great selection, everything is so beautiful and the service was really nice, great people and great…read morestore!

They have so many fabrics to chose from but Salma does not take requests anymore. Drove all the way…read morefrom Milwaukee for her to never text me.

Honestly such a cute store. I had a part break on my machine and the repair guy was so incredibly…read morenice and helpful. He let me watch and taught me how to fix it on my own if the problem happens again. Prices aren't bad, about the same as any other craft store sometimes even cheaper! I'm hoping that they get some new fabrics in because it's been the same the past couple months but there is a pretty large selection (can be overwhelming but which fabric store isn't).

My fiance found out about this place and brought me here. Wow! So much selection! Staff was very…read morehelpful in telling us where things were in different areas of the store. There is TONS of fabric here, as well as findings, tools, trim, etc. As a person with mobility issues, I won't lie, it's not the most accessible shopping experience ever as some things are down low or up high. But staff were available and willing to help. Prices were reasonable and it's nice to be able to see material in person rather than online.

Super grateful to this place and Jose!…read more My boyfriend and I were recommended to come here for some wedding outfits that we needed the next day. We were on a short timeline so we were hoping to find something quick, which was super easy with the large selection and Jose's suggestions and attentiveness. After about only 15 mins of looking, we both were able to find outfits that we loved. They were also willing to work within our budget, and did some very quick tailoring for me after buying (which was much appreciated). Would recommend!

Jose is absolutely amazing! Went to his shop for my first wedding and he was so patient with me…read morewhile I tried on a million outfits. He also gave me bracelets as a present at the end to match my fit. Would absolutely recommend!!

Since I moved on this side of Chicago, and rented an empty apartment, and I really love to make it…read morewarm and cozy with curtains and stuff, bathroom rugs and bath curtains, small details. The most affordable and still charming place where I could find so many things I've found walking on Lawrence, when I just moved in, and visiting this store by accident.... A year ago I bought so many things for my place, not be able to afford much, but could find such great things, the effect was amazing and all of the things I bought are still in use. Recently I was in a search for a mattress, like queen or full size, and walked in waiting for my glasses to be fixed nearby. I got beautiful full size mattress, with brocade finish, very comfortable, breathable, and such good quality, for a beautiful price as well. Not just that, but also a free delivery, and help to get rid of my old, and very heavy mattress. ON SUNDAY, so flexible because I couldn't find time on any other day. It's very rare to ran into such polite and helpful people, as Samuel, guy who works there. He 's helpful as can be, funny and will make your day, on 5 languages as well :-D I will for sure come back very soon for my spring update :-)

This store and many others right around here remind me of stores that are in Brooklyn. There are…read morealot of outlet stores and stores that carry gen. merchandise. This store specializes in linen, bedspreads, blankets and pillowcases. This store is a gem.

Love love love love love. That's five loves! A 6th love is deserved for getting my fabric order…read moresent on time to my SIL on time for Christmas. I shopped and shipped everything directly from their website and never had to pick up the phone once! Oh, make that a 7th love for carrying Heather Ross fabrics. I'm obsessed with #HeatherRoss. I love to sew. I am crafty, and I have a huge love (can you tell?) with fabrics! Thanks to Evanston Stitchworks, you'll find really fun and unique designs at their shop (currently available online). This isn't your typical fabric store. They support really cool independent designers and quirky fabrics for quilting and making clothes...well for sewing anything really. They also offer knitting supplies and all the books you might need to learn how to sew or knit. Evanston Stitchworks also offers many crafty classes (currently virtual). A few years ago I took their beginning knitting class. For some reason my brain gets all discombobulated when I try to knit, but the class was really fun. The owner was patient and kind and did everything she could to help me fix my mistakes along the way. Everyone else knocked it out of the park, so it's just not something I'm good at. I'm so glad this small local business exists, and I'll continue to purchase fabric from them. Speaking of fabric, don't you just love the designs I picked out for my two little nieces? They are Heather Ross designs, and my SIL is planning to make dresses for them. Can't wait to see how they turn out!

Since I love looking @ different types of fabrics, yarn, and needle crafts, decided to visit here…read more So glad I did! This shop is really cool and has a lot to offer. Excellent quality of all their products! Unique fabrics that are gorgeous. The needlework kits, cross stitch and embroidery, were very unique too. Sashiko products are also sold here too, which is what I decided to purchase some of. Some of the items for sale here I had never seen anywhere else. The staff person working was knowledgeable, helpful, and nice. I also thought the prices were good because of the high quality of the items. Will visit here again on my next trip to Evanston.

