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