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10 Best Fabric Stores in Austin

Austin’s fabric-shopping options range from quilting specialists and sewing classrooms to reclaimed-material centers and upholstery-focused studios. This comparison helps you weigh fabric breadth, project advice, classes, machine support and the kind of making you plan to do.

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Before ranking this guide we review each business's track record, what its customers say and how clearly it explains its work. The result is an editorial selection that we update as things change.

Featured positions are clearly marked and only offered to businesses that already earned their place in the guide.

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Featured Fabric Stores in Austin

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#1
B & B Quilting
4.9126 reviews
Beginning quilters seeking approachable guidanceShoppers looking for fabrics, kits and sewing supplies
#2
Austin Creative Reuse Center
4.8516 reviews
People starting a new art or craft hobbyFamilies and artists seeking affordable reusable materials
#3
Honey Bee Quilt Store
4.8226 reviews
New quilters seeking fabric guidance or classesQuilters needing edge-to-edge finishingHandi Quilter owners seeking service or maintenance

Full Comparison of 10 Fabric Shops in Austin

B & B Quilting, Austin#1
Strengths

  • A broad selection of reproduction and modern fabrics

  • A recurring 5 and Dime Block of the Month program

B & B Quilting

4.9126 reviews
410 E Loop St, Buda, TX 78610, United States
A good fit for
Beginning quilters seeking approachable guidanceShoppers looking for fabrics, kits and sewing supplies

B & B Quilting is a Buda quilt shop for beginners and experienced quilters, with fabrics, notions, kits, rulers, patterns and sewing supplies. Its organized selection includes reproduction and modern fabrics, while the staff’s approachable guidance suits shoppers starting a first project or stocking up for the next one.

Austin Creative Reuse Center#2
Strengths

  • Wide range of reclaimed craft supplies

  • Classes, markets and volunteer opportunities connect generations of makers

Austin Creative Reuse Center

4.8516 reviews
2005 Wheless Ln, Austin, TX 78723, United States
A good fit for
People starting a new art or craft hobbyFamilies and artists seeking affordable reusable materials

Austin Creative Reuse Center is a nonprofit organization where artists, hobbyists, families and educators can explore affordable reusable craft materials. Its inventory spans fabric, yarn, jewelry-making supplies, office materials, leather, magazines and more, while classes, volunteer opportunities, markets and displays of locally made artwork extend the center beyond retail. Donations support its reuse-focused community model.

Honey Bee Quilt Store, Austin#3
Strengths

  • Combines quilting supplies, classes, longarm services and machine support

  • Offers in-store or in-home Handi Quilter service

Honey Bee Quilt Store

4.8226 reviews
9308 Anderson Mill Rd #300, Austin, TX 78729, United States
A good fit for
New quilters seeking fabric guidance or classesQuilters needing edge-to-edge finishingHandi Quilter owners seeking service or maintenance

Honey Bee Quilt Store is an Austin quilting destination with fabrics, kits, patterns, classes and longarm services in a 5,000-square-foot space. It offers edge-to-edge quilting priced from 2.5 to 4.5 cents per square inch, Handi Quilter machine sales and service, in-home machine maintenance, and sewing-machine drop-off repair. Most sewing-machine repairs are returned in three to four weeks.

Beehive Craft Studio, Austin#4
Strengths

  • Brings multiple fabric lines and specialized materials together in one shop

  • Offers beginner classes that guide students toward completing a project

Beehive Craft Studio

4.8101 reviews
7010 Burnet Rd Ste B, Austin, TX 78757, United States
A good fit for
Quilters and garment makers wanting to compare fabrics in personBeginners looking for patient, project-based sewing instruction

Beehive Craft Studio is a women-owned Austin fabric store and small business with on-site services. It carries cottons, quilting and garment fabrics, widebacks, rayons, patterns and sewing notions, with enough variety to compare coordinated prints in person. The studio also offers beginner sewing classes, including Intro to Sewing 101 and 102.

