Fabric store plus seamstress
Hi all, I am looking for recommendations in Albany, El Cerrito, Berkeley for a fabric store and a seamstress, tailor or dry cleaner for the purpose of making curtains. The problem: a very large front window in our home; requiring two curtain panels measuring roughly 80" W x 84" L each. Many attempts to find panels online in a color and fabric that we like have come up empty, prompting us to go the DIY route. We recently went to Joanne's Fabrics and came up empty, so we're looking for other fabric options. Looking forward to any recommendations for either the fabric or the sewing!
Paul
Nov 26, 2016
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Have you tried Discount Fabrics at Ashby & San Pablo in Berkeley? (http://www.discountfabrics-sf.com/locations/3006-san-pablo-ave-ashby-be…) Their selection varies widely, but I like to say that although I don't always find exactly what I went in looking for, I always find what I need there. And the prices are good, too, especially on big pieces. (Or if you want to go totally custom, design what you have in mind and have it printed at Spoonflower.com!)
Discount fabrics at the corner of Ashby and San Pablo is awesome, cheap, and huge. Maybe task rabbit or craigs list for the sewing? Or definitely ask at Discount fabrics - perhaps they have a bulletin board. But I also agree you might find someone at a dry cleaner who already does alterations willing to do it. It sounds simple.
I recently had curtains and cushions made by a lovely seamstress named Charmaine Sifert. You can reach her at 510-381-5724. Charmaine guided us to fabric shops, told us how much to buy, and the results are perfect. She also shortened some other curtains and sheers, plus made some throw pillows. She works fast and charges reasonably for high quality work. Tell her Judith sent you.