Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Welcome to the Fiver Fabric FAQ page! We've answered the most common questions to help you shop with confidence. Still need help? Contact us here »
Who are you and what do you do?
We’re a small, family-run business based in Torquay, Devon — just the two of us, a husband and wife team — offering quality fabrics for less! ✂️✨
How so cheap?
We source deadstock, clearance, and overspill fabrics from trusted UK suppliers, which means:
- We cut out a lot of the "middle men" meaning more savings for you!
- You get beautiful, quality fabrics for less
- We help reduce textile waste
- You can create something special without breaking the bank 💚
Where are you located?
You’ll find us at:
Fiver Fabric
📍 19 Lucius Street
📍 Torquay, Devon
📍 TQ2 5UW
How to get there?
Car - Travel by car and enjoy FREE 1 hour parking bays on Lucius Street, if there are non available, there is also FREE parking bays from 1 to 3 hours on Belgrave Road and Croft Road, as well as other streets nearby.
Walk - You can easily walk to us from the seafront head straight up belgrave road and at the cross roads take a right.
From Torquay Town Centre walk up to the top of town (left side of subway at the top) follow the road down and we are on the right hand side just past the zebra crossing, the bus stop is right outside our door. Below is a map highlighted in yellow are routes from town to us
Bus with Stagecoach Please check as stagecoach keeps changing these (but as of October 2025) Click here to check
11 - Dawlish Warren to Cary Parade, Torquay (Lucius street is the stop before Cary Parade)
35C - Torquay Cary Parade doing a full loop back to Torquay Cary Parade
Bus with Torbay Mini Bus : Please always check their website incase of changes Click here to check
62 - Torquay Pavilion Stand A - Torquay Cary Parade Stand H
What are your in-store opening hours?
Our shop is open on the following days:
- Wednesdays – 10:00am to 2:00pm
- Fridays – 10:00am to 2:00pm
- Saturdays – 9:30am to 2:00pm
🕰️ Our opening hours reflect our caring responsibilities — something that’s really important to us. We’re passionate about running our business while keeping the right balance at home. Thanks so much for your understanding and continued support!
How is my order shipped?
We ship all online orders using Royal Mail 48 Tracked, which usually arrives within 2–3 working days after dispatch. You'll receive tracking info as soon as your order is on its way.
We dispatch every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. If you need your order faster please let us know by contacting Sophie by phone / text 07486 398879 or email us at fiverfabric@gmail.com these are the quickest ways to contact us.
You are responsible for ensuring your shipping address is correct as it automatically gets sent to our royal mail system and printed.
Can I collect my order in person?
Yes — you’re very welcome to! Just select “Collect in Store” at checkout. We’ll email you when it’s ready and you can pop in during our opening hours to pick it up.
Do you get new fabrics often?
We sure do! We upload new fabrics regularly, so be sure to check back often or follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see what’s new.
Since we deal mainly in limited stock, many of our fabrics won’t be restocked — so if you see something you love, snap it up while it’s available!
Do you sell fabric by the metre or yard?
All fabrics are sold by the metre, unless clearly stated otherwise on the product page.
Can I visit you in person to browse?
Yes — our shop is open on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays (see above for times). You can browse in person, ask questions, or collect your online order.
What are your events about?
Check our Events page for dates and details. Open to all ages and abilities.
Do you offer fabric samples?
Currently, we don’t offer swatches, but we try to provide clear photos and detailed descriptions for each fabric. If you need more info about a fabric’s texture, weight or stretch, feel free to contact us — we’re always happy to help!
We are happy to send videos and photos by facebook or WhatsApp!
Do you offer bulk or wholesale discounts?
Our prices are already super competitive, thanks to how we source our stock. However, if you're looking to order 10+ metres, get in touch and we’ll see what we can do!
What’s your return policy?
Due to the nature of us cutting fabric to order, we’re unable to accept returns unless your item is faulty or we've made a mistake. Please get in touch within 14 days of receiving your fabric and we’ll do our best to sort it out quickly and fairly.