Roma Lux Fabrics, Austin#5
Strengths

  • Personal help with period-appropriate upholstery and close fabric matching

  • Offers sewing classes alongside fabric sales

Roma Lux Fabrics

5.034 reviews
1700 W Parmer Ln Ste 242, Austin, TX 78727, United States
A good fit for
Sewists, designers and cosplayers choosing project fabricsShoppers matching fabric for repairs or upholsteryPeople interested in a sewing class

Roma Lux Fabrics is an Austin fabric store offering apparel and project fabrics with on-site help. The owner assists shoppers in matching materials for upholstery, repairs and custom accessories, and the store also offers sewing classes. It suits cosplayers, designers, sewing hobbyists and customers seeking guidance on a specific fabric match.

Spruce Upholstery, Austin#6
Strengths

  • Fabric guidance tailored to a project’s material needs

  • Custom work ranging from leather buttons to business cushions

Spruce Upholstery

4.884 reviews
630 Canion St, Austin, TX 78752, United States
A good fit for
DIY upholstery and textile projectsCustom cushions, buttons and furniture upholsteryRestoring vintage or heirloom furniture

Spruce Upholstery is an Austin upholstery shop with fabrics for DIY projects, custom upholstery, furniture and accents. Its team helps customers compare fabric samples, discuss the pros and cons of materials, and develop custom work such as leather buttons and cushions. The shop is a fit for both hands-on DIY projects and furniture restoration, including vintage and heirloom pieces.

Austin Sewing Machines and Quilting#7
Strengths

  • More than 3,000 bolts of fabric, including many precuts

  • On-site classroom hosts classes and events

Austin Sewing Machines and Quilting

4.7217 reviews
1601 S I-35 Frontage Rd #300, Round Rock, TX 78664, United States
A good fit for
Quilters and sewists seeking a broad fabric selectionBeginners comparing machines or looking for instructionOwners needing sewing-machine service or repair

Austin Sewing Machines and Quilting is a Round Rock sewing and quilting shop with machines for beginners through professional users, more than 3,000 bolts of fabric and an on-site classroom for classes and events. It is an authorized dealer for Pfaff, Brother, Husqvarna Viking, Janome and Juki, and provides service and repair for most makes and models, including industrial and multi-needle embroidery machines.

Living Felt, Austin#8
Strengths

  • A combination of felting supplies, kits, classes and free tutorials

  • Instruction covers projects ranging from animals to wearable garments

  • Online shopping and customer support are available

Living Felt

5.0398 reviews
2440 US-290 Ste E1, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, United States
A good fit for
New and experienced felters seeking supplies and guidanceMakers interested in online classes and tutorialsCrafters looking for kits, fibers and project inspiration

Living Felt is a felting-focused art supply store in Dripping Springs offering wool, fibers, kits, classes and tutorials for beginners through advanced makers. It suits crafters who want both materials and instruction, whether shopping online or learning at their own pace. Free online tutorials, paid courses and Wooly Wednesday videos extend the store beyond product sales.

Craft, Austin#9
Strengths

  • Extensive shared library of DIY tools and materials

  • Studio seating for 30 crafters and up to 50 standing guests

Craft

4.9244 reviews
16 Springdale Rd Bldg 4 suite 102, Austin, TX 78702, United States
A good fit for
DIY beginners and collaborative makersWorkshops, parties and creative group eventsOpen crafting with shared tools and supplies

Craft is Austin’s creative hub for DIY crafting, workshops and events, with an open-concept studio east of downtown. It suits beginners, experienced makers, groups and event organizers who want shared tools, supplies and workspace. Visitors can join workshops, attend open-crafting hours or rent the studio for parties, meetings and larger gatherings; walk-in crafting is charged by the hour.

Hobby Lobby, Austin#10
Strengths

  • Combines craft materials with fabric, party supplies and home decor

  • Has a framing department for artwork

Hobby Lobby

4.42,940 reviews
10900 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759, United States
A good fit for
DIY crafters sourcing materials for projectsShoppers seeking fabric, party supplies or home decorCustomers needing artwork framing

Hobby Lobby is a craft store carrying arts and crafts materials alongside party supplies, fabric and home-decor items. It suits makers planning projects, shoppers looking for varied craft supplies and people furnishing or decorating a home. The Austin store also has a framing department, which one account found helpful for preserving a sentimental painting.

