Where to buy fabric in NJ now that Joann is closing

You may be wondering where to buy fabric in New Jersey now that Joann Fabrics and Crafts is closing for good.

Founded in 1943, the company is scheduled to shut down more than 800 stores by the end of May 2025, including 11 locations in the state of New Jersey, after filing for bankruptcy twice in the past year.

After more than 80 years in business, the Ohio-based American fabrics and crafts retail chain will shutter following a bankruptcy auction that "put Joann's assets under new leadership," according to USA Today.

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For decades, Joann has been the nationwide go-to for local custom clothing designers and dressmakers, as well as sewing, school and home textile projects, thanks to the store's convenient cut-to-order fabric department.

With all New Jersey Joann stores set to shut their doors forever in the upcoming weeks, we've rounded up some places where you can still buy fabric in New Jersey, from large national chains to smaller, local businesses.

Did you know New Jersey has a number of fabric and sewing supply stores located all across the state, from North Jersey to Central Jersey and South Jersey?

You'll find unique and curated options that big chain stores can't offer, and some local fabric shops even offer workshops, events and sewing classes. So, shop small and support your local fabric shop!

Here are some fabric stores in New Jersey:

Fabric Warehouse382 Main StBelleville, NJ

Just Make It Sew316 Farnsworth AveBordentown, NJ

Five Star Fabric House1092 Main AveClifton, NJ

Fabric Mall1340 Main AveClifton, NJ

Sew Jersey36 NJ-10East Hanover, NJ

Fabric Guy1655 Oak Tree Rd #235Edison, NJ

Mivia Fabrics954 Sherman AveElizabeth, NJ

Fabricland270 US-22 WestGreen Brook Township, NJ

Stitch N Sew123 E County Line RdLakewood, NJ

Fabric Warehouse970 New Brunswick AveRahway, NJ

Fabricated for You1081 NJ-37Toms River, NJ

Urban Sewciety361 South Avenue EWestfield, NJ

Michaels

Some Michaels stores have a fabric and sewing department with up to 1,400 cut-to-order styles available, depending on location. The craft chain offers "a vast selection of high-quality fabrics, perfect for beginners and seasoned sewers alike."

According to their website, the following Michaels stores in New Jersey feature a fabric department:

Michaels East Hanover410 State Rte 10

Michaels May Landing240 Consumer Square

Michaels New Brunswick869 Route 1

Michaels Princeton300 Nassau Park Blvd

Michaels Rio Grande3201 Route 9 S

Michaels Vineland3849 S Delsea Dr, Ste A3

Walmart and Hobby Lobby

Walmart is one of the more widely available chains that sells fabric and other sewing-related goods, including their signature Value Cuts assorted fabric bundles. Not every Walmart has a fabric department, however, and stock varies by location.

You can also find fabric by the yard, fabric scraps and other sewing supplies at most Hobby Lobby stores.

Online Fabric Stores

If the fabric options at your local big chain just won't do, you can always order fabric online, with thousands of fabric options to choose from via e-stores such as FabricWholesaleDirect.com, MoodFabrics.com and even Etsy. Happy sewing!

Gallery Credit: Erin Vogt