Josephine's is fantastic for customer service, with an excellent selection of fabrics and notions available. They offer advice and suggestions, and will supply samples if you're unable to shop in person. This is a great value for the busy sewist developing ideas and new designs. read more

What a dreamy place!! Went here for buttons for a vest I'm knitting and went back a few days later for sewing supplies! I'm new to sewing and the owner was so nice in helping me get everything I needed for my first pants project! 10/10 recommend! read more

I love this shop--even though I don't sew! I do knit, and they have a wonderful selection of buttons. I once bought some vintage buttons here, ended up one short, and contacted the button supplier (Josephine's gave me the contact info). She delivered one to the store, and the store very kindly held it for me, all for no charge. Recently, my young adult daughter decided to sew herself a dress. She's never had lessons or made anything on that scale, but she's that type of kid. :-) We went to Josephine's to look at fabrics, and the woman there was super, super helpful. She really took her time helping my daughter out and giving her all kinds of great advice. The selection of fabrics is also lovely. read more

So I found a demo pair of jeans at Josephine's over the weekend I asked if I could buy. They were my size and I'm from out of town. The sales lady who was cutting fabric was rude and short with me. I called the # on the tag and Daniela teaches sashiko which is a Japanese mending for jeans etc. She was polite and respectfully returned my phone call with a text. She didn't want to sell the jeans not because they're a demo product but more so because they needed mending. I'll try and take one of Daniela's classes in the near future. read more

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Ignore the people that signed up for Yelp just to complain. Josephine's has helped me find the right fabrics for countless projects and I'm always treated exceptionally well with every visit. As for these people claiming they're ageist, well, I'm older than the hills and they treat me warmly and patiently so maybe it's you? read more

Home base for inspiring fabrics. Every time I walk in, there's more that wants to jump in my fabric stash. Also a dependable place for help figuring out a complicated make - and celebrating the projects I bring in. read more

They would not sell me less than a yard of fabric because it was 50% off. I was tested rudely.

Charming fabric store! Owner very friendly and keeps a wide array of cute fabrics. Situated in a cool little neighborhood we would never have visited save for visiting her shop. read more

"Dry Goods" is such an old world term, and immediately endearing to me, so while we were waiting for a table at a nearby restaurant, my wife and I popped in to check out the nuts, bolts (get it? bolts of cloth? sorry not sorry!) and materials within this mercantile mecca. Inside, you'll find reams and rolls and bolts galore, stacked on racks from ceiling to floor. Threadbare? Not here! I won't pull the wool over your eyes: prices by the yard are far more dear than any big box fabric shop, but the difference in quality is incomparably, and the prints and patterns here are elegant, classy, classical and whimsical (lots of cats, much to my wife's pleasure!). A small selection of handcrafted dresses, clothing and accessories are for sale, although the prices reflect their singularity, as well as their stylishness. You can also find paper patterns, thread and yarn, and any other accessory you might require to stitch together your Frankensteinian fabrication! My wife is just beginning to thread her needle on her sewing sojourn, but once she has mastered the art of the needle (and figured out how to properly use the sewing machine I bought her last year!), Josephine's will be the place we patronize when she's ready to craft her magnum opus. Until then, she'll practice her skills on the scraps for sale at Hobby Lobby. read more

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Josephine's is THE spot for deadstock. Every visit I feel like I'm in a fabric store dreamscape. She may be small, but she is certainly mighty. Patterns, amazing buttons, knowledgeable and HELPFUL folks. You will leave with at least a few things you can't live without. Will always be my first stop even though I'm on the other side of town. read more

Josephine's Dry Goods is magical. I've been going there for years to find beautiful, clothing-quality fabric. I have always been helped by lovely, cheerful, hilarious, knowledgable staff. This energy and spirit is what Joesphine's is known for! In fact, I was JUST there today, looking for supplies to make a rare and exciting Button Walrus! We talked over supplies, tusks, whiskers, and button eyeballs. I left knowing I'll be making the BEST Button Walrus Portland has ever encountered. Do you have a Button Walrus? Go to Josephine's Dry Goods! Ask them about their Button Walrus! If you know, you know! read more

