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.

Went to this location in Carson this past Saturday. We got there at 8:45am... at 9:15am they were…read morestill closed. They opened at 9:30am (even though the sign said opens at 9am). There are so many beautiful selections at this store, but i feel that the DTLA branch has way more selections than this one. Being that i live so far away and don't go to this area often, i had to pick as many selections as i could. The guys are super, super nice and extremely helpful and patient!! I spent 2 hours (yes, TWO hours) walking around trying to find the perfect selections for my projects and i finally found something i liked. Walked out w almost $400 of fabric, which i ain't trippin bc you can't just find these types of print just about anywhere. Overall, i am extremely happy w my purchase and i love my island print fabric!!

Promised to share my thoughts today after visiting in store for the first time when I have always…read moreshopped at online with these folks in the past. I have no idea how I didn't know about this place; I have been shopping in the fashion district for years. Their online selection is amazing but I was overwhelmed by the sheer variety of beautiful materials when I visited! Beyond that they have a second location about a block away that I'm eager to visit my next time down. Thank you for helping me find what I needed fast and for saving me on shipping costs! Friendly staff, great prices and incredible fabrics!

Absolutely love this store. Plan on spending a good hour just looking through all the material,…read morelace, and trims they have. When I first arrived there was a super long line just to get fabric cut. I decided to shop for a while until there were only two people in line. They are really good at getting everyone through as quick as possible and had over 6 people just cutting yardage. After you get your fabric cut, you go to a second line to pay, but I only waited about 2 minutes. I guess just timed it right. HINT: they have the full price fabric up by the front door. Skip that and head to the piles of fabric towards the side and back of the store. The only thing I couldn't find there was on brand fabrics like Hello Kitty and the Nightmare Before Christmas. As if their prices weren't low enough, they have a bargain area in the back of the store with even lower prices and other specialty materials like vinyl. Plenty of parking as well.

With Joann's closing I was looking for a place to find Dodger print fabric and was so glad M&L had…read moresome. Best part everything in the store was 20% off through today. The store has a wide selection of fabrics and it can be a bit overwhelming, but with patience you will surprise yourself with your findings. And if you're looking for something in particular do ask the store staff - everyone I talked to was very friendly and helpful. Though no place will replace Joann's this place comes close.

Quality Fabrics and affordable prices, Especially their linen fabrics....Am definitely coming back.read more

wow. the selection in this place is amazing. The place is really small but it really has so…read moremuch. The owner is very helpful and knowledgeable. It seems to me that he has been in the textile business for decades.

I thought I left this review but I'm not sure what happened so I'll make this short and sweet. I…read moredrove from San Bernardino County all the way over here because this is the only place that I can find that had everything I needed. I walked out spending a couple of hundred but I also walked out getting every piece of material that I wanted. Silk gabardine rayon and some polyester cotton blend. I hate to say I will be traveling here often but with no Joann fabrics we're left with downtown LA. And I'm not crazy about going downtown LA with a 85 year-old.. international silks and woolens had everything I needed and wanted if I could give them 10 stars I would. The gentleman that assisted me was extremely helpful and had knowledge on his materials..

I literally can't recommend this shop enough. It was my first time stopping in a few days ago, and…read moreI've gone each day since lol. They have the best selection and the staff is so kind. Valentina, Mario, Hanna, so many more beautiful people. They make the experience so amazing. I love the niche/vintage selection they have. The staff is so knowledgeable, welcoming, helpful. Love, so happy I found this spot.

Such a cute sewing and fabric store! The employees were so friendly, welcoming, and helpful. It was…read morehonestly addicting looking through all the fabrics, and it was so hard not to want to buy everything. They even had some fabrics that were sold out online, which was such a fun surprise! They do still require masks, but they have free masks inside made from their own fabrics, which I thought was adorable. My mom has been getting into embroidery and learning how to sew, and she loved the community feel here. She's already sad we don't have something like this back home in Vegas Definitely worth visiting if you love fabric, sewing, embroidery, or just cute creative spaces!

