Fabric Stores in Vancouver: The Ultimate Guide
Happy Monday, everyone! In honour of the BC Day holiday today and our wonderful city, we’ve put together a guide to fabric shopping in Vancouver. Sandra’s created a list of fabric stores in Vancouver, including a free printable PDF guide and an interactive map to plan your shopping adventures! Enjoy! ~Tasia
Guide to Fabric Stores in Vancouver
Finding your way around a new city is often challenging. And finding stores that sell a particular product is sometimes even tricky for long-time locals! In the last few months, many of you have asked us where to buy fabric in Vancouver and so we decided to compile a Guide to Fabric Stores in Vancouver.
The guide features fabric stores in and around Vancouver and answers common sewing-related questions such as “Do they also sell notions and craft supplies?” or “I wonder if I can get swatches for free.” Knowing whether a store is wheelchair-accessible or if you can pay with a credit card also comes in handy, so you’ll find the answers below! All stores can be reached with public transit – just check Google Maps for directions!
Have a look at the fabric stores in Metro Vancouver (click the image to visit the interactive Google Map!)
Here’s a concise PDF printable version of our guide! It includes the information below in a short one-page list. Download, print and put it in your purse when strolling through Vancouver! You can find more detailed descriptions of each store below.
Click on the links to go directly to our list of Fabric Stores in
Downtown Vancouver , Vancouver, or the Lower Mainland.
(If you’re not from Vancouver, the Lower Mainland refers to all the cities and areas outside the city of Vancouver. Also known as Metro Vancouver.)
Fabric Stores in Downtown Vancouver
Atex Fabrics
“We are in the new fabric district of Vancouver. Across the street from Dressew and around the corner from Button Button.“
Atex Fabrics
330 West Hastings, Vancouver BC V6B 1K6
(between Homer St. and Cambie St.)
Opening hours:
10 – 6 pm on weekdays
12 – 5 on weekends
Atex sells a great selection of quality fabrics such as silks, linens, wools, bamboo, cottons, and synthetics. They say their prices will make you want to come back time and time again!
Sewing
They also carry Sewaholic patterns but do not sell notions, yarn or other craft supply.
The minimum cut is 20 cm and you can get colour swatches of 2″ x 1″.
Payment
Atex accepts all credit cards except American Express. You can also pay with direct debit or cash including US dollars.
Inside the store
Their lower floor is wheelchair-accessible and they have a public bathroom. Please do not bring food or drinks inside, though!
Parking
There’s paid parking on the street at meters.
More info: www.atexfabrics.com | twitter | instagram | facebook | pinterest
Phone: 604 669 3455
Button Button
…not exactly a fabric store but too awesome not to mention!
“Button Button is the only all-button store in Canada and we have steady customers from Japan to California to England. This tiny shop is a moveable feast of very tiny, extra large, rhinestone, steampunk, celtic, skulls, sailor, reproduction Victorian, men’s blazer and suit buttons, novelty, ceramic, glass, wood, bone, horn, leather buttons, and more.”
Button Button
318 Homer Street, #202, Vancouver BC V6B 2V2
Opening hours:
Tue – Sat. 10:30 am to 6 pm, closed Sunday, Monday
Button Button has sewing buttons from all over the world and some from the past, made of an amazing variety of materials. In the 20 years they’ve been there, they’ve seen the favorites wax and wane. Right now, knitters are loving the wood buttons as well as the extra large ones. First Nations buy up the shell buttons.
They sell mainly buttons but also some things for making buttons into rings, earrings, cufflinks, bracelets or magnets.
Payment
Button Button accepts MasterCard and Visa, debit, and cash as well as US dollars.
Inside the store
Their store is wheelchair accessible and they have a public bathroom. Please do not bring food or drinks inside, though!
Parking
There’s metered parking on the street as well as a parking garage right across the street.
Phone: 604 687 0067
Dressew
Dressew
337 West Hastings, Vancouver BC V6B HK6
Opening hours:
Mon – Sat 9 – 5.15, closed on Sundays and stat holidays
Dressew sells all kinds of fabrics from basics to fashion to novelty.
Sewing
At Dressew, you can also buy notions and other craft supply, such as thread, elastic, or beads. Dressew only carries Burda patterns but has lots of them! Their minimum cut is 10 cm, which is also the only way to swatch fabric. The minimum in the sale section is 1 m.
Payment
Dressew accepts cash and Interac.
Inside the store
They have a public bathroom, just ask staff for the key! While they aren’t wheelchair accessible they do what they can to accommodate people who need help. Please do not bring food or drinks inside.
Parking
You’ll find metered parking on the street.
The Cloth Shop
“We take a lot of time to cherry pick our fabrics, so have a great eclectic, modern and colourful selection of prints. We also put a lot of time and attention in our displays, so we’ve created our store to be an inviting, inspiring and creative place to visit!”
