Michael Levine

Thank you, thank you Michael Levine for being the go-​to supplier for all things trim in a pinch. Recently I visited ML at 4:45– shortly before they close and moments before our production studio closes. In a frenzy to get some last minute buttons needed before end of day, I ran to Michael Levine and with the help of Rosie L. found exactly what I needed-​however, when she went to check me out I realized I’d left my wallet at my office. There was no time to run back to get $ and back to ML and back to the office before closing and she could sense my panic. Rosie graciously personally covered my expenses with no more than a promise that I’d pay her back the following day. I appreciated Michael Levine before, but now I am absolutely a loyal patron – I couldn’t believe how above and beyond ML and Rosie, specifically, went to make sure I had what I needed!

Michael Levine’s has two locations DTLA one for fabric for clothing and across the street they have the one for upholstery fabric.
They have so many different fabrics to choose from, they also have the notions (I think that’s correct) Lol (buttons, zippers, threads, etc.) and all of the pattern books and patterns.
There is a customer service center and they are very knowledgeable and helpful.
They have a public restroom (it’s 25 cents) parking lots are plentiful DTLA and usually 4.00 or 5.00 max, metered parking is also available (if you are lucky)
They accept credit cards, have lots of fabrics on sale, tons of Jersey knit fabric for 5.00 a yard.
The staff were friendly and helpful and made good suggestions, they used the term DIY a lot, they thought I was knowledgeable about sewing, Lol (I don’t sew, never learned anything about sewing, I can’t thread a needle, can’t sew on a button, can’t hem, don’t know fabric other than Silk, Satin, Wool and Cotton)
I use tape to hem, don’t laugh it works!
You might ask why was I there, I love beautiful fabrics and fashion and my Seamstress took me there, lol
I did learn a lot and would consider returning to learn more and make some purchases.
I would recommend them to anyone that does sew. :)

I go to Michael Levine a lot. They are defiantly not the cheapest but they have good quality and excellent selection. Today when I went, I was disappointed. Everyone seemed too busy to help. Here was my exchange: Hi do you have microfiber fabric? He looked back at me like I had no idea what it was. Me: it’s for making board shorts, sometimes it’s called micro suede. He: oh suede? Over there against the wall. So I go over, and there is all the regular suede, not what I needed. Looked around, everyone was busy, no one made eye contact. I just left. I know there are some great clerks there that know their stuff. Today was not that day.

Would I shop here again? Yes. But the customer service here could definitely use some improvement! The loft is the place to be and it is where I bought all of my fabric. This was my first time in L.A. and if you sew, it is only right, if not mandatory, to stop by the fashion district. I was a little pressed for time but got there in just enough time to go nuts in the loft! As closing time neared, everyone started to rush me. I had to divide my goods into two categories: my suitcase and what would be shipped back home to Chicago. I had to ship some back home because my suitcase was completely full AND I had 2 – 3 bags on my arm. I was irritated that they charged me so much money to ship back home after I’d spent over $ 200, picking my own fabric. Whereas online, they have to pick and cut and ship the fabric to you. Online, shipping is free when you spend $ 75 or more. I didn’t mind paying for the in-​store shipping, but $ 30 for shipping and $ 5 for handling was a bit ridiculous. To top it off, I had to call the store 2 days in a row to hunt down my tracking number. The box that my fabric was shipped in looked as if it were pulled out of a trash pile of boxes and my fabric was just tossed into shopping bags in the box. One gentleman that had to bring over my remainder fabric to be weighed and priced for shipping, was extremely rude and impatient! The only thing that’s stopping me from not wanting to shop here again, when I’m in town, is the loft. Now I know, to come early in the morning, take my time, and bring two large suitcases!

I’m not too hip on the fabric store game these days, but walking into this place i wasn’t disappointed. I was referred here as i was looking for some hard to find outdoor Sunbrella material for a yard project i have going on at the house. They indeed had what i needed. Good service always helps and the lady that helped me was very friendly and helpful. Asked her for a few tips on some things and she was more than happy to explain exactly what i needed to do. Would definitely come back for anything i need in the future.
Honorable Mention: It’s downtown so parking of course stinks!

One of the last bastions of independently owned fabric stores that offers everything from notions to patterns to an amazing selection of fabrics. Here you can find anything from silks to rayons to linen knits. .. you can park in their lot for about one hour but be sure to buy something before wandering into the neighborhood. Staff is very friendly and check out was fast although you can wait a bit to get your fabric cut. (More time to shop!) There are some bargains here at $ 5/​yd to poke through but I loved seeing the Imported designer fabrics — all at reasonable prices. Quality in the cottons varies so be sure to look carefully. Lots of cheap cottons mixed in the bunch, but they have a good selection of Kaffe Fasset and Cotton and Steel as well as Heather Ross fabrics. ..

nice fabrics left and right, but they certainly need another 2 – 3 people on the floor at any given time. But otherwise, a nice place

I needed some fabric for my rocking chair and found it here with a 20% discount. You can not go wrong here and the price was great. Anytime you need fabric for any project you should check here first.

I’ve been to this place several times already to get samples made.
PARKING
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Small parking lot (next to building) or street meter.
You can have your ticket validated if you spend more than $ 20.
Street meter is expensive and worrisome since
there is a strict limit and traffic cops everywhere.
PROS
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— Tons of fabrics and trims to choose from
— Helpful and knowledgeable staff
— Quick and easy if you know what you want
— Clean and spacious
CONS
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— Expensive
— Parking can be a nightmare
— Hard to navigate without assistance or as first-​timers
OVERALL
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Ideal for someone who has small projects
or for getting immediate samples made without spending too much time.
PRO TIPS
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— Call ahead to make sure that they have what you want
before making the trek.
— Check for discounts online.
RECOMMEND.

