Fabric Recycles

I love that this is a place that makes a profit keeping fabric out of the landfill. I agree, they need to pay sellers more for what they buy, but just a little bit more; I understand they have labor and overhead costs. I love that I can get a very small quantity of fabric here, which is exactly what I need sometimes. Yes, the music sucks, but I notice that music sucks almost everywhere I go. But with quilt and fabric stores in particular, if you’re not at a big box store you usually get only hipster crap or Jesus crap. This store is definitely more hipster crap. I wear earbuds and avoid all the auditory crap. It would be nice if store owners were more cognizant of the impact their crap music choices and volume have on customers. I shop longer and buy more in quiet or silent stores.
Oh yeah, back to Fabric Recycles — they have lots of cotton fabric but have added garment fabric also, and they have lots of books and patterns. They also have thread but I’ve never been interested in used thread of unknown age. The staff is pleasant and helpful if you need help.

I love that we have such a great resource here in the KC area!
The owner mainly stocks fabric that is in-​season, so if you have recycling to do, just be aware of this. The store can be pretty busy and it is a smaller space.
This store is very close to Hancock Fabrics which is very handy.
I hear that she started to stock some new fabrics for garment sewers – this may only be at the Lee Summit store.
There is a larger Fabric Recycles in Lee Summit, too.

I will not be returning to this store. Prices are right along the same lines as craft stores, if not more expensive. At craft stores they have coupons and sales at least. Also, if you’re buying small amounts of fabric it’s much cheaper just to shop the remnant bins at craft stores. Buttons, etc. are also the same price.
I was paid $ 3.50 total for 12 yards of fabric, and the rest they didn’t have room for, so I had them «donate» it. I wouldn’t be surprised if they went through it again to sell it after I left. The idea for the store is a good one, I just feel that as a recycled store the prices should be much lower, especially with the profit they make. The store was also hot (open the doors or use