I have bought beautiful linens at Josephines but today I was treated so rudely that I will never return. It seemed unbelievable that I was the victim of ageism but it turns out they have a reputation for just that. read more

Don't be deceived by the outer appearance. Josephine's is larger than it may look from the sidewalk and is well-stocked with high-end fabrics. This is a store for the serious dressmaker/seamstress/tailor. Lovely selection of good fabrics. The one staffer when I shopped there was friendly, knowledgeable and super helpful. It's a trek for me, but I'm looking forward to going back. read more

I went back to this shop looking for a particular shade of button, giving it a second chance after a previous sub par experience where I had to call the owner multiple times to remind her to send me a receipt for a purchase I needed to get reimbursed for (a receipt wasn't available for me at the time of purchase and I was told it would be emailed) and it took lots of reminders before I finally was emailed the receipt. This visit I was met with rudeness because I asked where else I could find buttons in Portland. She was very condescending to me because I hadn't heard of the sewing school shop here. I guess if you aren't an avid seamstress or hobbyist of sewing, you aren't welcome in this store. I had stood up on a step stool to reach a box of buttons high on a shelf because I thought there was a color that would work (I brought in the garment to match) but alas, there were only two buttons left in the box and no more were available. She was so incensed that I would ask for information about where else to go that when I asked if she could put the box back because I was feeling dizzy from stepping on the step stool, she smirked at me and said nothing. It was very rude. I will never be back. read more

Lovely specialty boutique fabric store. Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Went in with a specific fabric need and they helped me find the right fabric. read more

Such a beautiful selection of apparel fabric! My go to place on Portland. Only wish they were open later! They close at 4, so it makes it hard to get there! read more

If you love textiles and are a sewist - this is your place in Portland. Bini has the best selection of Liberty of London cotton I have ever seen in one store. Her selection of fine fabrics for clothing sewing is top of the line - wools, shirting, linen, silks and rayon. Beautiful fabrics. As the owner she is a delight, knowledgable and gracious. Her notions selection is well curated with high quality trims, Merchant and Mills whole line of pins, scissors, other handy tools. Buttons are out of this world good. Her pattern lines include a few local and independent labels including Closet Case, Blue Ginger and Colette to name a few. If you are a clothing sewer don't miss visiting Josephine's Dry Goods in Portland -- so jealous of those of you who live in the area, thank goodness for the Internet! read more

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I had such a fun trip to this lovely fabric store today. The fabric selection was incredible. I was tempted around every corner. They had a wonderful selection of thread and I was able to find colors I had a challenging time locating in chain stores. The staff was ever so helpful. I was shopping with my elderly mother and we found the shop very accessible - no stairs and her small walker fit easily throughout the shop. We all wore masks and felt safe. Such a treat! We will be back. read more

My Darling Husband's now adult kids live near this Josephine's Dry Goods. Once during a walk around this neighborhood... I convinced him that I wanted to stop in and check the prices of smaller amounts of fabrics and materials for sewing (I had a lot of projects back before 2012). I was told that there weren't any navy or black floral prints. I was going to sew some contrasting pockets onto my dresses. I noted that the prices were reasonable. The shop owner noticed that I was wearing fancy hair clips (those were barrettes) and she asked me which store I bought them in. I told her everywhere that they are sold. I told her that there are matching earrings sometimes as well. My barrette broke a few weeks after that. I told the owner that I'd probably be back sooner than later to look again. She said that she was going to get different florals later, in the Spring. The selection was good. And for the styles, prints, and kinds of fabric... I left impressed. The shop is very small though. It didn't take me long to locate a fabric that I wanted to purchase. My Darling Husband said that he wanted Ice Cream. We left after that. I recommend if you plan to make multiple shopping trips per year that you buy a Yearly Membership for the benefits outweigh the cost... long term. read more

This is a one of a kind gem of a fabric and sewing shop! The staff are so helpful and kind, the fabrics are unlike anything I can find even online, (high quality Italian fabrics!) so delicious. I hope they stay in Portland a good long time! read more

