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For over 25 years customers have been coming to Carmels Fabrics because of our variety, value for money and service from our friendly, knowledgeable team.
With the launch of our retail website in 2010 you can now browse and buy all the dressmaking, quilting and craft products you love, twenty-four hours a day. For the very first time, crafters and sewers from all over the world have access to the finest quality fabrics, trims and accessories. It’s an exciting time to get creative!
Our Store

Above Three of the Carmels girls, Paula, Kate and Jennifer.
Carmels Fabrics Mentone has a huge range of quilting, dance and dress fabrics. You will find designer dress fabrics you thought you could only find in designer clothing stores at a fraction of the price! Our haberdashery area stocks over 5,000 items. We also have one of the biggest ranges of quilting fabrics in Melbourne, with prices starting at $5.99 per metre, with most stock just $10.99 per metre. If you need something for your child’s next dance costume or formal dress you will love our range of lycra, beads and trimmings. We also have a wide range of craft items including fabric glue, paint, embroidery thread, buttons and ribbons. You’re sure to find what you need at Carmels.
Carmels Fabrics
11-13 Como Pde West
Mentone VIC 3194
Hours
Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.15pm
Saturday 9.00am-3.30pm
Sunday CLOSED
PLEASE NOTE: The Carmels Clearance Warehouse in Braeside is now CLOSED.
Christmas Opening Hours
Friday December 24 -- 9am - 3.45pm
Saturday December 25 -- CLOSED
Sunday December 26 -- CLOSED
Monday December 27 -- CLOSED
Tuesday December 28 -- CLOSED
Wednesday December 29 -- 9am - 5.15pm
Thursday December 30 -- 9am - 5.15pm
Friday December 31 -- 9am - 3.45pm
Saturday January 1 -- CLOSED
Sunday January 2 -- CLOSED
Monday January 3 -- CLOSED
Tuesday January 4 -- 9am - 5.15pm
Bus tours, quilting, sewing and school groups are more than welcome. Please feel free to contact us to make a booking. Seniors discounts are available for purchases made in-store.
Don't forget to join our Carmels First Club for special entitlements and regular newsletters to keep you updated with the latest releases and specials.
We also have a Student Privilege Card that entitles textile and design students at the secondary and tertiary levels to special discounts and offers. Learn about the Student Privilege Card here.