My wife wants me to get her sewing "notions" for xmas, the problem is that I have no idea what this is or where to get them from. I am going to rely on my old tried and tested method for solving this and ask the experts ( you kind folk) and throw money at it ( get the store to shop for me). Could someone please tell me where the best Sewing supplies shop IN Chicago ism I stress the IN because I don't want to have to leave the city limits to find it. Thanks in advance
harry
Well, it depends on what she wants. "Notions" is basically everything that you use to sew that isn't fabric or a pattern. Pins, needles, thread, sewing machine feet, pincushions, elastic,beads, buttons, elastic, boning, interfacing, ribbon, hem tape, zippers, etc.
Hancock has a decent selection of notions, and they are having a really big sale on Saturday the 17th.
If you want a ridiculous level of variety, Evanston's Vogue Fabrics is the place to go. It's only a few minutes out of the city (on Main Street between Chicago and Ridge). Vogue also has a location on Roosevelt, but the Evanston location has a better selection. They even carry corset busks and stays! (swoons)
Ahem. *gets grip on self*
If you tell me the kind of stuff she sews (clothes, quilting, crafts, art-to-wear, etc), perhaps I can help you better. Or perhaps a gift certificate might be a better choice - I know Hancock has them. That way she can pick out what she needs.
I happen to live 2 blocks from the Broadway/Glenlake Hancock Fabrics, and would be happy to play friendly native guide if needed.
------------------------------------------------------ Wendy Z Chicago, IL (Moo) Wench Wear Costumes
Hah! I live near there! I live just outside Sittingbourne. Did you work at Rochester Airport Works? DH is based there.
thanks for the great and very complete advice. It's exactly what I needed to know and will probably make the trip to Evanston's Vogue. Thank you for the great offer of being a native guide but I wouldn't want to impose. I see you do the medieval costume thing, I used to live in a place called Rochester in Kent UK, where pretty much everyone dressed up. They made me be the visiting sea captain. Lots of laughs.
Ah... I vaguely remember that incident. Shall I give the 'Mudway' your regards next time I cross it?
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