Gail K Fabrics, Inc

This place has quite the selection. I needed fabric to reupholster some old dining table chairs and came here based on other Unilocal reviews. The store is filled with many various fabric options. Give yourself some time to sort through the vast selection. I came with a general idea of what I was looking for but went in a completely different route based on what they had available.
The staff was helpful in assisting me in determining how much fabric I’d need for my project and also how well the fabric would work based on how often the chairs would be used. I can’t really compare their prices to other stores because I’ve never really needed fabric. However, I will say the prices definitely range from affordable to «wow, people pay that much for fabric?» So regardless of budget you should find something to suit your needs!

I have been shopping here for 17 years. Never been disappointed in the quality of the fabrics nor the great service. Beautiful laces, gorgeous silks, exquisite suitings, luxurious knits, superior linens, and just everything for a fabric snob like me. Having shopped for fabrics all over the country I consider the prices very reasonable. The other thing is that I always find what I am looking for. Love this place.

At one point in time, I was coming here just about weekly.
I’ve heard some people complain about the cost of some of the fabric/​materials here. Yes, there are some things that are a bit pricey. But there are a variety of options available for just about any price-​point. You just have to look… and there’s a lot to look at here. If all else fails
I consider myself to be fairly trendy and fashionable (most of the time), so I like the options here. And since the super trendy local design students seem to always be here when I stop by, I feel like I’m in the right place to pretend I’m on par with them with my sewing skills and design sense.

I went into this store in hopes of finding a replacement zipper pull for my buddies leather jacket. Not only did they have a set of pulls for $ 5, but a gentelman who worked there offered to install the zipper for me. I was impressed!

If I want to sew something seriously good quality, I go to Gail K Fabrics. They have a really wonderful selection of high quality fashion fabrics including silks, linens, woolens and a variety of blends. Good selection of buttons, excellent selection of trims. Other notions are hit or miss. Prices seem right to me for the quality. Without a doubt, THE place in Atlanta to find fashion fabric. You can’t be afraid to ask for assistance because the signage is weak and the organization belies explication. Be prepared to do some hunting through piles and stacks.

Those 10lbs I said I was going to lose to fit into that bridesmaid’s dress? It didn’t happen. So, I’ve been on a search through Atlanta to find fabric that matches the unique purpley-​plum-​eggplant-​wine-​marroon shade of this chiffon frock so it can be let out that darned last half inch. Gail K had what I was looking for, but admittedly, I did not catch them on their best hour (15 minutes before closing). Though the fabric is organized by type, the organization by color is a total mess. Be prepared to wear comfortable clothes, because you will be on your own shifting heavy bolts and rolls, kneeling on the ground, and rummaging through boxes to find the right match. The only clerk that I could find to ask for help didn’t speak English, and the others were all at the cutting table trying to get through the long line that had built up as they were closing. Additionally, while I was impressed by the variety of the fabric they had, their thread selection was abysmal. Though the price I paid was downright cheap, they have fabrics that run in the hundreds of dollars a yard. Which is good to know, because prices were missing from the ends of some of the bolts, and you could end up with an unpleasant surprise at the register.
In summary, if you are looking for inspiration for your next project, give yourself an hour to browse the beautiful and unique array of fabrics, buttons, and trims. If you’re looking for something specific, also budget plenty of time to sort through the overwhelming selection. It’s in there, you just have to hunt.

Darn it! All those years, I was slighted with how limited lycra fabrics were in Atlanta, especially at Hancock’s and Joann’s. It was not until one day I drove by and… I am in Lycra Heaven. Lord almighty save me! I found GOOD ol plenty of lycra designs I needed to make modest swimwear and coverups. They ain’t el-​cheapo, but lordy GOOD!

The ONLY place to get quality fabric in Atlanta. They have a great selection of buttons, fabric, appliques, and trims. They do not sell patterns so make sure you know how much fabric you need to buy before you come in.

I’ve been here once. Once. And that’s enough to come back over and over again. The fabric selection is amazing, and it’s the fabric store equivalent of Costumes, Etc. I love it! There’s a huge variety of pretty much any kind of fabric imaginable, and if you can’t find it doesn’t mean it’s not there. Lots of bridal and special occasion fabric.
Cons I can think of are the hours (4pm on a weekday is pretty prohibitive for most people) and the price of fabric. I know I’m not going to get Joann-​on-​sale prices, but I would like to find something there that isn’t $ 20/​yd.

I could spend days in here. With the exception of Minky Dot fabric (used frequently in baby blankets), they have every fabric you can imagine here. Need something for your wedding? They will have the perfect match. How about that Bollywood extravaganza? Yep, that too. The button wall alone will have you ohhhhing and ahhhhing.
Bolts from floor to wall like old school, jam-​packed New York fabric stores. Go ahead — indulge. Any serious seamstress knows this is THE place to fabric shop in GA.

Atlanta’s version of Mood — an absolute Mecca for the craftier set and if you are looking for any kind of fabric, button or ribbon, odds are you can find it here.
If you aren’t sure what you are looking for and need some ideas, this is the best place to go. This is probably not where you want to go if you are looking for something very specific. You could get lost and spend 3 days trying to find the exact item you think you want. Come here for inspiration versus preconceived notions (no pun intended).
I had a million ideas while perusing the shelves, but limited myself in my purchasing; otherwise I might have gone bankrupt. So crafters beware, but have fun!

