Design & Equipment

Design & Equipment

Our Fashion Design Aids and Pattern Room Equipment section is the reason William Gee has kept in touch with the Fashion Industry. William Gee are known as the “glue that hold the industry together”, only to be made apparent by our fully stocked Dressmaking Equipment department – full of craft material, pattern papers and card, Dylon products and fantastic scissors range. We are your one-stop shop for all haberdashery essentials and design equipment, so please browse our extensive range and get in touch if you have any questions at all.

Bra / Shoulder Pads & Head Rolls (14)

Bra Pads, Shoulder Pads & Head Rolls

For a smooth, professional tailored finish, make sure you check out our shoulder pads and head rolls. These pads and rolls are ready to cut to size and are suitable for heavier weight fabrics. Shoulder Pads are a top quality tailoring supply and are suitable for use in jackets and coats. Most of the products below are sold as a pair, though you can purchase in bulk too - suitable for the personal dressmaker or a larger fashion house.
Chalk, Wax & Marking (13)

Chalk, Wax & Marking
Craft Supplies (165)

Craft Supplies

With over 9000 items in stock, William Gee aim to deliver on all crafting needs. We have a fantastic selection of craft products, ranging form felt squares to satin ribbon, embroidery kits to textile glues and other adhesives. With trends proving that crafts and home DIY making is back in fashion, why not start looking into a new hobby that'll excite you, and find your materials in our craft supplies range below.
Design Books (4)

Design Books

Our range of books are a great way to start teaching yourself the basics of sewing. Whether you want to learn about grading, pattern making and cutting, or dress modelling, we're sure you'll enjoy William Gee's fashion design books, the majority of which are written by Martin Shoben, a design drawing professional. Check out our big design range for more items from Shoben.

PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately we cannot accept returns on our fashion design books below.
Design Drawing (32)

Design Drawing

Whether you're drawing a neckline, curving a crotch or creating dressmaking patterns, William Gee want to make sure you're using only the best tools for your design drawing. We stock effective, essential tools for all fashion lovers, pattern cutters and dressmakers. We're an all-in-one hub for your fashion design needs, but if you can't find what you're looking for, then please get in touch today.
Design Tools (80)

Design Tools

William Gee's Design Tools are here to help every dressmaker, repair shop, design studio or anyone else in the design, alteration or costume industry. Our varied set of tools keeps designers working to maximum effect and are perfect for a variety of craft and home uses as well as dressmaking and professional use. We offer free delivery over £50 to mainland UK too, so why not order online today, and you'll love your new design tools!
Dress & Body Forms (18)

Dress & Body Forms

With over 40 years experience, Adjustoform offer dress forms of the highest quality. They design and manufacture adjustable body and dress forms in a wide choice of designs and sizes, to suit every need.

William Gee offer a full range of professional forms available online, including petite to full forms, leg forms and a range of deluxe forms. We want to ensure there's a dress form that's right for you. If you cannot find what you're looking for, please call us on 020 7254 2451 or contact us here, and we'll do our best to stock what you need.
Dylon Range (34)

Dylon Range

We've been stocking Dylon products for many years now, and they never disappoint! Dylon hand wash and machine dyes, whiteners and salts are industry standard and we can offer them to you for cheaper than many high street retailers. Dylon products treat all natural fabrics and nylon, as well as cotton and polyester fabrics - however please read the label before applying. An absolute must for repair shops, dry cleaners and fashion houses.
Glitter Fabric (12)

Glitter Fabric

When it comes to glitter fabric, we don't shy away! Make sure you add some SPARKLE to your next project and show us your makes on Instagram by tagging us @williamgee_UK! We don't just do glitter though - with over 9000 items in stock, William Gee aim to deliver on all crafting needs. We have a fantastic selection of craft products, ranging form felt squares to satin ribbon, embroidery kits to textile glues and other adhesives. With trends proving that crafts and home DIY making is back in fashion, why not start looking into a new hobby that'll excite you, and find your materials in our craft supplies range below.
Measuring Equipment (21)

Measuring Equipment

Our range of rulers, measuring sticks and tape measures are an essential tool for tailors, dressmakers and pattern drafters. We even have a government stamped stick, for extra measure! If you cannot find the right measuring tool for you or your business, just call us on 020 7254 2451 or contact us, and we'll do our best help you locate the right measuring device for you.
Pattern Hooks & Blocks (12)

Pattern Hooks & Blocks

Why not follow our Easy-to-Use Block Patterns, for men's, women's, children's and unisex clothing. Our block patterns, supplied by Shoben, are illustrated with easy conversions. If you're looking for any other type of block pattern not specified below, please call us on 020 7254 2451 and we'll do our best to find the right block pattern for you.PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately we cannot accept returns on our block patterns below.
We stock over 9000 sewing products at William Gee, and not everything we hold in our warehouse is currently available online. If you cannot find what you're looking for, please call us on 020 7254 2451 or contact us here, and we'll do our best to stock what you need.
Pattern Papers & Cards (10)

Pattern Papers and Cards

William Gee's best selling papers and cards, available to you at incredible prices online! Our strong papers are perfect for use with reusable pattern pieces and blocks. These are essential tools for tailors, pattern cutters and dressmakers. Our pattern papers are fantastic quality, and are used in professional design houses throughout the country. FYI Spot and cross pattern paper is also known as Dot and Cross.
Scissors & Cutting Tools (44)

Scissors, Shears & Cutting Tools

For decades, we have been supplying the UK with quality trimmers, shears, thread clippers, embroidery and needlework scissors, and even left-handed scissors (we hadn't forgotten about you). William Gee only supply top-of-the-range Fiskars Scissors, which are better-priced than the majority of online retailers. We've been cutting edge for a while now, didn't you know?
Sewing Machine Accessories (29)

Sewing Machine Accessories WILLIAM GEE: THE HOME OF HABERDASHERY, FASHION DESIGN EQUIPMENT & SEWING SUPPLIES.
Your sewing machine is your most important tool, so make sure you look after it with our range of lubricants and oils, fray check and bulbs. We also stock a fantastic range of sewing machine equipment and sewing threads for your machine. If you aren't able to locate a certain product online, please call us on 020 7254 2451 and we'll help you find your sewing essentials.
Sprays & Cleaning Fluids (9)

Sprays & Cleaning Fluids WILLIAM GEE: THE HOME OF HABERDASHERY, FASHION DESIGN EQUIPMENT & SEWING SUPPLIES.
Our sprays, adhesives and cleaning fluids are all industry standard and are safe to use on many surfaces including cotton and fabrics, metals, plastics and rubbers. We carefully deliver all our goods using either our couriers or national and international couriers, to ensure your goods arrive safely and swiftly. If you are looking for other industry sprays, please call us on 020 7254 2451 or get in touch, and we'll do our best to stock what you need.