Alright, Sewing Arts is my fabric store - my go-to, my happy place, my "I swear I'm only getting…read moreone thing" (lies!) spot. I could not be more thankful that this gem exists AND that it's conveniently close to my main work location. I've quilted on and off since 2008, but when I moved to LA in 2016, my sewing machine and fabric took very, very long naps. When my boss announced she was pregnant, I knew I wanted to make her a baby quilt. After hours of Googling fabrics, I walked into Sewing Arts thinking I knew exactly what I wanted. HA. Jokes on me. In fact, jokes on me every single time I walk in thinking I know what I want. Contrary to some of these other reviews, the ladies at Sewing Arts are some of the kindest, most patient humans I've ever met. Even when I'm standing there overwhelmed by *gestures broadly* literally everything, they're endlessly helpful. Sewing Arts was my introduction to Ruby Star Society, which has since become my absolute favorite modern fabric line. I swear they carry every bolt from every collection (until it sells out). The selection is remarkable! There's also a bountiful selection of patterns, notions, materials (quilting cottons, linen, rayon), cross point kits, etc. etc. And the best part? The community. On my very first visit, Kathleen asked if I knew about the local quilt guild. I didn't at the time but now the Los Angeles Modern Quilt Guild (LAMQG) is what I lovingly call "quilt club," and I look forward to every monthly meeting (held at Sewing Arts!). The guild nights even come with a lovely member discount on fabric... dangerous for my wallet but wonderful for my soul. The only downside for me has been their long-arming service, which I've tried twice with less-than-great results, especially for the price, so I won't be going for a third try. Also, masks are still required, which you'll see mentioned in many reviews but the owners stand firm on the policy and even provide free masks at the door. There are a plethora of classes also available here (garments, quilting, etc.) so whether you are a beginner sewist, an expert, or somewhere in between - there's likely a class for you! All that to say, Sewing Arts has truly given me both inspiration and community. Five stars forever!!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place ! It's my candy land. I get overwhelmed (in the best way) everytime I've…read morebeen here. SO much AHHMAZING fabric to choose from. If you're a label whore they have designer fabrics as well...Balenciaga, Versace & lots of designer denim as well. The sales people are all very knowledgeable. Zoey helped me out today. She really knows her stuff and was so informative. She was very patient helping me to decide what textile was best for the project I was working on. She was also super friendly and seemed to like her job a lot. I hope to see her again next time I'm there. They also carry my fav, Liberty, gasp! Their selection is unmatched. You want to be dripping in "diamonds" they have that fabric in MULTIPLE colors. You want Missoni like prints but don't want to pay Missoni $, they have an abundance. If you have all the time in the world, don't mind hopping from shop to shop, paying for expensive parking, and speak multiple languages to be able to communicate, the garment district is your best option. Yes the prices are higher here than the garment district, but you're paying for extreme convenience. Everything is all in one place, parking is plentiful and free , they stay open much later than the garment district, they have a points program, they have free patterns if you sign up for their newsletter. They also have a selection of trims, notions, buttons, and they have a HUGE selection of upholstery fabrics as well. The biggest problem with this shop is that there's TOO MUCH GOOD STUFF!

I walked into this place just now only to find the worst possible most inflated prices that I've…read moreever seen for fabric. DTLA's fashion district is much more reasonable for just about anything you need.

Been here twice. Each time they are fair and helpful. They are no nonsense guys. Just go in and…read moredo your business. It's not Macys. But they are fair.

Sold me chiffon at double the price everyone around them charged, while saying thank you for…read moretrusting me. I wish I had looked around first!

This is a small shop chock full of stuff for crafters. The owner has been there for 35 years and I…read moredon't think a lot has changed. It's a small, family-run, local business, so it's much more deserving of our business than Amazon or Michaels. Prices are good, too. I will say this, though. The owner's son is there full-time, so we see him enough. He's always been professional and helpful, just a bit cold. But I just noticed today that he's so warm to virtually everyone else who walks in the door, and has conversations with them! When we walk in, he does not greet us and will not speak to us unless we directly ask him something. We're not loud or demanding, I just get the sense that he does not like us. I still highly recommend this local business. I'm just saying, if you feel a difference in treatment from your fellow shoppers from the son, just know that you are not alone.

New customer here as I just moved into the area. Family shop with a great variety of sewing…read morematerials. Friendly helpful service and nice selection. I'll be back!

I was looking for some loose buttons for a craft project and wanted a location that had a selection…read moreof individual loose buttons and this place had exactly what I was looking for, right as you walk in. The store itself had everything you could possibly be looking for, for a sewing project or anything related. Their selection of trims was incredible and they also had patches and other items, yarn as well. They also had many many rolls of different types of fabrics, and they also offer clothing modifications. The best part, in my opinion, was their shop dog, who was so incredibly friendly I spent more time petting him than I did browsing around the store. He was standing right outside of the store, so if you're wary of dogs , even though he's so friendly, it is good to note. The store is right on Lincoln Blvd and the parking situation might be difficult if the front areas of the store already have cars there. There is a small lot next to the store but it might be reserved for the restaurant next door. I parked in the residential area right next to the store, so I did not notice if the lot was specific to the restaurant only. The staff was very helpful and friendly as well. Was fun to just browse all of their items and it was nice to have a dog to pet!

I have been coming here for over 10 years and cannot recommend it enough. The employees are always…read moreso kind and helpful. While the selection is obviously smaller, I find it less chaotic than most of the stores in the fashion district and always manage to find what I am looking for anyways. They have beautiful silks and linens, they've also got a nice selection of trims to choose from. And my favorite little kitty Coco is the absolute sweetest store pet!!