Vogue Fabrics Inc
Categories: Fabric Stores, Shades & Blinds [Edit]
Neighborhood: University Village623 W Roosevelt Rd
(between Desplaines St & Jefferson St)
Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 829-2505
- Price Range: $
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street, Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
15 Reviews for Vogue Fabrics Inc
I never leave this place without buying a yard of something. There is a lot to look at here and that is why I love stopping in. The sale table can be difficult to sort through but I usually find something I am satisfied with. The staff is helpful and friendly. If you need a swatch of fabric for a project they have a wall of free swatches to choose from.
I discovered Textile Discount Outlet was closed today (call ahead first kids!) so I decided to stop by Vogue on my way to Lake Shore Drive.
Pretty organized store with fabric that is reasonably priced (many were $2.99 - $4.99/yd). As I browsed I noticed the number of workers and thought getting my fabric cut/paying would be a breeze. Yeah right. Workers were a little slow and a little unhappy but hey, can you blame them? It's not like they're working on commission.
A little disappointed with the number of patterns and the fact that you have to get an employee to retrieve the pattern.
I am happy with the fabric I purchased and can't wait to make something with it. And I parked at a broken meter around the corner so I would consider this a successful trip.
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This place is interesting. It's pretty big so they have a lot to choose from. However, I wasn't that impressed with the fabric selection. But, if you're looking for embellishments this is the place to go. Ribbon, buttons, lace and flair can be found in vast quantities!
I took a beginners sewing class here and was very impressed by the teacher! She was SO knowledgeable and friendly! I highly recommend the class! The other BIG + is that Vogue has the best owner ever! He comes around and makes sure everything is okay from time to time and always with a huge smile on his face!
p.s. Don't use the bathroom here...it's scary!
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I live so close to Vogue and never manage to stop in here. Well, yesterday, on my trek home from Target (flat tire, don't ask) I decided to pop in.
I wanted to see what they had, but also I was freezing and had to get inside. This place rocks, especially the remnant room (aka Heaven). I needed basic white cotton for trim on an apron and found it for $2. I discovered two retro print remnants that remind me of a 1950's diner table and they were beyond cheap. They don't have a large selection of novelty cottons and the owner said he's sending them to the Evanston store to focus more on drapery fabrics.
I even found a 2" bias tape maker, which was nowhere to be found at JoAnn's. Sweet!
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I really enjoyed visiting Vogue Fabrics this weekend. I was looking for a fabric to become lining and piping for a bag I am having custom made by Banjoflannel off of Etsy. I needed a bit less than a yard. I ended up finding a yard of fabric that I really loved in the remnants for $3.99. I also found some AMAZING rickrack and trim. They have some great vintage stuff there that probably has been there forever. All the corduroy including printed stuff was on sale for $1.99 a yard this weekend. Not sure how long that lasts, but what a great deal. I may have to go back soon to check it out. There is a lot of high end stuff that I breezed by but was impressed by the quantities of, like silk and fake fur. They had a fabric that was labeled as "fake beaver fur." I kid you not.
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Here's an excellent store for great finds in fabric....! Large selection, helpful staff and you can find close outs are remarkably low, low prices.
So for whenever you think of fabric... think of Vogue on Roosevelt Road... There is parking in back so don't panic!
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Fairly decent selection; save embroidery and embellishment. The cashiers are always so sassy and fun, its like a stitch n' bitch, but whenever you want!
I walked into Vogue on the day of a huge snowstorm. My socks were wet, there was powder blowing everywhere and we had some serious gale force winds going on. I was bound and determined to get here though, and I'm so happy I went!
Vogue is like the old school fabric store from the 70s and 80s, where fabric is hung on big rolls, the people are everyday people, and the music is disco and old school. I could hang out in Vogue all day for the atmosphere. All that aside there is a huge selection of fabrics, much better than you get at JoAnn's. There's everything from upholstery to trendy fashion fabrics and the colours and patterns are fun and unique, all at really decent prices.
I just wish it weren't so feckin far away, otherwise I'd be in Vogue all the time, just hanging out!
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Good selection of fabrics but no where near as fantastic as the Evanston store. The staff (as with all Vogue Fabrics) is crotchety and obviously can't stand any of their customers and hate their jobs. The remnant section is quite hit-and-miss. While I'd love to rave on this one, the raves are on my Evanston review. However, there is a free parking lot behind the building...and extra plus.
The best thing about Vogue is their selection. I've always been able to find the right color...and with so many fabrics to choose from, I can usually find the texture/material I'm looking for or a good-enough substitute. I've also had great luck with finding zippers, buttons, and trimmings. My only gripe about it are the hours (close every day at 6 pm, thursdays at 8pm, and sunday at 5pm), since after-hours are the only time I get to run errands.
The staff is helpful and easy-going. They also know what they're talking about. I just hope that with the neighborhood gentrifying, Vogue doesn't get pushed out of business b/c of the consequential property and tax increases.
It's right off the the roosevelt exit on 90/94, a short drive from the racine exit on 290east, and walkable from the Blue Line UIC-Halsted stop (maybe 15-20 minutes).
OK, this place has more fabric to sift through than any other place I've found in the city. But it's the kind of place that takes a couple of visits and timing- do your own work and you'll be happy here. In addition to racks and racks of in-stock fabric, they have lots of designer books w/swatches to order from if you've got even more time and $.
To get 5 stars they'd have to stock more modern/current designer looking fabric and occasionally have scraps of those for cheap. That's be 5 stars for me, but this place is the closest to that I've found in Chgo.
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I go here for all of the craft fabric needs. They have a pretty good selection for scraps and discount threads. Plus they are close to CTA and other nearby stores that can make the expirence well worth it.
i used to come here for my swatches when i took costume design at columbia. i also have several remnants...but my favorite part of vogue is the button bin where a dixie cup of buttons will cost you $1.
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Like the seclection they have. I made a bed spread using fabric from here. Good quality and cheap.
Vogue Fabrics has a wide variety of fabrics at different prices. They also have a big sale a couple of times a year, when the prices are at an ultimate low. The store, however, is big but it is messy so it is hard to walk through.
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