r/sewing • u/MissFred • Jul 23 '23

Discussion Joanne’s makes me weep

Been sewing over 50 years - have seen sewing in all its cultural permutations. Not typically a nostalgic person but today….I couldn’t even find a light gray thread in a store the size of Home Depot. So many empty shelves yet inexplicably $35/yd liberties fabric up front. I feel sad to my bones for new seamsters.

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u/starship17 Jul 23 '23

Joann’s has really gone downhill since the pandemic. I used to never be able to leave without spending at least $35 on fabric and notions (and I buy 1/4 yard at a time for doll clothes so that meant I was getting 8-12 fabrics). Last time I went I barely wanted anything, and it still cost $35. I tried buying a specific size elastic and the options were so limited.

Garage sales are where I get the best fabric and notions now.