I was so excited to find a store with so much beautiful fabric! Service was friendly and quick she…read morefound me I didn't have to search for assistance!

Kind and patient help and well informed on what is available. Love all the beautiful fabrics and…read moreprojects that come to mind as I walk in.

This is my go to for most anything I need sewing. Thanks The selection of unique, gorgeous fabric…read moreis unparalleled. Ashley and her team are very helpful; somehow I always end up with something I didn't know I need, but love the result! I have taken several classes and gotten great advice when I needed it.

Top-notch. Ashley curates a gorgeous selection of fabrics that are the stuff of dreams for serious…read moregarment sewists at a variety of price points comfortable for all budgets. My #1 fabric shopping choice. Great selection of beautiful quality indie patterns; a great place for lovely decorative elastics; and love the bi-annual sales and clearance section for finding great buys on a budget. Ashely is also incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about her fabrics and is so helpful in planning out care, calculating yardage for different kinds of projects, recommending uses, and talking about how stuff will wear over time. Such a delight to go here. I wish I had more money so I could give more of it to them.

It looks super sketchy from the outside. It is a warehouse. The guy who helped me was kinda creepy…read moreand barely talked. Not great from a customer service perspective. There was another guy working who was super friendly but he was helping another customer. Despite all that, I loved the low prices and huge selection of costume/dress fabrics. Lots of embellishments like ribbons, trims, sequins, etc. Great for someone making costumes for dance or theater.

This store is amazing. It has so many options and outstanding prices. They even have some serious…read morethrow back material, which is so much fun to look at. It's the 80s and 90s time capsule. Their trimming selection and price is second to none. You won't be at all disappointed.

The shop is now Island Fabrics & Sewing Center and is across the street from the shopping center on…read moreMain St.. Beautiful shop - clean, organized and an amazing selection of everything - fabrics, books, patterns, etc. Very friendly staff and owner. Very pleasant experience - my new favorite quilt shop on the Island.

Since I first reviewed this shop (8 years ago!), many MANY beloved local quilt shops have gone out…read moreof businesses - including several of my favorites. So, even though it's a bit off the beaten path, Calico Creations has become a place I can rely on to grab the perfect fabric for my latest project. So I try to stop there when I'm passing near (or through) MV. They carry all of the major designers and latest lines. From modern prints by Tula Pink and Kaffe Fassett to more traditional calicos and Civil War style fabrics, you will find it here. Not to mention they have an extensive collection of solids and blender fabrics, baby fabrics, pattern books and even some pre-cuts (not many, but I'll take it). Not in a sewing mood? Find inspo from their ever-rotating samples adorning their windows and walls. On a budget? They have an impressive (and huge) sale area in the back, where fabric is $10/yard (or lower). My only criticism is their small space. They could easily fill a shop twice the size, and as a result many MANY of their bolts are sitting on the floor. They try to keep it organized, and do a pretty good job, but it bears mentioning you'll need to "file" through bolts on the floor that aren't as easy to view as the ones on the shelves.

Took my first class today (cathedral window pillow top) and it was awesome! I highly recommend…read morethis shop for many reasons - selection of fabrics, notions and their class was great!!

I am new to sewing and have been into the Makehouse twice to browse, purchase, ask questions, and…read morebe enthusiastic about my new hobby. The staff are just terrific. Very knowledgeable, encouraging, and excited to share their craft. It's a joy to shop there. Oh, and they let well behaved dogs in! It's a really welcoming place to be and shop. Lessons next!

If you venture a little bit beyond the tourist core along Fort Street, you will come across The…read moreMakehouse....if you're a crafter, especially if you're into sewing - or want to be - you will find a delightful playground. This is an adorable, somewhat small shop-classroom-studio. There are lots of indy label sewing patterns (like Christine Hayes, Colette, etc), sewing notions, a smattering of scrapbooking items and some lovely locally-handmade pieces. The Makehouse offers fun classes. They offer basic sewing, pattern making, upholstering and specific piece workshops. There's a Kids Club a couple nights a week. They also have drop in sewing times and "sewcials". It seems local fiber artists use the space as a studio...it's an inspiring environment. They were featuring some unique hand embroidered portraits of women by an artist named Annie Nazarian when I stopped by. Unique, interesting. There's a definite Somerset Studio, slightly vintage vibe coursing through The Makehouse that is charming...if staying downtown, it's worth the extra block's jaunt to visit or if local, a few hours to stop for a class. I try to spend a couple weeks at a time every few years in Victoria - and on my next extended stay I intend to take some classes...I can't wait for my next visit!

I have to say that I had a bit of a problem with a staff member in the store but after contacting…read morethe management they emailed me and assured me that they had dealt with the matter. I really appreciated that they responded so quickly to address the matter.

absolutely fantastic. knowledgeable, helpful, friendly…read more great eye for colour matching. highly impressed with the staff and the selection. thank you so much for your help today!

By far the classiest shop I think we visited in the area. It's bright and airy inside with plenty…read moreof inventory. The setup of the store works well to provide good customer service.

I went in for the first and last time to look at the sewing machines. The ones on display were all…read morein the $1000 range. Even though I am a novice I was willing to spend more to get a good machine that would last. When I asked the woman (who I later learned is the owner) about any classes she offered for the machine SHE ROLLED HER EYES and told me she didn't do anything like that. I asked whether she would offer any help if I had questions after I bought the machine and she said an emphatic NO. I hope she has a strong regular customer base because she sure as heck won't see me there again, EVER Am not surprised that the "owner" responded in the way she did. Now that I am taking sewing classes elsewhere I am hearing the same negatives that I related. The review isn't false and I resent the accusation. If she actually did look at the reviews I have posted she would see that more than half are VERY positive. But bad customer service is bad customer service. She made that clear by the tone of her response.

I was passing town and decided to pop down and walk the shops. So happy this shop was open today…read more Going out of business and most things are 50% off. I purchased a cute shelf, a Whidbey Island puzzle and a beautiful black and white picture of WA! Thank you for having your store.

My friends and I came out to Whidbey, coincidentally for a little crafting getaway…read more We were surprised and pleased by this gem of a shop! By gem, I hope I'm not giving an impression that it is small. It's spacious and has a great selection of well-curated craft supplies (quality brands) and other fun items. We'll be back again next time we are in town.