Aster Fabrics

Small hidden gem with lots of unique fabrics, endless amounts of trim and ribbon all incredibly…read morepriced. The woman and man running the store are very friendly and welcoming. My favorite go-through fabric store!

Wonderful shop. It has all kinds of great finds. The owner was very informative and gave me some…read moregreat advice regarding needle choice for the fabric I was going to use.

More ribbon!!

Loads of trim and elastic

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Sewing services, too.

Textile Durango

4.7(21 reviews)

4.0 mi

This place is truly a diamond in the rough. I found so many different types of trims for the…read morecostumes I'm making for my church play--and at great prices! Lucia was incredibly kind and helpful, guiding me to exactly what I needed. When you visit, make sure to give yourself plenty of time to dig around--you never know what treasures you'll find. It's a small space, but it's packed with amazing finds. God bless

Real fabrics like Dtla . Small but a lot o choose from and you cannot beat the prices anywhere…read more Myra the girl who helped me was very paitent and nice to talk to. I will definitely go back. So many ideas to work on.

Fleece

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No sign!! Keep your eyes open.

Las Tres Ninas

4.0(5 reviews)

3.6 mi

Sweet ladies who work there. They have plants somewhat of a mini plant nursery. They put plants on…read morefront sidewalk and have many more plants and trees in the back. I bought a red maple little tree for 25 dollars. Great deal. Definitely going back. Only recommendation is for the ladies to learn some English. It's very hard to communicate with them not knowing one word of English

Any material, fabrics , yarn, zippers, needles, threads you'll ever need, they even sell plants and…read moreplant food. Everything you need for crafts, costumes and knitting!

All types of fabrics

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Less than 12$

USA My Lien

4.3(31 reviews)

4.0 mi

This is my go to store. The women who work there are seamstresses themselves so they offer lot of…read moretips and suggestions. This is a very, very tightly packed store, very similar to the outlets you find in the textiles downtown. But tell them what you need and they will find it for you! The stuff they sell are not name brands but items that industrial sewing factories use. They speak some English so it helps if you have pictures to help explain your projects. I brought knits to dress 5 kids for Halloween and the cost for all the fabric cane out to 30 dollars. They don't have every color of thread or zippers in the rainbow, nor bias tape, but creative folks will teach you how to improvise. Because it is a very crowded place, best not to bring seniors with balance issues or small children.

You're basically on your own. When you find something you like then let them know. Unfortunately,…read moreit's a mess and you have to look closely for what you need. Prices were good.

They have polka dot ribbons!!! :)

Floral lighweight fabrics

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Greene Textile

3.9(7 reviews)

2.2 mi

If I could give them 8 stars, I would. I absolutely love…read moreworking with Ira and Rhoada, they always have fabric in stock, always deliver on time and they're quality is amazing. Also- they are an amazing team to work with!

Ira was extremely nice to me today !! He was for sure…read morepatient with ALL of my questions and was happy to help me ! I definitely want to do business with him.

100% Certified Organic Cotton Tie Mask

100% Cotton Masks

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The Fabric Shop

4.8(44 reviews)

17.1 mi

Great place to get all the fabric patterns you need. Very helpful and positive attitudes as soon as…read moreyou walk in. Glad I found it, and will continue to support this local family owned business.

I was looking for a fabric shop which are few and far between nowadays. I was going to go to Covina…read moreso I searched this area and it was perfect. I wanted to buy ribbon various color sizes and types. When I walked towards the back of the store to look at the ribbon, I was flabbergasted!!! my eyes open so wide my mouth dropped open. I had just stepped into ribbon heaven. I came away with maybe 20 different ribbons, maybe 5 yards each and $48 bill. Well worth it. I wanted various types to make ribbon book markers. I will post a picture so you could see how beautiful they came out. I will be back with a pocket full of money to buy more ribbon.

Chair pads

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Aster Fabrics

5.0(7 reviews)

4.6 mi

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I rate this place a five star because the amount of value you get is very good. The guy who helped…read moreme was very nice. I 100% recommend this fabric store.

Small business that is family owned and operated! The lady who owns this place is so sweet and very…read moreprofessional. I trust that she knows what she is doing because she does not just blow through cutting fabric with unsharpened scissors like the teenagers at Joann's. She cuts along the plaid pattern in a single layer, very admirable from a fellow sewer/crafter. The selection is GREAT if you are looking for beautiful or fun fabric look no further. Don't shop on amazon or walmart (ew!) Shop small! You can't beat this lady's prices! $4.50 per yard for fleece? Ok I see you girl! You can buy as little or as much as you want! She has zippers for the best price I have EVER seen and notions for days!! She even has yarn. This place is somewhat small but it is PACKED!!! And organized! This is my new go to place and her son was there helping her, both very nice very professional and helpful people! I wish I would have found this place sooner.

