LA guide · 10 ranked shops · checked Oct 30, 2026
The LA fabric stores whose listings and catalogs cover bridal fabrics (satin, lace, tulle, organza, chiffon), taken from our scored fabric store ranking, plus who can sew or alter the dress afterwards.
Start in the Fashion District around Maple Ave and E 9th St, where most LA fabric stores cluster. From our fabric store ranking: Michael Levine, Inc. (#1 of 15 fabric stores) has the widest one-stop selection of fabric, trims and notions; Mood Fabrics (Los Angeles) carries designer apparel fabrics and has a parking lot, but costs more; Valentina Textile posts low prices on satin, chiffon, organza and lace, with an online shop and swatches; in Long Beach, Fabric Barn stocks tulle, organza, lace and bridal/party supplies. SAS Fabrics (Hawthorne) and Aster Fabrics (Montebello) also carry lace, and Aster carries satin.
From our rankings
Ranked fabric stores whose listings mention satin, lace, tulle, organza, chiffon or designer fabric, in ranking order.
| Shop | Rank | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Levine, Inc. Fashion District, Downtown LA | #1 of 15 fabric stores score 86 | Widest one-stop selection of fabric, trims and notions 4.3★ from 915 Google reviews |
| SAS Fabrics Hawthorne, South Bay | #4 of 15 fabric stores score 77 | Big selection at low prices in the South Bay 4.5★ from 421 reviews (Exa Places, platform not stated); 4.4★ from 152 Yelp reviews |
| Mood Fabrics (Los Angeles) Pico-Union, just west of DTLA | #5 of 15 fabric stores score 75 | Designer fashion fabrics, leather and trims, plus a parking lot 4.3★ from 172 Google reviews (Best in Hood, Aug 2026); 3.7★ from 303 Yelp reviews |
| Aster Fabrics Montebello, Gateway Cities | #6 of 15 fabric stores score 74 | Friendly family-run neighborhood fabric store with low prices 4.5★ from 80 reviews (Exa Places, platform not stated); 4.8★ from 43 Yelp reviews (via Apple Maps) |
| Fabric Barn Long Beach (East Anaheim St) | #10 of 15 fabric stores score 66 | Long Beach's big craft-and-fabric store, open 7 days 4.0★ from 172 Yelp reviews |
| Valentina Textile Fashion District, Downtown LA | #11 of 15 fabric stores score 66 | Budget satin, chiffon, organza, velvet, lace and faux fur 4.4★ from 18 reviews |
From our rankings
Ranked alterations shops that reviewers describe doing wedding-dress work, in ranking order.
| Shop | Rank | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury Alterations Tarzana (Ventura Blvd) | #2 of 11 alterations shops score 88 | Wedding-dress and formalwear alterations in the West Valley 5.0★ from 313 reviews (Yelp, as shown on Yahoo Local); 4.8★ from 68 reviews (Exa Places) |
| Alterations Et Al West Hollywood (Sunset Strip) | #5 of 11 alterations shops score 83 | Last-minute gown and event alterations 4.8★ from 53 reviews (Exa Places) |
| Trinity Alterations Glendale (E Broadway) | #10 of 11 alterations shops score 75 | Rush wedding-dress alterations in Glendale 4.9★ from 35 reviews (Exa Places) |
| The Brides Tailor Burbank (W Magnolia Blvd) | #11 of 11 alterations shops score 69 | Wedding-dress alterations in Burbank 4.4★ from 36 reviews (Exa Places) |
How to decide
FAQ
There's no single bridal-only fabric store in our ranking. For the widest choice start at Michael Levine, Inc. (#1 of 15 fabric stores), then Mood Fabrics (Los Angeles) for designer fabrics and Valentina Textile for budget satin, chiffon, organza and lace. All three are in or near the Fashion District.
Fabric Barn in Long Beach lists tulle, organza, lace and ribbon, and Valentina Textile downtown lists organza and chiffon. Call ahead to check stock.
No. Joann closed all its US stores by May 31, 2025 (USA Today). See our fabric store ranking.
Most wedding dress alterations in LA cost about $300–$900, per Mobile Tailor LA, with complex work running $800–$1,500+. Published LA ranges span $150–$900+ (OT Haute Couture), $400–$1,200 (Santa Monica Tailor by Bello) and $450–$2,500 (The Wedding Gown Specialists). Start 6–8 weeks before the wedding. Details in the wedding dress alterations cost guide.
More questions? See the LA sewing, fabric & repair FAQ.
Ratings, hours and prices change; confirm with the shop before you go. Shop facts come from each one's scored entry, where every source is linked. All 360 sources.