LA County · Shopping · 15 stores ranked
From the Fashion District to Long Beach, Pasadena to the Valley. Scored on published criteria, every fact sourced.
KBM Fabrics is our #1 editorial pick for fabric shopping in Los Angeles County, specializing in apparel knits by the yard or roll. Quilt Emporium is #4 for quilting cottons, pre-cuts and classes. Michael Levine remains an option for a broad one-stop selection, Blue Moon Fabrics for stretch and performance fabrics, and Affordable Home Fabrics for upholstery and drapery. Published scores remain unchanged.
Top picks by need
📍 Near Chinatown, north of DTLA
Apparel knits (French terry, fleece, jersey, rib) by the yard or roll
📍 Online only (LA pickup by request)
Online: apparel basics (knits, denim, canvas, linen) with clear specs
At a glance
Rank order reflects editorial selections. Published scores are retained for comparison and do not determine the order on this page.
Score = selection 30% + price/value 15% + reviews 25% + service 15% + accessibility 15%, each rated 1–5 and scaled to 100. Editorial order is separate from these scores. Full methodology.
Best for: Apparel knits (French terry, fleece, jersey, rib) by the yard or roll
A deep knit range, some of it knit in-house, sold both by the yard and wholesale from one roll, with staff reviewers call knowledgeable.
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Also known as: Recent signage reportedly reads “Fashion Deco Fabric Store” (unconfirmed)
Best for: Widest one-stop selection of fabric, trims and notions
The biggest general-purpose fabric floor in the Fashion District, open seven days, with the deepest review base of any LA fabric shop.
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Best for: Stretch, spandex, mesh, sequin and performance fabric
The specialist for activewear, swim, dance and costume stretch fabrics, with one of the strongest rating-plus-volume records in the district.
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Best for: Quilting cottons, reproductions, pre-cuts and classes
The strongest dedicated quilt shop we found in the Valley, with lots of pre-cuts and reproduction prints, classes, and parking behind the shop.
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Best for: Upholstery and drapery fabric by the yard
The highest-rated home-decor shop we found, focused on brand-name upholstery fabrics, and it ships samples and orders.
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Best for: Big selection at low prices in the South Bay
The South Bay's big general fabric store. Reviewers praise its large selection, good prices and helpful staff, and it has the second-largest review base on this list.
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Best for: Designer fashion fabrics, leather and trims, plus a parking lot
Huge designer-fabric selection with an on-site parking lot and long hours, though it costs more and gets mixed reviews.
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Best for: Friendly family-run neighborhood fabric store with low prices
Family-owned since 1991 (MapQuest listing). Recent reviews praise helpful staff and low prices (one cites $4.50/yd fleece), and one calls it a “great replacement to Joann’s.”
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Best for: Bulk yardage and by-the-roll buying, open 7 days
Excellent ratings for helpful, hands-on service on big event and production orders, and it is open every day.
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Also known as: Fabric Barn Inc.
Best for: Long Beach's big craft-and-fabric store, open 7 days
Calls itself the biggest craft supply store in Long Beach. Its catalog spans fabric, tulle, organza, lace, ribbon and bridal/party supplies; open every day, with a parking lot (Apple Maps).
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Best for: Budget satin, chiffon, organza, velvet, lace and faux fur
Low posted prices on event and costume fabrics, with an online shop and swatches, but a small review base.
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Best for: Quilting cottons and sewing help in Pasadena
A sewing-machine and vacuum shop with a real quilting-cotton section (it is a listed Robert Kaufman retailer). Reviewers single out the owners' patience and expertise.
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Best for: South Bay quilt fabric, classes and machine service
A South Bay sewing center with quilting fabric and classes alongside sewing-machine and vacuum sales and service.
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Best for: Curated modern quilting cottons, bag hardware and sewing classes
A friendly Northeast LA option for Ruby Star, Tula Pink and Moda cottons, plus classes. It is small, with limited hours.
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Best for: Online: apparel basics (knits, denim, canvas, linen) with clear specs
Clear spec sheets (GSM, width, fiber) and listed per-yard prices, but no independent reviews yet and no walk-in shop.
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Also worth knowing
We found these shops but could not verify enough (hours, ratings) to score them fairly, or fabric is a side business. We'll add them as we verify.
FAQ
In Downtown Los Angeles, centered on Maple Avenue and East 9th Street (ZIP 90015). Michael Levine (920 Maple Ave), Blue Moon Fabrics (933 Maple Ave), Valentina Textile (854 Maple Ave), Affordable Home Fabrics (305 E 9th St) and Natan Fabric (410 E 9th St) are all within a few blocks. The LA Fashion District BID keeps a directory of dozens more fabric and notions shops.
KBM Fabrics is our #1 editorial pick, with apparel knits sold by the yard or roll. Its published score is 68/100; the editorial order is separate from the scores.
Affordable Home Fabrics at 305 E 9th St specializes in upholstery and drapery fabric and is rated 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews (Best in Hood, Aug 2026). In the South Bay, Fabric Maven (George M. Fabric Co.) in Torrance has sold upholstery fabric since 1975, per its website; we have not scored it yet.
Blue Moon Fabrics (933 Maple Ave) is the specialist for spandex, mesh, sequin and performance knits used for activewear, swim and dance. For apparel knits like French terry, fleece and rib, KBM Fabrics near Chinatown also sells by the yard or roll.
Quilt Emporium (Woodland Hills), Pasadena Vacuum & Sewing (Pasadena), AAA Sewing & Fabric (Torrance) and Meraki Creative Lounge (Eagle Rock) all carry quilting cottons. Odds N Ends Fabric in South Pasadena says it stocks thousands of 100% cotton quilting prints (we have not scored it yet).
Yes. SAS Fabrics in Hawthorne (13500 Hawthorne Blvd) is the largest general fabric store we found in the South Bay. In Long Beach, Fabric Barn (3111 E Anaheim St) is open seven days and carries craft supplies, tulle, lace and event fabric.
Per the listings we checked: Michael Levine (9 AM–4:30 PM), Natan Fabric (9 AM–4:30 PM), Valentina Textile (9 AM–5:30 PM) and Fabric Barn in Long Beach (9 AM–4 PM). Best in Hood lists Affordable Home Fabrics as open 7 days. Blue Moon, Mood, SAS Fabrics and Aster Fabrics are closed Sundays. Call ahead; hours change.
Natan Fabric, Blue Moon Fabrics and KBM Fabrics (wholesale from one roll) all advertise bulk or wholesale buying.
Yes. Joann closed every U.S. store by May 31, 2025, including its LA store at 1250 S. La Cienega Blvd (USA Today; Bluepages).
Yes, as of our October 2026 check. It changed ownership around 2020 and reopened; recent signage reportedly reads “Fashion Deco Fabric Store,” which we have not confirmed in person.
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