Port Townsend needs special recognition for having an apparel fabric store! Linens, silks, Japanese cottons, and wools for a start. Most sewists have turned to online, but here you can touch and feel the fabric before you buy. Better value than online and no shipping (or waiting!). Lucky us! read more

This is my go to for most anything I need sewing. Thanks The selection of unique, gorgeous fabric is unparalleled. Ashley and her team are very helpful; somehow I always end up with something I didn't know I need, but love the result! I have taken several classes and gotten great advice when I needed it. read more

Who knew Seattle had such amazing little fabric shops tucked away in its neighborhoods?? Not me -- I have sadly been relying on places like etsy for my fashion fabrics for wayyy too long. No longer! I dropped in two weeks ago and was floored by the selection of silks, linens, shirting cottons, wools, and knits. Are you looking for a Calvin Klein wool? Silk duponi? French cotton? Italian shirting cotton? She has it. If you're looking for a sequined knit, a sheer crepe de chine, a lightweight wool crepe... she also has it. Frankly I'm amazed at the size and quality of her selection, especially for the small size of the storefront. The owner has all the long 60" rolls of silk and linen up against one wall, which makes for a beautiful display and shopping experience. You can get a sense of the scale of the pattern as well as the weight, and drape of the fabric without ever having to make a scene unrolling and clumsily holding up a bolt of fabric. I found a beautiful silk that was patterned with the NY city skyline, and have been dreaming of it ever since. My first visit, I found a beautiful patterned french cotton remnant that I sewed into a beautiful apron for my cousin...unlike most quilting cottons, it's the kind of patterned cotton that doesn't have a discernible repeat, and it has thrilled each and every one of my friends who has come over and seen it on my sewing table. My next visit I brought a friend, and she found a beautiful textured black nettle fabric from Nepal that will make an amazing statement skirt -- it has a subtle gold sheen to it and looks just like something you'd find at Anthropologie. Even better, it was only $8/yard. That's right, in addition to stocking high end $40/yd fabrics, the shop has a lot of amazing options for those on a budget, too. The owner has even thoughtfully packaged "made boxes" where you can buy a prepacked box of fabric and notions that you will need to take one of the beginner classes at Made. What a great way to introduce someone to sewing -- now they don't need to worry about picking the wrong fabric type or yardage for their project! Additionally, the owner is super thoughtful. I found a snakeskin print that I liked that I thought might work for a Halloween costume, if it came in green. The owner called the manufacturer for me, determined that it didn't, and remembered to tell me so on my next visit in. She even offered to keep an eye open for me on her next trip to the LA fashion district. Ladies and gentlemen, you CANNOT beat that service! read more

Top-notch. Ashley curates a gorgeous selection of fabrics that are the stuff of dreams for serious garment sewists at a variety of price points comfortable for all budgets. My #1 fabric shopping choice. Great selection of beautiful quality indie patterns; a great place for lovely decorative elastics; and love the bi-annual sales and clearance section for finding great buys on a budget. Ashely is also incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about her fabrics and is so helpful in planning out care, calculating yardage for different kinds of projects, recommending uses, and talking about how stuff will wear over time. Such a delight to go here. I wish I had more money so I could give more of it to them. read more

Very cute fabric shop. Looks kind of rustic and artisanal upon arrival, and has some really interesting fabrics that are perfect for higher end garments and such. I bought a gorgeous shimmery Italian cotton here for my wedding corset and it was worth the price- a lovely material that worked beautifully. The gal who helped me find this perfect material was very kind too, nothing snooty about her- and she was just al around awesome. The shop does not carry patterns or notions- which is fine by me, more room for pretty. read more

District Fabric is just the kind of fabric store that Seattle was craving. The set up is similar to Britex in San Francisco. I like that the majority of the fabrics are on the long rolls so there is no center fold to deal with! And the selection is stunning....lots of super cool and many fabrics for making soooo many things! Great selection of knits, denims, cotton shirtings, wool, and some fun funky finds too. If you are a textile lover, then this is the place to dive into and feast!! read more

I was looking for some wool to make some simple infinity scarves and stumbled upon District Fabric! Pluses: Amazing wool selection from Italy (and inexpensive compared to what you pay online) Great selection of independent and unique patterns (even a plus size brand!) Silks are abundant (although I was not looking for silk) Owner is amazing and so helpful! I overheard her talking to a customer about how to ship to Africa of all places. Minus: Parking - always a minus in Fremont, especially on a Sunday! I actually didn't have many minuses but felt I had to add one since I already had pluses. read more

