5 Best Fabric Shops in Seattle (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 7 min read

Since Joann Fabrics closed its Seattle stores, finding a real fabric shop with a genuine selection has gotten harder. The fabric shops in Seattle on this page have logged over 2,300 Google reviews between them, and every one sits at 4.5 or better, from long-running specialty shops to a major art supply chain that also stocks fabric.

Short answer: Blick Art Materials leads with 4.6 stars across 1,326 reviews, the most of any business here, primarily an art supply store that also carries fabric-adjacent craft materials. Stitches (4.9, 187 reviews) is the highest-rated dedicated fabric and craft shop, praised for unique fabric and generous ribbon and button selection. Pacific Fabrics (4.6, 414 reviews) is a strong long-running option since 1917.

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1. Blick Art Materials
2. Pacific Fabrics
3. Stitches
4. America Freestyle Alte…
5. Fabrics For Less
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Seattle's Fabric & Sewing Shops Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Blick Art Materials	4.6 ★	1,326	Art supplies & craft materials	View ›
2	Pacific Fabrics	4.6 ★	414	Long-running selection since 1917	View ›
3	Stitches	4.9 ★	187	Unique fabric & buttons	View ›
4	America Freestyle Alterations	4.7 ★	213	Custom alterations, not fabric sales	View ›
5	Fabrics For Less	4.5 ★	234	Budget fabric & selection	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Blick Art Materials

4.61,326 Google reviews

Blick Art Materials is an art supply and craft store on Broadway in Seattle, part of the national Dick Blick chain, carrying painting, drawing and craft supplies alongside framing services and a broad selection of craft materials. It's a dog-friendly store known for genuinely knowledgeable staff who help customers navigate a large inventory.

What people praise

Staff described as genuinely knowledgeable and eager to help
Custom framing department praised for quality work
Dog-friendly store with water and treats available
Large, well-organized inventory across art and craft categories
Frequent sales and deals on supplies

Worth knowing

Some higher-value items are locked in cabinets, requiring staff assistance
Shelves are not always fully stocked

Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume1,326 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown72% 5-star

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Our take: Worth knowing this is primarily an art supply store, not a dedicated fabric shop, so it's a strong stop for craft materials and framing but not your first call for garment fabric specifically.

Website +1206-324-0750 Directions

1600 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Pacific Fabrics

4.6414 Google reviews

Pacific Fabrics is a fabric store in the SoDo neighborhood that has served Seattle sewists since 1917, stocking quilting, apparel and bridal fabrics alongside yarn, sewing notions and home decor fabric. The shop also runs sewing classes for beginners and hosts a textile recycling program.

What people praise

Genuinely wide selection across quilting, apparel and bridal fabric
Sewing classes available for beginners and returning students
Locally made buttons and notions alongside fabric
Long-established Seattle institution since 1917
Hands-on, in-person shopping for texture and quality

Worth knowing

Pricing runs on the higher side, typical of specialty fabric stores

Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume414 · 92nd

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown75% 5-star

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Our take: A well-established, wide-selection fabric shop and a strong default now that Joann Fabrics has closed, especially for quilting and bridal fabric.

Website +1206-628-6237 Directions

2230 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

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

Stitches

4.9187 Google reviews

Stitches is a fabric, craft, knit and quilt shop on East Pike Street, operating for more than 20 years and carrying fabric, yarn, notions, buttons and cross-stitch supplies. The shop is known for unique fabrics not easily found elsewhere and for pricing that undercuts some larger competitors on comparable brands.

What people praise

Highest rating of any dedicated fabric shop on this page
Unique, hard-to-find fabric selection
Prices often lower than comparable items at Pacific Fabrics
Large, well-loved button selection
Friendly, quick service even for quick specialty purchases

Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume187 · 69th

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

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Our take: The highest-rated dedicated fabric shop here, worth checking first for unique fabrics and notions, especially if you're comparing prices with larger competitors.

Website +1206-709-0707 Directions

711 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

America Freestyle Alterations

4.7213 Google reviews

America Freestyle Alterations is a clothing alteration service on Seneca Street in downtown Seattle, specializing in complex garment alterations, particularly wedding and formal dresses. It's a service business, not a fabric retailer, and reviewers consistently name Svetlana specifically for major restructuring work, including resizing dresses by multiple sizes.

What people praise

Handles major restructuring, not just simple hems
Svetlana named repeatedly for skill and personal warmth
Fair pricing even on complex, multi-hour alteration jobs
Transparent about what's achievable before starting work
Accommodates last-minute or emergency alteration requests

Worth knowing

No website listed, so contact by phone

Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume213 · 75th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth knowing this is an alterations service, not a fabric shop, so it's the right call if you need a dress resized or restructured, not for buying yardage.

+1206-624-0799 Directions

319 Seneca St, Seattle, WA 98101

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Fabrics For Less

4.5234 Google reviews

Fabrics For Less is a fabric store in Renton, just outside Seattle, carrying a wide range of fabric types alongside notions, laces, threads, rugs and other craft odds and ends. The owner and staff are consistently praised for friendliness and are known for remembering regular customers by name.

What people praise

Very wide fabric and notions selection at competitive prices
Owner and staff described as warm and genuinely helpful
Handles specialty fabric like colorful sari materials
Staff remember regular customers and their preferences
Also carries rugs and other home craft odds and ends

Worth knowing

Unclaimed Google listing, so confirm hours before visiting

Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume234 · 81st

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown72% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A budget-friendly pick worth the short drive from Seattle if you want a genuinely wide selection at competitive prices with a personal touch.

Website +1425-255-8876 Directions

109 S Tillicum St, Renton, WA 98057

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the shop’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Seattle-area fabric and craft businesses. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 4.9 from a dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does fabric cost in Seattle? (2026)

Fabric pricing varies hugely by material and quality, from budget cotton to specialty silk or bridal fabric, so compare a few shops before committing to a larger project’s yardage.

Serving all of Seattle

The shops above are spread across Capitol Hill, SoDo and Renton, with most an easy trip from Downtown, the Eastside and greater Seattle. Searching for a fabric shop near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you buy fabric

Is this shop a fabric retailer, an art supply store, or an alterations service?
How much fabric do I need for my project, including seam allowance?
Do you offer sewing classes if I’m new to a technique?
Can you special-order a fabric not currently in stock?
What’s your return policy on cut fabric?
Do you carry the notions and buttons I need to match?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these fabric shops?

We started from every fabric and craft business in the Seattle area with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

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.

Are all of these businesses fabric stores?

No. Blick Art Materials is primarily an art supply store that also carries some craft fabric materials, and America Freestyle Alterations is an alterations service, not a fabric retailer. Pacific Fabrics, Stitches and Fabrics For Less are the dedicated fabric shops on this page.

Where can I get a dress altered rather than buy fabric?

America Freestyle Alterations specializes in complex garment restructuring, particularly wedding and formal dresses.

The bottom line

Pacific Fabrics is the safe default with over a century of history and a wide selection, while Stitches is worth a stop for unique fabric at competitive prices. If you’re after art supplies or an alteration instead of fabric, Blick and America Freestyle Alterations serve those needs specifically.

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