5 Best Fabric Shops in Los Angeles (2026)

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By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Most fabric shops in Los Angeles sit within a few blocks of each other in the Fashion District, which means the real decision is less about crossing town and more about which counter has what you need. Between them these shops carry just over 1,700 Google reviews, and two hold a 4.9 rating: Affordable Home Fabrics and Natan Fabric, both far smaller operations than the 915-review giant at the top of the list.

Short answer: Michael Levine, Inc. is the most-reviewed fabric shop in Los Angeles (4.3 stars across 915 Google reviews), prized for its sheer selection of fabric, trims and notions. For upholstery and drapery, Affordable Home Fabrics holds the highest rating on the list at 4.9 stars, and for stretch and performance fabric, Blue Moon Fabrics rates 4.8 across 321 reviews. Most shops sit in Downtown LA's Fashion District within walking distance of each other.

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The Fashion District Fabric Shops Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Michael Levine, Inc.	4.3 ★	915	Widest general selection	View ›
2	Blue Moon Fabrics, Inc.	4.8 ★	321	Stretch & performance fabric	View ›
3	Affordable Home Fabrics	4.9 ★	205	Upholstery & drapery	View ›
4	Natan Fabric	4.9 ★	94	Wholesale by the roll	View ›
5	Mood Fabrics	4.3 ★	172	Fashion & craft variety	View ›

5 Best Fabric Shops in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Michael Levine, Inc.

4.3915 Google reviews

Michael Levine, Inc. is a longtime Fashion District fabric store selling a broad range of fabrics, notions, trims and buttons under one roof. The business changed hands and briefly closed before reopening, with a number of long-tenured staff returning to the floor. It's the most-reviewed fabric shop in Los Angeles and functions as a one-stop resource for garment-makers, students and hobbyists alike.

What people praise

Enormous selection covering fabric, notions, trims and buttons
Long-tenured staff reviewers describe as knowledgeable and helpful
Public restrooms, uncommon among the Fashion District shops
The most-reviewed fabric shop in the city

Worth knowing

Several reviewers note prices run higher than nearby competitors
Nearby paid parking can be aggressive; street parking is limited

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume915 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown61% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The default stop for sheer breadth of stock, and the most-reviewed name on this list by a wide margin. Expect to pay a bit more than at smaller neighboring shops for the convenience of one-stop shopping.

+1213-629-2626 Directions

920 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Blue Moon Fabrics, Inc.

4.8321 Google reviews

Blue Moon Fabrics, Inc. is a Fashion District fabric store and wholesaler specializing in stretch, sequin, spandex and other performance and fashion-forward textiles built for activewear, swimwear, dance wear and costuming. It draws a following of sewists working on technical garments who need stretch fabrics that are hard to source elsewhere. Its rating sits second only to the two smaller specialty shops on this list.

What people praise

Deep stock of stretch and technical fabrics reviewers say is hard to find elsewhere
Staff described as organized and genuinely engaged with customers' projects
Calmer, more organized shopping experience than some of its neighbors
Strong rating across a meaningful review base

Worth knowing

Narrower focus than a general fabric store; not the pick for wovens or quilting cotton

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume321 · 92nd

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The specialist choice for stretch and performance fabric. If your project calls for spandex, activewear knits or sequin, this is the strongest name on the list.

Website +1213-892-0401 Directions

933 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Affordable Home Fabrics

4.9205 Google reviews

Affordable Home Fabrics is a Fashion District showroom focused on upholstery and drapery fabric sold by the yard, including designer brands like Sunbrella, Crypton and Belgian linen. It ships samples and orders nationally and internationally, and reviewers repeatedly mention the same staff members by name across visits and mail orders. It holds the highest rating on this list.

What people praise

Highest rating on the list, tied at 4.9
Ships samples and completed orders reliably, including internationally
Reviewers describe fast turnaround from sample to shipped order
Reasonable pricing on designer-brand home fabrics

Worth knowing

Focused on upholstery and drapery rather than garment fabric
Smaller review base than the larger general fabric stores

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume205 · 87th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The rating leader here and the clear pick for anyone reupholstering furniture or sewing drapery. Its focus is narrow but its reviewers are consistently enthusiastic.

