Sources

All sources checked on or before October 28, 2026. Public ratings change constantly. Exa Places listings do not always name the review platform; where that is the case we say so.

1. Best in Hood — Best Fabric Shops in LA
   https://www.bestinhood.com/los-angeles/retail-and-shopping/best-fabric-shops-in-los-angeles/
2. We3Travel feature
   https://we3travel.com/sewists-plan-whole-road-trips-around-this-giant-los-angeles-fabric-district-shop-packed-floor-to-ceiling-80420d2c/
3. PatternReview thread on 2020 ownership change
   https://sewing.patternreview.com/SewingDiscussions/topic/117665
4. Blue Moon Fabrics (official site)
   https://bluemoonfabrics.com/
5. DTLA Business Guide
   https://dtlabusinessguide.com/places/blue-moon-fabrics/
6. Affordable Home Fabrics — About
   https://affordablehomefabrics.com/pages/about-us
7. Yelp — SAS Fabrics
   https://www.yelp.com/biz/sas-fabrics-hawthorne
8. SAS Fabrics (official site)
   https://www.sasfabricscalifornia.com/
9. Apple Maps listing
   https://maps.apple.com/place?place-id=IAD9CFDEFBAF47F59
10. Mood Fabrics LA store page
    https://www.moodfabrics.com/pages/los-angeles-store
11. Yelp
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/mood-fabrics-los-angeles
12. Exa Places listing
    https://exa.ai/library/place/6jhzrsj51ns
13. MapQuest listing
    https://www.mapquest.com/us/california/aster-fabrics-10941864
14. Apple Maps (Yelp ratings)
    https://maps.apple.com/place?place-id=I2C3F44CBA45DE623
15. Roadtrippers (Yelp reviews)
    https://maps.roadtrippers.com/us/montebello-ca/shopping/aster-fabrics
16. Exa Places listing
    https://exa.ai/library/place/g7vkd28w8d9
17. Quilt Emporium (official site, not fetched)
    http://www.quiltemporium.com/
18. Exa Places listing
    https://exa.ai/library/place/b783vvhh57x
19. LA Fashion District directory
    https://fashiondistrict.org/go/natan-fabrics-inc
20. KBM Fabrics FAQ
    https://kbmfabrics.com/pages/faq
21. KBM contact information
    https://www.kbmfabrics.com/policies/contact-information
22. Fabric Barn Inc. (official site)
    https://fabricbarninc.com/
23. Yelp — Fabric Barn
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/fabric-barn-long-beach
24. Apple Maps listing
    https://maps.apple.com/place?place-id=I57CC2FEB68B2C1F6
25. Valentina Textile (official site)
    https://valentinatextile.com/
26. Pasadena Vacuum & Sewing — Contact
    https://pasvacsew.com/pages/contact-us
27. Exa Places listing
    https://exa.ai/library/place/53l0c8fw9rf
28. Robert Kaufman — where to buy
    https://www.robertkaufman.com/where_to_buy/?ch=p&page=3&state_only=CA
29. r/pasadena — Fabric stores??
