Still kinda overpriced. Nothing new that I haven't seen in ABC stores or the Aloha Stadium swap meet. The only difference is there are some patterns you can find. Not much though. Parking is in the front so don't pay for it in the parking structure behind the building. read more

I could be in Fabric Mart for hours. I love the amount of fabric they carry and being able to browse through aisles and aisles of such interesting fabrics. One of my favorite places to pick up goodies for my sewing projects. read more

This place makes me want to get a sewing machine and learn how to sew!!! :-) I just needed some white fabric, and my mom suggested Fabric Mart (I get a kick out of their website name for whatever odd reason: fmart) since she had purchased a pre-made pa`u skirt from them. It is two stories of fabric, fabric, ribbons, fabric, fabric, etc. They have a huge selection of Hawaiian and "Polynesian" prints and every sort of other fabric I could ever think of plus more. However, the specific white cotton fabric I wanted they were low on, and one of the store workers said they would get more in 1-2 days. I returned in 1-2 days, skeptical it would really be there, but lo and behold, there it was! There is a lot of parking on the side of the building. I am thinking I am going to have to learn how to sew to take advantage of all of the fabric! read more

Don't go if you're a tourist please believe they will hike the prices of the fabrics on you. I went with a night budget in mind but when it was time to cut the fabrics the items that I selected from clearance which read one price increased by $2-$3 per yard. I lady so disappointed read more

Thank goodness I paid attention in school when they taught me how to sew! I needed leg warmers for my costume for my dance performance and I wasn't about to pay $22 at Party City. I ended up getting all the materials I needed for it at $3 at Fabric Mart! It took me a bit to sew it all together, but totally saved money! read more

This is what Yelp has done to me. I'm now going to fabric stores to get costume accessories! But Yelp parties are awesome, therefore the extra effort is worth it. Upon entering the store, I am immediately surprised at how much selection they have available. It isn't just Hawaiian style fabrics either. We are talking variety galore. And I didn't even check out what they had upstairs. Luckily I knew exactly what I wanted (a solid color for a super hero mask) and found it quickly. I take it up to the counter, the nice lady cuts the proper amount and I'm out the door. While I don't know much about fabrics, I do know that the price for this particular fabric was incredibly affordable! Definitely worth a visit if you are trying to put the finishing touches on a costume. read more

A lot of fabric + rolls of ribbon that's sold by yardage. *Special* Things are behind the counter in a case...so i didn't get to see what types of pricey notions they had there. I came here to buy lots of ribbon and peruse their fabrics. They have a lot of "Hawaiian"/Flower print, a lot of well, everything. A large section of bridal fabric in the back. The selection is in-between Wal-mart & Kaimuki Dry Goods (in terms of price, selection and everything else. You really get what you pay for, ie: a cheap place has less-helpful employees, vice versa). I'd come back for more. The lady that cut my materials for me was so funny and nice. There is a small parking lot, but I always end up in the right turn only lane, but I usually hit up DQ or Palama, so sometimes I leave my car @ DQ and walk over, real quick. The Employees are read more

Been in a couple of times now, they have a great selection of fabrics for very reasonable prices. Staff is very friendly and helpful! So excited to keep coming here for my sewing projects read more

Literally has a million choices of fabric... They make it way too hard for me to choose. This place has 2 floors which makes decision making even harder. Their variety of fabric is out of this world but a little more on the expensive side. They definitely need some type of coupon or something! read more

Fabulous selection of tropical fabrics and so much more. People were super helpful but not overbearing. I filled my suitcase with wonderful fabric for several tropical quilts! read more

I had expected a much bigger store, but this location was A-OK. Fabulous hawaiian prints throughout the store - literally from wall to wall. They do have some prints in a clearance section which can run as low as $2.99/yd but that's because there's not much of that specific fabric left. A lot of the polyester prints run around $3.99 - $4.99/yd, while cotton or rayon prints vary widely ranging from $3.99 - $6.99/yd and sometimes even more. It just depends on what you're looking for really. The front of the store has the fabrics you'd probably use on muumuu's or aparima style dresses, and the rest of the store is open to anything else really - curtains, blankets - you name it. read more

Great selection. A little overwhelming lol but with their variety you're sure to find what you're looking for. The staff is nice and very helpful. I'll definitely be back here for my future fabric needs, although in not sure how often that will be. read more

Loved this fabric store! They have great prices! Great assortment of Hawaiian prints in poly-cotton blend, and rayon (some rolls for 2.99 some 5.99), and 100% cotton. Lots of lacey fabrics, and patterns. Upstairs features a variety of other fabrics. I was most interested in the batik. Will have to go again! The service was prompt and friendly. read more