I was very satisfied with my shopping experience. The guy that helped me found what I was looking for. It would have been difficult without the help.
I’m doing a lot of DIY projects for my wedding and I was able to find what I came for and more. I plan to go back soon for more fabric.
Thanks!

This is an amazing place for fabric, zippers and buttons! The staff is very knowledgable and helpful.

Molly loudly proclaimed «Welcome to Sparkle World!» as we pulled into the parking lot. We were on a quest to find some rhinestones for the shoes she wanted to wear Christmas Eve. You can never have enough shiny things.
The shoes didn’t turn out as she wanted, but it wasn’t for lack of trying. Thanks to the wonderful people here she was able to pick up 30 stones and they were exactly what she wanted.
Of course, this place is more than just sparkles and glitter. It’s fabric and warm smiles. I’m not much into DIY clothes (not because I’m not stuck up… I just don’t have that talent). If I were, this would be my go-​to spot for everything.

The way for me to die happy would be next to the silks at Gail K, and I am not even kidding.
In order to really love this place, you need to go there several times — you learn what’s where over time, and it’s organized — just in its own idiosyncratic way. Basically, if you want it, it’s in there — and if you can’t find it, you just need to ask. I’ve never had a problem finding what I want in Gail’s — more like a problem narrowing it down. The best thing about Gail’s is once you’ve been there a few times, regardless of how long it’s been, the regular staff there remember you — or maybe they just remember that we always buy what seems like a LOT of fabric.
Parking is a problem, particularly on days that they’re busy (so Saturdays, and probably Sundays). We often park across the street and use the crosswalk. It’s fine since that office building is closed on those days.
Also a note on price and quality — we are a very small nonprofit theater, and we are not going to be spending anything over $ 15/​yard just for fun. In fact. $ 15/​yard is a little rich. The fabrics we get here for $ 9−12/yard are 100 times the quality of anything we get at Joann or Hancock. You get what you pay for.

Let me first say this place has not so great hours and super crappy parking.
With that said, I was impressed with the rest of it for the most part. As a person just getting into sewing, it was really overwhelming in there, but in a good way. Soooo many fabrics to choose from. They only carry fabrics for clothing so if you’re looking to make some curtains or something you’re not going to find it here. They have lots of buttons and thread and things as well.
What I loved most was their scrap bin. It was the best I’ve seen so far. Tons of cheap pieces, and they were fairly large pieces which is what I was looking for and are so hard to find. My only complaint was when I asked someone for help, she wasn’t too friendly. But she was the only one; everyone else was ready to help. Except it was hard for me to tell who exactly was working there. I wasn’t sure if the guy kind of hovering around the cutting table worked there, so when I wanted to get my fabric cut I had to ask him.

Oh Gail, how I miss you now I’m in Huntsville for the year. I never thought of reviewing this place, but a friend recently did and I had to put in my 2 pennies!
I have shopped here for years and the fabrics are phenomenal in price, quality, and abundance. The button collection is what Gail prides herself on and once I saw a button salesman (I know, right?!) in the store peddling their buttons and she was having nothing but the rarest, highest quality buttons in her store!
For my wedding, I turned down the expensive custom-​made veil at the bridal store and shopped here for the lace that would best match my gown. I left with about $ 40 worth of the perfect lace that I made into my veil and about $ 300 worth of white fabric I draped around the reception site the day before the wedding.
I think that probably sums up how I feel about Gail’s fabric store… a MUST try. Mind the small parking lot and the traffic on Cheshire though when exiting — was almost hit here a couple of times.

Oh man. Don’t bring the uninitiated in here. It can be a little, um, overwhelming.
But for me? It was heaven. Well, heaven for the me that I think I could one day possibly become: the me that would be deft with a sewing machine, craftier than thou, and had a one of a kind wardrobe of handmade jewels. Sadly, I’m nowhere close to being that Kathleen, so I need awesome fabric to make up for my lackluster skills.
This is the kind of place that provides inspiration: don’t come in with a perfect vision in mind as you’ll find something to make it even more awesome. Prices are reasonable and to the slightly trained eye this place is actually pretty organized.
So yeah, it’s recommended. Check it out and make some magic happen.

Much to my mother’s dismay, I wanted an orange sash to accent my wedding dress. I checked out Hancock Fabrics and Joanne’s, but they just didn’t have what I was looking for. Hurrah for Unilocal and finding Gail K Fabrics!
I walked into a store crammed full of more fabric than I have ever seen in one place in my entire life. My creative juices started flowing and I forgot my initial purpose as I started imagining all the wonderful clothes, sofa covers, curtains, etc. that I could make with all this awesome, unique fabric! Then I remembered I can’t sew and I lose patience every time I try to learn and kick the sewing machine until it breaks. And then I found the perfect fabric for my awesome orange sash.
Yay for Gail K. Fabrics!

As Rebecca N pointed out, this shop is wholly comparable to the Garment District in NYC. It’s abundantly stocked with bolts of fabrics, tubes of buttons, yards of trim, boxes of swatches, rolls of batting.
It’s a gold mine for those treasure-​hunting for specifics. Otherwise — if you’re not sure what you want or what you’re doing — it easily gets overwhelming.