    https://www.reddit.com/r/pasadena/comments/1pf5mwe/fabric_stores/
30. Exa Places listing
    https://exa.ai/library/place/sm1kjjsnk1j
31. AAA Sewing, Fabric & Vacuum (official site)
    https://www.aaasewingandfabric.com/
32. QuiltMap listing
    https://quiltmap.com/shop/aaa-sewing-fabric-aaa-fabric-center-ca/
33. Meraki — Fabric & Supplies
    https://www.merakiing.com/fabric-and-supplies
34. Exa Places listing
    https://exa.ai/library/place/gj59w3mxpf3
35. The Fabric Lot (official site)
    https://thefabriclot.com/
36. The Fabric Lot contact/pickup policy
    https://thefabriclot.com/policies/contact-information
37. Odds N Ends Fabric
    https://www.oddsnendsfabric.com/
38. Fabric Maven (George M. Fabric Co.)
    https://www.fabricmaven.com/contact
39. SewVac Ltd
    https://www.sewvacltd.com/
40. USA Today
    https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/05/22/joann-stores-closing-may-2025/83800656007/
41. Bluepages
    https://www.bluepageswiki.org/wiki/JOANN_2406
42. SFV News Portal
    https://sfvnewsportal.town.news/g/los-angeles-ca/n/254674/candys-quiltworks-closing
43. The Fabric Store — About
    https://wearethefabricstore.com/pages/about-us
44. Best in Hood — 6 Best Tailors in Los Angeles (2026)
    https://www.bestinhood.com/los-angeles/specialized-services/best-tailors-in-los-angeles/
45. Exa Places listing
    https://exa.ai/library/place/6jt278f84t7
46. Yelp — Mattucci Tailoring and Tuxedos
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/mattucci-tailoring-and-tuxedos-redondo-beach
47. Mattucci Tailors — Contacts
    https://www.mattuccitailors.com/contacts/
48. Yelp — Super Dry Cleaners
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/super-dry-cleaners-pasadena
49. Yelp — John the Tailor
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/john-the-tailor-whittier
50. Exa Places listing
    https://exa.ai/library/place/kry6dv6f5ch
51. Yelp — JB Clothiers
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/jb-clothiers-los-angeles
52. Yelp — H&A Tailoring
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/h-and-a-tailoring-encino
53. Yelp — Gold Finger Tailor
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/gold-finger-tailor-los-angeles
54. Gold Finger Tailor (official site)
    https://goldfingertailorla.com/
55. Exa Places listing
    https://exa.ai/library/place/9xs97s0kp46
56. Santa Monica Tailor by Bello (official site)
    http://www.santamonicatailorbybello.com/
57. Yahoo Local — Christine's Tailoring Alterations
    https://local.yahoo.com/info-131024410-christine-s-tailoring-alterations-sherman-oaks/
58. Yelp — Sandoval Tailoring
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/sandoval-tailoring-long-beach
59. Sandoval Tailoring (official site)
    https://sandovaltailoring.com/
60. Yelp — Mona's Custom Tailors
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/monas-custom-tailors-long-beach
61. Yelp — Eden Tailor & Alterations
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/eden-tailor-and-alterations-santa-monica
62. Yelp — South Lake Tailor
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/south-lake-tailor-pasadena
63. Lina's Alterations
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/linas-alterations-torrance-3
64. Fahmy's Tailoring
    https://exa.ai/library/place/5ckvph27pww
65. Fashion Tailoring
    https://exa.ai/library/place/dbzm5vlgmng
66. Trinity Alterations
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/trinity-alterations-glendale
67. Alterations & Custom Tailoring by Maya & Company
    https://exa.ai/library/place/8qz05tqpx8z
68. Susan European Dressmaker
    https://exa.ai/library/place/7zvh6p9vxlq
69. Pearian Custom Tailoring
    https://pearian.com/
70. J. David's Custom Clothiers
    https://www.jdavids.com/products-services/alterations/
71. SCV Cleaners
    https://www.scvcleaners.com/tailoring-alteration/
72. A. Lincoln Fine Tailoring
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/a-lincoln-fine-tailoring-whittier
73. Exa Places listing
    https://exa.ai/library/place/kt2y6h4fpr8
74. Best in Hood — sewing machine stores in LA (lists Sew FYI)
    https://www.bestinhood.com/los-angeles/gifts/best-sewing-machine-stores-in-los-angeles/
