This fabric store sells a lot of dated old fabrics. They had a very limited selection of things. They had a decent mesh wall with a but a lot of the stuff in there was old. It smelt like mothballs in there. You have to wash your fabric immediately once you get it because it stinks in there. All the styles of fabric were dusty and tough. Everything was overpriced and you are limited to an outdated selection of textiles and prints! The service was bad. Everybody has an attitude. I will never be back. Things have changed drastically at this store and it is not worth the hype. read more

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I watched people for whom this was their first visit wander through the aisles with their mouths open in awe at the amazing selection and low prices. No point ever going anywhere else for my fabric and trim needs. Got my curtains, upholstery, and throw pillow fabrics all for about fifty dollars. TDO is an amazing place for decorators, quilters, and costumers. I don't know for certain, but I think the inventory has to be mostly mill ends, or the prices could never be this low. So don't expect the very newest fashions, but do expect good value for your projects. read more

Textile Discount Outlet - Pillows, side chair, curtains, mostly fabric from TDO; the rest from my stash. - Fabric Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow, amazing selection! Very overwhelming place!! I could get lost in here for hours if I lived nearby. The prices were reasonable, with some excellent deals in some close outs! The associates were attentive and helpful. Next time I'm in Chicago I will definitely stop in again! I had a blast in here! read more

An amazing space full of every fiber product you could ever hope for. We loved digging thru to find deals, and had no issue finding everything we need for our projects. Highly recommend taking a trip there if you are a crafty fiber queen. Parking is awful tho, fyi. read more

You will get lost in the store due to the amount of products they have. Workers were incredibly nice and helpful as well

You can spend hours in this place! With multiple floors and rooms they have absolutely everything you can imagine and at really good prices for the quality. I bought some African themed fabric here several years ago for a lampshade project that worked out really well. I still have some of that fabric too. I love it. I have another chair (a mid century) I need to reupholster and will probably stop in this winter to check over their vinyl selections. read more

The largest selection of fabrics you are likely to find anywhere in the world. it's so big you will probably get lost. There is a vibe you have to get used to there though. The bolts are organized by labels located overhead, but still seem very confusing. read more

they have just about everything. They have minimal parking, so go on off hours if you don't want to walk distances with your purchases. It's one reason they don't get five stars. their prices are great and the place is loaded - been several times and still haven't seen "everything" read more

If you want a deal - this is pretty much guaranteed to be the best prices anywhere. They don't QUITE have everything but they have so, so much. Lots of remaindered fabrics for a song. Upholstery fabrics may be $10 a yard. They will order you fabrics (skin-colored stretch mesh) without hesitation. Leather is apparently cheaper than everywhere (people drive hundreds of miles to shop here). Great prices on fancy fabrics with stones, sequins, fringe. Huge trim selection. Elastic and cording is sooooo much cheaper than standard stores. The store is not pretty. It is a warehouse with unfinished wood floors. In the basement it is particularly crowded with overflowing boxes of notions that are unmarked - etc. Check the stuff in those boxes by the way. Cool stuff and don't let the lack of price tag stop you. Almost always much less than you can imagine. Three floors of fabulous deals. Oh yeah - upholstery foam etc and finished pillows - you name it. read more

This store is amazing they have a wide variety of fabrics and the price is better than what you will find at any other store. The employees are very kind and helpful. read more

Amazing place!! Wowowoow!!! I'm shocked at the prices and the selections are endless. The minimum you have to buy is a yard, you bring the fabric to the front, and the nice workers cut it for you. I came to grab fabric to make a Halloween costume and I was super happy with my experience. The service is excellent and the store itself is very clean which made the shopping experience even more pleasant! My sister plans on buying a bunch of fabric to make some clothing. read more

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I LOVE this place because of all the fabric selection. It is so easy to get lost in all the fabrics they have. It is dirty though. Sometimes I see a Starbucks cup somewhere in the musty basement and I wonder how long it's been there... maybe wear a mask read more

So many options for vinyl, leather, upholstery, formal, trims, notions. And everyone was so kind and helpful. A great experience! If you like textiles do not miss this awesome place! A treasure. read more

