I always find something too good to pass up when I drop off my donations. This place is a treasure!

It pains me to write this review of what used to be one of my favorite stores. And I was a sad as anyone when I saw they had to close over a year ago due to a fire. And just as happy when they announced they'd found a new space and were planning to reopen. I have to say, having visited there a few times now, I'm pretty disappointed. The new space is still downtown, but a few blocks west of their previous location. Where parking was free at that spot, it's metered at this one. When I think of all the vacant retail spaces in town, many with parking lots or at least free street parking, it leaves me perplexed. And the new space itself is so incredibly small and disjointed. It's separated into multiple, small rooms. Their inventory is but a shadow of its former self. And the prices have gone up. Wayyyy up. Perhaps most perplexing is the complete lack of classroom space, which they'd gone to so much trouble to add in their own space. Combined all of this with semi-surly, N95'd employees and well... to put it simply...I don't see the appeal in returning here anytime soon. For now, I miss the old Ragfinery and hope they turn things around. read more

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Great place to browse. Great prices on recycled items!! Well organized and uncluttered areas make it easy to find what you are looking for and finding things you didn't know you needed read more

This is a unique shop that offers all sorts of fabric, ribbon, buttons, sewing items, and even sewing machines! There's also some clothing in the front of the store. Most of the goods are weighed and sold by the pound. The prices are reasonable, and you just might find a treasure here. Everything is in bins, so be ready to dig. Interesting experience. Avoid the bathroom, it's mostly for employees and each worker has their own towel. read more

I love this place so much! They have such an amazing array of fabrics and great deals on second hand clothing. Their store had a fire so they are closed for now but I can't wait for them to reopen! read more

Every time I pass by this unique thrifty fabric/craft shop I just have to go in. Today I purchased three fabrics that called out to me. I just had to add them to my fabric stash. Also found my favorite brand of thread for only 50 cents a spool and a skein of yarn that was just the color I was looking for to make a new hat. I tried on shoes and perused the latest upcycled clothing. I always have so much fun browsing this shop! The volunteer staff is so friendly and fun loving not to mention "knowledgeable and helpful". read more

I can't sew a button, or fix a rip in my clothing to save my life. Besides all that, I grew up spending a lot of time with grandma, scouring fabrics, all over L.os Angeles and beyond. Sometimes in dark, seedy alleys and places only grandma's somehow know about. We loved going, it was our thing together and that's how my love of textile's flourished. Every place has those special little things that we would travel far and wide to get. They are hidden jewels. I'm so happy to know that Bellingham has a very special thing going. Ragfinery,is not just for the seasoned ladies, who I'm sure, would look at me and wonder if I am actually a lady at all. I measure my fabric with anything that looks like it could be..........31 3ish/4 " or hopefully longer that than too short. This place is not just for ladies either. Men love this place just as much, for the outerwear or whatever and super super low prices BY THE POUND!! Yes. By the pound. So, if you are wanting to learn, or just looking for your best materials for that masterful quilt or hand sewn embroidered silk scarf, or like myself, choosing the hidden staple method to alter my fancy clothes into art, you might want to head over to Ragfinery and start digging through the bins. This place is spotless, highly organized, and unbelievably cheap, for top of the line brands. This place replaced my therapist and now I see her there all the time. read more

Have I ever needed to go to an actual fabric/ craft store again after going here? Not hardly ever. This is one of my favorite places to visit, and have been going here for years. Friendly staff, fun store, and I always leave the store with something. $2 clothing racks, bin diving, and fabric remnant galore. I especially love the natural fabric and yarn section. Love zero waste? You will not ever regret a trip here!!! read more

What an incredible resource in town! I had a small hole in a wool sweater that I wanted to darn, and the folks at ragfinery were able to help me fine an extremely close yarn match so that I could blend in the repair! I am so excited that such an amazing spot is so close to home. Since everything is sold by the pound, materials here are really affordable! They've also got a nice selection of vintage and secondhand items. :) read more

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Came looking for fabric. Left with nearly new hiking shoes and some nice woven tops. Great deals, friendly staff.

