Independent fabric and wool shop in Andover to close

Sew Confused Fabrics, in the Chantry Centre, will cease trading on Saturday, June 13.

In a post on Facebook, owner Laura Waters explained that she has made the difficult decision to close due to health issues.

Laura said: “I have been very unwell since early February to the point where some days I'm really struggling to cut fabric.

Sew Confused Fabrics owner Laura Waters with Cllr Iris Andersen after the shop received a grant from Test Valley Borough Council in May 2025 (Image: Test Valley Borough Council)

"It has been a very hard decision to close but I feel I've had no other option because I've had to close quite early some days & other days I haven't been able to open at all.”

The independent fabric and wool shop originally opened in February 2025 and was previously supported by an Independent Retailer Grant of £1,200 from Test Valley Borough Council.

In her post, Laura thanked her customers and the community for support.

Laura Waters on opening day (Image: Charles Elliman)

Laura continued: “I would like to thank my customers for their business and support they have given me through this difficult time, the Chantry centre staff for looking in on me, to make sure I'm ok, Test Valley Borough Council and especially my husband who has helped me run my shop on days I've been too unwell.”

We have contacted Laura for comment.