Very friendly and helpful staff. Had a decent selection of basic sewing notions and bolts of all…read moresorts of fabric spread out on 2 floors. Carried heavy duty upholstery fabric (for in and outdoor usage) which I could not find at my local than Fabric Land. Prices are very competitive. Street parking and located in a less busy part of Danforth which is good.

Ruby was wonderful! While I was in the store, she helped several customers to find what they were…read morelooking for. She obviously cared that each customer would get exactly the fabric that would meet their needs. She spent a lot of time with me ensuring that my purchased fabric was perfect for the purpose intended. And the price was very reasonable. I will definitely return.

Great store, quality and brilliant service. Everything one needs for sewing projects is easily…read morefound.

This fabric store opened 2023-04-22 and has three floors for a total of 22,000 square feet! The…read moreground floor has fashion and luxurious fabrics, organza, jersey knits, nylons, and linens. The upper floor has home decor, drapery, vinyls, faux fur, drapery rods, and drapery rings. The basement has all the notions and crafts (punch needle, crochet,  embroidery,  knitting,  quilting), zippers, thread, sewing needles, trims, sewing patterns, fleece. The staff are very helpful. There are escalators and one elevator. There is no free WiFi. The store is wheelchair accessible. There are no washrooms. There is very limited paid street parking, but there are parking garages nearby. It is near the Bloor-Yonge Subway Station. Review 2023-105

Dear Hiring Manager at Desires Art Store, I've walked past your window a dozen times--always…read morepausing at that charcoal sketch of the woman mid-laugh, the one where her eyes look like they know exactly what I'm hiding. It's the kind of piece that doesn't sell itself; it just... stays. And honestly? That's why I'm writing. I've spent the last three years behind the counter at a tiny gallery in Portland--nothing fancy, just good light and people who'd rather talk about brushstrokes than buy anything. I learned how to spot the quiet ones who come in for just a look, then leave with a $400 watercolor because I asked if they'd ever painted their own shadow. I'm not pushy. I'm patient. And I remember names--like how Mrs. Alvarez always wants the softest pastels, or how the kid in the hoodie keeps circling the same neon print until he finally asks if we do layaway. Desires feels different. Not louder--just deeper. I've seen your Instagram; the way you frame a single canvas like it's breathing. You don't just sell art--you curate moments. I want to be part of that. I'm good with inventory (I once reorganized our entire back room by mood--warm tones on the left, cold on the right--sales jumped fifteen percent). I can wrap a piece like it's a gift to someone's future self. And yeah, I'll admit--I've already daydreamed about restocking your shelves at six in the morning, radio low, coffee black, watching the city wake up through the glass. If you're looking for someone who'll treat every customer like they're about to fall in love--with a painting, with themselves, with whatever--they'll find here--I'm your guy. Let me know if you ever need an extra pair of hands. Or eyes. Or just someone who'll stay late to hang that last piece right. Warmly, Leo P.S.

I probably find myself at Leather & Sewing Supplies at least every 3 weeks. I love this store, and…read moreeveryone who works there. Some are absolute legends (Anita) This place has everything you need for your projects and a lot of stuff you didn't know you needed until you saw it. Great prices. Well stocked store. Perfect location.

Stopped in here to take a look at drapery fabrics after having a tough time finding anything I…read moreliked at a few other great fabric stores (i.e. King Textiles, etc). MacFab moved here from Queen West a short while back and fits right into the trendy (but certainly more quiet) Leslieville 'hood. This place can be very intimidating but I had an easy time with Becks helping me traverse the endless books of samples at a lower price range. Shear fabrics are typically cheaper than drapes, which can vary in cost from around $35-$90+ per yard (thankfully only 1-yard minimum per order for those which must be custom-ordered). Beautiful, high-quality fabrics! BUT they're very expensive once you do the math. You'll get quality for the price (UV protected, high-traffic stain protection, etc), but jeez it's a punch in the wallet for sure. I appreciated the excellent and attentive service, with no bullying or pressure to buy. I wound up "renting" a book to take home and see in my space - easy with just a credit slip copy made and returned once you bring back the book, at no cost. While some of these prices are comparabl(ish) to Designer Fabrics in Parkdale, I'd say their selection at MacFab is a bit more youthful and up-to-date. Can't wait to go nuts here once I'm a millionaire! Tip! They've also got a home store on the North side of the street just a few steps West. Haven't been in, but I believe its more finished pieces/home decor items as opposed to fabrics.

