Where will sewers find fabrics now that Joanns is closing?

Lena Harbali
Mar 8
2 min read

Where will sewers find fabrics now that Joanns is closing? First off, Joanns was never my go-to for fabrics because of the quality and selection. When I need to buy fabric for my custom garments, here are the sources I rely on:

Scrap Box craft reuse center: tons of small pieces of fabric and some rolls of upholstery, buttons, thread, zippers, odd ends to be creatively assembled!

Thrift stores: Take apart clothing, use satin bed-sheets, quilts, anything that's fabric is up for grabs. I try to find damaged items that will likely end up in a landfill or shipped overseas. Some thrift shops sell clothing by the pound.

Estate sales for crafters who left us and made it to the great craft store in the sky (R.I.P) Often they've held onto great quality fabrics! No need to buy new, there is plenty of textiles already made, we just have to find their stash.

Designer deadstock fabrics: Textile Discount Outlet in Chicago. I have been known to drive 4 hours, shop for a custom order, then drive back 4 hours.

IT IS WORTH THE TRIP! Four stories, multiple rooms, rock bottom prices, and you know you're buying quality fabrics are leftover from luxury factories.

Textile Discount Outlet 2121 W 21st St, Chicago, IL 60608 (773) 847-0572

Best online sources for fabric: Fabric Wholesale Direct (more deadstock available on this site), Mood Fabrics (pricey at times, great selection of luxurious fabrics), Etsy (be warned, some fabrics come from overseas factories, read the description to buy local fabrics and be prepared for long shipping times) Spoonflower (design your own fabric print or choose from their library of prints)

Other local suggestions:

Habermans in Royal Oak

Discount Fabrics is Clawson

Ann Arbor Sewing Center on Jackson

Joanns closing will not be the end of sewing, keep your heads up crafters!

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