Bolt has the best fabrics! Very friendly definitely worth a trip!! They carry notions, patterns and…read morehave a great eye for color!

I love Bolt. The employees are always so kind and friendly. Had a lovely chat with Moss today while…read morethey cut my fabric. I always find what I'm looking for here. And I LOVE the pattern printing service! :)

This darling shop is a great addition to the Portland crafting scene, offering a wide variety of…read morematerials needed for sewing and quilting projects. The staff are very knowledgeable, and provided me with information on several projects my partner and I are currently working on. The owner, Zachariah, is a font of knowledge, with years of experience in the industry. Located in the Arbor Lodge neighborhood, Sewlarium is a bit of a drive for me, but I'm happy to support small businesses striving to serve their communities. This store is clean, well lighted, and surprisingly well-stocked for such a small footprint. I was able to find several yards of beautiful jersey material that I can't wait to make some shirts from. There is plenty of street parking in front of the business, and on the side street as well. If you're making a trek to visit this store from elsewhere in Portland like me, consider yourself in for a treat because there are some great restaurants and coffee shops in the area. (Not to mention Mike's Drive-In across the street!)

I spent my babysitting bucks at the local fabric store when I was a kid, and every time I go to…read moreSewlarium, I get the same excited feeling! What to make? What to create? Best of all, the proprietor is chock-full of info, and carries amazing fabrics! There is something for every level of sewist!

Such a fun, versatile shop, and they even have penny candy from childhood memories. Good…read morealternations, good advice on sewing.

Delightful owner, knowledgeable quilter. They have many fabrics, small and medium sized prints when…read moreI was last in. Enjoyable variety of patterns. Set in the former brick school building on Evergreen Blvd. at west end of Officer's Row (built by Mother Joseph in the 1800s). Across the street and over one from the new downtown Ft. Vancouver Regional Library. This place is fragrance-free, dog-free, quiet, and sociable. I appreciate this place. Prices are reasonable. Go elsewhere for bold colors or abstract art.

courtney was sooo helpful and kind. also very knowledgeable and was able to answer all my…read morequestions!! will definitely be coming back for classes!! tons and tons of cute and fun fabrics!!

I can't sew...well, I couldn't sew. Had a cheap little machine I bought secondhand and couldn't…read morethread the bobbin, couldn't thread the machine, literally didn't know what the dials were for. After numerous failed attempts at teaching myself, I booked a private lesson with Colleen. Over the course of two hours, she taught me all about operating my machine, basic stitches, entry-level sewing tools, and I even made a drawstring bag! She was kind, patient, encouraging, and a FANTASTIC instructor. I can't wait to take some of her group classes!! The store itself is great. Lots of sewing supplies that are of higher quality and will last you a while. The people who work here couldn't be nicer or more helpful. If you feel intimidated by learning to sew, this is a perfect spot to start learning. Even if you're already a great sewer, you'll find everything you need here. They have a spacious section in the back where they teach group and individual classes; you can also rent a desk/machine if you need some higher end equipment to work with. Huge thank you to Colleen and the staff for helping make my entry into sewing fun and easy!!

I bought a lot of fabrics here. Lower quality to be sure, lots of synthetic blends, but if you're…read morenew to sewing or want to experiment with some whacky ideas or prints, or just need something inexpensive for accent/lining in tulle or organza, this is the spot. Most of the items are between $3.50-$5/6 a yard. They also had quite a few options for 4way stretch lace. I got gold satin, a really wonderful cotton blend vintage style floral print, a bright vintage style Hawaiian print, and some gold satin to line a dress. I also got several yards of plain white and plain red cotton blends that are super utilitarian. Basically you can get some fun stuff for the price of muslin. Plus the trims and notions are plentiful and just as cheap. 1/1.50 for zippers... yep! I'll take several thanks. Heck yeah! Would be IDEAL for cosplay fabrics or just costume making in general.

Love going to see their selection of fabrics. They have poly thread on a cone at a great price…read more Lots of colors.

My mind is blown. When I was a little girl, there were plenty of real fabric stores, but for…read moredecades now I've lived in places where the only option is JoAnn's -- which is better than nothing but not by much. Mill End is GIGANTIC and they have every kind of fabric you can think of -- woolens, silks, athletic fabric, canvas, corduroy (when's the last time you found corduroy in a fabric store?), seersucker, etc etc etc. and they have a HUGE selection of notions -- every kind of zipper, cording, elastic, buckles, buttons... Every employee was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I will be back more often than I should!