For me, it's more a museum than a business since I have no hope of ever being able to sew and no…read moreplans of marriage in the near future. That said, I love to finger my way down the aisles -- touching the rich beautiful silk, then moving my way into the suede, and finally into the leather. They have rolls of funky, classic, and just plain exquisite fabrics. I really enjoy my tour of this place -- and of course there is no entry fee.

I bought 2 panels of cloth and his suggestions was helpful and without breaking my bank. Thank you…read moreagain

Dropped in today and enjoyed the relative peace and quiet of the store compared to Queen West…read more The woman at the counter was very lovely and kind. The store isn't massive, but you'd be surprised how many different fabrics are stuffed into the shelves. Visit when you have some time to explore, and find some hidden gems.

Great Selections & Prices Staff was very Helpful, will…read moredefinetly recommend to My friends and Family. Will visit again Leila

My sister in law had taken me here to get my Nikkah dress. They had a lot of dresses but not enough…read moresizes! Everything I liked there wasn't in my size or it wasn't blingy enough for me. The staff didn't speak English so I had to help my self and look around but there wasn't much to look at on the main floor. I had gone to the upstairs bridal section to have a Sneeky peak of what's to come for my future and they only had like 10 bridal dresses..... My fiancé also got himself an outfit which also did not have a lot of choices for him either. We were able to bargain the price down for both the items. Not the cleanest store and the dressing rooms were kind of dirty!

I walked up and down all of Chinatown and I have to say this fabric store is has the best…read moreselection. There's a store across the street called Downtown Fabrics with better prices, but doesn't have the variety. The lady that works here is really nice, and she knows a lot about the different fabrics!

Decent selection of suiting materials. The person that helped (nice South Asian/Indian/Pakistani…read morelady) was so accommodating. She knew exactly what I was looking for and gave me a reasonable price. I can't wait to get the suit made.

Amazing options and extremely helpful staff. As a new designer trying to navigate a fabric store…read morecan be super challenging and stressful but David and his brother were very helpful and supportive.

I have been in here a few times and have only encountered lovely helpful staff…read more Place is very Queen West - full of character, shelves overflowing, and general organized chaos. Selection is good for me at least doing some hobby projects. Prices are reasonable. It's fun and I'll be back!

Went here for my boyfriend for a date night and had a great time!…read more The store is really fun and had a huge selection of paintable ceramics from plates to massive lighthouses. We settled on a piggy bank for me and a "kitchen creature" (an animal that holds a sponge) that my boyfriend turned into a plant pot. There were some kiddos in the room which makes sense, but it was still a nice date spot. The woman helping us was very kind and helpful and gave us the whole run down. Ended up paying about 60 dollars for the two of us which is kinda pricy but worth it for the unique experience of making something of our own without having to start from scratch. Over all a fun place to stretch your creative muscle no matter the age or occasion :)

We did a little date night at The Clay Room and had a good time painting some ceramics. When you…read morecome in, you pay a fee for each item you want to paint, and then you get as long as you need to paint it. We got there pretty late (turns out just an hour isn't enough!) and they let us come in at a later date to finish our work, with no additional fees. There's additional space downstairs, but I didn't check it out. The employees are quite friendly, though our experience was entirely self-directed. There are plenty of people chatting while crafting; there are quite a few university students, probably due to the student discount. We ended up painting and firing three pieces. Sadly, one piece got chipped after firing. They did refire it, but we had to come back another time to pick it up. There's a pretty wide selection of ceramics, with a few "specialty" pieces, but it's worth noting they're Made in China designs, if you care about that sort of thing. Overall I would probably go back, with a bit more time in mind - there are plenty of great restaurants in the area to decompress, too!