The selection here is vast, the prices are great, and the people who work here are efficient and nice, but the overarching organization is chaotic and things are not very clean. The lower level smells like mold, and sometimes the main floor does too . Some bolts are just plain dirty. The (many!) home decor fabrics are mostly out of fashion (there's a LOT of burgundy, for instance). Having said that, they do certain things very well. If you're shopping for prom/formal fabric, this is the place - huge selection, rapid turnover so things don't have time to get messed up, and there are dazzling rhinestone, crystal, and lace trims that will have you trying to figure out how you can get them in your life even if your last prom was 30 years ago. For that, this place is worth a stop. Wear a mask. read more

This place is amazing and has to be seen to be believed. They must have everything you could possibly want re: sewing. Go - you won't regret it. read more

Can be overwhelming. Hard to stay focused with so many wonderful things to choose from. Great Prices. Something for every kind of project.

Lots of great discount bridal and prom fabrics. If you gave the sewing skills you can create a designer look for a fraction of the cost.

If you need any kind of fabric this is the place to be! Tons of varieties for a discount and lots of options and colors. Be aware that it is a very large place so take a trip to get the layout and find where everything is so you don't get lost! There are some people around to help you but their mostly in the front area. There are shopping carts too which helped with the amount I was buying! read more

They had EVERY fabric imaginable! Prices and Quality are incredible! Even notions I thought only Wholesalers would sell! Well worth the trip!! read more

This place is an absolute gem. There are no bells, or whistles. But if you need bulk fabric, this is the place to go. Going there on Sunday, you will see every costume, designer, set, designer, drag queen, prop designer in the city of Chicago, figuring out what they need. read more

Still love this place I know they are busy specially when folks are making mask. I called a couple of weeks ago. The person on the phone stated that they were only taking phone orders. Online sales only. I dont know if the store is open yet or when will they decide to let people back in. I hope so soon. read more

Great place for amazing deals! There's so much to look at, it might take multiple trips. I hear there's a basement full of notions, but I didn't go in there. You have to go in with the understanding that there's not a lot of help available. It's like a warehouse...but, hey, it's super affordable! read more

I knew this place was here for quite some time but never really had a reason to stop in. I finally needed some fabric and buttons for a project, so I excitedly walked over. To say this place has a lot of fabrics is an understatement!! This place to a seamstress or costume maker is what Binny's is to me - heaven. Be prepared to spend a great deal of time just browsing and taking in all the offerings. It's a little overwhelming at first but you will be able to make your way through this maze by the end of your trip. They have three floors of everything you can imagine: fabric, vinyl, leather, ribbons, buttons, lace, tulle, sequins, and the list goes on (possibly forever). Whether you're just looking for simple fabric for a small craft project or something higher-end (which they have a separate room of), they will most likely have it. The place is always busy with many customers, but the place is so big that nobody is ever in your way. I try to limit my time on the basement floor because of the mold/mildewy air that I get sick from. The prices are very inexpensive and the employees are always nice and helpful. Definitely come here as your first destination before going to JoAnns or Michael's. read more

It's huge, with the largest selection of fabrics I've ever seen, at great prices. A short walk from the Damen Pink Line stop, it's worth a trip across town, whether you're a design champ or a casual looki-loo. If you've never visited, be prepared. It will be an excursion, not just a quick trip. Here are my tips for your first time: 1) Plan on at least 2-3 hours, because the place can be mind-boggling. It will take at least 30 minutes just to get the lay of the land. 2) If you have a specific project in mind, bring samples with you (clothes, tile, paint color, etc.) Use your cellphone to take pics of fabrics you like so you can find them later. Trust me on this. 3) Wear tennis shoes, there are lots of stairs and creeeaaky hallways. Wear clothes that don't attract lint. Seriously! 4) Have a meal in one of the great nearby restaurants. Have fun! I know I sure did. read more

