First off, I love this store!…read more Living on the mainland, there are so many crafting supplies that are unique to Hawaiʻi, and every time I walk into Ben Franklin Crafts, I find myself wandering the aisles thinking, "Ooh... I don't have this back home" and in goes the item in my cart. What brought me in today tho, was to support one of the local small businesses that rents a "locker" inside the store. I absolutely love this concept. Ben Franklin has created a space where local makers can showcase and sell their work, giving shoppers the chance to support dozens of independent businesses all under one roof. Honestly, if money were no object, I'd probably leave with something from every locker. The variety is incredible, and it's fun seeing all the creativity from local artisans. Whether you're a serious crafter, looking for a unique gift, or just enjoy browsing, this place is sooo dangerous... in the best way possible. It's basically a crafter's candy store, and I look forward to getting lost here every time.

After seeing BFCrafts Instagram posts and Lei-go leis made from colorful flower beads, I wanted to…read moretry out this new item. I headed down to this BFCraft store and found the beads! A wide selection of colors, however, a few of the popular colors and flowers were out of stock. The beads are light weight, flexible, and the stems may be easily cut shorter. I was happily surprised that it did not feel rough or abrasive against material or the human skin. Great for simple DIY craft projects. My first project was to create a forever lei bag charm. The flower beads are reasonably priced and affordable for crafting projects. Service was okay lol. The cashier could have shown a little more interest. No smile or thank you for coming today. Maybe it was an off day for her. Other employees were nice and helpful in finding the beads. Overall a 4.5 star experience. Rounded up to 5 stars.

Beautifully large warehouse of fabrics! There are so many options to choose from, and the staff are…read moreso knowledgeable, kind, and efficient. My only complaint is that some of the fabrics seem a little thin, and could be slightly cheaper for that. Otherwise, I will definitely be visiting again everytime I find myself in Hawaii!

Visited June Fabrics for the first time on my recent trip back home. Want to try getting into…read moresewing baby blankets and using them to add to my diaper cakes. Born and raised in Honolulu and now living in the bay, I want to create diaper cakes using Hawaiian print materials to give them an aloha vibe. I created a list of fabric stores to visit, but ended up just checking this place out since it was in Kalihi, not far from where my mom lives, and I didn't feel like being in the crazy Oahu traffic to get to the other shops. Located in a warehouse off N. King Street in Kalihi, it wasn't very hard to find, and parking can be limited in front of the warehouse or street parking. When my mom and I walked in, we were amazed at the vast amount of material this place carries. A lot of Hawaiian print, Palaka, Japanese, Tahitian, and those cute Kawaii patterns (see my pics) to name a few. We received great customer service considering how busy they were. Daniel was pleasant and very helpful. Prices were reasonable, the prints I got were from $5/yd. They mainly carry rolls of material, some ribbon, and a few sewing accessories at the checkout counter. Daniel recommended I check out their Instagram for any new print drops, and they ship! Off 1 star for organization. There are some beautiful prints hiding under several rolls of fabric.

Shopping in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Looking for a purple dress, I didn't expect to find one at Aloha Fabrics, but I did! Strolling around Dole Cannery, I saw clothing in the window. I thought that this was a hula supply store? Since I'm here, I should just take a look, right? Browsing the aisles that were filled with all kinds of merchandise like pareo, hair accessories, musical instruments, tube tops, lanyards, check book covers, hula skirts, etc., I found a rack of long mu'umu'u! I was excited to find a pretty lei print on lavender material with purple trim! Perfect! The nice man apologized that there was no dressing room. I estimated the length and width to figure what size to get. He said there's no refund and maybe I can come back for alteration? I think I'll fit! I also saw some coin purses that will make great party favors! I got a bunch and he gave me a discount for bulk purchase! Thank you! Wow... I wasn't expecting anything and this store is really terrific... they even have 100% cotton palaka fabric on bolts! I need to return when I'm ready to sew my next project! Thank you so much!!!

Lots of selection and the staff was friendly and asked if we needed help. Would visit again if…read moreneeding material.

