own sewing set and sewing machine?
➔ READ MORE – a great sewing set can be found on Bol.com, the biggest Dutch online store

If you like to know more about markets and shopping in Holland check out this sites:

➔ Flea market Amsterdam
➔ Best markets in Amsterdam: Noorder market | Lindengracht market | Westerstraat market
➔ Cheese market Alkmaar
➔ Best Outlet mall Bataviastad Lelystad
➔ Most beautiful market in Holland Markthal Rotterdam

I wish you endless fun and creativity in designing, creating, sewing, and crafting fancy fashion! May your imagination flow freely as you turn your ideas into beautiful, handmade works of art.