YOU HAVE JUST ENTERED THE FABRIC ZONE! Remember those crazy shows like the Twilight Zone, where people ended up in weird situations. Well this place is kind of like those old television shows but instead it is full of fabric. And no one is there to help you as you fumble through all of the fabrics. Here is a quick guide, so you do not feel the pain I felt as we tried to shop here. 1) You walk around the store looking at fabric. And there is fabric everywhere. And just when you think you have seen everything on the main floor, you discover there is a basement and a second floor. 2) When you find a fabric you want, you must act like Hercules and bring the roll down to the main desk. 3) There is a line and you must wait until someone calls you. Do not go to the counter until someone calls you. The line does not start at the counter, so go back! 4) Once you are called, you must bring your roll to the counter. The workers are on the right side of the counter and the customers stand on the left side of the counter. 5) You tell them how many yards you want and then the worker takes your roll and goes somewhere else to cut it. At least, this is what happen for me. I did see other people getting it cut at the counter but I do not think they were ordering as much as I was. 6) The worker writes you a receipt and you go to the check out counter where someone will take your money. They do take credit card too. The reason I wrote this list to follow is because between steps 4 and 5 I was standing there as a worker yelled, "Next!" Then another worker looked at me and said, "That's you...is it your first time here?" Why yes it is Captain Obvious! So frustrating to shop here if you have never been here. I am taking off a star because this place is a mess plus there was a saw blade on one of the rolls of fabric and as I was picking out my fabric this saw dug into my leg and ripped my jeans. Totally not cool. Luckily it did not draw blood or else I might be writing this review from the emergency room. Between Step 1 and 2, I decided to find someone who worked here and my first two attempts ended up with me asking other customers if they worked there. So embarrassing for me. On my third try I finally found a worker who filled me in on where the fabrics were for furniture. This place is intimidating. There is fabric everywhere. It is really all over the place. My favorite thing I saw here was a white suit that looked like it might have been worn by Sgt. Pepper from the Lonely Hearts Club Band. I honestly wanted to get it for a Halloween Costume but my wife had to bring me back to reality. We were looking for fabric. We also met Chester, during Step 2. Chester did not speak much English but he seemed like a nice guy. There was a pallet in front of the fabric I wanted and I as I tried to grab the fabric my jeans were sliced by the saw blade. Let's say I wasn't happy at that moment. Chester came to help me and seemed a little upset he had to grab the fabric roll for me. When I showed him the blade of death in our way he just plowed over it like it was nothing. I am sure Chester has been cut before but he will not let it stop him. Chester is fearless. I honestly wished he could understand me. I might want to have a beer with him. Long story, even longer. Fabric prices here are super crazy cheap. They range from like $4.95 to $19.95. We got our 11 yards of fabric, I put it on my shoulder and we walked out like an old fabric pro. In fact, someone asked me on the sidewalk..."Are the prices cheap in there?" I said, "Yes because I did not have the heart to tell them they were about to walk into the Fabric Zone!" (Cue the erie music and roll the credits) read more

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Best fabric store in Chicago, no contest. No need to go anywhere else. If you don't like this place, you're not serious about sewing. It's a little crowded and disheveled looking - well, did you look at the name? DISCOUNT OUTLET. Did you expect the Taj Mahal? This place is WAY cleaner than either of the Vogue locations, which do not call themselves outlets. Also, I worked in a paper and textile preservation lab for years, so I am literally an expert on this -- this place isn't musty. It's a warehouse (ps: DISCOUNT OUTLET.) You can get trimmings there for like 75% what you'd pay at Jo-Ann, and better quality & selection too. Beautiful fabrics, stuff you simply cannot find anywhere else. Staff were friendly and gave us even more discounted prices than the already reasonable ones that were marked. I will never go back to Vogue again after coming here. If you're a garment sewer and haven't been to Textile Discount Outlet, you need to check it out. read more

It's true, the basement is pretty scary and whatever you find down there might be mildewed. But the first and second floors have an amazing selection of (clean) fabrics and notions, from suiting to home decor to novelty to leather. I visited a few weeks ago to buy curtain fabric for my dining room. I initially was looking for a solid linen or linen blend, but ended up falling in love with this awesome floral print I found on the second floor (see pictures!) I needed 14 yards so I wasn't sure if a lot of the partial bolts I found in solids would be enough. Thankfully they have like 3 bolts of this amazing purple floral fabric, so I knew I was covered. The floral fabric was $3 a yard and my lining fabric was $2.50 a yard (FYI, since this place is an "outlet", basic colors like whites sometimes cost more than unusual colors. I probably saved $30 by lining my curtains with a coordinating periwinkle instead of white fabric). At the cutting table, they often cut you a deal. Since I was buying a total of 28 yards, the store owner gave me a small discount, and my grand total was only like $70. It's always worth asking them to double check the price for you! This place is awesome and I will be back! read more