Five stars if you get the owner, who is extremely personable and nice. Their fabrics are well-curated and reasonably priced. If you work on your project right away and know you love the fabric, get your fill ASAP. I have been lucky to get the owner to re-order a fabric, which may not always be possible. The assistant isn't as motivated to make nice. I'll probably not go as often because I do like to chit chat about my projects and fabric choices. Not a full length discussion mind you but I find the ladies at Nancy's to be more open to that. If I want a less personable experience, I'll save it for *shudder* Joann's. District Fabric used to be my first choice. read more

This is a lovely fabric shop. The owner is very knowledgeable and has a good selection of fabrics. I come from Idaho where fabric stores catering to garment sewing are very limited. District Fabrics is a treasure. She has a really nice selection of different types of quality fabrics, sequins and velvet to denim. read more

Awesome place for garment/clothing sewers! When I first walked in, I thought, "This place is too small, I'll never find what I want". I was totally wrong! I spent at least an hour here. District Fabric is all garment/clothes fabrics, no quilting or home decorating stuff. The whole store is stuff I want to sew! Great selection of shirting fabrics, denims, wool, leather, and fancy dress fabrics like silk and sequins. Really fashionable fabrics (not like stodgy JoAnn's selection), yet decent prices. The cheapest bolts around $5-6 a yard which is very reasonable, most probably in the 8-12 range, and the some more expensive at $17-20+. Service was excellent. The gal working there (owner?) was very knowledgable, helpful and fun to chat with. I will definitely be back!! read more

The kind of French silks, Japanese cottons and Italian wool that used to start wars. It makes you feel antiquated, like some kind of 19th century human being, to imagine your financial ruin possible in bolts of $35/yard psychedelic silk, $50/yard silk/wool paisley, a popular artist's limited run of synthetics. The owner is quiet, eager to help and charmed to find another of her kind - somebody who values/nerds out for these fabrics as much as she does. Before I knew this store existed, I bought the same fabrics online at a considerable markup. Even with sales tax, District Fabric is reasonably priced. They now carry notions (they've got incredible ribbons, for example - works of art in themselves) and high art patterns for those who sew with them. As a new freestyle sewer, I'm always staggered by the variety. I love this store. I've never met another one like it. I can never move. read more

What a cute shop! I stopped in to get some tulle for my daughter's halloween costume and found just what I was looking for... and then some. I ended up also getting a really cool patterned fabric to make myself a skirt. The owner was super friendly and we talked her trip to the wholesale fabric markets in India last year. read more

What a wonderful fabric store! It's small and doesn't have a huge selection, but it is clearly very thoughtfully curated. Lots of beautiful silks, linens, wools, and cottons. I was really amazed at how reasonable the prices are. I will definitely start making this my first stop when I need fabric instead of going straight to the internet! And in response to the review below complaining about service -- I actually don't want to be pestered while I shop. It was clear that the owner was available if I needed help, but I appreciated her giving me space to explore and think about the fabric. read more

Love this shop! They have a unique selection of fabrics including a broad range of silk and fabric from Paris. The woman working at the shop was helpful and friendly. The prices are very reasonable, and I can't wait to start sewing on a great piece that I picked up! read more

District Fabric is an excellent fabric store with great pricing and really awesome selection. Ashley is really helpful.

Finally! A fabric store whose emphasis is not on quilting! District Fabric has a great selection of knits, shirting, linens, and silk. I highly recommend it if you're sewing a garment or project for the house. read more

Just stopped into this darling shop today after reading all the great reviews! I live an hour north of Seattle, and just happened to be down for the day so I stopped in. We don't have a lot of great fabric stores where I live, so it was quite a treat to have access to all the wonderful fabrics in this shop! As someone that is new to sewing (literally just got my sewing machine in the mail today), I was so inspired by the fabrics in this shop, thinking of all the awesome projects I wanted to get started on. I don't think it matters that this shop is small, it's what inside that counts. I often get anxiety going into the larger department stores, too many options to choose from! I felt totally comfortable in this shop, and was so happy to see all the imported fabrics from Europe! How cool to get a few yards of 100% cotton from Italy? Totally reasonable prices, in fact I was surprised as a few of the prices were lower than I would have thought they'd be. Obviously the imported fabrics are a little more spendy, but great for me as I only needed half a yard for sewing tea towels and such. I will definitely be back! In fact I can't wait for my next paycheck so I can head back down to District Fabric! Also, the gal (I think she is the owner) working was super nice and helpful and great to talk to. Glad community shops like this still exist! read more

