I just moved to California and this is my favorite so far of the four fabric stores I've been to on the Peninsula! Small selection but very modern fabric and even a small sale selection. Most of their selection is shown in these photos I took, it's all in one room. Staff was kind and the fabric wasn't unreasonably priced. read more

Needles Studio - Fabric Stores Near Me - Los Altos, California

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While visiting the Bay Area, I looked up all of the sewing stores. I decided to drive to Los Altos and visit the downtown area. The Needles Studio is a quaint and charming sewing store. With fabric and sewing knickknacks, any body who sews or wants to learn, should check out this store. It has been here for 3 years. Thank you to Owner Erica who teaches classes and has a beautiful area for her students with many sewing machines, sergers and so many fabric choices. This is a Five Star Store with many treasures to purchase. See you again soon. Julie A read more

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I never leave reviews (out of laziness) but I knew I had to leave a review for this store. I am very much a newbie to sewing and the two ladies working were SO kind and helpful. They explained the different types of fabric to me and had a really great selection to choose from. They also answered my very basic sewing questions and the fabric was honestly much less expensive than I was expecting, which was surprising since the quality fabrics online seemed pricey. Overall great experience and I will be coming back for all future sewing projects :) read more

great miracles in this cozy chock full store. The assistant was very helpful. and they can print our some patterns for you

I descended on Needles Studio with four loud teens on a weekday afternoon all looking for cosplay fabric. They found exactly what they needed, at good prices. Such a fabulous selection of fabrics - solids and fun (and tasteful) patterns in mostly natural fibers! I believe it was the owner who helped us, and she was kind and accepting and so helpful. We will definitely be back for this project and many others. (I spied adorable Rifle Paper co fabric for some home projects too.) read more

So nice and so helpful. A reall winner of a company. I am a novice when it comes to sewing, but I did cover my dinning room chairs years ago. Now they are dirty and need new covers. I brought in one of the cushions and they were so helpful in terms of how much fabric I would need, now to measure and cut. read more

Great to have a sewing and craft store in Los Altos. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. I love her selection of fabrics. Her printing of our own downloadable patterns is very fast. I recommend that you advantage of her sales. See you there. read more

I can't say enough great things about this creative studio. First off, they have just about the best classes for adults in the area. I've taken a floral watercolor class and had a wonderful time learning the technique of painting flowers. I've also went to their open studios, where I turned a vintage kimono into stylish pillows in under three hours. The owner Erika is so warm and friendly. She has wonderful and practical solutions to any of your sewing or crafting dilemmas. Come here for creative inspiration on a project you're working on, or pick up one of their amazing craft kits. The store is so beautiful and modern, that it is hard not to want to spend an entire afternoon at Needles. read more

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At the moment I am not a satisfied customer! It is Wednesday, 3:00 pm, the store is locked tight even though the open signs are out. Drove from Willow Glen -- not happy! read more

Needles is a GEM!!!! The Bay is blessed with excellent fabric stores, most notably Stonemountain and Daughter. However, the less widely known but equally charming sibling is Needles Studio. Needles is in the heart of downtown Los Altos and is one of my favorite places in the bay. I am a new sewist and the staff are extraordinarily knowledgeable and helpful, and so passionate! They have helped me build confidence and find the right fabrics for my current skill level, and it's been cool to see me level up and try new things with their encouragement! It has a beautiful community feel, they offer incredible fabric options and notions, and they support embroiderers as well! They also offer very frequent skills classes (check out their website!) to learn new skills or level up skills you already have, or to just have a social supportive space to talk about and work on your projects! Needles pricing is VERY fair and is usually the most affordable in the area or even online for the fabric you get. The quality is top notch and I feel so thankful to have my local studio be such a treasure full of incredible finds and the loveliest people around. read more

New location in downtown Los Altos, This the cutest shop with so much to offer - classes, projects, assistance on sewing, etc. Owner is so kind and inviting. My son has done several projects here that came out amazing. HIghly recommend supporting this local gem. Fun place to browse and get inspired. read more

Yesterday, I bought some raw materials here, including needles, threads and fabrics, and made a doctoral graduation tam for my cat! read more