Any returns postage must be covered by yourself.
I have a question that’s not listed here — what should I do?
We’re always happy to help! You can reach us by:
- Email: fiverfabric@gmail.com or fiverfabric@fiverfabric.com
- Contact form: Click here
- Social media: Instagram | Facebook
💡 Quick Tips:
- New fabrics added regularly — don’t miss out!
- WhatsApp group - If you want to be added to our EXCLUSIVE WhatsApp group full of offers and deals, sneak peaks and more, please contact us to add you.
- Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes, fabric previews & shop updates
- Sign up to our newsletter for access to new arrivals and event news
Needle Felting Workshop with Nicola – Friday 3rd October 2025
📍 Fiver Fabric, 19 Lucius Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5UW
🕙Drop-in anytime – on the hour from 10am to 4pm
Children are welcome!
Please note: an adult (18+) must stay with them at all times.
💷Just £5 per hour per person – includes all materials!
Come and learn the relaxing and creative art of needle felting with Nicola from Fiver Crafts at Fiver Fabric in Torquay!
Perfect for beginners and crafters of all levels.
- Sessions run on the hour: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm (finishes at 4pm).
- No need to book – just pop in at the start of any hour.
- Stay for one hour or as long as you like – only £5 per hour per person
- All materials for your needle felting craft are included
Whether you're just curious, want to spend the day crafting or just want to socialise it's flexible and fun!
📌 Please note: This event takes place downstairs and is only accessible via stairs. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Learn to Cross Stitch with Nicola from Fiver Crafts! Friday 10th October 2025
📍 Fiver Fabric, 19
Lucius Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5UW
🕙Drop-in anytime – on the hour from 10am to 4pm
Children are welcome! Please note: an adult (18+) must stay with them at all times.
💷Just £5 per hour per person – includes all materials!
Come along for a relaxed and creative hour learning the basics of cross stitch with Nicola from Fiver Crafts! Whether you're a complete beginner or just fancy a refresher, you'll leave with a finished mini craft and the skills to carry on at home.
Perfect for beginners and crafters of all levels and ages.
- Sessions run on the hour: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm (finishes at 4pm).
- No need to book – just pop in at the start of any hour.
- Stay for one hour or as long as you like – only £5 per hour per person
- All materials for your cross stitch craft are included!
Whether you're just curious, want to spend the day crafting
or just want to socialise it's flexible and fun!
📌 Please note: This event takes place downstairs and is only accessible via stairs. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Clay Play - Design a flower frog with Nicola - Friday 17th October 2025
📍 Fiver Fabric, 19 Lucius Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5UW
🕙Drop-in anytime – on the hour from 10am to 4pm
Children are welcome! Please note: an adult (18+) must stay with them at all times.
💷Just £5 per hour per person – includes all materials!
Come along for a creative hour learning about clay – design and make a flower holder with Nicola from Fiver Crafts!
Whether you're a complete beginner or just fancy a refresher, you'll leave with a
finished craft and the skills to carry on at home.
Perfect for beginners and crafters of all levels and ages.
- Sessions run on the hour: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm (finishes at 4pm).
- No need to book – just pop in at the start of any hour.
- Stay for one hour or as long as you like – only £5 per hour per person
- All materials for your clay play craft are included!
Whether you're just curious, want to spend the day crafting or just want to socialise it's flexible and fun!
📌 Please note: This event takes place downstairs and is only accessible via stairs. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Learn to decopatch a shell with Nicola - Friday 24th October 2025
📍 Fiver Fabric, 19Lucius Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5UW
🕙Drop-in anytime – on the hour from 10am to 4pm
Children are welcome! Please note: an adult (18+) must stay with them at all times.
💷Just £5 per hour per person – includes all materials!
Come along for a creative hour learning how to Deco patch a shell with Nicola from Fiver Crafts! Whether you're a complete beginner or just fancy a refresher, you'll leave with a finished craft and the skills to
carry on at home.
Perfect for beginners and crafters of all levels and ages.