75. The LA Girl — best local sewing classes
    https://thelagirl.com/best-local-sewing-classes/
76. Exa Places listing
    https://exa.ai/library/place/9j1kvhzvjb2
77. Exa Places listing
    https://exa.ai/library/place/0g9wvysv63z
78. Moving Thread (official site)
    https://movingthreadla.com/
79. Remainders — Beginner Sewing 1
    https://remainders.org/classes/beginner-sewing-1/
80. Remainders — Contact & hours
    https://remainders.org/contact/
81. Exa Places listing
    https://exa.ai/library/place/nl6wxsm4zxy
82. Exa Places listing
    https://exa.ai/library/place/lchbnpq66gs
83. The Wan Sewing Studios (official site)
    https://www.thewansewingstudios.com/
84. Exa Places listing
    https://exa.ai/library/place/6z84v2v17t2
85. A Better Place — School of Couture
    https://a-better-place.com/school-of-couture-i2537756/
86. School of Couture (official site)
    https://schoolofcouture.com/
87. Exa Places listing
    https://exa.ai/library/place/5grs4f96195
88. Fabric to Fashion — Adult Level 1
    https://www.fabrictofashionsewingschool.com/adult-classes-level1
89. The Kut Studios — Classes
    https://www.thekutstudios.com/classes
90. The Kut Studios — FAQs
    https://www.thekutstudios.com/faqs
91. LA Trade-Technical College (LATTC)
    https://www.coursicle.com/lattc/courses/FASHDSN/225/
92. The Hive
    https://www.thehivesouthpasadena.com/
93. South Bay Artist Studio
    https://www.sbartiststudio.com/sewing.html
94. YellowBot listing
    https://www.yellowbot.com/sew-creative-cafe-redondo-beach-ca.html
95. Exa Places listing
    https://exa.ai/library/place/vp68xclq0f7
96. Birdeye review page
    https://reviews.reviewmydrycleaner.com/magic-cleaners-and-laundry-inc-158015393292211
97. Magic Cleaners (official site)
    https://magiccleanersinc.com/
98. Exa Places listing
    https://exa.ai/library/place/fwddmn11k7r
99. Apple Maps listing (Yelp ratings)
    https://maps.apple.com/place?place-id=IA23A5972E9D67ACF
100. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/y06k50hgxxw
101. BBB profile
     https://www.bbb.org/us/ca/los-angeles/profile/dry-cleaners/la-vista-cleaners-1216-557412
102. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/g8kxtgg2s22
103. Yelp — Raymond's Cleaners
     https://www.yelp.com/biz/raymonds-cleaners-sherman-oaks-sherman-oaks
104. California Dry Cleaners listing
     https://californiadrycleaners.com/listings/raymonds-cleaners-sherman-oaks-dry-cleaners-sherman-oaks/
105. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/g542z1k1p13
106. Yelp — Bridge Cleaners
     https://www.yelp.com/biz/bridge-cleaners-valencia
107. Studio Cleaners (official site)
     https://www.studiodrycleaners.com/
108. Studio Cleaners — pickup & delivery
     https://www.studiodrycleaners.com/freepickupdelivery
109. Google Maps listing
     https://www.google.ca/maps/place/29050%20S%20Western%20Ave%20118%2C%20Rancho%20Palos%20Verdes%2C%20CA%20Rancho%20Palos%20Verdes%20CA
110. Yelp — Hillhurst Cleaners
     https://www.yelp.com/biz/hillhurst-cleaners-los-angeles
111. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/br6fzh9vqw6
112. Yelp — Ritz Dry Cleaners
     https://www.yelp.com/biz/ritz-dry-cleaners-and-french-hand-laundy-los-angeles
113. Birdeye — LA dry cleaners (Ritz, 306 N Larchmont)
     https://reviews.birdeye.com/d/dry-cleaning/los-angeles-ca/
114. Ritz Cleaners (official site)
     https://ritzcleaners.com/
115. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/jrphftfbc8n
116. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/bf8my2dwxq1
117. Steamer Cleaners (official site)
     https://www.steamercleaners.com/
118. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/c2q14dm22yx
119. Paragon Cleaners (official site)
     https://www.paragoncleaners.com/
120. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/jy0dc6tb5gy
121. BBB profile
     https://www.bbb.org/us/ca/los-angeles/profile/dry-cleaners/executive-image-cleaners-1216-553619
122. Family Cleaners
     https://www.yelp.com/biz/family-cleaners-whittier
123. Eagle Cleaners
     https://exa.ai/library/place/rnkttx9rdr8
124. Yelp — Armando's Shoes & Repair
     https://www.yelp.com/biz/armandos-shoes-and-repair-los-angeles
125. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/x15c85llzsp
126. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/cy81ktwt6jb
127. Yelp — Anthony's Leather & Shoe Repairing
     https://www.yelp.com/biz/anthonys-leather-and-shoe-repairing-torrance
128. Yelp — Victor's Shoe Repair
     https://www.yelp.com/biz/victors-shoe-repair-burbank-2
129. Apple Maps listing
     https://maps.apple.com/place?place-id=IEE00AE1DBD417C22
130. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/zrzd12tyd89
131. Yelp — Shoetorium Shoe Repair
     https://www.yelp.com/biz/shoetorium-shoe-repair-pasadena
132. Yelp — Shoe Wiz
     https://www.yelp.com/biz/shoe-wiz-instant-shoe-repair-los-angeles-2
133. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/vtt0rhskfz4
134. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/3851vbct9pj
135. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/hvw9r9cq8b2
136. Yelp — F&G Shoe Repair
     https://www.yelp.com/biz/f-and-g-shoe-repair-los-angeles-2
137. Yelp — Mark's Shoe Repair
     https://www.yelp.com/biz/marks-shoe-repair-studio-city
138. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/ftztydf4gkc
139. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/8vdk4pw9vd0
140. Long Beach Post profile
     https://lbpost.com/hi-lo/in-the-studio/mills-shoe-repair-west-long-beach-in-the-studio/
141. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/2kpvk9m1x96
142. Yelp — Universal Shoe Repair
     https://www.yelp.com/biz/universal-shoe-repair-newhall
143. SantaClarita.com business listing
     https://www.santaclarita.com/business/business_detail.php?merchant_id=125857
144. Vogue Shoe & Luggage Repair
     https://exa.ai/library/place/gsywnphkpw9
145. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/j2rvp2qcgbb
146. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/dkvm9djjrs0
147. Best in Hood — upholstery list
     https://www.bestinhood.com/los-angeles/auto-services/best-auto-upholstery-repair-in-los-angeles/
148. Joseph's Upholstery (official site)
     https://josephallupholstery.com/
149. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/kf4f5d6grbq
150. Yelp — Carlson's Upholstery
     https://www.yelp.com/biz/carlsons-upholstery-paramount
151. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/7n3c76n2s61
152. Yelp — Upholstery Art
     https://www.yelp.com/biz/upholstery-art-santa-clarita-3
153. Yahoo Local listing
     https://local.yahoo.com/info-194443392-Larry%27s-Custom-Furniture-%26-Upholstery
154. HomeAdvisor reviews
     https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.larryscustomfurniture.159192471.html
155. Larry's — contact
     https://www.larryscustomfurnitureandupholstery.com/contact
156. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/3159b8sqyd9
157. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/bq4ndw69fv7
158. Yelp — Ye Olde Upholstery Shoppe
     https://www.yelp.com/biz/ye-olde-upholstery-shoppe-santa-monica
159. Yelp — Martinez Upholstery
     https://www.yelp.com/biz/martinez-upholstery-los-angeles-2
160. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/yfzly7k7p5s
161. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/bk7rkykqmp1
162. Exa Places listing
     https://exa.ai/library/place/vmk4p9j07q5
163. Yahoo Local listing
     https://local.yahoo.com/info-20605791-lanzetti-custom-upholstery-pasadena/
164. Sofa Interiors (Santa Clarita)
     https://exa.ai/library/place/n00gylqv02q
165. Custom Upholstery 777
     https://exa.ai/library/place/j5b4h6n8pjl
166. J C Fine Upholstery
     https://www.bestprosintown.com/ca/long-beach/j-c-fine-upholstery-/
167. Chendo's Upholstery
     https://reviews.birdeye.com/chendos-upholstery-156046375326985
168. Quality Custom Upholstery
     https://www.qcupholstery.com/
169. LA Fashion District — Fabric & Notions Directory
     https://fashiondistrict.org/shop/fabric-and-notions-directory
170. FTC — Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials
     https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/rules/guides-concerning-use-endorsements-testimonials-advertising
171. Wikipedia — Los Angeles County (88 cities; area)
     https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_County,_California