New Fairhaven shop brings ethically sourced, eco-conscious fabric to Bellingham
After JOANN fabric and craft stores closed nationwide and in Bellingham, a new locally owned fabric store is set to open soon to help fill a need for crafters and seamstresses.
Sew Inspired Fabrics — “Bellingham’s newest destination for fine apparel fabrics and creative sewing” — will open at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28 in Fairhaven, according to a news release from the business.
The new shop is being launched by Robin Robertson, a Bellingham resident for over 25 years and co-owner of Bellingham Training & Tennis Club. Robertson recently picked up her hobby of sewing again and discovered a need in the area for a fabric store.
“When I came back to sewing, I discovered there were no apparel fabric stores between Bellingham and Seattle. Ordering online was frustrating — colors were off, textures weren’t what I expected — and I realized many others shared the same experience. That’s when the idea for Sew Inspired was born,” the news release states.
The new shop will also offer workshops and classes for all levels, as well as community events.
“I love the craft of sewing and don’t want it to become a lost art. By offering classes and community events, I hope to spark creativity and connection and help people build wardrobes that truly reflect who they are.”
“Sew Inspired Fabrics focuses on ethically sourced, eco-conscious apparel fabrics —including natural fibers such as cotton, linen, wool, silk, hemp, bamboo, and Tencel —along with carefully curated deadstock textiles from mills and designers around the world. The store also carries a variety of indie sewing patterns, notions, and creative gifts,” the news release states.
The shop’s grand opening will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28 at 800 Harris Avenue, Suite 101 in Bellingham’s Historic Fairhaven neighborhood.
“Fabric lovers always seek out stores when they travel. We hope Sew Inspired becomes that special stop for inspiration, connection, and creation,” Robertson said in the news release.