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They have all kinds of fabric and stuff you need to make what ever you need and great customer service....

Tony's Fabrics

4.4(27 reviews)

9.1 mi

One of my favorite go-to fabric stores! Endless amounts of fabrics, trims, and embellishments that…read moreare not only super unique but incredibly priced. Be prepared to be walking through loads of fabrics. The owners are super friendly as well. Will def be coming back again and again!

Very cheap fabric store. I got 2 yards of fabric for $4. Lots of variety and charms along with the…read morefabric. Very kind staff and can help with sizes if unsure how much to get

This Is, where we have the Ribbon

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Clean

Fabric Selection

5.0(2 reviews)

3.4 mi

Amazing pick up service, saved me a trip from the Los Angeles fashion district. Disclaimer for…read morethose heading out to pickup the business is located at towards the far end!

4.5 stars Wide…read moreselection of fabrics and friendly people. Owner is attentive and professional. He helped me and my husband out and gave us advice on fabrics and what not. They allow for sample purchase. Maximum 5 yards of fabric which is awesome. The only downside is the pricing is a bit higher than other places. Expect anywhere between $2-$3 + if not more. But the fabric quality does match the price point. Another thing to note is that when requesting a sample, expect a few days before they have it ready for you.

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Aster Fabrics

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I rate this place a five star because the amount of value you get is very good. The guy who helped…read moreme was very nice. I 100% recommend this fabric store.

Small business that is family owned and operated! The lady who owns this place is so sweet and very…read moreprofessional. I trust that she knows what she is doing because she does not just blow through cutting fabric with unsharpened scissors like the teenagers at Joann's. She cuts along the plaid pattern in a single layer, very admirable from a fellow sewer/crafter. The selection is GREAT if you are looking for beautiful or fun fabric look no further. Don't shop on amazon or walmart (ew!) Shop small! You can't beat this lady's prices! $4.50 per yard for fleece? Ok I see you girl! You can buy as little or as much as you want! She has zippers for the best price I have EVER seen and notions for days!! She even has yarn. This place is somewhat small but it is PACKED!!! And organized! This is my new go to place and her son was there helping her, both very nice very professional and helpful people! I wish I would have found this place sooner.

Sagetex Company

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(15 reviews)

If you want fleece.. Come to Sagetex! I have been coming…read morehere for over the last 4 years and it is my favorite store to stop at when I am in the fabric district. I will only be in the area when I know I have to stop at Muskatels or the flower mart. You can get lost in the place.. but its fleece heaven. Sagetex has SO much selection of fleece, I have made the tie edge blankets in patterns such as cheetah, giraffe, dog paws, plaid, all solids, camo, UCLA, USC, Lakers, disney, hello kitty... they literally have all the types of fleece you would want. The guys working the place are also extremely helpful! They welcome you and assist you when can't find anything! Instead of going to Joannes and paying almost $40 to make a fleece tie blanket, come down to sagetex and at most youll pay $12 for the same exact material to make the blanket.

Love it here. In fact I could stay here all day! And here's why:…read moreThe variety of fleece and cotton are on point. Everything is well organized. The background music is fantastic. The Customer service is exceptional! The prices are the best in comparison to the local competitors and major retailers. I will be back for all my fleece needs or if I'm in the area just to hang out with the employees and listen to music .

Las Palmas Store

4.9

(12 reviews)

I had a very good experience. The gentleman was very knowledgeable and had all I needed and…read moreexcellent prices. Please note that their phone number is incorrect on Yelp. It is: 323/261-2805.

They had such a great selection of fabrics to choose from! I found exactly what I needed at a great…read moreprice. The older gentleman working there was very nice too, I would definitely recommend this shop!

Las Tres Ninas

4.0

(5 reviews)

Sweet ladies who work there. They have plants somewhat of a mini plant nursery. They put plants on…read morefront sidewalk and have many more plants and trees in the back. I bought a red maple little tree for 25 dollars. Great deal. Definitely going back. Only recommendation is for the ladies to learn some English. It's very hard to communicate with them not knowing one word of English

Any material, fabrics , yarn, zippers, needles, threads you'll ever need, they even sell plants and…read moreplant food. Everything you need for crafts, costumes and knitting!

