These Toronto fabric stores are cut from the same cloth
Whether you’re making curtains, cardigans or coats, the fabric store has to be your first stop. Toronto has no shortage of fabric stores for every skill level, from fledgling beginner to experienced seamstress. Bring your scissors, sister.
Fabricland
3240 Dufferin St, North York, ON M6A 2T3Fabricland is a creator’s paradise and local institution with dozens of franchises throughout Ontario. Experienced clothes makers can choose from thousands of bolts of in-stock fabrics for their own original designs while novices can start in the pattern department. If you’re new to tailoring and not sure where to begin, consider signing up for an in-store sewing class. Your registration fee includes a 20 per cent discount on regular fabrics for the duration of the course.
E Eurofab Inc
432 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A8If this cozy, Queen West shop looks small on the outside, it’s anything but on the inside. There are hundreds of fabrics suited for every possible purpose, as well as seasoned staff with decades of experience. EuroFab is a higher-end store with a strong focus on quality and if you ever get stuck on a project, they’ll be happy to offer a tip or two.
King Textiles
161 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5V 2L6You’re in for a workout at this huge enterprise. The sprawling showroom occupies three floors and 10,000 square feet at Queen and Spadina, and has only gotten bigger since it opened in 1990. They pride themselves on fast fulfilment (one to three days under the King Textiles account), thousands of fabrics and samples, and free parking in their laneway. You’d expect to find a store like this in the suburbs, not in the heart of downtown.
Macfab Fabrics
1552 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4J 1N4Macfab Fabrics started as a dressmaker’s supply store in 1955, with hints from that period still visible today. Although the shop has expanded to include furniture, it’s still the first stop on many sewers’ lists. They don’t just sell a vast selection of fabrics, but also all the accessories that make any project possible: scissors, needles, seam rippers, buttonhole cutters, zippers and more. Add the history, reputation and great service and you’ve got the real deal.
Designer Fabrics
1360 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1L7The cavernous Parkdale shop has dozens of categories, thousands of fabrics and an inventory system to keep it all organized. Save time by scanning the enormous online catalogue for whatever you need and bring your list to the store. That way, you’ll be able to navigate the aisles with ease and quickly find what you want. Make sure to check out the discount section, too.
Worldsew
1605 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6R 1A9The two locations, one on Queen West and another in Agincourt, are part of the same family-run company that has been in business for decades. The stores are a bit difficult to navigate, but that’s only because they’ve managed to cram in so many yards of fabric. Prices are among the best in the city, which means you can start on all the projects swimming around in your head.
Threadcount Textile & Design
1184 Castlefield Ave, York, ON M6B 1G1The fabrics you buy and use will be worn against your skin so it only makes sense that they’re healthy and non-toxic. Threadcount is focused on eco-friendly fabrics and has established relationships with like-minded mills, the foundation of their “Eco Cautious” philosophy. That said, they’re still committed to selling high quality textiles, ensuring anything you make will be built to last.
Fabric Fabric Ltd
530 Keele St, Toronto, ON M6N 3C9You can find any kind of material here: silk, linen, polyester, jacquard, taffeta and more. It’s easy to while away the hours just looking at the enormous selection. Pre-plan your mission and make your list at home because the fabric bolts are stacked floor to ceiling. They also have a furniture section where you can draw inspiration for your own projects.
Sultan Fine Fabrics Ltd
89 Bentworth Ave, North York, ON M6A 1P6When you’re searching for some of the finest Italian wools and Swiss cottons, there’s no better place. The 5,000-square-foot showroom at Sultan Fine Fabrics is brimming with fabrics and supplies many of Toronto’s best custom tailors. They also sell clothing ready-made, but remember: sewing your own shirt or pair of pants is the reason you came.