The Cloth Shop
1551 Johnston St #104, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(on Granville Island)
Opening hours:
June to end September 10-6 everyday
October to end May 10-5 everyday
The Cloth Shop stocks 100% cottons and a few linen/cotton blends. You can find fabrics and quilt kits there.
Sewing
They carry their own Bella Moon pattern line, which means all their kits and quilting patterns have been designed by them. They carry mostly quilt related products, e.g. books, barring, rulers, and have a small selection of notions. Their minimum cut is 20 cm.
Payment
The Cloth Shop accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit, and cash as well as US dollars. You can order online using Visa, Mastercard, Discovery or PayPal.
Inside the store
Their store is wheelchair accessible and you will find public bathrooms in the building next door. You may even bring food if you are careful.
Parking
There’s free 1-3 hour parking and paid parking.
More info: www.theclothshop.com | facebook | instagram
Phone: 604 224 1325
Fabric Stores in Vancouver
Fabrics etc.
“We have a sewing space available for rent for individual sewing or quilting and individualized tutoring and mentoring for sewing projects offered.”
Fabrics Etc
2162 Kingsway, Vancouver BC V5N2T5
Opening hours:
Tue – Sat 10 am – 6 pm
Fabrics etc. has a great variety of fabrics: You will find clearance priced quilting cottons, taffetas and silks for dressing up, wool suitings, natural fibres in knit and plain weaves for clothing and home decor (cotton, linen, silk and wool), chalk cloth, and cotton laminate.
You may even bring your pet (given it’s well-behaved) and bike inside!
Sewing
They carry Indie patterns like those from Sewaholic, Colette, PetitePlus, or Folkwear. They also sell a good basic supply of sewing and quilting notions and some cross stitch supplies.
The minimum cut is 10 cm and you can get a finger sized swatch for free.
Payment
Fabrics Etc. accepts cash, VISA, Mastercard, American Express, and Discovery. US cash is accepted at current bank rates, too. Teachers and students even receive a discount!
Inside the store
Their store is wheelchair accessible and they have two public bathrooms. Please do not bring food or drinks inside.
Parking
There’s limited free parking on the street and more free parking off the lane at the rear of the store.
More info: www.fabricsetc.ca | twitter.com |instagram | facebook |
Phone: 604 559 0899
Outdoor Innovations
Outdoor Innovations
1005 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5V 3C7
Opening hours:
Mon – Sat 10 am – 5 pm
Closed on Sun and holidays
Outdoor Innovations is a small family run business that started back in 1992. They are a retail outlet that sells outdoor fabrics and notions as well as an outdoor gear repair center.
Sewing
They carry a large selection of Cordura, No See-Um Netting, Ripstop nylon, mesh, Sunbrella, and other outdoor fabrics and they also sell a great selection of notions. Their minimum cut is 50 cm.
Payment
Outdoor Innovations accepts Visa and Mastercard, debit, and cash. You can also pay with US dollars.
Inside the store
Outdoor Innovations is accessible by wheelchair.
Parking
You will find free parking in the back of the store.
More info: outdoorinnovations.blogspot.ca
Phone: 604 873 6992
Quilter’s Dream Fabrics
2726 38th Ave West, Vancouver, BC V6N 2W9
Opening hours:
Mon 10 am – 5 pm during summer or by appointment
Quilter’s Dream Fabrics sells Batik and Asian quilting cottons and silk. Their bestseller is their vintage kimono silk.
Sewing
You will find the owner’s patterns in the store as well as a few quilting notions including thread, needles, and rulers. There is no minimum cut and swatches are free.
Payment
They accept debit, cash, and VISA, MasterCard, and American Express. You may also pay with US dollars and can place orders on the phone or via email.
Inside the store
While they have a public bathroom, their store is unfortunately not accessible by wheelchair. Also, please do not bring food or drinks inside.
Parking
It’s a residential neighbourhood so there’s free street parking.
More info: www.quiltersdreamfabrics.com
Phone: 604 250 8698
Spool of Thread
“In addition to being a modern fabric shop, we also host a number of sewing classes, rent sewing machines by the hour in our lounge and are an Elna sewing machine dealer.”
Spool of Thread
101-649 E. 15th Ave. Vancouver, BC V5T 2R6
Opening hours
Mon – Thur: 11 am – 8 pm
Fri – Sun: 11 am – 6 pm
Spool of Thread’s curated fabric collection is primarily mid-weight with a modern or vintage-inspired feel. They also carry knits, double gauze, canvas, flannel and lighter garment weight cotton voiles and lawn, as well as a variety of interfacing.
Sewing
They sell patterns from numerous independent companies such as Colette, Sewaholic, April Rhodes, Grainline Studio, Wiksten, Deer and Doe, and Amy Butler. While they do not carry yarn or craft supply, you can get Kiriki Press embroidery kits and may choose from a huge selection of notions. Their minimum cut is 9 inches. They do not cut swatches, though.
