they have decent fabric selection here, that's way overpriced. but what really made me decide to…read morewrite this review is the atrocious customer service. i don't like to leave neg reviews esp for a small local business but honestly i don't know how it's acceptable for the workers to behave that way and treat people so rudely. i guess unless if they own it. i have just never felt so unwelcomed in a place before.

They always have a great and huge selection and the ladies are very helpful! My usual go to spot…read morefor beautiful fabrics!! Mahalo!!

Cute fabric store. They open odd hours like M Th FRi 130-430pm. I would best call beforehand to…read morefind out before going over. Harder to find street parking as it is kind of near main stripe of eatery but also wedged in residential area. The lady was sweet and we chatted. She takes care of her husband so maybe that is why there are limited hours.

Shopping in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. I had heard about Calico Cat, the fabric store, but never visited. I think I couldn't figure out where it was located. I happened to park right across the street from Calico Cat... in a metered street parking stall. Carol is the cheerful owner. She saw that I was confused because Every Day Better by Green Meadows is next door to Calico Cat. Carol explained the sign above that shows the name of the shop closest to each shop - depending on which way you face the sign. Ahhh... Calico Cat was described by their neighbor (Every Day Better by Green Meadows) as having fabric "eye candy". LOL! Yes - if you sew, you know that these bolts of material are very beautiful, whimsical, and unique! They are very inspirational and made me want to sew! Of course, I purchased a lot of material... thinking that Christmas is coming... I need to get a head start! Remember to get a Loyalty Card. Carol can hold it in the shop... among the 1000 cards she already has... filed by last name! Thank you for the free pen! I'll be back soon!

Definitely has a bigger selection of threads, bias tapes, and zippers than Walmart. All sales are…read morefinal unless defective, can be exchanged but with receipt and within 30 days. I got another calendar! (Dangerous place for me...)

This store is jam packed with all kinds of fabric. I can always find what I need here and enjoy…read morejust checking out their stock. The employees are a little on the reserved side but they work efficiently so no complaints here. The prices are very reasonable and the selection is excellent.

I was referred to Casual Hawaii by a couple of very good friends who had recently purchased fabric…read moreface masks. I checked out their website and they had many different patterns and colors available. I placed my order by phone and their customer service was outstanding! They were fast and reliable and I was able to pick up my order the next day. I purchased four fabric face masks from Casual Hawaii that were very well-made. I was told that the thread count was 186 to 205 when doctors are recommending 180 or more. I found that in addition to face masks, they also make aloha shirts, ladies dresses, and much more. Just check out their website and call if you have any questions. They take as much time as you need to help you make your final decision. Strongly recommended! https://casualhawaii.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=77_93

PERFECTION!! A couple of our hula sisters needed some material and CASUAL HAWAII had everything we…read moreneeded. It arrived lightening fast and they accommodated a cutting request with the amount of material and they did it perfectly! I wanted to leave a review on the site but you have to be registered to do that. We will BE BACK! This is THE place to go for your hula or aloha gear in person or online! THANK YOU to THE TEAM AT CASUAL HAWAII!! Mahalo nui! My order: 12 feet of Hawaiian Poly cotton fabric (Monstera Fern Green) & Aloha floral gift bags

It has been a long time since I've been inside a Ben Franklin store. I think I went with my mom…read morewhen I was a kid and my first time to Hawaii. They utilize the space very well! I could spend a couple of hours just wandering around. It looks like they have knitting classes and other craft classes too. I wish I needed something but I was just tagging along. There's a lot of stuff from Japan too which was pretty cool. The staff is really nice too!

Now that I'm back to crafting again... I bought the BF membership…read more It is a GREAT joy working together with Lesley!!! She helped a lot!!! Gave great suggestions / ideas. If you ever go to the BF across Kaimuki high school, I highly recommend Lesley for assistance!!! She is very customer oriented. Maybe upon meeting her, let her know that you seen this review and she was recommended. It would brighten her day and I'm pretty sure she'll give great customer service.

