About
Hi, I’m Brenda and I own Handa Crafts, now proudly based in Gulargambone, NSW – a small country town with a big creative heart. If you’re ever passing through, you’ll find my workshop tucked behind my house in a couple of sheds … and if you can’t make it here in person, my online store is always open!
From Casino to Gulargambone
I first opened Handa Crafts and Curtains in Casino back in 2017, never realising just how much I would grow to love the mix of fabric, craft, and community. Over the years, my little shop turned into a hub for sewing, quilting, patchwork, and curtain-making. After Covid, like many small businesses, I had to rethink how I worked – and that shift led me deeper into online orders, digital advice, and keeping customer service at the centre of everything.
In late 2024, I made the move to Gulargambone and by mid 2025 I was set up and ready to meet all my new customers in person, introducing my business as Handa Crafts! My new space is larger, more practical, and gives me room to spread out – so whether you’re after fabric by the metre, haberdashery, craft supplies, or a clothing alteration, I can help.
What I Do Now
These days I no longer make custom curtains, but I do specialise in alterations – so if you’ve got curtains or clothing that need adjusting, hemming, or re-fitting, I can take care of all of it. Alongside that, my online shop means you can browse and order fabric, thread, craft kits, and haberdashery supplies from anywhere in Australia.
My focus is simple: helping you finish your projects with the right tools, fabrics, and advice. Whether it’s finding the best thread for quilting, choosing fabric for a DIY project, or tracking down the right curtain accessories, I’m here to make it easier.
Why Customers Choose Handa Crafts
- Friendly, personal service – I answer questions quickly (no waiting around like with the big chains).
- Quality materials – I only stock fabrics and haberdashery that I trust.
- Project know-how – I’ve spent years sewing, quilting, and altering, and I love sharing practical advice.
- Online + local convenience – Shop online 24/7 or chat with me about your alteration needs in Gulargambone.
My customers are what really make my day. So many of them are regulars; they come and talk about their latest patchwork project, Christmas-themed sewing ideas, and bag-making DIY projects.
A Bit About Me
Born and raised in Casino, I attended the local Infant’s primary school and High School (Casino Public School & Casino High School) and my parents ran a dairy farm just out of town. I enjoyed the country life as a child and pictured myself as a farmer's wife, doing what my mother had done all her life. BUT that was not to be, and my interest in sewing (which started when I attended sewing classes at Primary School and I had a wonderful and inspiring teacher) ensured I follow my dream and have spent the past decades doing what I love best - creating and sewing curtains, clothes, craft projects, and so much more. Unbeknownst to me at the time, my grandmother (whom I never knew) was a keen handicraft person, so I feel proud that I inherited some of her genes. Upon leaving school, I secured a position at Sandra Leigh Uniform Manufacturing as a machinist, which provided me with the skills necessary for production work (some of which I continue to utilise today).
When Sandra Leigh closed, I started the curtain sewing for a Department Shop in Casino - Chalmbers - soft furnishings, furniture & floor coverings (1985) which then further expanded my skills and experience.
Following that I did the curtains as a mobile service and after a number of people asked where they could look at the samples I thought of moving into a shop in front and the retail store come about, opening on 28 March 2017. Almost to the day, four years later, the online store was launched.
When I decided to move south to Gulargambone, it came after a lot of thinking about where I might want to live ... as soon as I drove to the town, I just knew it was the perfect next home for me. The house, and the town, have a lovely appeal, and I'm so happy to live here now, and service the areas of Gulargambone, Gilgandra, Coonamble and all the surrounding towns.
I'm proud that I offer an old-fashioned haberdashery, craft & fabric store with a modern twist. Being allowed to browse and find what you might want or something you didn’t think you needed (which can also be done on the net), use your hands, pick up a time-honoured skill, ask me questions, it's all part of the service. This online store is no different - I welcome you to pick up the phone and ring the store, we're here to help! You can find all the details on the CONTACT page. Get in touch!
Visit or Order Online
Whether you’re nearby in Gulargambone, Central West NSW, or elsewhere in regional NSW, or across Australia, you can shop with me online or reach out for alteration help.
👉 Browse the Online Store
👉 Contact Me
Thanks for supporting an Australian small business – Handa Crafts is an old-fashioned haberdashery store with a modern twist.