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Retail Sources for Materials in Chicago-land

Many people have been asking where they can go to find fabric and other things, especially now that JoAnn Fabrics is closing store locations across the country. There are a lot of lists for online sources, but here are some local, in-person retail options for fabric, notions, tools, sewing machines, embroidery supplies, yarn - even sewing classes and events!

Bolly's Hobbies Yarn Etc

Chicago/Belmont-Cragin

5503 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

M-T CLOSED
W-Sat Noon-7PM
Sun 10AM-5PM

Yarn/Knit/Crochet, Classes/Events

Notes:

Ciao Bella Sewing Studio

Winnetka

874 Green Bay Rd #100, Winnetka, IL 60093

M-W,F-Sun 10AM-5PM
Thurs 10AM-4:30PM

Classes/Events

Notes:

Designs by Anna J

Chicago/Hyde Park

5309 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615

M CLOSED
T-Sat 11AM-7PM
Sun Noon-5

Fabric

Notes: Women's Clothing; also sells African print fabric by the yard.

EWS Fashion Design Academy

Oak Park

137 N Oak Park Ave #105, Oak Park, IL 60301

By appointment

Classes/Events

Notes: In person & Online courses

Firefly Fiber Arts Studio

Chicago/Logan Square

2860 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

M-T CLOSED
W 1-6PM
Thurs 12-6PM
Fri Noon-8PM
Sat 11AM-6PM
Sun 11AM-4PM

Yarn/Knit/Crochet, Classes/Events

Notes:

Friendly Stitches Sew & Vac

Downer's Grove

2135 63rd St, Downers Grove, IL 60516

M-F 10AM-5PM
Sat 9AM-3PM
Sun CLOSED

Sewing Machines (Sales & Repair)

Notes:

Goree Shop

Chicago/Kenwood

1122 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653

M-Sun 9AM-10PM

Fabric

Notes: African Goods Shop, Tailor - may also sell African print fabric (unverified)

Jenny G's Art Supply

Chicago/Ravenswood

1926 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

M-T CLOSED
T-F 11AM-6PM
Sat 11AM-5PM
Sun Noon-4PM

Classes/Events

Notes:

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Arlington Heights

1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

T-Sat 10AM-5:30PM
Sun 11AM-5PM
Mon 10AM-7PM

Sewing Machines (Sales & Repair), Quilting

Notes:

Miargento

Chicago/Bridgeport

3541 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

M-Sat 10AM-6:30PM
Sun Noon-5PM

Fabric

Notes:

My Crafty Table Sewing

Chicago/East Beverly

1750 W 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60643

By appointment

Classes/Events

Notes:

Nina Chicago

Chicago/West Town

1256 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

M, W, F-Sun Noon-6PM
T CLOSED
Thurs Noon-8PM

Yarn/Knit/Crochet, Fabric, Buttons/Zippers/Etc, Garment Making Tools, Misc Crafting Supplies, Classes/Events

Notes:

Sew Anastasia

Chicago/Near West

2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

By appointment

Classes/Events

Notes:

Sew Design Studio

Evanston

2608 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL 60201

M,F 9:30AM-8PM
Tues Noon-8PM
Wed CLOSED
Thurs Noon–8PM
Sat 9:30AM–6PM
Sun 1–6PM

Classes/Events

Notes:

Sewing Center Unlimited

Morton Grove

8844 Meade Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053

By Appointment

Classes/Events

Notes:

Sister Arts Studio

Chicago/Lincoln Park

721 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

M-W, F 11AM-6PM
Thurs 11AM-8PM
Sat 11AM-5PM
Sun Noon-5PM

Yarn/Knit/Crochet, Misc Crafting Supplies, Classes/Events

Notes:

Textile Discount Outlet

Chicago/Pilsen

2121 W 21st St, Chicago, IL 60608

M-Thur 10AM-4:30PM
F-Sat CLOSED
Sun 10AM-4PM

Fabric

Notes: Does have some patterns, notions, etc

The Dropped Stitch

Chicago/Andersonville

1524 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

M-T CLOSED
W-Sun Noon-6PM

Yarn/Knit/Crochet, Classes/Events

Notes:

The Quilter's Trunk

Chicago/Beverly

10352 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Sun-M CLOSED
T-Sat 10AM-4PM

Quilting, Sewing Machines (Sales & Repair), Embroidery, Classes/Events

Notes:

The WasteShed

Chicago/Humboldt Park

1754 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

M-T CLOSED
W-Sun 11AM-6PM

Buttons/Zippers/Etc, Fabric, Garment Making Tools, Misc Crafting Supplies, Quilting, Sewing Machines (Sales & Repair), Yarn/Knit/Crochet, Embroidery, Classes/Events

Notes: Thrift store for a range of arts & crafts supplies; takes donations on designated days.

Third Coast Stitches

Chicago/Lincoln Park

707 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

M-T CLOSED
Wed Noon-6PM
Thurs-F Noon-5PM
Sat 11AM-5PM
Sun 11AM-4PM

Embroidery

Notes:

Yarnify!