Fabric Selection

(2 reviews)

Amazing pick up service, saved me a trip from the Los Angeles fashion district. Disclaimer for…read morethose heading out to pickup the business is located at towards the far end!

4.5 stars Wide…read moreselection of fabrics and friendly people. Owner is attentive and professional. He helped me and my husband out and gave us advice on fabrics and what not. They allow for sample purchase. Maximum 5 yards of fabric which is awesome. The only downside is the pricing is a bit higher than other places. Expect anywhere between $2-$3 + if not more. But the fabric quality does match the price point. Another thing to note is that when requesting a sample, expect a few days before they have it ready for you.

Shavali Fabric

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Shavali is THE fabric shop for cosplay fabrics in Santee. They carry a ton of different spandex…read morefabrics in 4 way and 2 way stretch and colors as well as mattes / shiny variants. They also carry lace, fur fabric, and other fabrics you can use though these others are more traditional. Please be aware they sell by the YARD minimum. This is honestly great for me as I make full body outfits that need 2-3 yards but if you're looking for smaller cuts of fabric, go elsewhere. They are currently having a sale as they are moving locations but do not currently know where they will be moving to. I spoke with an employee who noted that they will post where they will move on their Instagram page, so please check that out. The BEST part of their services is their custom printing. This is an incredible service that I honestly have not seen elsewhere in Santee Alley / Fashion District. You can use a pattern they already have and change the color OR submit your own infinite design (highly recommend photoshopping an infinitely repeating design so that you don't have random photo lines in the fabric) and they will print it onto spandex or other fabrics for you! They currently charge $12 per yard if you are doing under 50 yards but I have seen on their instagram that they will raise prices to $15 per yard under 50 yards in 2025.

I have to say, I shopped around a lot before I came across Shavali Fabrics.. but I'm so glad I…read morefound them! They have a huge selection of fabrics.. I was looking for table covers for my sons bris. I was going for a Tuscan vibe, floral print! Found exactly what I was looking for. Also, with unbeatable prices.. I believe the owners name was Sherwin. I will definitely be coming back!

Michael Levine Fabrics 26

3.9

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Love this place. My daughter wanted to get some fabric to make a shirt and she found this place and…read morewanted to go. They have a huge variety of fabrics and you can probably spend a couple of hours looking around and finding different materials. The cost is pretty fair and the employees are so kind and helpful. The lady that helped us both times we went in was so sweet and she even went looking for a specific fabric design we were looking for and eventually found the perfect one. The only downside is parking is atrocious and just be resigned to the fact that you're going to spend $20 at one of the small lots and don't be fooled by the $3 parking because in tiny small print it says the first 15 minutes is $3 with a maximum parking fee for the day is $20.

Part of going downtown specifically this area is that you need to know that parking is about $20…read more(signs are deceiving) but I won't focus on that - it's not my first time here I somehow always end up in the same upper parking lot that I always get into. While in the area might as well check the stores. We went here specifically for fabrics. My son is into sewing right now so this place has a wide selection of different types of fabrics. They also have accessories. Are they cheaper - maybe/ maybe not but my son wanted to see fabrics so that's why we are here. He picked up some items and accessories he needs, we also got a roll of pattern paper and a yard of fabric he will use to "practice with" Service is easy - pick a fabric and bring it to the table and they'll cut it for you. Spent $80 on a bunch of stuff. Let's see if my son actually makes something out of it. He did enjoy looking and browsing over their fabrics and accessories.

Kotel Knit

(3 reviews)

A small clean family owned store. They have high quality fabric choices and great prices…read more If you want small or large quantity this store has it all. What I love most is that they know their inventory and keep it CLEAN!

Hands down Kotel knits is my first stop in the fashion district. Uri has the best connections and…read morecan always source the fabric I need. Favorite dealer to work with. Makes you feel like family.

Lady Fabric

4.1

(19 reviews)

Great and clean, organized! My first place to check when in a mission for buying fabrics; it's a…read moregood place to start with due to the normal prices. The Mexican guy is nice and helpful I always buy from him due to his honesty and professionalism.

Came in there to buy fabric, and the owner tried to upsell me scissors that he was selling at the…read morecheck out counter. He told me that they were top quality so I added it to my purchase. I go home and these scissors are so dull!!!!! I instantly messed up my fabric cutting these scissors. I can't even cut paper! I called the number on the business card and the dude hung up in my face. SMH.

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