This is so informative!! Thank you for the handy reference guide. If I can suggest one more place to buy fabric online (especially quilting cottons!): Lamb and Loom fabric. Very nice website and so many beautiful designs.
The House of Mami Wata has an amazing assortment of African wax prints (so vibrant and fun) by the yard. Most are cotton but some are polyester so be sure to check which you're buying! If you live in a city with a reasonable African population you can probably also find (a smaller selection of) these prints locally in six-yard units. Note that the texture softens up a TON once you wash the wax out. They're really lovely mid weight cottons!
This is fabulous! Could you also talk about upholstery fabric? I just reupholstered a couch with fabric I bought online. It's been 30 years since I took a class on it and I had to search all over to remember what double rubs were and what I should look for!
In Boulder CO, I just discovered they have Art Parts https://www.artpartsboulder.org/ which resells fabric that's donated (fabric, thread, yarn, etc!).
This is great! Especially since I’m a blue dot in S. Texas. Honestly one of about 10 blue dots in one town. 1 1/2 hours away from the now defunct Joann’s. Several fabric places in San Antonio which I will attempt to add to the list. 😊
Stonemountain is my local fabric store and I will attest to their fantastic customer service. The kindest, most helpful and supportive folks work there!
Here are 2 additions to the small business fabric map. I have had good experiences purchasing at both., and I am a return online customers from many miles away. Nick of Time Fabric in Allentown, PA. Great selection of solid color cotton spandex jersey in different weights, great denim selection,plus shirting, including linen, and upholstery fabric. Good regular prices and frequent great sales. https://nickoftimefabric.com/. Second addition: Alyssa May Design. Wonderful selection of blouse and dress weight fabrics, many are custom designed prints. Some natural fiber, some poly or blends, all labeled. Great prices Fast shipping too. https://alyssa-may-design.com/
I am so happy to see Fiddlehead on this list! they’re local to me and walking through their fabric section is a dream as a wannabe sewist. I recently bought your digital zine bundle and I’m so excited to get started.
This is so informative!! Thank you for the handy reference guide. If I can suggest one more place to buy fabric online (especially quilting cottons!): Lamb and Loom fabric. Very nice website and so many beautiful designs.
I’ve shared this so much already! Thank you!!!
The House of Mami Wata has an amazing assortment of African wax prints (so vibrant and fun) by the yard. Most are cotton but some are polyester so be sure to check which you're buying! If you live in a city with a reasonable African population you can probably also find (a smaller selection of) these prints locally in six-yard units. Note that the texture softens up a TON once you wash the wax out. They're really lovely mid weight cottons!
Reclaim It in PDX has second hand fabric for $4/yard! Most of it is cotton as well.
This is fabulous! Could you also talk about upholstery fabric? I just reupholstered a couch with fabric I bought online. It's been 30 years since I took a class on it and I had to search all over to remember what double rubs were and what I should look for!
In Boulder CO, I just discovered they have Art Parts https://www.artpartsboulder.org/ which resells fabric that's donated (fabric, thread, yarn, etc!).
You really must include Blackbird Fabrics https://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/.
thanks for the rec!
Came here to comment the same thing!
This is great! Especially since I’m a blue dot in S. Texas. Honestly one of about 10 blue dots in one town. 1 1/2 hours away from the now defunct Joann’s. Several fabric places in San Antonio which I will attempt to add to the list. 😊
I’d be curious if you have any recommendations for traditional homespun or hemp mix fabrics?
Thank you for including fabric mart. They have a swatch club and send out a flyer with 20-30 swatches every month. I love that store!!!
Stonemountain is my local fabric store and I will attest to their fantastic customer service. The kindest, most helpful and supportive folks work there!
Thanks so much for your list, I will be trying them too!
Here are 2 additions to the small business fabric map. I have had good experiences purchasing at both., and I am a return online customers from many miles away. Nick of Time Fabric in Allentown, PA. Great selection of solid color cotton spandex jersey in different weights, great denim selection,plus shirting, including linen, and upholstery fabric. Good regular prices and frequent great sales. https://nickoftimefabric.com/. Second addition: Alyssa May Design. Wonderful selection of blouse and dress weight fabrics, many are custom designed prints. Some natural fiber, some poly or blends, all labeled. Great prices Fast shipping too. https://alyssa-may-design.com/
I am so happy to see Fiddlehead on this list! they’re local to me and walking through their fabric section is a dream as a wannabe sewist. I recently bought your digital zine bundle and I’m so excited to get started.
Thoroughly enjoyed this 🙌🏽
This is awesome information. Thank you!
Thank you! Such great information 🩷