Website +1213-628-3763 Directions

305 E 9th St Unit 110, Los Angeles, CA 90015

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Natan Fabric

4.994 Google reviews

Natan Fabric is a Fashion District fabric store and wholesaler selling by the roll as well as the yard, with a smaller footprint than some of its larger neighbors. It draws shoppers looking to buy fabric in bulk for events or production runs, and ties with Affordable Home Fabrics for the highest rating on this list. It's open seven days a week.

What people praise

Tied for the highest rating on the list at 4.9
Staff reviewers name directly as helpful with large or bulk orders
Open all seven days, unlike some Fashion District neighbors
Good fit for bulk buyers, like event planners needing large yardage

Worth knowing

At least one reviewer felt pricing ran higher than nearby shops
Smallest review base among the shops on this list

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume94 · 71st

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong option if you need volume, whether that's for a production run or a large one-off event. The rating is elite, though it rests on a thinner review base than the bigger names here.

Website +1213-689-7744 Directions

410 E 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Mood Fabrics

4.3172 Google reviews

Mood Fabrics operates a large Los Angeles storefront on Pico Boulevard selling fabric, leather, notions, buttons, zippers and lace for designers, sewists and DIY makers, alongside a well-known online store. It's the shop most associated in pop culture with fashion design competitions, and it stocks seating and a parking lot, which sets it apart from the tighter Fashion District storefronts.

What people praise

Broad selection covering fabric, leather, trims and notions in one large space
On-site parking lot, a rarity for LA fabric shopping
Seating and public restroom for longer visits
In-store staff described as friendly and efficient at checkout

Worth knowing

Several reviewers report frustration with online order fulfillment and remnant substitutions
Ranks lowest of the group on rating

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume172 · 82nd

Confidencemoderate

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown69% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Best for in-person browsing, where reviewers are consistently positive; the friction shows up more in online orders. If you're shopping the physical store, it's a solid stop with real variety.

Website +1323-653-6663 Directions

1726 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

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How we rank these shops

Rating is the store’s live Google star average. Review volume shows how many customers have actually rated them, measured against other Los Angeles fabric shops. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a strong rating built on hundreds of reviews counts for more than the same rating on a handful. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does fabric cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Fabric pricing in the Fashion District varies enormously by fiber, width and whether you’re buying retail by the yard or wholesale by the roll. Designer and performance fabrics like the stretch textiles at Blue Moon or the upholstery-grade materials at Affordable Home Fabrics run well above basic cottons.

Serving Downtown LA and beyond

Most of the shops here sit within walking distance of each other in Downtown LA’s Fashion District, near Maple Avenue and 9th Street, with Mood Fabrics a short drive away on Pico Boulevard. Searching for a fabric shop near me? Every listing above shows a live phone number and directions so you can plan a Fashion District run and hit several shops in one trip.

What to ask before you buy fabric

Do you sell by the yard, the roll, or both?
Can you send a physical swatch before I commit to yardage?
What’s your return policy on cut fabric?
Do you offer a bulk or wholesale discount for larger orders?
Is the fabric pre-shrunk or does it need to be washed before sewing?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these fabric shops?

We started from fabric shops in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we rank these shops above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Where is the Fashion District fabric row in LA?

Michael Levine, Blue Moon Fabrics, Affordable Home Fabrics and Natan Fabric all sit within a few blocks of each other near Maple Avenue and 9th Street in Downtown LA, making it easy to compare fabric in person at multiple shops in one visit.

Can I order fabric samples before buying?

Some shops on this list, including Affordable Home Fabrics, ship physical samples on request, which reviewers say arrive quickly. Ask each shop directly about their sample policy before placing a larger order.

The bottom line

Michael Levine is the safe default for sheer selection and proven track record, while Affordable Home Fabrics and Natan Fabric are the highest-rated names if your project is more specific. Whichever shop you start at, the Fashion District cluster makes it easy to compare a few in person before you buy.

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