Rubies Rags

Rubies Rags is an independent fabric shop and sewing school in New Mills, in Derbyshire’s High Peak, serving customers in its local shop and through an online store. The business supplies fabrics for sewing and creative projects, with a selection from designers including Fabric Godmother, Lady McElroy, Dashwood Studio, Art Gallery and Tula Pink. It says it carefully selects quality fabrics and aims to offer them at good prices.

Alongside fabrics, Rubies Rags sells bag-making materials, patterns, haberdashery, interfacing, wool, yarn, gifts and special offers. Its range also includes products from established brands such as Gutermann threads and Prym haberdashery.

Rubies Rags offers sewing education and community activities at its New Mills studio. Customers can join group workshops, sewing bees, knit-and-natter sessions and one-to-one classes. The shop welcomes visitors Tuesday to Saturday and provides online shopping for those unable to visit in person. Its services and product range cater to sewists and makers looking for materials, supplies, instruction and opportunities to share their interests.