So much fun to pop in here and take a look around. The selection of crafty supplies was fantastic, exceeded my expectations in the variety of textiles they have. The staff was top notch and awesome about asking if we (visited with my young son in tow) needed any help finding things. Thrilled to find a place that will accept all of my random craft/sewing/weaving/knitting/spinning items and put them to use for a good cause. I live over an hour away from Bellingham but will definitely make the trip just to visit this store. read more

GREAT place for all the right reasons! We benefit when every we go to the Ragfinery. As fabric addicts (used for house decor, sewing, art, kids craft days, ETC.) we can't stay away from this place when we're in town. Fabric, yarn, art and craft supplies, misc sewing notions, used clothes, textile pieces by local artists... Just the best! Good place. Lovely staff. Go there! But not on Sunday - closed on Sunday read more

I used to love this place. Since they reopened after Covid restrictions were lifted things have changed. Anything decent is on the racks instead of bins. The prices on hung items are ridiculous. I can get better deals at Value Village. And, they are apparently no longer non-profit. I tried asking were/who profits were benefiting and was told (after a lot of beating around the bush) that it was used to pay employees. Aren't they volunteers?? I'm truly disappointed with the "new" Ragfinery. read more

Very sweet and helpful staff! All are such sweethearts. There's always good music playing and tons of fabrics to choose from. Love the up-cycling I'm able to integrate into my creations because of this place! read more

I had a great time browsing in there. I liked that they had things so well organized. The shop was buzzing with shoppers. I would have loved more yarn, but obviously, they can only have what people donate. Fun! read more

They carry many used fabric and materials with reasonable prices! A good place to find small quantities of a variety of materials. 洋裁、キルトなどの材料が安価で手に入りそうです。ここでは洋裁のクラスもあるみたいです。 read more

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Ragfinery is as special as it gets. Open designed well organized shop. Incredible concept with so much to offer.

Ok, so this is a "guy's" review in a heavily lady-like store. I like to make/customize things from time-to-time. I know my way around a sewing machine as well as a CNC machine. Basically, this place has all types of soft goods to use for your projects. What I like is how everything is organized very well. If you want some leather pieces/scraps for a small project, and do not want to drive down to Quilceda tannery, you should look here first. I like to make carrying cases for my tools, and I always look here before going somewhere more "retail," or online for parts. I found a roll of fine wool felt and made myself an ipad pro carry case with leather details and pencil holder. Paid $8 for everything. Of course the wife visits here as well. read more

Ragfinery is a wonderful place to donate and purchase textiles of all sorts -- yarns, fabric remnants, clothing, notions, patterns. They offer beginner-level craft classes. The location is very convenient and there's free street parking. read more

This is the most fun second-hand textile store that I could imagine! Bins of so many different, wonderful fabrics. I only wish that I lived in Bham so that I could take some of the classes. It's a store with a cause, too. Actually, many causes, if you count recycling. read more

Ragfinery is a very unique fabrics store. Everything they sell is either donated and or up-cycled -and the prices reflect that. It's very affordable and always has interesting items that always gets my creativity flowing. read more

I go here all the time and always leave happy and never empty handed. The sewing notions are so cheap. All the clothes are quality mostly name brand even and you pay by the pound...SO FUN!!!!! I took my daughter with me to a class there and we had a great time and learned some new tricks I would give 10 stars because this is one of my favorite places in town! read more

My ladyfriend brought us to Ragfinery and I got an awesome vintage silk smoking jacket with tigers and Chinese letters all over it for only $10! Though i have not yet had occasion to wear this jacket, someday I will smoke a Sherlock Holmes-style pipe indoors, or become a pimp, or perhaps ill just need it for a halloween costume, but the jacket will be perfect and ill remember Ragfinery and their awesome deals. read more

This place is addictive. It is an explosion of well organized chaos with a ridiculous number of choices. There are leftovers from Joann Fabrics, as well as an entire wall of smaller amounts organized by color. You cut you want and only pay for what you want. And, you pay by the pound! Farther back, you will find transparent plastic bins filled with sorted types of materials. There is wool, cotton, polyester, tulle, and even silk. The centre of the store holds giant tables of well organized fat quarters, and fleece. You'll also find buttons, ribbons, yarn, And patterns from long ago. Have fun! At the front of the store are creations by volunteers and designers. I am always amazed at how someone can take random pieces of coordinated material and turn out a masterpiece! Yes, I have purchased some one-of-a-kind clothing. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. read more

I LOVE this place! It's so inspiring to see how creative people can be, and to get some inspiration for my own creations. I only know how to knit, but I have so much fun looking at all of the variety of materials that are available. I hope to take one of the sewing classes soon so I can make my kiddos some fun costumes one day. Clean, well lighted building with helpful staff. Everything is sold by the pound, so there are some great bargains to be had. Also, you are recycling, so win-win-win! read more

Love this place! Just went for my first time and can't wait to go again! Nice staff and fun concept of buying your items by the pound! Fill a bin with material, yarn, notions, etc. You gotta check it out! read more