I am more of an outdoors type of person, but recently have been thinking of taking up a crafty…read morehobby for those gloomy, rainy days. I stumbled upon Fabric Mart near Pearlridge Center last week when we cleaned up for the New Year and dropped off donations nearby. So, I decided to check it out today. First of all, it's a HUGE space with fabrics galore!!! Lots of local, Hawaiian print material. Wall full of fancy, frilly ones. And even, solid choices of fabric for curtains and furniture! Also, they sell gorgeous 100% silk options! This place definitely could be an inspo to stir up creativity we need from time to time. Also, they sell accessories that usually come with sewing projects including patterns and zippers. Unfortunately, I did not see any sewing machines. Nor, do they offer sewing classes. This shop is not visible from the main road. Mosey on towards the back line-up of businesses including a gymnastic's school and an Asian home furnishings store. There is ample, free parking. I thought the staff working was not very friendly. Probably due to not in work mode because it's right after the long holidays. I recommend here if you are wanting a wide selection of fabric for your next craft project.

Ok so this may seem a bit unfair because there isn't another store that sells this much fabric,…read morebut, I'm rating this visit based on my daughter's happiness. First things first, this store is located in the VERY BACK of Pearlridge industrial warehouses. If you know where the dealership & GOODWILL in Pearl city is... THEN YOU'LL FIND IT! Because it's IN THE BACK THERE! You CANT MISS IT! It's next to where the old JELLY'S was. There is a lot of open parking. Restrooms, I'm not sure where or if they have one in that area opened to the public. Prices range anywhere from $2.00 to as high as $50.00 PER YARD. Depends on what type you want or looking for and if you want it by the yards or remnants. I don't know what else to say about this place other than ITS A MUST WHEN NEEDING FABRIC! But... as mentioned earlier... this post is gonna be based off my daughter's experience and outcome. I must say... they DID NOT disappoint! She had a sewing project done for school and IM SUPER PROUD OF HOW WELL SHE DID! Both her dad and I! So as you all know... they have PRETTY MUCH EVERY TYPE, COLOR, STYLE, THEME OR PATTERN OF MATERIALS, right!? So I expected her to take forever on choosing a material. But she found it in half hour and the rest was DUCK SOUP! They also had the very same color thread that matched perfectly with her fabric she chose. So that was AWESOME! AND it was the style she needed too! I didn't realize the threads were all different! Lol! ANYWHO... the teacher told them to get about 1-1/2 yards of fabric & DID state they shouldn't buy anything more than $3.00. But of course my husband had to give his princess whatever she wanted. Which wasn't much. We got her a little extra on the fabric just incase she needed it. But her final product was so BEAUTIFUL... I wish our small sewing machine worked. She wanted to make more for Christmas and pass them out or sell them at the Christmas fair. But it's ok. We'll manage. However, take a look at her project. (SEE PHOTOS) She chose a light sun yellow color fabric with local Hawaii pictures on them. The reason why she chose that specific fabric was because she wanted the HAWAIIAN FLAG that was in there. There were other nice colored fabrics with different designs too! But that was her reason for this one! If you do shop here and you don't know exactly what you're looking for, expect to stay for more than an hour. It's so HARDZ TO CHOOSE!!! If it could, I would live in here and make everything and anything! LOL!!! But they didn't have a few things on the list BUT luckily, we had it at home. I made her a ziplock bag with everything labeled and placed well in the bag. I also told her to make sure she keeps it that way so she's organized and she doesn't lose anything. She did exactly what was told and she was the 2nd or 3rd student to finish her project. This was out of ALL PERIODS too! Her teacher was amazed with her work! She asked if she could do another, but because their quarter was ending. The teacher told them no, because they're putting the machine back into storage til next years class. But I'm proud of her for making her drawstring pouch and her total bag. And it's ALL THANKS TO FABRIC MART! Okie dokes thank you for looking and have a good one guys! A hui hou MALAMA PONO ALOHA!