The key facts side by side

#BusinessRatingReviewsA good fit for
#1B & B Quilting 4.9126Beginning quilters seeking approachable guidance
#2Austin Creative Reuse Center 4.8516People starting a new art or craft hobby
#3Honey Bee Quilt Store 4.8226New quilters seeking fabric guidance or classes
#4Beehive Craft Studio 4.8101Quilters and garment makers wanting to compare fabrics in person
#5Roma Lux Fabrics 5.034Sewists, designers and cosplayers choosing project fabrics
#6Spruce Upholstery 4.884DIY upholstery and textile projects
#7Austin Sewing Machines and Quilting 4.7217Quilters and sewists seeking a broad fabric selection
#8Living Felt 5.0398New and experienced felters seeking supplies and guidance
#9Craft 4.9244DIY beginners and collaborative makers
#10Hobby Lobby 4.42,940DIY crafters sourcing materials for projects

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Compare fabric-shopping options across Austin and nearby cities

The geographic view includes Austin, Buda, Round Rock and Dripping Springs options. Use it to weigh travel against specialization, especially when a project needs a particular class, repair service, material type or large selection.

Fabric, sewing and maker services to compare

  • Quilting supplies and finishingHoney Bee Quilt Store provides fabrics, kits, patterns, classes and longarm services, including edge-to-edge quilting.
  • Garment and coordinated fabric shoppingBeehive Craft Studio carries quilting and garment fabrics, rayons, widebacks, patterns and notions for in-person comparison.
  • Sewing classesBeehive, Roma Lux Fabrics, Honey Bee, CRAFT and Austin Sewing Machines and Quilting offer classes or structured instruction.
  • Machine service and repairHoney Bee supports Handi Quilter equipment and sewing-machine repairs; Austin Sewing Machines and Quilting services most makes and models.
  • Felting materials and tutorialsLIVING FELT combines wool, fibers, kits, paid courses and free online tutorials for beginner through advanced makers.
  • Reclaimed and shared craft materialsAustin Creative Reuse Center offers affordable reusable supplies, while CRAFT provides shared tools, workspace, workshops and open crafting.
  • Upholstery guidanceSpruce Upholstery helps compare fabric samples and develops custom work such as cushions, buttons and furniture upholstery.

Find the best fabric source for your project

  1. Name the finished projectQuilts, garments, upholstery, felted pieces and general crafts call for different materials and expertise, so begin with the project rather than the store name.
  2. Look for instruction if you are learningBeginners may benefit from Beehive’s introductory classes, CRAFT workshops or the tutorials and courses offered by LIVING FELT.
  3. Allow for repair timelinesHoney Bee says most sewing-machine repairs return in three to four weeks; build that window into your project schedule.
  4. Compare scale of selectionAustin Sewing Machines and Quilting states that it carries more than 3,000 bolts, while other stores emphasize curated, specialized or reclaimed materials.
  5. Consider hands-on supportRoma Lux and Spruce are useful when matching a material to upholstery, repair, cosplay, accessories or furniture-restoration needs.

Questions people often ask

Which Austin fabric store is strongest for quilting?

Honey Bee Quilt Store combines quilting fabrics, kits, patterns, classes and longarm services. B & B Quilting and Austin Sewing Machines and Quilting also focus on quilting supplies.

Where can beginners take sewing classes?

Beehive Craft Studio offers Intro to Sewing 101 and 102. Roma Lux Fabrics, Honey Bee, CRAFT and Austin Sewing Machines and Quilting also describe classes or workshops.

Can I get a sewing machine repaired?

Honey Bee handles sewing-machine drop-off repair and Handi Quilter service. Austin Sewing Machines and Quilting provides service and repair for most makes and models.

Where can I find reclaimed craft materials?

Austin Creative Reuse Center specializes in affordable reusable materials, including fabric, yarn, leather, jewelry supplies and more.

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