District Fabric - Fabric Stores Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

This is like a miniature version of Britex in San Francisco. Beautiful high quality fabrics not seen anywhere else on the Pacific Northwest. If you are a sewer, don't miss this great find. read more

A garment sewist's delight! This is the stuff you would be on the hunt for if you were shopping in the NYC garment district. Actually, this is one of the best stores I have visited, including several in the NYC garment district. The prices are reasonable, with a large number of selections $10/yard or less and very high quality (much better than the big name chain stores). The fabric is nicely laid out and grouped by fabric type. If I lived in Seattle, I would definitely be a regular. On that note, they also offer shipping for a $5 flat fee! So you can have your goodies shipped and not have to worry about going over the checked bag weight limit (this was a concern for me!). Oh, and there is a shop puppy! read more

District had a nice selection of apparel fabrics, all reasonably priced and displayed in a way that made what I was looking for easy to find. The shopkeepers was friendly and helpful in answering the few questions I had. I definitely be back. read more

Awesome find! This is not the typical selection of fashion fabrics that you find at the big chains. A great neighborhood shopping experience of quality, unique fabrics. It's a small shop but big on finds! I can't wait to see what she has next time I go! read more

A great shop full of beautiful fabrics! The selection is much more thoughtful than most fabric stores, and the owner has managed to provide high-quality fabrics for a range of prices. I went in with three very different projects in mind and the owner helped me find the perfect thing for all three within my budget. Highly recommended, even if you just want to look at beautiful fabrics!! read more

Not huge, but they still have an interesting variety you wouldn't see at big stores! I also enjoyed their little section of easy DIYs.

Such a lovely store. A "candy store" of fabrics. She caries beautiful and unique fabrics. gorgeous patterns. nice range of price points. and the staff is exceptionally helpful and kind. she also has great seasonal sales, a nice collection of sewing patterns and ribbons. read more

What a wonderful, local shop. I talked with the owner at my second visit and was asking about a specific fabric. They didn't carry it at the time, so she special ordered it for me and showed me samples of other fabric that might interest me as well. She was knowledgable, friendly, and helpful. I am pleased to have a LOCAL fabric store where customer satisfaction and quality of materials are important. read more

Small but good selection. All nice quality, good prices, friendly staff that was both willing to chat and willing to let me walk around alone and touch all the fabrics. Helpful advice on picking yardage (I didn't have a pattern with me to judge how much I needed). Definitely garment fabric vs quilting, which I'm okay with because us non-quilters have a harder time finding shops geared towards us. They had some indie patterns (Sewaholic, Named, Colette, Papercut and Thread Theory). Very small selection of trims and thread. They had denim, rayon, silks, lace, velvet, european knits, Italian wool, lace, spandex/lycra, Japanese shirtings, eyelet, and others that I can't remember. She even made time to pull out a map and help me find a local brewery. Would go back in a heart beat. read more

So I was so excited that there was a new fabric store in town. I was on their site last night and went to their twitter page and checked out all of the pictures. So cute. I went there bright and early this morning in the rain and they weren't open. My fault so I decided to come back later and was super excited. I even posted their opening on my FB. So I go back, struggle to find parking, march over in the pouring rain and guess what! I walk in and the owner is chatting it up with 2 customers. She doesn't say "hello" or "welcome" or anything. I spent 20 minutes in her shop and I don't even get acknowledged. What the Hell right! I"m going through all of her cute little fabrics and never once get asked if I need help. Instead I end up listening to her talk about her history in the theatre business, her life as a student, her tours of fabric stores in Chicago and LA. And then I get to hear all aboutf he newr friends stories too. I just got awarded "Customer Service All Star" at my work. I've worked in fashion design, 3 bridal boutiques and a fabric store for 10 years. I guarantee you we always said Hello right away. Fabric stores are intimidating as it is. Can't you even ask a person if they need help. She didn't even say thanks for looking after 20 minutes of digging through the piles of rolls on the tables. Good luck staying open. I'm not coming back. I'll order online. What a shame. I love small business and I will always shop local if I can. read more