Textile Discount Outlet - 28 yards of fabric for curtains - paid $70! - Fabric Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love this place. I could live here. It's hard to find because 21st Street and 21st Place are right next to each other so inevitably you'll end up at 2121 21st Place walking up to someone's house and trying to convince them their house is indeed a fabric warehouse. After forcing your way inside and rummaging through the scared family's closets and underwear drawers, you'll realize that the Textile Outlet is at 2121 21st STREET. And there you are. A mecca of fabric and bric-a-brac goodness. Three, count 'em THREE floors or delirium-inducing patterns and textures. The basement is absolute insanity but it's my favorite floor - take a look at the picture. If you're looking for fabrics that are organized and have visible prices, you're better off elsewhere because the system here works like this: you fill your cart with bolts and bolts of fabric and notions, you bring it up to the counter and tell them how much you want, the guy comes and tells you how much everything is per yard. Their hours are different every day so definitely check before you go. And leave that scared family on the other street alone. read more

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Talk about overwhelming! WHOO!!!! Let me just get to the pros & cons. Pros: Great pricing Friendly staff Awesome selection Cons: Not everything has a price CLOSED ON SATURDAYS!!!!! Parking lot is very tiny Some fabric had stains but luckily for me, it wasn't anything I was interested in anyway! In short I will say this: I will definitely come here again & again!! Most of the pricing is better than the big box stores with their '30%' coupons. Get there early to catch to get a good park. Leave your purse in your trunk. You don't want to be weighed down with extra baggage while trying to hoist long rolls of fabric. Grab some trail mix & a bottle of water, you're gonna be here awhile! read more

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Labyrinth of fabric and accompanying items. I was floored when I walked into the doors here. Thankfully, I had help from someone who had been here many times, so she was able to steer me in the right direction. I'm actually not sure what I would have done without help, which is why I'm going with 4 starts instead of 5. The building is totally overwhelming - with room after room after room of fabrics of all shapes, sizes and colors. There are areas of velvets and sequins and everything in between. It's really hard to tell the prices of things as they aren't all marked and helpers are rather hard to find (though they're friendly when you do find them). In order to purchase something, you have to wait in line (look where the line is marked! DO NOT CUT!). When you're called, you can ask as many questions as you want and will get pricing. We had to ask for more of a certain fabric and I don't know how...but they found another bolt of the one I wanted. How they find anything in this seemingly mish mosh of stuff, I don't know, but apparently someone has a good memory as we didn't have to wait long for the extra fabric. Prices are unbelievable, just be prepared to search for what you want and follow the purchasing rules. Definitely the best, most comprehensive amount of fabric in the city (or surrounding burbs). read more

This outfit dwarfs Fishman's, but here they sell more drek. You have to look harder for the good stuff, of which there is plenty. I had come today with my couturier on our mission for just the right tablecloth material, which she found - on the second of several floors. Closed Saturdays for Shabbas. read more

Textile Discount Outlet - Tablecloth - Fabric Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have purchased backdrops for new born photography many times before. Fabrics in general are expensive, but I had never find a decent place with the variety of fabrics that this place has. You can spend hours in this place and get lost in their AMAZING selection. You had never been in a fabric empire until you've been here. BRIDES- if you're looking for unique fabrics for weeding dresses you've got to check this place out. read more

This place is a BOGGLE. Not a snuggly Popple, but an utter mind BOGGLE. 2343 floors of fabric, and patterns and add-ons and oh my god what??? Odds are if you go here looking for something specific, you'll find it. Either color-wise or texture-wise or anything else, they really might just have it. I was on a mission to find a certain type of sew on patch, in multiples, and boy howdy... I hit the jackpot. Sure, I was sitting sprawled on the basement floor going through random buckets, but I sure found it. Plus a bunch of other LOL-worthy items buried down there as well. read more