I didn’t buy enough fabric during my visit (I live 5 hours away) and wrote an e-​mail. The team helped me get the quantity I needed and re-​ordered tons of fabric. They were super helpful and fast… always my favorite fabric shop!

A couple of my friends have told me that they bought their fabrics here at Michael Levine, with wide choices of fabric options. Finally I’m here to check it out. The moment I stepped in, I was overwhelmed with the amount of fabric choices they have. I felt so spoiled. Took me a while to walk through rows and rows of fabrics, finding the fabric I wanted for my design. Staffs is very friendly,
Tips:
~ I placed my chosen fabric on the cutting table with the «hold» sign, thought it on the table they will hold your fabric but actually, you have to «place the hold sign on top of your fabrics» so that the staffs will not take it away. I didn’t know that, and my fabrics that I have chosen was taken away and it took me a long time to find it back.

People have written about the bad service, but I have the exact opposite experience. I am an amatur dressmaker and love to take advantage of the 1 hour free parking (when you purchase $ 20+) after work.
I have NEVER had a bad customer experience at Michael Levine’s. The staff is always really helpful– I have found that some staff members are experts in different departments; and they are super knowledgeable about their inventory. When I want some of that expensive Liberty of London fabric, staff members are always really patient with me as I debate over this pattern over that pattern. Many times, while cutting fabric or helping me find a specific fabric, I have chatted with the staff members, who always seem really happy to be at work. I even received a call back when a fabric I wanted came into stock.
I also LOVE the variety of fabric at ML; Liberty, Tula Pink, Melody Miller, Cotton and Steel– the list on and on.

I recently visited the Home Décor Dept of Michael Levine. The store has a huge selection of upholstery and drapery fabric. I first met Eliel, who cut the fabric and helped calculate the the proper yardage for my project. At checkout, Todd and Maria answered all of my questions and explained the benefits of my selection. Great experience! SUPER nice staff!

Prices are definitely high, but they have every kind of fabric imaginable. Rather than look around for hours at all the little fabric stores nearby, you can just spend a few more dollars here and save yourself the time.
The customer service is also impeccable– so take advantage of it because this place is a mess.

Michael Levine is a last alternative kind of fabric store. When I can’t quickly find what I want along the perimeters of Los Angeles St. or 9^th Street, I end up coming here. Usually I am lazy and willing to spend a few bucks more than I would at a smaller fabric store. It is probably the biggest fabric store in the area. It is as good as the other big fabric stores I go to, but it feels a bit more indie and cooler than the other ones. I think I am mistaking their clutter, griminess and haphazard organization for being cool. They don’t have aisles here, more like a maze of intertwining tables.
I have come here for three or four Halloweens. I am helping make an abominable snowman costume this year. Other years included a homemade He-​man, and a brony. Yup. It usually has everything I need! One particular thing that stands out for me is their selection of dyes. I love their iDye. I had a pair of cotton shorts that I got from Urban Outfitters for $ 10 that bleached in the sun within a month. I used a cool blue-​grey-​ish color, mixed the iDye in a pot, mixed the shorts in the iDye, stirred for an hour, and ended up with a pair of jet black shorts. Be careful!

They have nice fabrics but honestly have the worst service in the world. I have brought my own knit fabric so I can show them which similar one I need. They pointed to a section and just walked away. They only have one cashier opened. Horrible staffs.

This place is like Disneyland for fabric lovers. It can be crazy and overwhelming in here at times, but the store is kept organized and everyone is helpful. I haven’t had one bad experience here. I do wish they have more staff in their button section… Wait to get help in this section can be forever, so be prepare to entertain yourself.
Nearest Metro Station: Red/​Purple/​Blue/​Expo Lines at the 7^th Street Metro Station + Red and Purple Lines at Pershing Square Station

There’s so many options available at Michael Levines! There’s rows and rows of well organized fabrics and trims and such. The shop is very clean and inviting, allowing customers to just wander around and explore the many many types of fabrics and designs.
I love the options available, but it is definitely much more pricey than the surrounding fabric shops. However, some people might be okay with the price considering how the store is organized.

I have become a shopping patron of Michael Levine by recommendation. As an amateur DIY’er looking for quality upholstery fabric in a contemporary style for a headboard project, I decided to visit the shop after looking at their online fabrics.
Upon entry, I was amazed at the wide variety that this store carries, in addition to, the cleanliness of its warehouse. The fabric presentation is organized by color and print. They are always fully staffed on weekends and accept credit cards!
The fabric print I wanted was completely sold out, however I was able to find and fall in love with another because I all of my options were in one location. It was a bit pricey $ 27 per yard. I got 2 and ¹⁄₃.
Additionally, I bought the batting and upholstery pins for my project as well. Overall, the staff was available to answer questions, cut swatches and was generally helpful. I received 20% off the second time around. I guess they have random store wide promotions too.
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This place is great if you are a sewing enthusiast or fashion student. Michael Levine’s is like Joann’s on crack. It has the largest variety in the fashion district and is also the most organized. The pluses to going to Michael Levine’s is that everything that you are looking for is pretty much available and that they give swatches out (but you really need to get the employee’s attention so they can cut you a swatch). The con is that a majority of their fabrics and trims are overpriced.
My advice, I recommend getting swatches here and then looking around the many fabric stores in the area!