Our Favorite Local Fabric and Craft Shops
November is sneaking up on us fast, and the holidays are coming even faster. Here at Stitchworks, we want to make sure you have everything you need to turn those crafty ideas into reality this season.
To celebrate Small Business Saturday on November 29th, we’re shining a spotlight on some of our favorite local spots where you can stock up on supplies for your next project.
The French Seam
Tucked near 96th Street in Indianapolis, The French Seam is a charming mother-daughter–owned shop that’s been inspiring makers since 2011. This boutique is full of beautiful, high-quality fabrics, notions, and patterns and all at prices that won’t break the bank. Whether you’re a seasoned sewist or just getting started, you’ll find something to spark your creativity here.
Crimson Tate
Right on Mass Ave, Crimson Tate is a bright, happy boutique that specializes in modern fabrics and quilting supplies. You’ll find designer fabrics, threads, notions, and patterns —plus kits and bundles that make starting a new project a breeze. Their energy and love for the maker community is contagious, and it’s the perfect spot to get inspired.
Select Sewing Service
Family-owned since 1953, Select Sewing Service has been a staple for Indianapolis makers. Located on Keystone Ave, this shop is all about keeping creativity alive. Offering everything from traditional supplies to classes and even machine repair services. They’re trusted by sewists for good reason!
Persnickety Stitchers
If needlework is your thing, you’ll love Persnickety Stitchers, located near Zionsville. This specialty shop has an amazing selection of high-quality threads, cross-stitch and needlepoint patterns, and all the accessories you could dream of. The cozy, hands-on atmosphere makes it easy to explore, experiment, and connect with fellow stitchers.
The Local Radish
This locally and women-owned boutique offers a thoughtfully curated mix of handcrafted jewelry, crystals, herbal apothecary goods, and natural supplies, perfect for adding a touch of mindfulness or inspiration to your creative projects. The shop’s calm, welcoming vibe and focus on community make it a true gem in Indy’s small business scene.
Love it Sew
Just outside Indianapolis in Avon, Love It Sew is another mother-daughter–owned sewing and quilting shop that offers a spacious selection of fabrics, machines, notions, and classes. With a recent move to a larger location, they’ve expanded their offerings to help you jump straight into holiday sewing projects with confidence and enthusiasm.
Always in Stitches
Over in Noblesville, Always In Stitches is a destination for makers of every kind — from sewists to quilters, knitters to fiber artists. Spanning more than 9,000 square feet, the shop offers a wide selection of fabrics, yarns, wools, notions, and machine sales and repair services.
Holiday Open Sew
As we said, Small Business Saturday is happening on November 29th, and we’re celebrating with a Holiday Open Sew class! If you’ve already completed an intro sewing class with us, grab your materials from one of these awesome local shops and join us for a fun, creative day supporting small businesses and celebrating the season.
