Little Stitch Studio Fine Fashion Fabrics

Yes, you read that correctly! Little Stitch Studio is now offering an online fabric shopping opportunity. All of the fabric that I have in stock will also be available to purchase and take home to sew your own clothing and accessories.

When I moved Little Stitch Studio into its current location in 2017, my plan was to have a small retail section. Teaching kids, the retail proved to be tricky. First of all, they want to play with everything! Or they might get confused between supplies meant for sale and those that are for them to use. (Hint- if it’s in a package- it’s not for class use:) Also, staffing was an issue, it wasn’t easy to help a customer select fabric, while teaching a roomful of kids. So, the retail idea was set aside. That is, until now!

It should come as no surprise to anyone that the pandemic has been tough on small businesses. By flexibility and sheer luck, I was able to survive the 5 month shutdown in 2020. Operations since then, with reduced class sizes, and a few week long closures due to Covid exposure, it is clear that I need to diversify.

The adventure in retailing is now online. The physical studio space can stay set up for teaching and I can diversify by offering a collection of beautiful fabrics, notions, trims, books + patterns and gifts. And you, my friends, can shop from anywhere in the world!

The shop site is still very much a work in progress. It will take some time to “perfect”, but I am pleased so far. Better graphics and photography are coming, thanks to my very talented sister, Morganne. You can look forward to lots of new additions and some fun patterns and kits coming just in time for the holidays too!

Want to hear about the fabric? I have longstanding accounts with some major fabric manufacturers like Robert Kaufman, Windham Fabrics, RJR, Brewer and Moda. These companies offer fabric for garment sewing as well as fun quilting cotton. Additionally, I have been able to find some deadstock fabric too. (For those of you who might not know what” deadstock” means, Deadstock Fabrics are essentially fabric leftovers- not scraps, but actual yardage that companies or designers didn’t use).

You will find cotton solids and prints as well as linen, wool and silk in a variety of weights and substrates: Knits, jerseys, canvas, twills and flannels. Fabric that is perfectly suited for sewing garments, accessories, kids clothing and even holiday items. (Holiday fabric is listed too!)

Please take a look at the new shop- I’d love to hear your thoughts and welcome suggestions. If you are local, I’m happy to arrange pickup and in-person personal shopping opportunities.

Best,

Hilarie