Needles Studio - Buy some materials here and make a doctoral graduation tam for my cat~ - Fabric Stores Near Me - Los Altos, California

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I've always wanted to learn how to sew. I tried to learn via YouTube but -- despite being a reasonably crafty person and fairly technical -- it was a failure. When I heard that Needles Studio was offering machine sewing classes, I jumped at the chance to finally learn. The class was great -- just what I needed. The instructor was patient and no one in the class felt lost. It was small with lots of personal attention as needed. You could also move through the project at your own pace. On our first class, we made a sunglasses case. After just one class, I knew enough to come home and practice making tote bags and a bunch of clip-on ties for my son (who is strangely super into ties). For our second class, we brought in fabric for pillow cases. We finished a little early so we had time to make a second pillow case. I still had more time, so the instructor was even kind enough to show me how to do zippers. I'm very happy with the class and I look forward to coming back for more classes. read more

Needles Studio - Pillow cases after class 2 - Fabric Stores Near Me - Los Altos, California

Newest sewing studio/store in town! They just had a soft opening this weekend and are starting up the first round is sewing classes. The people here seem much friendlier than Eddie's down in Sunnyvale and I'm thrilled that there is a sewing resource now conveniently located in Palo Alto! read more

The newly opened Needles Studio, conveniently located on El Camino, is a wonderful addition to Palo Alto. The owner, Erika, is fantastic and very patient with beginners - both adults and children alike ) My kids have taken an embroidery class and sewing class and loved both the classes and their finished products. As an instructor, Erika is calm, approachable and explains each skill in easily manageable steps. As a result, every participant finishes her classes learning from their mistakes, feeling the satisfaction of a job well done, and taking home a lovely product (see photo of tote and pillowcase). My daughter is finishing up her first week at Needles Studio's summer camp and she cannot wait to go back in August for another week of sewing fun! Erika and her team create a fun and relaxed environment for kids. It's a nice balance between providing project ideas but allowing each participant to follow their own creative path. This week's camp focused on creating products to donate - pet items for animal rescue, comfort items for the children's hospital, and toiletry items for the homeless. Such a wonderful idea to encourage creating and giving! read more

Needles Studio - Cute tote and pillowcase made by 10 year old - Fabric Stores Near Me - Los Altos, California

So wonderful to shop quality sewing supplies without the distractions of candy making and fake flowers. Found everything I needed and some stuff I didn't know existed! Thanks, Erika! read more

My new favorite local quilt store. Erika runs a beautiful shop. She offers beginning sewing and quilting classes. She has beautiful fabrics, cottons and linens. Lovely gifts and kits. Check it out. read more

I designed and built an ergonomic sofa, and I spent countless hours at Needles sewing my sofa. Look at the photos, it's a beautiful design and extremely comfortable. I would not have been able to make this sofa without Needles and owner, Erika. For many hours, I had the opportunity to observe Erika, the operation of Needles Studio, see how she treats folks and the value we all get out of working at Needles. I cannot overstate how welcoming, kind, gentle, and understanding Erika is with children and teens, sewing enthusiasts, and especially with adults uncertain about their sewing skills. She has a heart for customer service, an enthusiasm for sewing, and she appears to love teaching. Daily, women walked in with a story like, "I have a sewing machine. I didn't pay attention when my mom taught me how to sew. Now I want make something. I opened the sewing machine manual. I tried to make it work, and I can't. I need help. I want to learn how to sew." These folks become Needle Studio's students and fans. I appreciate, and I think most folks, appreciate hands-on education vs. figuring it out yourself, especially when dealing with a detailed task such as sewing. Surprisingly, I also enjoyed working around other folks who are also learning to sew, and creating their own projects. You may find, like me, that Needles is not just access to a bunch of sewing machines, or the industrial-strength upholstery sewing machine, but also access to a large, standing worktable, and just about every little tool that you might need to sew... tons of scissors, little measuring devices, transparent rulers, and roller fabric cutters. On several occasions, Erika dramatically shifted the direction of my sofa. I was reluctant to make upholstered cushions, until I discovered Needles. I was having a heckuva time inserting foam into the cushion fabric case. Erika pointed out that I might run a zipper the length of the cushion rather than just on one end. This was a huge stress reliever, and my sofa would not have been possible without her suggestions. Needles is a warm and accepting little community of folks learning to sew, and building wonderful projects. If you want to learn to sew or you're into sewing, I highly recommend that you check Needles. read more