Chicago/South Loop

633 S Plymouth Ct Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60605

M,W-F Noon-6PM
Tues CLOSED
Sat 10AM-6PM
Sun Noon-4PM

Yarn/Knit/Crochet

Notes:

Chicago Fabric,Yarn&Button

Chicago/Loop

208 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604

M-F Noon-6PM
Sat Noon-4PM
Sun CLOSED

Fabric, Buttons/Zippers/Etc, Yarn/Knit/Crochet

Notes:

Cog Cycles & Yarn

Chicago/Peterson Park

3217 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

M CLOSED
T-W,F-Sun 11:30PM-6:30PM
Thurs 11:30AM-6PM

Yarn/Knit/Crochet, Classes/Events

Notes: Also a bike repair shop

Djenne Collection

Chicago/Beverly

1759 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643

M-Thurs,Sat 10AM-8PM
F 10AM-12:30PM,2:30-8PM
Sun 10AM-6PM

Fabric

Fabric + clothing, accessories, etc

Evanston Stitchworks

Evanston

906 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

M-W,F Noon-5PM
Thurs Noon-6PM
Sat + Sun Noon-4PM

Fabric, Yarn/Knit/Crochet, Embroidery, Quilting, Classes/Events

Notes:

Fishman’s Fabrics

Chicago/South Loop

1101 S Desplaines St, Chicago, IL 60607

M-F 9AM-3PM

Fabric

Notes:

Goldblatt Sewing Machines

Chicago/Wicker Park

1511 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

M-T,Th-F 9AM-4PM
Wed 9AM-Noon
Sat Noon-3PM
Sun CLOSED

Sewing Machines (Sales & Repair)

Notes: Industrial Sewing Machines & Repair

House of Raci

Chicago/Uptown

1020 W Leland Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

M-F 9AM-6PM

Fabric

Notes: Tailor - may also sell African print fabric (unverified)

Knit 1

Chicago/Lakeview

3856 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

M 10AM-12PM
Tues CLOSED
W,F Noon-5PM
Thurs Noon-8PM
Sat 10AM-5PM
Sun Noon-4PM

Yarn/Knit/Crochet, Classes/Events

Notes:

Making it Sew Fun

Chicago/Beverly

9107 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

By appointment

Classes/Events

Notes:

Mr. G's Sewing Machine Shop

Chicago/Pilsen

1810 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608

M-F 10AM-5PM
Sat 11AM-4PM
Sun CLOSED

Sewing Machines (Sales & Repair)

Notes:

New Rainbow

Chicago/South Loop

612 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60607

M-Sat 9:30AM-6PM
Sun 10AM-4PM

Fabric

Notes:

Salma Fabric & Fashion

Chicago/Little India

2316 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

M-T,Th-Sun Noon-9PM
Wed CLOSED

Fabric

Notes: Specializes in South Asian fabrics, as well as Saris, etc

Sew Crafty Studio

Chicago/Lakeview

3845 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

By appointment

Classes/Events

Notes:

Sew on Central

Evanston

1937 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

M,Thurs 10AM-7PM
Tues + Sun CLOSED
Wed 10AM-5:30PM
Fri Noon-5:30 PM
Sat 10AM-4PM

Fabric, Sewing Machines (Sales & Repair), Buttons/Zippers/Etc, Garment Making Tools, Embroidery, Classes/Events

Notes:

Singer Factory Distributor

Chicago/Old Irving Park

4914 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641

M,Th 10AM-8PM
T-W,F-Sat 10AM-5PM
Sun CLOSED

Sewing Machines (Sales & Repair)

Notes:

Soutache

Chicago/Lakeview

3862 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

M-T CLOSED
W-Sat 11AM-5PM
Sun Noon-4PM

Buttons/Zippers/Etc, Trim

Notes: Only focuses on luxury buttons and trim/ribbon

The Bloomin' Spindle

Chicago/Old Irving Park

5359 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641

Sun-M Noon-5PM
T CLOSED
W Noon-8PM
Thurs 10AM-8PM
F-Sat 10AM-5PM

Yarn/Knit/Crochet, Classes/Events

Notes:

The Needle's Excellency

Evanston

1630 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

M-W,F-Sat 10AM-5PM
Thurs + Sun CLOSED

Embroidery

Notes:

The Stitchers' Garden

Naperville

1163 E Ogden Ave Ste 713, Naperville, IL 60563

Sun-M CLOSED
T-W,F-Sat 10AM-5PM
Thurs 10AM-8PM

Embroidery

Notes:

The WasteShed Evanston

Evanston

1245 Hartrey Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

M-T CLOSED
W-Sun 11AM-6PM

Buttons/Zippers/Etc, Fabric, Garment Making Tools, Misc Crafting Supplies, Quilting, Sewing Machines (Sales & Repair), Yarn/Knit/Crochet, Embroidery, Classes/Events

Notes: Thrift store for a range of arts & crafts supplies; takes donations on designated days.

Vogue Fabrics

Evanston

618 Hartrey Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

M-Sat 9:30AM-5:30PM
Sun CLOSED

Fabric

Notes: Does have some patterns, notions, etc

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