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Every type of fabric known to man. Service is not the best -- they want to get you in and out it felt like. However, I was there to get stuff for my daughters halloween costume, not make friends. When I decide to do more DIY projects that involve fabric -- I will be back. read more

Great quality and huge selection of Hawaiian prints, silks and other fabrics you usually don't find on the mainland. They sell patterns to make mu'u mu'us, aloha shirts, and other patterns. The prices range from $ to $$$. The staff is friendly and they accept all major credit cards. Shop online as well if you can't make it to their brick and mortar store. read more

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They do have lots of fabric choices here. Definitely recommend going up to the second floor, they had some really cute stuff up there. Prices are decent. Staff seemed semi helpful without going out of their way. Good place to go for notions, definitely good place to go if you need some practice fabric or mock-up fabric, saw some for 2 or 3 dollars a yard there. Nice-sized parking lot and fairly easy to get to and get in an out of. read more

How fun to see fabrics at great prices from India and Japan. Hawaiian prints galore !

Beautiful fabrics at affordable prices. My go to store when I'm in the islands during my family visits.

Incredible selection but not very good customer service. I asked a male employee who was moving fabrics around a display if they had something similar to the sample I brought. He glanced at my sample and grunted, "Second floor." I went up there and dug around unsuccessfully for 10 minutes looking for what I needed. Nobody ever offered to help - there were no staff up there. I walked out without anyone helpful ever acknowledging my presence. Too bad, I need several hundred dollars worth of fabric... read more

Came here in search of some fabrics for my Halloween D.I.Y. project. At first upon walking in it is a bit overwhelming as there is so many options and such a huge selection one can feel somewhat intimidating. The first person we thought would be helpful wasn't, but the associate Rea was extremely patient and so helpful! She helped us figure out how much fabric we would need without wasting, she also did her very best to find a particular print we were looking for. We also needed some extra items for this project and she knew exactly what I needed even when I didn't. Thank you Rea for your generous help and sincerity, I truly appreciate it! read more

Oh my gosh I was in Heaven with all these fabrics I live in Oklahoma so we do not see this I have ordered online from here several years ago because my daughter wanted my granddaughters nursery done in Hawaiian theme The fabrics are so nice I just happen to see the actual store while visited this past week What a nice surprise to be able to do this I had bought beautiful fabric and the swap meet a few days earlier so over all I shipped 22 yards in 8 colors back home to enjoy read more

I like the huge selection of fabrics available at very reasonable prices. I find myself at this store frequently. There are always lots of visitors from out of town. The workers are willing to help with carrying large bolts of fabric. read more

Great variety of fabric but staffs were stupid and not helpful. I was there with my sister yesterday and was standing in line check out. When it came to our turn, we gave the lady our measurements which we would like to purchase, so she helped us cut one item and then walked away.... then the other lady helped the customer behind us.. and then we just stood there and kept on waiting for someone to help us even though we were first in line. So after waiting awhile, finally another lady helped us measure and cut the material... so while she was cutting the materials after our long wait... another staffs brought another customer in front of us to the cashier and tried to check her out and that customers had like at least 50 zippers to check out and we were all done and ready to check out... so I was very upset because we were first in line, each one of the staff only help with one item and then started doing other things and then in between they were helping three other customers that were behind us! I do not understand what we're they thinking, so was it first come last serve? And they don't even communicate with each other! Very very very bad customer service. read more

