Common Threads NZ

04/06/2026

What do you think? Is NZ-made clothing hanging on by a thread?

Ongoing closures have rattled the New Zealand fashion industry. With skills disappearing and costs going up, what might the future look like?

02/06/2026

Yummy mohair yarn has just dropped. Look at these colours!!

$15/25g
New colours: hot pink, bottle green, soft greige

While stocks last.

31/05/2026

Happy King's Birthday to you and your whānau! If you need a cozy and dry outing today, come check out our wool and fabric stash, bring your WIP and chill by the fire.

13/05/2026

Pack your WIP bag and meet our lovely friend and host Naina Mahto every Thursday 5pm at Common Threads, 131 Bridge Street, Nelson for our after-work FIBRE TRIBE.

Follow the link for more info: https://www.commonthreadsnz.com/pages/fibre-tribe-stitch-circle

07/05/2026

Come join uns tonight for our Thursday FIBRE TRIBE! The fire is going, it’s nice and toasty in here. Good company and a cuppa provided.

Bring yourself and your current work in progress and wind down after work.

See you soon!
Common Threads
131 Bridge Street
Nelson

03/05/2026

Get your stitch on! Fibre Tribe meets every Saturday, 11am-1pm, and starting this week also every Thursday, 5-6:30pm with our friend .naina. Drop in, work on your project, and enjoy a cuppa with like-minded folks. All skill levels welcome, no booking required, koha appreciated 🙏

01/05/2026

We’re proud to offer professional alterations at Common Threads done by our friends from Mavis & Osborn - The Local Clothier.

Precision, eye for detail, a strong passion for slow fashion and high quality work.

Made to last, made to be worn with intention.

Alterations and mending are now available through
The Local Clothier in Whakatu / Nelson, .

A practice grounded in keeping good clothing in use—through careful adjustment, repair, and attention to fit.

Fittings with Lizze in-store.

We also offer a custom made service for those seeking pieces created with intention from the outset.

Each garment is returned to store after alterations or repair ready for many more wears.

Hours:
Tues–Fri 9:30–2
Sat 10–1

23/04/2026

Thank you Nelson City Council for mentioning my new store at 131 Bridge Street! Come in and shop the most amazing fabric and yarn stash, have custom clothing or a custom hat made by our clever Nelson based designers Mavis & Osborn and Apes & Apples Apparel or shop the gorgeous range of Nelson-made knitting patterns by and

So much to explore! Oh and did I mention workshops? Alterations? Vintage hat restorations? Sewing and hat making classes…. No? Well, it’s all happening.

Best way to stay up to date is following our socials or go to www.commonthreadsnz.com and subscribe to our newsletter to never miss any events.

We’re looking forward to seeing you in store! 🫶🏼

20/04/2026

Following our last call for action for local artists the amazingly talented is our inaugural artist to be displayed on our Brick&Mortar Art Wall . Bursting with colour and good moods we’re ready to face the cooler temperatures out there.

Check in to see these bright mood-lifting art pieces in real life! All pieces are available for purchase.

Shop open Tue-Fri 9:30am-2:30pm and Sat 10am-1:30pm.