Check out my overall crafting post here for general crafting supplies and free/thrifting resources.
If you’re interested in learning how to make your own clothes, this creator on TikTok has a how-to zine, guides and videos. I haven’t tried myself yet so I’m not sure how helpful they are, but check ‘em out if interested! Mood Fabrics also has TONS of free sewing patterns for clothes.
House of Mami Wata: Specializes in African prints and styles.
The Details: Founded by CJ Okwo in Atlanta.
What they have: Ankara fabrics, Kente, Bazin, Gele, quilting pre-cuts, and more!
Trap Fabricks: If you want to make your own clubbing outfit, costume, or just fun-as-hell shirt, check out Trap Fabrics. NOTE: I haven’t found any new social media posts since 2022 and it looks like their physical store closed, but the website still seems functional. Order with caution.
The Details: Founded by Andrea Pitter.
What they have: You can shop by animal, beading, mesh, pattern, pleated, vinyl, velvet, and all sorts of categories.
Fabric Mart: Specializes in deadstock, designer fabric – aka you can get a great deal!
The Details: Family-owned business since 1977. Fabric Mart does not have a profile on OpenSecrets. They do not have a diversity policy listed, which can be common for smaller companies. However, it is currently run by two women!
What they have: Knit fabric, woven fabric, designer fabrics. They do not offer swatches.
Where to shop: Online and they have one store about an hour outside of Philly.
Fabric Wholesale Direct: A manufacturer-direct shop based out of Long Island, NY.
The Details: I can’t find any information on the ownership, so my guess would be it’s privately held. Fabric Wholesale Direct does not have a profile on OpenSecrets or a publicly listed diversity policy.
What they have: You can shop fabric by type, application, content, pattern, or characteristic. Swatches are available.
Fat Quarter Shop: Specializes in quilting fabrics, patterns & kits
The Details: Founded and owned by Kimberly Jolly. They do not have a profile on OpenSecrets or a public diversity policy.
What they have: Fabric, pre-cut fabric, quilt kits, notions, patterns, and cross stitch items
CaliFabrics: Unique fabrics at affordable prices.
The Details: Family-owned and operated since 2011. They do not have a profile on OpenSecrets and do not have a public diversity policy.
What they have: Knit fabrics, woven fabrics, costume & fancy fabrics. Swatches are available.
Fashion Fabrics Club: Wide variety of fabric types and uses.
The Details: Founded in 1956 and privately held. Fashion Fabrics Club does not have a profile on OpenSecrets or a public diversity policy.
What they have: Apparel fabric, designer fabric, costume & cosplay fabrics, quilting Fabrics, Upholstery. Swatches are available although limited to 5 per order.
Mood Fabrics: Featured on Project Runway, Mood Fabrics has both fashion and home fabrics as well as accessories like buttons, zippers, and notions.
The Details: From their About Me page it seems like it is still a family-owned and operated business. They do not have a profile on OpenSecrets and do not have a public diversity policy.
What they have: Free sewing patterns for a TON of clothing styles. Fashion fabrics, home fabrics, leather, trims, buttons, notions. Swatches are available.
Where to shop: Online, and they have stores in NYC, LA, and Miami
EOS (Emma One Sock) Fabrics: Deadstock, sustainable, and heirloom-quality fabrics with a decent natural and eco-friendly fabric selection.
The Details: Woman-owned and operated and based out of Philadelphia. They do not have a profile on OpenSecrets or a public diversity policy.
What they have: Knit fabrics, woven fabrics, natural materials, eco-friendly and more. You can order up to 5 swatches per order for free.
Hawthrone Supply Company: Unique fabrics and they also design and create digitally-printed fabrics in-house.
The Details: Owned and operated by a husband and wife team based out of upstate New York. They do not have a profile on OpenSecrets nor a public diversity policy.
What they have: You can shop fabric by supplier, designer, collection, type, theme, or color. They also have sewing patterns and wallpaper. You can get swatches, but only for their in-house designed fabrics.
Update Sept 2025: Other alternatives shared by people in the comments on Instagram & TikTok
Swanson’s Fabrics: Owned, operated and founded by Kathryn Swanson, Swanson’s Fabrics is a community fabric and fiber craft thrift store where you can shop online.
Nacho Ann’s Fabrics: Owned, operated and founded by Teresa Buelna. Nacho Ann Fabrics is an online thrift store for fabric and other creative supplies. Their fabric starts at $5/yard with a specific section for cosplay, drag and costuming.
Wawak: Owned by Cleaner’s Supply Inc., a privately owned company based out of upstate NY. They have sewing supplies like thread, zippers, sewing machine parts and accessories, etc.
Famore: Owned and operated by Brint Fanizza. They’re known for their quality scissors and offer resharpening services, but also have tools and notions, supplies like batting, as well as fabric including a cosplay specific offering.
Sassy Black Yarns: Hand-dyed yarn offerings based out of Connecticut.
The Details: Founded by Lakisher in 2009.
What they have: Wide selection of yarns that you can shop by weight
Essence of Autumn: Hand-dyed natural fiber yarns, knitting and crochet patterns. Based out of Canada but ships to the US.
The Details: Founded and owned by Sheryl Cox.
What they have: Hand-dyed yarn, patterns, kits, and hand-dyed clothing
Mother of Purl: Knitting patterns created by a queer, black experimental fiber artist.
The Details: Founded by Lauren McElroy.
What they have: Knitting patterns
Wool & Company: Extensive yarn offering with kits and patterns
The Details: Owned by Lesley Edmondson, who purchased the company from the original owner in 2016. They do not have a profile on OpenSecrets or a public diversity policy.
What they have: Yarn, needles, hooks, notions, patterns, and kits
Where to shop: Online and their one location in Illinois.
LittleKnits: Small fiber arts business based out of Seattle, with a wide selection of yarn, patterns, and supplies
The Details: Founded in 2001 by Fulay Little, the owner and president. They do not have a profile on OpenSecrets or a public diversity policy.
What they have: Wide selection of yarn, needles & hooks, patterns, and more
FanGirlFibers: Fun, show-themed yarns and patterns
The Details: Woman-founded and owned (by Emily). They do not have a profile on OpenSecrets or a public diversity policy.
What they have: Yarn, kits and advents, fun collections like “I Love the 90s” and doodle kits
Creative Fiber Holdings, owner of WEBS, LoveCrafts, and Missouri Star Quilt Co. Creative Fiber Holdings owns Missouri Star Quilt Co, which purchased WEBS and LoveCrafts in 2024. Neither Creative Fiber Holdings nor Missouri Star Quilt have a profile on OpenSecrets or a public diversity policy. Discussion on Reddit for Missouri Star Quilt and WEBS/Lovecrafts indicate their customer service is lacking and people are experiencing order issues.
Yarnspirations is owned by Spinrite, which was sold in 2018 to JW Levin Management Partners and Comvest Partners, two private equity firms.
