Bolts and bolts of fabric...

If you live in the Bay Area and sew, you are probably no stranger to Discount Fabrics.

One of its two locations is just a block away from Urban Ore in Berkeley. The other one is in San Francisco. I have not yet been to the one in San Francisco, but according to Christine Allen, the selection is impressive and "huge".


Beautiful and inspiring fringe.
Marked: "Regular price of $29/yard; Discount Fabric price: $19/yard"

The store in Berkeley isn't huge, but the selection is good. Rarely have I walked out of there without fabric for at least one project, and usually I left with additional fabric because they inspired new projects.



I will always feel a fond affection for Discount Fabrics, because when I was a beginner sewer with ambitious projects, the customer service was patient and helpful. I was happy to find that this is generally the rule with most fabric stores.


Tie backs, extra-large tassels, or whatever you want to call them,
are priced from $5 to $30 and up, each.

Fabric stores are also a great place to visit if you ever find yourself feeling creatively blocked. Browsing through aisles of fabrics with their various colors, textures and possibilities always gets my creative juice flowing.

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Discount Fabrics, Berkeley
3006 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley
(510) 548-2981
www.discountfabrics-sf.com

Discount Fabrics, San Francisco
201 11th St, San Francisco
(415) 495-4201
www.discountfabrics-sf.com