This is such a gorgeous store. The fabric is gorgeous, the notions are gorgeous, the buttons are gorgeous. I wish my wallet was as gorgeous as the store is, then I could be more of a customer and less of a peruser. They have a big selection of fancy fabrics: Liberty of London, cashmeres, Italian wools, and so on. They also have higher-end patterns from small-scale designers, with many examples worked up and hanging on display (the display dresses are gorgeous, too, in case you couldn't guess.) I loved looking through the cases of buttons. They had so many unique ones to choose from! I ended up with just one, a pearly button with a sewing machine on it. It's very cute, and the only thing wrong with it is finding just the right project to use it on. It's hard! read more

Supporting this store is a vote for knowledge of craft, for non-disposable materials and for creativity. Considering the amount of time you invest in sewing an item, it makes sense to pay for quality materials. This store not only offers incredible fabric from all over the world, they also offer expert advice. They actually know what they're talking about! They understand textiles. Unbelievable. You won't find fabrics like the ones they carry anywhere else that I know of in Portland. They have specialty denim, silks, wovens, lace...All varieties of unusual and unique fabrics. The service they provide by allowing us to come and feel the fabric (rather than having to wait for weeks for swatches from overseas) is so valuable. read more

This fabric store is amazing, one of the beast I've see in my travels! Current and classic Liberty fabrics, and a great selection of chic sewing patterns and supplies. Very fashion and garment driven, unlike the primarily crafty fabric stores in town. The owners have excellent taste, and the textures and patterns prove it. Definitely impressed and will be going there first from now on! read more

Josephine's is always such a treat to visit. They have some fine designer fabrics I never see anywhere else and a great selection of different silks (important to me because I work with natural dyes). I'm a novice sewer, but they've always been gracious answering all my questions. read more

i love, love, love this store. so much liberty of london fabric to choose from---including some leopard wool! i just got a sewing room and look forward to a long and happy relationship with this store. read more

I didn't know that Josephines had relocated; I'd thought they just closed. Delighted to find they still exist. This is a high-end shop, fairly small, with beautiful, wonderful, fine fabrics, including Liberty prints, gorgeous linens, and beautiful silk. Not much for quilters; this is for sewing beautiful clothing. read more

Only the best of everything in a tiny shop continuing the tradition of the downtown location.

I'm really looking forward to the day when I've saved up enough pennies to go on a shopping spree here. Though the new space is significantly smaller, I think it's also significantly cuter, and it's packed with the beautiful, high-end fabrics I've come to expect from Josephine's. The owner I spoke with (on a day when I popped in resplendent in sweaty workout clothes) was nothing but friendly and helpful. I'm thrilled they were able to revive such an inspiring business. read more

Josephine's was purchased by a pair of sisters in June of 2014 who moved the shop to its current location at 3050 SE Division St in Portland. I believe it was Dana who worked with me, who attended fashion school (REALLY helpful for customers who haven't), and is part-owner. We had a great conversation and she was extremely knowledgeable about every item in the shop but never "pushed" me to buy anything I didn't want. To access the shop, go underneath the sign and through the juice bar to find Josephine's in the back. If you're in a car, street parking is normally pretty easy there, and is currently free. The shop carries a small, but very well curated selection of silks, wools, etc. for making fine garments in addition to threads, buttons, needles, a few patterns and other notions. Brands include LIberty of London (wools, silks and cottons), Carolina Herrera and more. The focus is really on the quality of the fabric over the brand though. If you're looking for fine Japanese couture sewing needles or quality scissors from Merchant & Mills that will make you question your relationship with your Gingher's, this is the place. This is NOT your shop for quilting unless you're making something unusual out of fine fabrics, but if you don't like big box shopping and really are looking to make something to wear, this IS your shop. You will not find cheap fabric here, but you also won't find anything in the neighborhood of $1600 a yard either; I purchased a hand painted silk charmeuse from Japan for under $35 a yard here. All in all, it's a cute shop run by the owners who love sewing garments. Well worth a stop. read more

Sometimes service and cordiality are lacking in retail establishments - but that is NOT the case at Josephine's. As you walk in the door you feel that you have been invited into the home of a friend - it is that comfortable. The shop is beautiful, well-lit, and well laid out, with the exquisite selection of fabrics that I have come to expect with Josephine's. I am so happy that the shop has been re-opened. Thank you ladies read more