If you’re just starting out sewing your clothes it can be hard to figure out where you can buy fabric online. But no fear! I’ve rounded up a list of my favourite online fabric stores to help you find amazing fabric options for your new handmade wardrobe.

Once you have a list of trusted sources, buying fabric is a really fun part of the garment sewing process! Just thinking about browsing all the various colours, patterns and textures gets me fired up and ready to sew—and choosing fabric is where you can really tap into your creativity and personal style. And when you’re able to sew your own clothes, you get to choose exactly what you want to wear whether it’s crisp cottons, snuggly wools, or fancy silk.

However, I’ll be the first to tell you that there is practically an infinite variety of fabrics available, so it’s easy to be a bit overwhelmed by options even if you’re not a beginner. This is especially true when if you’re shopping online and can’t actually touch the fabric. But I’m here to help!

Where to buy fabric online

I’ve rounded up a list of my favorite online fabric stores from around the world to help you get started on your sewing journey.

United States

• The Confident Stitch
• Emma One Sock
• Fabric Mart
• Fabrics & Fabrics
• Fancy Tiger Crafts
• Gather Here 
• Gorgeous Fabrics
• Harts Fabric
• Knit and Bolt
• Melanated Fabrics
• Metro Textiles
• Mood Fabrics
• Needle Sharp
• Screech Owl Fabrics
• Sewing Studio
• Stitch Sew Shop
• Stonemountain & Daughter
• Style Maker Fabrics
• Topstitch Studio and Lounge
• Vogue Fabrics

Canada

• Blackbird Fabrics
• Core Fabrics
• Rick Rack Textiles

United Kingdom

• Ditto Fabrics
• Fabric Godmother
• Guthrie & Ghani
• Lamazi Fabrics
• Minerva Fabrics
• Offset Warehouse
• Selvedge & Bolts
• Sister Mintaka

Europe

• Atelier Brunette
• Beyond the Pink Door
• Hello Heidi

Australia/New Zealand

• The Drapery
• The Fabric Store
• Fibre Smith
• Tessuti
• Weft & Warp

Now that you know where to shop, do want to learn more about how to pick the right kind of fabric for a sewing pattern and how much to buy?  I walk you through everything you need to know in my new book, “Sewing the Curve”. It covers everything from buying a sewing machine, sewing your first stitch, making your first garment – and yes, picking good fabric!

“Sewing the Curve” is now available!

What are some of your favorite online fabric stores? Share your recommendations in the comments below!

Photos by Linda Campos