The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts · Episode 31 · August 25, 2026 · 45 min
Life After Joann Fabrics: Where Do We Shop Now?
Send us feedback about this episode! When JOANN Fabrics closed its doors, sewists lost more than a convenient place to buy fabric. We also lost easy access to patterns, thread, zippers, buttons, interfacing and all the other essentials needed to complete a project. In the 18 months since the closures began, the sewing-supply landscape has changed considerably. In this episode, we look at what disappeared with JOANN, which retailers and independent businesses are stepping in to fill the gaps, ...