Sure do miss Joann. Mill End has a massive amount of fabric including tons of vintage patterns but…read moremost of the bolts are NOT marked with who the manufacturer is and other important info. I went in for Marine Vinyl. Very limited selection of colors and brands unknown. Staff said "they are basically all the same" which is NOT true. Marine Vinyl brands vary in their attempt to be less toxic. Can't know what I'm buying if the stores don't know. For custom orders, they have gazillions of choices but you have to request a call from the buyer and see if those fabrics are even in stock anymore to purchase. Inventory is just not updated, not well marked, and staff have very limited knowledge. In the upholstery section, the staff TRIED to help but couldn't answer basic questions like "Which upholstery fabrics, other than velvet, won't pill over time." Twill pills like mad. Staff didn't know that. They aren't experts. JoAnn staff didn't know a lot about fabric either but at least it was cheaper. An overhaul would be epic.

Good quality fabrics. Some of them have gone into my favorite quilts. We are all getting older, and…read moreit's a challenge to get to every store. We all appreciate courtesy and kindness. She has a range of fabrics in a range of prices. Support local businesses!

If you are looking for something unique, you'll probably find it here. It's a bit disorganized, but…read morethe prices aren't terrible. Lots of fabric, several different thread choices and tools too. With that said, on the flip side, the owner can be a little gruff. Customer service is good, and keep in mind that debit/credit card purchases will have a fee added. Bring cash or checkbook.

Best place I have found for a button selection. Fabric is quality and the owner is very helpful…read more Just what I was looking for. I had made a sweater doe a friend, needed buttons and she has quite the selection. I for sure will be back. Oh and the price was great.

Such a great little shop. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a place to shop for…read moregreat fabrics!

This was my first time going to the Portland fashion supply store. They hosted a fabric swap with…read morean online Facebook group. The place was very nice and had lots of fabric you could choose from that was not part of the fabric swap. It was still a great event to Attend. I got to see a local fabric store. Also had fun going through fabric and meeting people who love to sew. I suggest to go check out the Portland fashion supply store if you're interested in fabric in the Portland area that is not from Hobby Lobby or JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores also, I would keep an eye out on Facebook and other social media to see if they have another fabric swap going on.

Please update your hours online. I just drove out of the way to get here only to learn that you…read moreclosed at 2:30pm on Fridays

Crafts and drinks, who could ask for more?! I was in Portland for a work trip and we booked DIY Bar…read morefor our team of 27 as a fun hands-on bonding activity. They had the perfect amount of space for us! We booked a 4 hour slot on a Wednesday evening, and they allowed us to bring in some catering for dinner. They had a vast menu of different crafts, with materials like macrame, cement, leather, and more. The prices were $39 or $44 depending on the crafts, with more add ons. Each of us chose our own craft and were provided the materials and tools. Each table had some basic tools like scissors and tape, and they had a wall of paint, stains, and string to choose from! I chose a macrame yoga mat holder, so my craft bag had some rope and wooden rings, and I got to use a vertical frame with a hook clamped to the table to help with my weaves. Each craft has very detailed instructions and the employees checked in regularly and helped when we needed it! I had some frustrations because I was struggling to pull extremely long pieces of rope through knots I was making. The owner came by and gave me some tips to make it easier, and brought over some rubber bands to help bundle the ropes so it wasn't as difficult to make the knots. I highly appreciated his attentiveness and helpful tips!! I wasn't able to finish my craft in time so they gave me a copy of the instructions so I could finish at home. Overall, the employees were so helpful and made sure we had a good time! They also had some drinks on tap, I got a prickly pear seltzer which was really yummy! Overall, this was such a fun experience & I highly recommend booking for teams. I work in a virtual environment so I only see my team a few times a year. I really enjoyed being able to do a fun, creative, hands-on activity with my team. It was a bonus to have catering and drinks so I could take some breaks to mingle and walk around and see my teammates' progress on their crafts. Thank you DIY BAR for a wonderful experience!!!

Had an incredible time! We booked the place for a friends birthday celebration. The staff was super…read morekind and funny and would always check in if we needed any help or wanted more drinks. The drinks were pretty good as well! Has a good selection to choose from. There's a variety of crafts to choose from. I chose the coasters. You're given a good amount of time to finish your crafts during the reservation as well. I had so much fun I'd definitely come back here again!