Textile Discount Outlet - this was an "off limits" area, but still so full - Fabric Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Looking for fabric, but don't want to pay an arm and a leg - look no further. This place has more fabric than I've ever seen, they could probably sew at least one coverlet for the Sears Tower with it. This place is a big old factory building chock full of fabric, a fabric-o-rama if you will. You want to make a prom dress, drapes, slip cover, or sweater for your dog - no problem. When you go wear your walking shoes, there are rooms and rooms of fabric, by type for the most part, on the main floor, upstairs and in the basement. This place is not for the casual browser, did I mention how huge it was? And the employees are rather hands off so go with some idea of what you want and they'll point you in the general direction. TIP: the basement has some clearance items, you can find some really good deals on fabric - I got 7 yards of upholstery fabric for under $40. read more

Amazing variety of fabrics and good prices. I traveled from Kansas City to chicago and made it a point to stop here and will definitely be stopping again when I'm in the city. read more

This place is a seamstress dream!!! Im not a seamstress, hell I don't even know how to sew. I got a sewing machine for my birthday and I'm heading to a la loteria themed birthday in a couple weeks. Soooo with that being said I'm going to make my own mermaid costume. Hopefully it turns out well. I came here for the materials my project will need aka sequins and iridescent fabric. The total cost was $27. I walked with about 6.5 yards total for fabric so I'd say that's pretty damn good. I didn't venture upstairs or to the basement. I'm a woman on a mission and a budget so I couldn't afford to get off track. The main floor seems never ending! There's room off of rooms of fabric and sparkles. I was in heaven!!! I want to back and explore another day. read more

Flew In town to Chgo. This week and I haven't been to This place In Ions......So it's Great that Jerris still there and she was so helpful as usual I could have spent the whole day there, but I gotta get back to L.a. My Clients First time In A Fabric Store And What an Experience They Had with all they Saw. So Overall what A Great Qiik Trip. I didn't want to leave but it's to Dayum Cold. Thx Jerri, Ms Bobbi and Staff for being so very helpful. California read more

Antiquated but well worth the trip to Pilsen. I was really surprised at the size of this place. My aunt and uncle use to own a bar a few doors away from them in the early 80's but now its changed up. The place squeaks and can be warm in some spots, but believe me when I say: You can get lost in this place. It is GINORMOUS! I mean, you have 3 floors of factory and you really can't understand the size until your there. I started in the beginning and was inspired to look all over with the textiles they have. The prices can be very competitive and you will not find prices like this around. I was at Joannes fabrics in Ford City the day before last, and they can't compare in price at all. I spend way more there and at Vogue fabrics and the quality is not even close to what I saw in this place. But check out their hours of operation, for they are closed on Saturday due to the Jewish Heritage. read more

My go to place for fabrics. It's just a bit messy and you can get lost in this place but people are very helpful. 3rd time around and I found out there are 2 floors...i think it was only 2. Places that are off limits or should be are wide open so you are free to walk anywhere. It's amazing how employees know where everything is. This place is gigantic. read more

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I read the reviews, looked over as many photos as I could and this place was still overwhelming. Went there with the bride, and we found the perfect shade of charmeuse for skirts for a wedding to be held in July (yes, cutting it close). Also found some lining fabric. It is unusual to find fabrics here that are only 45'. 60's on a roll is more-normal. There is a ton of home decorating fabric like sheers and heavy carpet-like fabric, and there was some formal/glittery stuff. There was also stretch lace and non-stretch, but not the eyelet-like lace that was in mind for the top. Though they did have eyelet, there was only one row in the whole store. They have some knits, but few. I liked their selection of hardware- if making a purse, belt, or similar accessory, this would be THE place for hardware items, but now I'm looking for the right fabric for the lace top still. And their notions aren't tremendous (they do not have the best stock of things like needles and carry zero patterns) so this is definitely a fabric-heavy and heavy fabric place. Great for costumes, and great for curtains, chairs, etc. Very good for finding some bridal items, but again- only maybe 5 patterns of lace in their less-glitzy up-front areas. read more