The place is pretty big. Good fabric selections but it's a little pricier than I thought but it's…read moredefinitely cheaper than any other fabric shops in SF. I'm mainly comparing to Sacramento (but to be fair, I go to sketchy areas so it's always cheap there). The staff itself is friendly enough. I see a lot of reviews about them being grumpy but it's really just one woman that is but hey she doesn't need to be bubbly and extroverted. She just did her job and that's fine. Not everyone wants to have a conversation with every customer and people just need to realize that. The place is pretty organized and I love that each spool of fabric has their price on it. It's very helpful. I'll probably come back when I'm in the area again and check out their clearance section which was good. Also their buttons are so cheap and I'll definitely but more of those.

I have heard about Discount Fabrics through so many Facebook sewing and quilting groups, so of…read morecourse stopping at their San Francisco location was high on my list as I was passing through the area. While I came for the quilting cotton, I left with a completely different find... I purchased several yards of ripstop nylon for a future DIY stuff sack or lightweight outdoor pouch. The store is so, so large but honestly impressively organized, even with *huge* rolls of fabric everywhere. I loved that they have a public restroom (always a plus when fabric shopping turns into fabric hunting). The prices were excellent and the staff was helpful. If you're a crafter/sewist of any kind, this is a great place for a good deal!

I came here rather than going to a big-box craft store, which I've been wanting to do for a while,…read moreand I was so pleasantly surprised by the selection and by the service provided by the staff! Drove over to fabrix on a Monday and it happened to be the Clement street fair at the exact same time, luckily I found parking really quickly and proceeded to go inside to find my felt and embroidery supplies for the felt ornaments I'd been wanting to make for Christmas this year. I had NO clue what I was looking for and I'm so grateful to the staff for helping me find everything and being patient with me throughout the whole process. It was quiet in the shop at first but quickly became busy, but I honestly didn't mind waiting in line for my turn because the staff gave the same amount of time to me as they did to everyone in front of me in line. I was kind of surprised at how inexpensive the whole purchase was, after she showed me my total, because I hadn't checked the prices of anything. Most of the fabrics was labeled with a price but it's one of those stores that has so much inventory that it's not easy to see the prices of everything if you're someone like me with awful vision and a stubbornness not to get glasses Anyway, I highly recommend this local fabric store!! It's perfect for basically all of your fabric crafting needs!!

No complaints over here! Support small business! They e been going strong forever, and it's always…read moregreat to stop by and get their opinion on anything! Need a few yards of holiday ribbon? They got you! (That's what I needed.) Go on in and check it out. Bonus: if it's art walk or Clementine, stop by for a little art lesson!

Love it!!!! The window displays draws one right in to this store of fabulousness!!!!…read more Every floor is organized and designed to help one find whatever they want, need and NOT need! The main floor of the store is filled from Florida to ceiling with the undefinable gorgeous (Designer) fabric selections! On another floor, one could spend all day just deciding on what button, ribbon, feathers zippers and more to choose from due to the fact the vastly superior selection! There are several floors to this establishment, so go ready to buy some of everything because that is what they have! I absolutely love and adore this wonderful fabric haven!!

I love this storeI!…read more I love just BEING in an actual fabric store- not a chain- not a crafts store that carries a few bolts of some cheap fabric. I love being surrounded by knowledgeable staff who can help me take my project truly next level. I love walking into a well organized and clean, and INCREDIBLY well-stocked space. I love ZERO chemical fumes from cheap Asian fabric imports. There is absolutely nothing about this place I don't adore- except that it's 90 minutes away.

Really cute store to browse! Cards and posters, books, games, clothing's or accessories and many…read moreother things that would make great gifts I picked up some cards that had unique designs or puns (birthday, engagement, thank you). I also found a cocktail book to gift I feel like the selection is well curated and items are good quality

Revisiting Castro was 5/5 experience and Variety is best store…read more It's in the title. Too much to remember but, service seemed to know where everything was. Thanks for staying open. Store should be downtown.

Sadly, they hold their "donation" acceptance of magazines to specifically "National Geographic" and…read more"fashion magazines". So yeah, pretty tightly regulated. I have an arsenal of Cigar Aficionado and Food & Wine mags (all high quality) if anyone is interested in preserving these (for free). Otherwise they're going out in next recycling/garbage night.

Scrap is exactly what you think it is - odds and ends of art supplies (some new, mostly used or…read moreopen) for the crafty. There is also some original art for sale. Something for everyone to scratch that creative itch. There's a lot going on here but it's organized by category which is helpful. Also, there's an option to donate here which is always great! Agree with other reviewers that the area doesn't feel the safest and is a bit apocalyptic (barbed fence wires with no one walking around) but I think it adds to the charm of the place. Just don't recommend coming here at night and take an Uber/drive if you can as it's located in an industrial area.

