Malin Textile

Above People’s Park Food Centre is a treasure trove of craft stores, probably frequented by your grandmother. Dig around a bit, and you’ll find Malin Textile, home to rows and rows of cloth (from $6/m) – mostly Japanese cotton – printed with cute designs to attract younger hobbyists. This store, owned by Ng Mei Ling, is part of a family business that operates a few fabric shops on the same floor. Ng’s sister heads another store, also called Malin Textile (#02-1134), which sells fabric printed with Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty. And Ng’s mum runs Maggie Textiles (#02-1076/78, #02-1124), offering chiffon, georgette and jacquard as well as fabric for men’s shirts and suits.