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.

Growing up in pc Ben Franklin is one of those stores you just go into to browse and kill time…read more Always lots of cute crafting things to see and buy. Of course it's overpriced and expensive but who can resist especially if you're a crafter!! Ribbons are good quality (although pricey) and during graduation season the shelves can be bare for certain colors! But overall a fun store to explore , and I'll always stop by for crafting necessities.

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.

Stopped by here for the first time this week with my sister to buy fabric to sew christmas gifts…read more They are located on Austin lane and we had no trouble finding a free parking stall right outside the entrance. They have a great assortment of fabric. The customer service was fantastic and quick and we were able to get in and out of there quickly. They have a minimum of one yard of fabric now which isn't bad at all. Highly recommend to come if you need a special fabric print or color that you need for your projects.

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!!!

Can I say Palaka Heaven fabrics! Was looking all over for the red Palaka print, everywhere was sold…read moreout. Found this place on google, located in dole cannery shopping center. Lots of parking, and easy to find. Across Costco, so it can get super busy. They all the colors of Palaka, with other Hawaiian prints. They didn't have a lot of selection for Palaka clothing due to holidays, but it's ok they had the Palaka fabrics I wanted! Sooooo happy I found this place! Staff were so helpful, friendly, and attentive. They offer an array of Hawaiian wear, adults, and children. They supply hula dancers as well. Definitely coming back, as this store is very stocked. Quality fabrics and not imitation fabric. I was so excited i forgot to buy elastic buttons, OH MY! See you there!

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

Great inventory and excellent service. Location was also a plus. Easy access and within walking…read moredistance

Such a great selection of different fabrics! Great service, everyone was so helpful and super…read morefriendly! I would definitely recommend coming here for your supplies!

Poor poor customer service. Not helpful, not friendly. Seems like it's a chore for those ladies to…read morebe there to help customers.

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...)

Parking is awful. Cars are double parked. Twelve cars and only 2 customers in store. 2 huge…read moreCadillacs. Porsche parked in front of entrance of course blocking the only exit. Staff dont call police to tow away.

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.

Every January is mu'umu'u month in Hawaii and DeStash is the place to go to find your perfect fit!…read moreFirst off: Location: found on the left side of South Street going mauka and surprise, surprise! FREE PARKING. That literally made my day knowing I didn't have to find street parking and walking forever! The shop is on the first floor and it appears they moved into a bigger area adjacent to the old (making it a much bigger space. Once you enter you are greeting by the nicest lady (owner). I told her that I was new to her shop and was looking for a mu'umu'u for an upcoming event. She made several suggestions (all so very good)! I was happy since I was clueless other than knowing that I wanted a vintage piece and perhaps a "newer" version as well. I came away with a beautiful Bette in a pink floral as well as another in red and yellow print. I was very pleased with my purchases as well as the help and hospitality from DeStash.

Love this cute little store! Each time I go, I find a treasure!! And the people are sooooooo niceread more

Was stoked my mom & I found a local Oahu brand that is truly inclusive! Finding stylish,…read morehigh-quality tees that fit my dad comfortably can be a challenge. However Homegrown at Pearlridge totally delivered. The material is nice, the graphics are clean & the fit is perfect for literally anyone on your shopping list. P.S. my dad is very picky with his clothes & I'm pretty sure his entire wardrobe is only black tees. However it's safe to say he's a fan & is already out running errands in it today! Highly recommend stopping by if you want authentic local gear that will fit everyone. (I believe the guy working the front said they go up to size 6x & my dad wears a 3x) #LocalSupport #OahuStyle #InclusiveFashion XOXO, ChelsieFletcher

Walking around Pearlridge shopping center this particular shop caught my attention…read more Homegrown they sell all kinds of Hawaiian attire along with some good local saying printed on tee's. Kanaka was a pretty cool looking tee's also they carry all other Local kind Tees . Once I stepped into the store I've got greeted right away good customer service. Prices are very reasonable support local