Fabric shopping in Los Angeles is quite possibly the best kind of shopping. It has the largest textile district in the United States. Dozens and dozens (hundreds?) of stores selling everything from scraps to high end wool. You can find it all in L.A. So where do I shop? (note that Michael Levine and Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft stores were sponsors of this event but my opinions are all my own!)
Before we get to the fabric, we've got winners to announce! (all winners have been notified by email and have 48 hours to claim their prizes)
Winner of the Grand Prize, Brother Serger: Shannon R
Winners of the $50 Gift Certificate to LowPriceFabrics.com, GoToPatterns.com and a Craftsy class are:
Maria levin
Linda
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Chances are, you're looking for deep discounts if you're shopping in Los Angeles. The first place you'll want to stop is all fabric by the pound. You'll have to search a little to find the good stuff but you'll likely walk away with a huge bag full of fabric for $15.
the Loft (a Michael Levine store)
917 Maple Ave.
Los Angeles, CA. 90015
This is one of the warehouses for Michael Levine. I am not joking when I say this is just a tiny portion of what they have waiting to be sold!
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Across the street is the regular Michael Levine store. Still full of one-of-a-kind fabrics. You can find lots of italian fabrics, Liberty of London, knit, wool, Japanese, quilting cotton, linen and much, much more. Some fabrics are high end, others are bargain priced. You'll definitely find something you love. I always do!
Michael Levine (or find them at lowpricefabric.com)
920 Maple Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone: 213-622-6259
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If need a reliable store where you can always know exactly what will be there, stop at Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft. There are a bunch in the L.A. area. With a 40% off coupon the prices are hard to beat.
Looking for zippers, sewing machine feet, thread, snaps, rivets or more? You'll need to stop in here. They have a great online store as well.
Golden Cutting & Sewing Supplies
921 EAST 8TH STREET
Los Angeles,CA 90021.
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Want designer fabrics and high end quality apparel fabric? You'll want to go to Mood. The new L.A. store is huge and open and the staff are fantastic. They can answer all your questions.
Mood Fabrics
645 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
The new Mood Fabrics store in L.A. is amazing. You'll browse for hours.
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There are so many stores that your head will spin. Just wander around and see what you like! Here are a few notable stops:
Black & Sons
548 S Los Angeles St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
L.A. Alex
418 E 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90079
Angel Fabric
630 S Los Angeles St
Ste B12
Los Angeles, CA 90014
13500 Hawthorne Blvd
Hawthorne, CA 90250
I've written about my shopping trips before. You can read about them here or here or even over here.