Tailorbird Fabrics is a darling little fabric shop. It is incredibly well curated! With a mix of…read morehigh quality quilting cottons and garment fabrics there is something for every sewer. The shopkeeper showed me some bolts they had just received from a French company. If I hadn't been traveling, I could have done some damage. Prices are what you'd expect, around $13 for a yard. They have a website too!

The lady was very helpful. Great selection of quilter's cotton & clothing fabric. There was so many…read morefabrics that I wanted but had to control myself

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS owner is absolutely sweet and cares about the products in the…read morestore. Everything is fair prices and pulls from local artist as well. Contributes to good causes by purchasing items. Selection is good for the well rounded artist.

Stopped here to pick up some materials because I did a hand lettering virtual workshop and wanted…read moreto give it a shot. They have a ton of stuff in this shop and though I'm not an artist myself, they have a little of everything so you may find what you need. The guy working the store greeted me and let me know to holler for him if I needed help, but otherwise let me alone to wander. They also have a lot of framing options, so if you're looking for a framing job then you could try them out. Parking is street only, and metered. I didn't have any problem finding a parking spot, so hopefully that's the norm around here.

After receiving my grandmother's one hundred year old dining room set, I knew I wanted to…read morereupholster the chairs as the fabric was very worn and the chairs themselves were uncomfortable. I found Chicago Upholstery and Drapery and immediately reached out to see if they could help. Their responses were prompt and their pricing was super reasonable for the work they needed to do. We had six chairs reupholstered and they look AMAZING! I'm so happy with their work and will definitely keep them in mind for any work in the future.

I couldn't be happier with the finished product - a faux Roman shade with an overhang - that was…read moresewn and installed with great artistry. It makes me smile every time I look at it these days since it was installed. What a great addition to my home and I'm very thankful to DALE and his team.

We love Gotcha Covered! Their products and services are the best. They are knowledgeable and…read moreprofessional. We messed up the cords on one of our shades five months after purchase. The owner came out the next day and fixed it. He also reviewed with us how to prevent this from happening again. That's great service!

Why does everything in a house start breaking at the same time? After a summer of fixing things and…read morea bathroom renovation I was reading to stop pouring money into my house...and then my kids blinds ALL broke at the same time. On top of that I decided our old window treatments weren't quite right for our new gorgeous bathroom so reached out to my trust decorator for recommendations. She said she's had nothing, but great experiences with Gotcha Covered...and looks like (based on the stellar reviews) that many yelpers agree. I called last Monday and found time on a Saturday morning for a sales rep (Jay) to stop by. Saturdays are ideal for my work schedule, although when he stopped by at 10am I had 3 kids I had to kick out of their rooms (especially the teenager) so he walked into a bit of craziness, but didn't seem bothered by it. Within an hour we chose hunter douglas room darkening shades for my kids rooms, as well as a custom made silhouette window shade for our bathroom. My decorator facetimed to help us pick a color and fabric for the window, which ended up being a quick 5 min call. We were able to match all the shades to the existing trim in all the rooms and then Jay was off. Jay promised a quote by Monday, but delivered it Saturday afternoon. While pricey it ended up being much less than I expected (also included a designer referral discount) and I"m really happy with everything we ordered. I did think about shopping around, but decided to just go with Gotcha Covered based on the stellar reviews, great service from Jay and the price seemed fair (even chatgpt agreed :)). They required a 50% deposit to place the order and promised to deliver/install in 4-6 weeks. I'll update my review after installation, but I'm happy so far!

The Ainslie Arts Plaza is a new addition to the Lincoln Square/Ravenswood neighborhood. When they…read moreknocked down the McDonald's and rebuilt it in 2020/2021, they made this strip of parking an arts plaza. It's been fun to see it come to life with the green planters, twinkle lights, murals on the boxes, and now events like movies in the plaza. Excited to see what else they'll think of to utilize this lovely space. The only downside? You're right off the street so you hear all the honking, all the yelling, and all the screeching that comes along with Chicago drivers. Plus, McD's is the only food option (but at least there's something!).