- Sessions run on the hour: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm (finishes at 4pm).
- No need to book – just pop in at the start of any hour.
- Stay for one hour or as long as you like – only £5 per hour per person
- All materials for your deco patch shell craft are included!
Whether you're just curious, want to spend the day crafting
or just want to socialise it's flexible and fun!
📌 Please note: This event takes place downstairs and is only accessible via stairs. We apologise
for any inconvenience.
These images do NOT belong to us, they are to show you examples of what it is you can do.
Halloween Crafts with Nicola Friday 31st October 2025
📍 Fiver Fabric, 19 Lucius Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5UW
🕙Drop-in anytime – on the hour from 10am to 4pm
Children are welcome! Please note: an adult (18+) must stay with them at all times.
💷Just £5 per hour per person – includes all materials!
Come along for a creative hour (or more) of making Halloween
crafts with Nicola from Fiver Crafts! Whether you're a complete beginner or
just fancy a refresher, you'll leave with a finished craft and the skills to carry on at home.
Perfect for beginners and crafters of all levels and ages.
- Sessions run on the hour: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm (finishes at 4pm).
- No need to book – just pop in at the start of any hour.
- Stay for one hour or as long as you like – only £5 per hour per person
- All materials for your Halloween crafts are included!
Whether you're just curious, want to spend the day crafting,
get out with the kids or just want to socialise it's flexible and fun!
📌 Please note: This event takes place downstairs and is only accessible via stairs. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Learn Embroidery with Nicola Friday 7th November 2025
📍 Fiver Fabric, 19 Lucius Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5UW
🕙Drop-in anytime – on the hour from 10am to 4pm
Children are welcome! Please note: an adult (18+) must stay with them at all times.
💷Just £5 per hour per person – includes all materials!
Come along for a creative hour (or more) of Learning Embroidery with Nicola from Fiver Crafts! Whether you're a complete beginner or just fancy a refresher, you'll leave with a finished craft and the skills to carry on at
home.
Perfect for beginners and crafters of all levels and ages.
- Sessions run on the hour: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm (finishes at 4pm).
- No need to book – just pop in at the start of any hour.
- Stay for one hour or as long as you like – only £5 per hour per person
- All materials for your Embroidery Crafts are included!
Whether you're just curious, want to spend the day crafting, get out with the kids or just want to socialise it's flexible and fun!
📌 Please note: This event takes place downstairs and is only accessible via stairs. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Painting - Design your own home decor Friday 14th November 2025
📍 Fiver Fabric, 19 Lucius Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5UW
🕙Drop-in anytime – on the hour from 10am to 4pm
Children are welcome! Please note: an adult(18+) must stay with them at all times.
💷Just £5 per hour per hour – includes all materials!
Come along for a creative hour (or more) of painting home décor, from jars to pots to pictures and more with Nicola from Fiver Crafts! Whether you're a complete beginner or just fancy a refresher, you'll leave with a finished craft and the skills to carry on at home.
Perfect for beginners and crafters of all levels and ages.
- Sessions run on the hour: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm (finishes at 4pm).
- No need to book – just pop in at the start of any hour.
- Stay for one hour or as long as you like – only £5 per hour per person
- All materials for your Crafts are included!
Whether you're just curious, want to spend the day crafting, get out with the kids or just want to socialise it's flexible and fun!
📌 Please note: This event takes place downstairs and is only accessible via stairs. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Design a Snowflake Friday 21st November 2025
📍 Fiver Fabric, 19 Lucius Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5UW
🕙Drop-in anytime – on the hour from 10am to 4pm
Children are welcome! Please note: an adult (18+) must stay with them at all times.
💷Just £5 per hour – includes all materials!
Come along for a creative hour (or more) of designing and making a snowflake with Nicola from Fiver Crafts! Whether you're a complete beginner or just fancy a refresher, you'll leave with a finished craft and the skills to carry on at home.
Perfect for beginners and crafters of all levels and ages.
- Sessions run on the hour: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm (finishes at 4pm).