I been using this store long time and buying the fabric for my hula class so I buy pretty good amount of yards every times. This time, I bought 100 yards(4yards x 25 sets) of the Hawaiian Fabric for my hula class again. I sewed 2 sets and noticed that there is the number "18"(1.5 inch x 1.5inch big ) wrote on FRONT of the fabric. I had to check all 25 sets (100 yards). I went back and tell them what happened. They said 'Oh, that's wired. We give the extra yards if these things happened. but if you sewed it, there is nothing we can do' No apologize at all. I sad, you don't tell me if there is the number and I get extra yard, how do I know? but I try to wash it. if doesn't work, I'll be back' I went back home think about their attitude and I don't want them blame on me so decided to take back the fabric as is on next day. When I took the fabric back, female store manager IMELDA blamed on other employee that they didn't notice the number on the fabric. but ended up she was the one did it. Yes, SHE DID CUT 25 SETS WITHOUT NOCIE THE NUMBER ON FABRIC!. And she said "that's why I gave you an extra yard'. I said, you didn't tell me the beginning so I didn't notice it. Her face became turn red and start making a face. she just keep on telling me she gave me an extra yard. I said, you didn't tell me so I sewed it but I don't want to give up this fabric so what can you do?. She said ' I told you about that'. She lied now. I said, you didn't tell me. She said ' Since I gave you an extra yard, you can cut number and sew it again'. I said 'who is going to do that? me? I don't think so' So she was talking by herself that if next door is open, I can ask them to cut this part and sew it' and run to outside with my fabric. Came back in few seconds and start cutting a thread from my fabric without explain to me what's going on. She was talking with other employee in Tagalog. Sounds like she was irritated and complaining. I said, please be careful, I have to insert the elastic the other side so I didn't sewed it completely. No response from her. After little while, She went out again and few minutes later came back with a man and made big panicking noise in the store and went out again. Sounds like he sewed my fabric inside out. Yes, nobody explained to me so I have to guess. I approached one male staff and asked owner's name. But he was keep telling me that he is just an employee so ask other staff and run away from me.(didn't see him until I left) After I was waiting 25 minutes without knowing what's going on, I asked 2 other staff at the casher for owner's name and they sewed my fabric wrong way and they sad Yes. I told them that I am very disappointed with STORE MANAGER and male employee's attitude and will report to BBB. Finally, IMELDA came back with totally different attitude. She said sorry and asked me who is going to use this fabric etc.. I guess one of the staff told her that I'm going to report so she had to change the attitude, but it was so too late. Everyone make a mistake, but if you did, should accept and apologize. That's the common sense. And if you start feel too proud because your store is full with Japanese tourist who doesn't speak English doesn't complain and stay in Hawaii short time, you will lose local customer. If you don't get support from local, will be the problem. This store really have to understand that. I am not going to buy from this store anymore EVER and will tell my hula sisters, Kumus also class in Japan too. read more

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Thanks to the strong tall Asian gentleman for all your help. Without you helping I would have walked out.

I specifically had this on my 'to do' list when I holidayed in Hawaii from England for the last 3 weeks. I was like a kid in a candy store; there were so many fabrics to choose from (3000+ I believe) & sooo cheap compared to London prices. If only my baggage allowance had been more I would've purchased lots more goodies. Oh well, will just have to come with an empty suitcase when we return in 2017 :-) read more

I have a been a loyal customer to this store for years. I often purchase things from this store even though they are higher priced than Walmart just to support local businesses. However this past trip to Fabric Mart has really changed my view towards them. I do not expect the best customer service when shopping there, I figure they're foreigners with somewhat decent english skills, so I try not to ask too many questions. Today I was in the market for some plush fabric. I found one that I liked and saw that it was priced at $3.99 inside the roll. I like making small plushies, so half a yard is more than sufficient, however at this price I figured I could store the remnants and have a future use for it. So I grabbed two zippers on the way to the check out where I asked for a yard of the plush fabric. When the lady rang me up, I noticed she punched in $7.95 for the yard of fabric. Confused, I said that the fabric was marked at $3.99. She just kept saying plush fabric was always 7.95 and I was welcome to go back to the fabric and look. So I did, along with another associate who then saw the roll marked $3.99. She said that someone must've wrapped the fabric on a roll without changing the price and I would have to go tell the lady at the register myself. $8 was more than I was willing to spend, so I asked for just half a yard. The lady at the register said that I could not because they had already cut off one yard of it. I told her the roll said $3.99, and at this point I honestly did not even want to buy it anymore with all the trouble it was causing, and besides. She finally agreed to give me the price of $3.99 but not without implying it was my fault by saying "this time I will give it to you, next time you can't do this." I will never shop at fabric mart again. With so many other options such as Kuni, Kaimuki Dry Goods, Walmart, and the wide variety of selections online, I prefer my money be spent at places I can be appreciated and receive better customer service. read more

So i was in here a few days ago, it was my first time in there. I fell over the mess that was in the isle and none of the workers even acknowledged me. I picked my fabric and brought it to the counter and waited at least 10mins before someone offered to help me! finally some service! the fabric is expensive and not even quality. One of the girls convinced me not to get the one i choose out and suggested another, being it was my first time i took her advice assuming that she knows what she is talking about. later thar night i get home to find out the material isnt even big enough, and it isnt even the color i asked for! they would not accomidate my refund or even a simple exchange. instead the worker tells me "make something else".. WORST SERVICE I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. read more