GREAT shop! I can't tell you how excited I am to see local fabric stores in the area! Awesome selection of fabrics in a variety of prices. BE WARNED they have no notions at the moment--apparently she will be carrying them at the beginning of the year. I went in looking for twin needles and left with two pieces of beautiful fabric, but that's what happens when I go to the fabric store ;) read more

Great location and space, excellent selection of unique and beautiful fabrics, surprisingly good prices. Check it out for creative inspiration and get yourself sewing...:) read more

This is an awesome fabric store. It's very unique in Seattle, with more apparel fabric and great prices! I only wish that it was open on Sundays, since I usually go to Fremont Sunday market and would love to browse fabrics too. read more

Yes, yes, and yes. Delicious fabric, and not a calico or upholstery roll in sight -- it's all for making clothes. Quality and selection found nowhere else in Seattle. Big enough to have just what you're looking for, small enough that the staff knows where everything is. I was deeply surprised by the very reasonable prices. Walked out with five projects' worth of fabric on my first quick visit. My only wish is that they were open on Sunday. read more

Great store with wonderful unique fabrics and some good everyday fabrics as well. The owner was friendly and helpful, and let me browse as much as I liked, but answered questions when I asked. Nice to see a store that has fabric for clothes instead of quilting. read more

In my travels I always try to find cool fabric stores. I am not a quilter and these days it is hard to find a fabric store that caters more to garment sewers. District Fabrics is spot on for those of us still excited about constructing things with fine fabrics. Ashley, the owner of this small but diversely stocked store gives sewers new and experienced some really good choices to consider for their next project. It makes it a lot easier to soldier on with a project when you love the feel and look of the fabric in your hands! Have a visit to District Fabrics. read more

A fine Boutique that specializes in beautiful unusual and reasonably priced fabric for the keenest buyer. Leather, Pleather, fine cotton, eyelet, tulle, velvety embossed things, wool, slinky and raw silks, knits-you name it. Vintage or modern-they have it. Friendly service makes it five star. read more

So what Seattle needs! A fabric store that doesn't carry what every one else or cotton quilt weight fabric only. Instead, District Fabric offers a wonderful selection of apparel fabric that's unique, well chosen, and makes me wish my sewing budget were 5 times its current amount. After much deliberation, I chose a gorgeous double layered knit in grey over ivory. LOVE IT. Check it out. I'm the one walking the streets of Seattle in my PaperCut Anima pants made with this perfect fabric choice. read more

Stopped by on a rainy Saturday morning to hunt down obscure, random fabrics for an art project. The owner was so friendly and knowledgeable - she knew precisely where each fabric came from down to the fabric mill. The selection is from all over the world. Prices match the quality and she gave me a student discount that I didn't even know existed. Will definitely be coming back for future project needs! read more

I was very excited to come to visit this fabric store. I live in North Dakota for school, and am currently home for vacation. I planned a date with my mom and grandmother to go fabric shopping. Searching up local Seattle fabric shops, District Fabrics was the first location to pop up. We arrived at District Fabrics and I tried to say hello to the gal at the counter. No response. We were in the store for about ten minutes admiring the wonderful textiles, but not one word from the woman working. It definitely turned us off from purchasing anything. It was very unfortunate to happen. We didn't want to give this place our business, when we didn't feel welcomed.... read more

A nicely selection of fabrics for garment sewing. As weird as that sounds, it's pretty unusual in Seattle, and a really nice change of pace. A little thread, I can't remember any patterns, but the fabric! Oh My God. The prices were amazing for the quality carried. A really knowledgeable owner who is a really asset to the sewist community. I look forward to more trips there! read more

Gorgeous fabrics! Focused on apparel, but really, really, beautiful selection. I wanted to buy half of the shop! I'll become a loyal customer, no doubt. read more

I love this place! It's a true gem for anyone looking for fashion fabric. The selection is surprising large and well curated and prices are very reasonable for the quality they sell. I was able to get 100% silk charmeuse for around $20/yard regular price. Everywhere else that I looked in the city was charging $40-60 for similar quality silk. Thank you District Fabrics, I'll go out of my way to keep buying from you. read more