As a regular SF tourist and crafter, I ALWAYS visit this place when I'm in SF! It's got a fun…read moreselection of a bit of everything. They have a lot of costume-making supplies and a huge selection of colorful faux fur! I always find things there that I don't normally see in my local craft stores! You can feel the joy that is SF Pride in this store! I love it!

When you need a certain color of felt or a specific needle in a hurry, it is such a joy to actually…read morego into a store and pick it out in person instead of trolling the web. The staff is amazingly helpful and they stock quite a wide range of crafting / art supplies. Fabric supply is limited but they have all of the faux fur options you could ever ask for. Halloween, sorted!

One of a new fabric shop in the city. We used to go to Britex Fabrics, but it is so expensive! This…read moreis a value place for fashion designers or students needed quality fabrics for projects or works.

Very Recommend! Nice price! It's really good for students! I went to Britex Fabrics previously for…read moreall of my fabrics, but they are too expensive for students. Now, I am very glad to meet this fabric store. They also have a preorder service, it's really cool. I can book some fabrics for my future project here.

Stone Mountain & Daughter Fabrics in Berkeley has a stellar reputation in the sewing world, so I…read morehad to see what all the buzz was about when I was visiting Berkeley last month. While there was definitely a wide variety of fabric, the overall store felt a bit chaotic, cluttered, and unorganized. The upstairs has some discounted bolts but nothing really caught my eye. While browsing, I checked their website and spotted Ruby Star Society's selvedge/letter fabric but of course I couldn't find it in the store, so I had to ask. And while the staff helped, the service was just okay. The selection is decent but I think my expectations were higher given the hype.

Amazing collection of pure cotton, wool and linen materials for different types of garments. People…read moreare very helpful with selecting fabrics and how to use them for your needs.

What a great fabric store! Found a beautiful piece for a dress. Lots to choose from including…read moreunique fabrics and for a very reasonable price.

Customer Service needs some serious help. If you are purchasing something small, like buttons or…read morethread, be prepared to wait until everyone who walks in the store that wants fabric is serviced, even if you arrived before them. Smaller purchase = spending less money = not a priority = longer wait. The selection of buttons is very small, and many of the tubes of buttons are down to the last one and haven't been replaced. Strangest of all his the fact that the proprietor, despite selling fabric, doesn't seem to know her fabrics. I brought in a jumper for my daughter, and she kept arguing with me that it was 100% cotton. I explained that it was actually mostly polyester, she said I was wrong. We looked at the tag -- 95% polyester. We are all about supporting small local businesses, but this one could really use some help :/

I came to The Sewing Room room after teaching myself to sew on YouTube, which really worked for me…read moreup until I wanted to create more complex, personal things. I'm a total self-starter, but but eventually I needed someone to walk me through the hard things, explain techniques they've learned by applying them directly to my garments, and help me understand why a particular method works for a particular fabric or design. I was nervous walking into my first class. I worried I wouldn't fit in or I would feel out of place. That fear disappeared almost immediately. I was warmly welcomed by Christine Knobel, my first instructor, and by the other students. The community here is genuinely kind, diverse, and supportive. Apparently sewists are just really nice people (or at least the ones who come here are). I expected to improve my sewing skills, and I absolutely have, but what surprised me most was how meaningful the community became. In a world where most of my interactions happen through screens, spending time learning alongside real people has been incredibly grounding and joyful. I also love that they offer a fashion studies track, where you can learn from the very beginning, designing a sketch, all the way through creation. The classes are clearly structured to help you grow into a true sewist, not just complete a single project. Plus, they're always adding new classes, which keeps things fresh and exciting. This place has been a gift, both creatively and socially.

I moved to Alameda 6 months ago and wandered into The Sewing Room while exploring Park St. I am a…read moreself-taught hobby sewer and was so excited to have a sewing store walking distance from me. They have a beautiful small selection of fabrics, notions, and patterns but they really excel in classes. I decided to take a garment class (the lined jacket), not for help, but for community, and I'm so happy that I did! Christine was a great teacher and I do pick up some tricks! My goal this year was to grow my skills, so I decided to enroll in the Sketch to Garment class. It has been so fun working with Julie Ann and my fellow students. I was worried I'd struggle because I don't have sketching or design experience, but I love how easy and creative they made it! I'm looking forward to more. Come to The Sewing Room for community, creativity, and knowledge!