Many students request recommendations for sewing machines, fabric stores, pattern brands, books and other resources. Follow the links here to find my recommendations! This list is still growing, so keep checking back.
Sewing Machine Recommendations
Sewing Books and Magazines
Bay Area Fabric Stores
East Bay
Piedmont Fabric
Discount Fabrics
Silk Road Fabrics
New Pieces
Happy Stop Fabrics…no website, but very very discounted prices.
1132 E 12th St
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 839-6828
call first–hours vary according to owner’s whim.
San Francisco
Mendels
Fabrix
Britex Fabrics
Urban Burp
Sal Beressi Fabrics
Marin
Dharma Trading
