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Emma "Dilemma" L.'s Profile

Sewing and knitting and crafting galore

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Sewing and knitting and crafting galore

For all your crafty needs!

1. Spool of Thread

649 E 15th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5T 2R6
(604) 879-3031

Categories: Fabric Stores, Sewing & Alterations

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

Update - 10/7/2011

I was in for another class last night and made an adorable apron with apples all over it when I discovered something wonderful -- they now carry some apparel fabric! Beautiful brown corduroy, lovely blue and purple checked shirting... I think I spied…More »

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4/26/2011
Had a great Sewing 101 class here last Saturday. I haven't done sewing in years and couldn't… Read more »

2. Dressew Supply

337 Hastings Street W
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H6
(604) 682-6196

Category: Arts & Crafts

Neighbourhood: Downtown

8/15/2011

Sure, they're sticklers about the no drinks rule, and sometimes are grumpy when there's a big line up of people needing fabric cut, but they have a huge selection of fabric, notions, and costume supplies at reasonable prices. Most of the fabric I've…More »

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3. The Cloth Shop

4415 10th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6R 2H8
(604) 224-1325

Category: Fabric Stores

Neighbourhood: Point Grey

6/7/2011

I'm not a quilter, so the fabric in here isn't really my style, but I came in to pick up some bobbins and was really impressed by the notions selection. I'm a fairly new sewer, but I picked up everything I needed for my sewing supplies!

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4. Gala Fabrics

3135 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3K1
(604) 731-7815

Category: Fabric Stores

Neighbourhoods: Shaughnessy, South Granville

7/22/2011

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…More »

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5. Three Bags Full

4458 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3R3
(604) 874-9665

Category: Arts & Crafts

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

Update - 1/13/2012

I've been back a few more times as it is now my closest yarn store, and the staff have been super helpful and friendly in terms of picking out yarns that will work with my patterns. Bonus, they have a computer set up so you can check out your pattern…More »

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10/2/2010
Some lovely yarn, including some great alpaca, merino, and cotton. Mostly only lighter weights,… Read more »

6. King Textiles

445 Richmond St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1X9
(416) 504-0600

Categories: Fabric Stores, Sewing & Alterations

1/10/2012

Huge fabric store with tons of selection. They have everything you want and then some, including a big selection of trim. Need some orange pompom trim? They have it!

I love wandering around King Textiles because as soon as you see something you think…More »

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