Payment
Spool of Thread accepts credit (Visa and Mastercard), debit, and Canadian cash (no US dollars). They also accept PayPal through their website for the purchase of gift certificates.
Inside the store
Since their store features a Sewing Lounge, you can bring food and drinks inside! There is a public bathroom and the entire store is wheelchair-accessible. Dogs are welcome too, and they might even have a treat stashed behind the till!
Parking
Free 2 hour parking is available in front of the store. There is also a residential area with free parking within easy walking distance behind the store to the north.
More info: www.spoolofthread.com | facebook | instagram | twitter
Phone: 604 879 3031
Fabricland Marine Drive
Fabricland Marine Drive
1678 SE Marine Dr. Vancouver, BC V5P 2R6
Opening hours
Mon – Wed & Sat 10 – 6 pm
Thurs & Fri 10 – 9 pm
Sun 11 – 5 pm
Holidays 12 – 5
Sewing
Fabricland carries the basics, including couturier silks, woolens, designer fabrics, cottons and blends, as well as notions, patterns and accessories and the largest selection of fabrics possible, including drapery and upholstery fabrics. Their minimum cut is 20 cm.
Payment
You can pay with credit card, debit or cash.
Inside the store
Their store is wheelchair accessible and they have a public bathroom.
Parking
There’s free parking in front of the store.
More info: www.fabriclandwest.com
Phone: 604 321 1848
Fabric Stores in the Lower Mainland
Fabricana Richmond
Fabricana Richmond
4591 Garden City Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 2K4
Opening hours
Mon, Tue, Sat: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wed, Thur, Fri: 9:30 am – 9 pm
Sun and holidays: 11 am – 5 pm
Fabricana has two locations in Metro Vancouver: in Richmond and in Coquitlam. Among others, they sell fabrics for clothing, bridal, dancewear, quilting, home decor, outdoor projects. Their bestsellers include quilting fabrics and bridal and dancewear.
Sewing
You can find several pattern lines such as Butterick, McCalls, Vogue, Jalie, and Sewaholic as well as various quilting patterns. They also sell craft supplies and notions. Fabricana provides you with a small amount of free swatches and their minimum cut is 10 cm.
Payment
Fabricana accepts credit (Visa and MasterCard), debit, and cash including US dollars. You can place orders through email ([email protected]) or by phone (604-273-5316).
Inside the store
Their store is accessible by wheelchair and they have a public bathroom. Please do not bring food or drinks!
Parking
There’s free parking available.
More info: www.fabricana.com | facebook |twitter
Phone: 604-273-5316
Fabricana Coquitlam
Fabricana Coquitlam
1348 United Blvd., Coquitlam, BC V3K 6Y2
Opening hours
Mon, Tue, Sat: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wed, Thur, Fri: 9:30 am – 9 pm
Sun and holidays: 11 am – 5 pm
Fabricana has two locations in Metro Vancouver: in Richmond and in Coquitlam. Among others, they sell fabrics for clothing, bridal, dancewear, quilting, home decor, outdoor projects. Their bestsellers include quiltings fabrics and bridal and dancewear.
Sewing
You can find several pattern lines such as Butterick, McCalls, Vogue, Jalie, and Sewaholic as well as various quilting patterns. They also sell craft supplies and notions. Fabricana provides you with a small amount of free swatches and their minimum cut is 10 cm.
Payment
Fabricana accepts credit (Visa and MasterCard), debit, and cash including US dollars. You can place orders through email ([email protected]) or by phone (604-524-5454).
Inside the store
Their store is accessible by wheelchair and they have a public bathroom. Please do not bring food or drinks!
Parking
Free parking is available.
More info: www.fabricana.com | facebook |twitter
Phone: 604-524-5454
Laura’s Fashion Fabrics
“We have a lot of good things tucked in our small store and have been in business for 37 years. We offer friendly, knowledgeable help.”
Laura’s Fashion Fabrics
1552 Johnston Rd, White Rock, BC V4B 3Z7
Opening hours
Mon – Sat: 10 am – 5 pm
Closed on Sun holidays
Laura’s Fashion Fabrics sells fashion fabrics for clothing and the required accessories as well as quilting fabrics, basics, and flannelettes. Right now, their rayon batiks sell great for tops and pants.
Sewing
They sell patterns from Vogue, Butterick, McCalls, and Kwik Sew and craft supplies and notions such as glues, felts, zippers, or twill tapes! The minimum cut is 25 cm and from there on, they cut every 5 cm.
Payment
They accept credit (Visa and MasterCard), debit and cash (including US dollars),
Inside the store
Their store is accessible by wheelchair and staff will help customers getting what they need. You will also find a basket of toys for children to play with.
More info: www.laurasfashionfabrics.com
Phone: 604.531.3293
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