Conveniently located, lots of floral options, but check your receipt- they over charged me on item price and quantity of fabric purchased. Not cool. read more

This is the better fabric store on the island. There are lots of options and I always find what I need. I've never seen anyone rip the material (he started the cut with the scissors and then just ripped the rest down the seam...interesting). This made the end kind of frayed which was a weird method since he had the scissors in his hand but it was straight so - I guess that's what really matters. All in all - good selection and pretty decent prices. read more

Two floors!!! If I'm ever in need for fabric or something sequined, this is my go-to store. They carry all kinds of fabric: cotton, rayon, silk, velvet, patent leather, upholstery, beaded, sequined, sheer, fur, solid colors, patterned, and the list goes on. The main floor is full of bolts and bolts of affordable Hawaiian and local inspired prints, and fancy cloths for evening gowns and pageantry. Upstairs, is packed with prints for quilting, and not so run of the mill fabrics, like fur and plastic. The prices are written in the inner cardboard tube, so you won't need to hunt down a worker that often. There are also men that work here that will assist you with carrying the heavy bolts of cloth to the cutting counter. They also carry patterns, thread, Velcro, elastic, ribbon and other pretty trimmings. Though there are cheaper wholesale shops and Walmart to buy from, this location has the most variety and convenient parking. They also have an online shop if you want Hawaiian print fabric shipped somewhere. read more

Awful customer service. I was looking for fabric dye and they were less than helpful. One guy pointed in a general direction and said "over there". Once I finally found it they didn't have the color I wanted so I asked if there was any in the back. The same guy "I don't know probably not". I then asked where else I could find some dye if they didn't have any... He again brushed me off and said I don't know. I won't return. I ended up at Ben Franklin crafts on kapiolani who were extremely helpful. read more

Terrible customer service. Never going back again. I had my fabric and my bias tape on the counter. The lady didn't turn around when I said excuse me and kept on the computer and kept talking to her Co worker. She only noticed me when I took the fabric off the counter to walk out of the store. All she said was, "oh." There were only 4 people in the whole store. 2 were employees and I was 1 of 2 cusromers. Seriously?! read more

You want tons of fabric? They got it and lots of it. The ladies working were very helpful and were honest with my wife on how hard it would be to do the project she was thinking about doing. They could have easily of told her it would be easy and made some money off of us, but they didn't. That's good customer service. read more

I was surprised how big this store actually is. From the outside, it's kind of small and dingy looking but when you walk in.. it's filled with two floors of fabrics! Everything from Japanese prints to pink faux fur! Now I know where those girls get those ugly fur gogo boots! I was a little disappointed they don't carry a lot of modern prints (chevron, etc). but we were still able to find quite a few things to get our DIY projects started. This place is very dusty and there's a lot of hustle and bustle going on during the weekends so be careful when you're walking up and down those stairs! They also had a huge assortment of baby fabrics too. I can't wait to go back for more things! read more

The worst shopping experience all most all the time I am there. The worst customer service. Last time, I was so angry because I asked for 3 yards for particular fabrics, however they ended up cutting 4 yards instead. Since I was away looking for other fabrics while they were cutting, they didn't take my claim back. I decided to not to come back to this shop anymore. So many disappointments. read more

Went to get some long pinning needles and walked out of here with loads of fabrics and knick knacks! Two floors of sewing goodies. My only disappointment was the children's fabric selection. It was slightly limited in variety. But heck, everything was so much cheaper than Kuni's or Kaimuki Dry Goods. read more

I think if you are looking for Hawaiian aloha print type fabric, this is a good place because most of first floor is taken with it. if you looking for anything else selection is very limited. lot of cheap crappy fabrics I think one time I was looking for cotton blend jersey type fabric-all they had was couple of choices that was really poor quality. it takes forever at the register because there are always people buying aloha fabrics and plenty of Japanese tourists, probably because of their location. I could never find anyone if I had a question not the place I would want to go read more

This is in response to Cynthia A.'s review. The term Hawaiian print is not offensive. Your derogatory use of "Kimo might get mad" as in Native Hawaiians are overly sensitive is what is highly offensive. Although your reviews suggest that you are somewhat local, you are definitely a Haole. Hope that doesn't offend you. As for Fabric Mart, it is the biggest fabric store we have in Hawaii. They have a bigger selection than Walmart which may or may not be saying something depending on where you are used to shopping. I believe they are more focused on price than quality. read more

They put fabric on shelves and sell it. No expertise or assistance beyond that. A bit lacking in non-aloha print choices.