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Needles Studio - you're awesome! My 10-year old is currently taking a sewing class with Erika and LOVES it. They made a pillow case on the first day from on-trend fabrics. My daughter was amazed by her own abilities and I was amazed by how well-constructed her pillow was. The space is bright and welcoming, and parking is easy. Also! The front of the space boasts a small shop with beautiful scissors, kits, fabrics, and other gadgets you never knew existed but won't want to leave without. On our second visit we left with a cute pair of swan scissors and a charming embroidery kit. Good gift options! If you're looking for a home-away-from-home sewing studio or want to learn how to sewing basics, do yourself a favor and check out Palo Alto's newest craft studio. read more

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My mother and I took the Tote Bag class at Needles Studio last night. It was really fun. Erika is a great teacher and so patient! Check out the awesome bags we made -- gusseted corners AND they have pockets! I love them! ;-) read more

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I loved the Intro to Machine Sewing class I took with Erika - it was a huge confidence builder and honestly so much fun! I will absolutely take more classes here and recommend them to everyone I know. I can't wait to go back. read more

I took a class and bought some fabric and embroidery kits from Needles. The class was extremely helpful to me for kick-starting my sewing hobby, and the fabrics were gorgeous. Erica was really nice and knowledgeble. I loved the selections of cool crafts to do in the store and the class was a lot of fun read more

I had the most lovely experience at this store. The owner is incredibly nice and knowledgeable. I can't wait till they can offer in person classes again. However, I am still loving their online courses. Such a unique and well curated selection of fabrics and notions. Needle Studio is a must go to!! Shop local and support the crafting community. read more

Needles Studio came to Los Altos at just the right time, and with just the right person at the helm. This is an incredibly comprehensive sewing store and studio, right here on the Peninsula! Finally, YAY! Erika is very knowledgable about the latest trends in sewing and needle crafts -- she stocks the cutest patterns and fabrics. I believe she makes the store samples herself, which you can try on. She has a large-format plotter, so she can save you the trouble of printing pdfs at home. If all the fabrics, tools and supplies aren't enough, there are lots of really sweet gift items. She also offers a very interesting selection of classes. Needles is an inspiration for all creatives! read more

Took a Sashiko class here yesterday and LOVED it. Great project and lovely atmosphere. And an opportunity to "sewcialize" with creative, inspiring crafters. Erika promises a new Sashiko project every month - I recommend it highly. She also has all kinds of tools, huge cutting boards and machines that can be used during open sessions to complete ambitious projects without having to invest in expensive equipment. What a great concept! read more

I've been coming here to get lessons on and off for small sewing projects I need help with and Erika is awesome! The space in Los Altos is bright sunny and friendly. I Always leave happy and more knowledgeable, a great vibe and sewing space. read more

Placed an order while in quarantine and was able to pick it up in less than 24 hours. This is a really cute, well-stocked shop. I found a few things here that couldn't be found in extensive web searches elsewhere, and they were extremely reasonably priced too. Tons of cute craft ideas for adults and kiddos on their website. I can't wait to go back for another look! read more

Not only is this place great for serious sewers, it's also a great place for birthday parties. My daughter invited a bunch of her friends, and they did a fantastic job of throwing a fun and memorable party. The owner is fantastic, and surpassed all of our expectations for what a party could be. Strong recommendation! read more

A wonderful neighborhood crafting resource with useful items for a variety of crafts. Also lessons and classes. Very nice person running it.

Needles Studio offers relatively inexpensive week long camps for kids (my daughter is doing one now, next one's in August), and has a variety of classes for adults. My 12 year old is learning a ton about how to hand sew, do needlework, and use a sewing machine, and is having a fabulous time. If you have a child interested in learning to sew, or if you are looking for a sewing coach or sewing space for yourself, check Needles out. It's a wonderful friendly spot for crafting to break out. https://www.needlesstudio.com/about read more