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Gala Fabrics
Category: Shopping Arts & Crafts Fabric Stores Fabric Stores [Edit]
3135 Granville StVancouver, BC V6H 3K1
Neighbourhoods: Shaughnessy, South Granville
(604) 731-7815
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
7 reviews for Gala Fabrics
7 reviews in English
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Review from Chloë E.
Vancouver, BC
11/17/2008
I asked the store clerk here who their customers are and he told me a little bit of everyone. My suggestion: beginning and intermediate sewers stay far, far away.
Yes, the fabrics are beautiful but they all come with prices that even after a decade of sewing I'd be afraid to cut. Just imagine taking two $100 bills and starting to shred them with your sewing shears. (Although, you wouldn't do that because you'd dull them...)
The bamboo and eco-friendly fabrics were great a find as are the wools and cashmeres--perfect for making a gorgeous winter coat that would last a lifetime. The sequin and bead works on many of the fabrics are stunning.
I'd probably stop in here if I wanted an incredibly special fabric for a trim and proceed to buy about 0.25m. But until I've got another decade of sewing under my belt I won't be having Gala Fabrics measure out the meters. -
Review from Emma L.
7/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
They have some gorgeous fabrics, but they are quite expensive. I was in today and most of the fabrics (I was eyeing some lovely silks) were about 39-49 dollars per metre. I can't afford that.
They do occasionally have sales, and they have some cheaper fabrics more in the $6-12 range. I picked up a gorgeous emerald green cotton on sale, and the salesperson said it complemented my colouring. Aww.
I'm taking away one star for the prices, and one star for their poor email customer service. I had emailed about a month ago to see if they stocked bobbins and was told that no, they were a fabric store, and they sold only fabrics. Um, no. When I was in today I saw bobbins in their notions section. At least get be truthful when you answer your email!Listed in: Sewing and knitting and…
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Review from Natasha L.
11/14/2009
A decent fabric shop, one of the better ones in Vancouver. They have good selection of fabrics made from natural fibers. But lack the selection for french laces or other designer and fancier fabrics. They stock some eco- friendly fabrics too.
For home sewers, it is a good place to find basic sewing notions. What you can't find is trims, crystals, or self-thread needles.
When i went there last month, I was told that they might be around much longer. They are only renting month to month since last month as there is just not enough business according to one of the associates. Another sign of the times. -
Review from Melody M.
7/15/2010
A small fabric shop located in Vancouver and has been around for as long as I can remember. Even though parking is a bit hard since the shop is right on Granville street, this is the place to go if you want beautiful, expensive, and very elegant fabrics.
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Review from Lydia S.
Vancouver, BC
3/1/2011
They offer a beautiful selection of fabrics,(especially lighter dress weight cottons) -- their prices are reasonable, and I actually wear things made from their fabrics often. I highly recommend shopping there. You can find a wide of range of elegant to practical fabrics, and the quality is unbeatable.
Great selection, especially if you search carefully, and very likely to have the colour, and type of fabric you actually are searching for and want, rather than having to settle for random colours. (They also are one of the few stores that has good silk / cotton blends, that are hard to find elsewhere). -
Review from Desiree M.
Halifax, NS
4/20/2009 1 photo
Yes it's expensive, but there is also a good general selection of high-end retail fabrics. This is where you go when you can't find it anywhere else, and only the best will do for your sewing project.
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Review from J G.
Vancouver, BC
8/29/2008
Okay, I know most people don't actually do their own sewing these days, but just in case someone wants to pull out their great aunt's sewing machine, or at least hire someone else to do the job, you'll find great fabrics at Gala Fabric on Granville. They only sell high end fabric, as the name would suggest, and it is a really nice selection. They have lots of silks, raw silks, linens, satiny fabrics along with fancier organzas and nice wooly wools. The staff is knowledgeable as well as helpful. If you don't mind paying quite a bit per metre, you'll be glad you came here.