Hidden alright you have to look twice for this place located in Kukui Plaza towards Beretania St…read more on the first level. They have difficult hours since they have full time jobs as well. Service and selection during these Covid times was GREAT! Lots to choose from at the time of my visit you needed to get an appointment which was fast and painless. Go check these peep out you be surprised. Did I mention that they have sewing classes as well+++

Very friendly staff!! Wonderful shopping experience every time I go there. Really like this shop!read more

Not as snobby these days. Still uppity but at least I had an actual conversation. My old car hates…read moregoing into town so Kaneohe it IS. They have a great selection of fabric and remnants that are well priced but they do need to realize that some of us may look like we are from "California" but are Hapa, local, or local holes and they should DROP THE BIAS and start acting like 2026 and treat everyone the SAME. I've been sewing since I was 12 years old! come ON! I STILL get looks and attitude here! That sucks! I hope someday they come Ito the mindset of Hawaii and not...!@#ERwell...nuff.

They have Japanese style fabric, batik, and all sorts of notions. Also, have knowledgeable people…read morewho are ready to help.

Definitely has a bigger selection of threads, bias tapes, and zippers than Walmart. All sales are…read morefinal unless defective, can be exchanged but with receipt and within 30 days. I got another calendar! (Dangerous place for me...)

This store is jam packed with all kinds of fabric. I can always find what I need here and enjoy…read morejust checking out their stock. The employees are a little on the reserved side but they work efficiently so no complaints here. The prices are very reasonable and the selection is excellent.

Super friendly place right next to the USPS office that caught my eye several times as I walked by…read more They had some really nice rolls of fabric along with some remnants for sale. I had to get some for a project I am working on. I found the prices okay with the people working there being so nice that I felt I had been shopping there for years. Definitely worth while to stop in and check out some of the cool Hawaiian fabric patterns

Such a fun unexpected experience shopping in David's store. Such a pleasant experience with…read moreconversation and sharing. Can't wait to get back to the mainland to use my new fabrics.

I've been following DeStash Hawaii on Instagram for a while now but haven't been able to visit…read moreuntil my recent Oahu trip and boy was it worth the wait. I've been a Vintage Mu'u collector for 10-15+ years and I was super excited to see their selection of Vintage Mu'u! I took a Lyft to get to South Street from Ala Moana and I was dropped off across the street so I was a bit disoriented at first lol. I had to make sure I was walking in the right direction since there wasn't a big flashy sign. I love the humble lit up sign that said "Alterations" in the window and once I saw a mannequin in window dressed with beautiful Vintage Mu'u, I knew I hit the vintage jackpot lol! It was an adorable store with vintage Knick knacks, accessories, jewelry in glass cases, an alteration station with fabric as you walk through the door, then another section filled with racks of Vintage Mu'u of every size, along with Tops, Palaka Shorts and I also noticed some Outerwear too. I was so excited that I hit the ground running and checked out every rack with my size and collected a good 8-10 or so Mu'u to try on. (I mean I am from Maui so I can't frequent this place much lol!) There were 2 humble dressing rooms with a small basket in the corner for your shoes and belongings. I loved the selection and most of all: the prices. They had vintage 80's-90's to maybe 60's-70's. I did see some rare vintage priced at $150-200+ but for the most part, reasonably priced for carefully curated vintage. I found 3 Mu'u at the end of my Vintage Haul. I scored a Black and Red Manuheali'i Dress (which aunty said everyone adored when it came in so that was definitely a score!) for $110 and 2 other Mu'u's, one was a Made in Hawaii with front bib detail in a cream color for maybe $40 and another Blue Andrade Mu'u for $45. This was definitely worth coming down from Maui. I will definitely be back on my next Oahu trip! The Aunty Owner and her daughter were the sweetest!

This charming shop was small yet full of options. I loved the curated vintage shop vibe, as…read moreeverything was in good shape and was organized well. 'Ola helped me today with choosing a mu'umu'u that fit the criteria required by my kumu hula, and she was very knowledgeable. The store also had a variety of fabrics and sewing tools. The parking was great! There's a lot in the front.