Sources

Last updated

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