I've been following DeStash Hawaii on Instagram for a while now but haven't been able to visit…read moreuntil my recent Oahu trip and boy was it worth the wait. I've been a Vintage Mu'u collector for 10-15+ years and I was super excited to see their selection of Vintage Mu'u! I took a Lyft to get to South Street from Ala Moana and I was dropped off across the street so I was a bit disoriented at first lol. I had to make sure I was walking in the right direction since there wasn't a big flashy sign. I love the humble lit up sign that said "Alterations" in the window and once I saw a mannequin in window dressed with beautiful Vintage Mu'u, I knew I hit the vintage jackpot lol! It was an adorable store with vintage Knick knacks, accessories, jewelry in glass cases, an alteration station with fabric as you walk through the door, then another section filled with racks of Vintage Mu'u of every size, along with Tops, Palaka Shorts and I also noticed some Outerwear too. I was so excited that I hit the ground running and checked out every rack with my size and collected a good 8-10 or so Mu'u to try on. (I mean I am from Maui so I can't frequent this place much lol!) There were 2 humble dressing rooms with a small basket in the corner for your shoes and belongings. I loved the selection and most of all: the prices. They had vintage 80's-90's to maybe 60's-70's. I did see some rare vintage priced at $150-200+ but for the most part, reasonably priced for carefully curated vintage. I found 3 Mu'u at the end of my Vintage Haul. I scored a Black and Red Manuheali'i Dress (which aunty said everyone adored when it came in so that was definitely a score!) for $110 and 2 other Mu'u's, one was a Made in Hawaii with front bib detail in a cream color for maybe $40 and another Blue Andrade Mu'u for $45. This was definitely worth coming down from Maui. I will definitely be back on my next Oahu trip! The Aunty Owner and her daughter were the sweetest!

This charming shop was small yet full of options. I loved the curated vintage shop vibe, as…read moreeverything was in good shape and was organized well. 'Ola helped me today with choosing a mu'umu'u that fit the criteria required by my kumu hula, and she was very knowledgeable. The store also had a variety of fabrics and sewing tools. The parking was great! There's a lot in the front.

I visited Hawaiian Quilt Collection on my vacation and got to take home a piece of paradise! The…read moreHawaiian quilts, pillow covers, and handbags are beautifully hand stitched, preserving the tradition and elegance of Hawaiian quilting as it began. What I loved about this shop is the quality. These are 100% hand crafted, not cheap souvenirs you find in other places. The friendly employee explained the history of Hawaiian quilting and helped me choose this adorable bag! Every time I see it I think about the hibiscus flowers that I saw all over Waikiki during my stay. I definitely recommend stopping by when you are in Waikiki.

Walked into this specialty store featuring traditional Hawaiian quilts as we were looking for a…read moreBaby Shower gift. Our minds were set to look for a Hawaiian baby blanket or unique fashion accessory for the mother-to-be as the parents-to-be live on the Mainland. We excitedly browsed the store looking at traditional and modern quilt designs and expected that we'd probably end up spending no less than $100 (even with advertised 20% discount) as these quilts are beautifully handmade. Unfortunately, when we asked one of the saleswomen to direct us to their section for baby blankets, she kindly replied they didn't have any and the particular size quilt that I had picked turned out to be meant for wall-hanging. LOL... eh, I should have realized what those hanging tabs on one end of the quilt were for but the size looked "right" for a baby. She nicely directed us to another Hawaiian quilt store located on the opposite side of the Ala Moana Center while telling us that other store would probably have baby blankets and more fashion accessories, in other words, more souvenirs and functional products rather than artwork. Sorry, that we didn't buy anything from this store but they do have beautiful, handmade and one-of-a-kind Hawaiian quilts that represent this art form. They also offer quilting classes if you're interested in learning to make your own.