City Cycle Centre, Craft Dept

City Cycle Centre, Craft Dept Elys largest range of Cotton. Liberty Stockist. Dressmaking, Lace, Wool, Trims and Haberdashery.

We are the largest specialists in Ely town centre for dressmaking, needlecraft, quilting, and craft-making equipment. We are located at the back of the shop downstairs and always have lovely new things and lots of smiles! We are always on the look-out for unusual and exciting craft products so you are sure to find something inspiring!

Were you inspired by the sewing bee transformation? Are you dreaming up a menagerie of hand made toys? We have loads and...
21/08/2026

Were you inspired by the sewing bee transformation? Are you dreaming up a menagerie of hand made toys?

We have loads and loads of patterns for stuffed animals, from traditional bears to extravagant dragons. The great thing about them, is how little fabric they require, so you can use up scraps or upcycle old clothes.

But if you did need some new fabrics or trims, like rainbow shiny velour or multi colour fringing, then we can sell small amounts starting at 10cm! So you only have to get what you need.

All these patterns and more are out on our cutting table, as always we have more in stock!

Are we finally caught up with sewing bee? We think so! Are we doing 2 weeks worth of posts in 1? Absolutely!Mexican fash...
15/08/2026

Are we finally caught up with sewing bee? We think so! Are we doing 2 weeks worth of posts in 1? Absolutely!

Mexican fashion inspired looks paired with practical swimming trunks, is an interesting mix on our cutting table, but there is something for everyone!

This selection is certainly giving us summer holiday vibes, what is your favourite make for a sunny trip?

As usual we have a selection of patterns out and more in stock.

Yo Ho! Pete here to remind you all about the summer kids craft competition!The whole pirate crew, of City Cycle Centre, ...
14/08/2026

Yo Ho! Pete here to remind you all about the summer kids craft competition!

The whole pirate crew, of City Cycle Centre, is waiting to see your designs for Pete’s pirate flag!

Send a photo of your design to my crew, on instagram, facebook or email [email protected]
Competition closes at the end of Tuesday 1st September!

But a reminder that if ye seek the pirate b***y and prizes, then we want to see what designs and creations you can make, not what a computer thinks we want.

Happy Pride Ely!Have an Amazing Day!
08/08/2026

Happy Pride Ely!

Have an Amazing Day!

On the cutting table this week are some historical inspired patterns. Because we learnt, from The Great British Sewing B...
07/08/2026

On the cutting table this week are some historical inspired patterns. Because we learnt, from The Great British Sewing Bee, that a clever use of historical patterns is the way to Patrick Grant’s heart.

We loved Anna’s natural flower dyed fabric, we know lots of you experiment with different dyes and fabrics, what are your favourite dyeing techniques?

Are you ready for Ely Pride this saturday?We can’t wait to celebrate at the weekend and love any opportunity to break ou...
06/08/2026

Are you ready for Ely Pride this saturday?

We can’t wait to celebrate at the weekend and love any opportunity to break out all our rainbow fabrics!

Avast Me Hearties, a summer craft competition has dropped anchor!We have realised that Pete the Pirate (our faithful gua...
06/08/2026

Avast Me Hearties, a summer craft competition has dropped anchor!

We have realised that Pete the Pirate (our faithful guard outside the shop!) doesn’t have a pirate flag! So we need your help to design one for him!

Draw, paint or collage your design or you could even get crafty and make a mini version, then send us a picture on facebook, instagram or email: [email protected]

We have a big crafty goodies bag and vouchers for the winner, plus we will turn to winning design into an actual flag for Pete to wave outside the shop!

04/08/2026

NEW FABRICS!
Listen to that shimmy! Bonfire sequins and more to come 🔥

We love this new fabric range! Perfect to make gifts for teachers or decorating classrooms. Apples would make good kitch...
31/07/2026

We love this new fabric range! Perfect to make gifts for teachers or decorating classrooms. Apples would make good kitchen items, pencils for artists, numbers for mathematicians or birthdays! The possibilities are endless.

We are still a bit behind on our sewing bee watching, so this is a look at adaptive patterns. We have a few patterns wit...
30/07/2026

We are still a bit behind on our sewing bee watching, so this is a look at adaptive patterns. We have a few patterns with adaptive elements, but also we have a range of great tops that would be a great starting place for creating your own adaptive garments.

We’ve also been dreaming of our own colour drenched outfits inspired by the made to measure challenge! What colours should we pick for our statement fits?

We have a range of fastenings and other bits and bobs that can be used to adapt existing clothes, like super wide elastic, trusty velcro, snaps, zips and buttons in many sizes and shapes, and we are always happy to help find the right solution for you, so you are always welcome to come in and ask us for advice.

Address

7 Market Street
Ely
CB74PB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

01353 663131

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