- No need to book – just pop in at the start of any hour.
- Stay for one hour or as long as you like – only £5 per hour per person
- All materials for your Crafts are included!
Whether you're just curious, want to spend the day crafting, get out with the kids or just want to socialise it's flexible and fun!
📌 Please note: This event takes place downstairs and is only accessible via stairs. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Lets Sew - Drawstring bags or a stocking Friday 28th November 2025
📍 Fiver Fabric, 19 Lucius Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5UW
🕙Drop-in anytime – on the hour from 10am to 4pm
Children are welcome! Please note: an adult(18+) must stay with them at all times.
💷Just £5 per hour per hour – includes all materials!
Come along for a creative hour (or more) of sewing a drawstring gift bag or Christmas stocking with Nicola from Fiver Crafts! Whether you're a complete beginner or just fancy a refresher, you'll leave with a finished craft and the skills to carry on at home.
Perfect for beginners and crafters of all levels and ages.
- Sessions run on the hour: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm (finishes at 4pm).
- No need to book – just pop in at the start of any hour.
- Stay for one hour or as long as you like – only £5 per hour per person
- All materials for your Crafts are included!
Whether you're just curious, want to spend the day crafting, get out with the kids or just want to socialise it's flexible and fun!
📌 Please note: This event takes place downstairs and is only accessible via stairs. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Christmas Decoration Making with Nicola Friday 5th December 2025
📍 Fiver Fabric, 19 Lucius Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5UW
🕙Drop-in anytime – on the hour from 10am to 4pm
Children are welcome! Please note: an adult(18+) must stay with them at all times.
💷Just £5 per hour per hour – includes all materials!
Come along for a creative hour (or more) of making Christmas Decorations with Nicola from Fiver Crafts! Whether you're a complete beginner or just fancy a refresher, you'll leave with a finished craft and the skills to carry on at home.
Perfect for beginners and crafters of all levels and ages.
- Sessions run on the hour: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm (finishes at 4pm).
- No need to book – just pop in at the start of any hour.
- Stay for one hour or as long as you like – only £5 per hour per person
- All materials for your Crafts are included!
Whether you're just curious, want to spend the day crafting, get out with the kids or just want to socialise it's flexible and fun!
📌 Please note: This event takes place downstairs and is only accessible via stairs. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Make a Gift with Nicola Friday 12th December 2025
📍 Fiver Fabric, 19 Lucius Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5UW
🕙Drop-in anytime – on the hour from 10am to 4pm
Children are welcome! Please note: an adult(18+) must stay with them at all times.
💷Just £5 per hour per hour – includes all materials!
Come along for a creative hour (or more) of making a gift, whether that be for Christmas or not with Nicola from Fiver Crafts!
Lots of gift ideas to choose from, we have cushions, bookmarks, scarves, jewelry, keyrings and more!
Whether you're a complete beginner or just fancy a refresher, you'll leave with a finished craft and the skills to carry on at home.
Perfect for beginners and crafters of all levels and ages.
- Sessions run on the hour: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm (finishes at 4pm).
- No need to book – just pop in at the start of any hour.
- Stay for one hour or as long as you like – only £5 per hour per person
- All materials for your Crafts are included!
Whether you're just curious, want to spend the day crafting, get out with the kids or just want to socialise it's flexible and fun!
📌 Please note: This event takes place downstairs and is only accessible via stairs. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Crafty Party with Nicola Friday 19th December 2025
Join Nicola for a crafty party, enjoy snacks, soft drinks and crafts!
MUST pre book and pre pay due to popularity and numbers. Non refundable.
Just £5 per person per hour or £15 for the whole session.
Families of 3+ people £10 per hour or £25 for the whole session.
📍 Fiver Fabric, 19 Lucius Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5UW
🕙Drop-in anytime – Between 10am and 4pm.
Children are welcome! Please note: an adult(18+) must stay with them at all times.
📌 Please note: This event takes place downstairs and is only accessible via stairs. We apologise for any inconvenience.