For a fabric lover shopping for fabric is some of the most fun they can have. I think Moodfabrics.com is by far one of the most comprehensive, most helpful and most engaging sites for online fabric shopping on the internet. Of course, there are many amazing fabric store websites and the Fabric Store Directory will help you find them all. But, lets start with Mood and find out what makes them so wonderful.
Mood Fabrics in New York City’s Garment District is known throughout the world. It is the fabric store that sewists who have not visited dream of one day making their way into the lobby of 225 W 37th Street, getting on the elevator, going to the third floor and crossing that magic doorway into fabric nirvana. This dream is shared by more than 1,200 people a day so it can get crowded in this slice of heaven.
Mood Fabrics online website creates a magical experience for sewists all over the world without the sewist having to make the trip to New York City. From your location you have everything that makes this store a destination and more. Moodfabrics.com states that the fabrics in their stores may not be available online, but Moodfabrics.com is stocked with the basics and a full inventory of beautiful specialty and luxury fabrics.
The screenshots from Moodfabrics.com show what makes the site great. Starting with the homepage, learning about the history of Mood Fabrics, store policies and searching for fabric, the site does not disappoint.
Where do you start?
Moodfabrics.com homepage engages you from the start. The homepage changes frequently highlighting trending fabrics. What I like about the homepage is there is something for everyone. In this particular image you can see the word “free”. Moodfabrics.com offers free sewing patterns through their Sewciety blog. The homepage is bright and dynamic and just makes you want to start clicking on links.
What is Moodfabrics.com?
If you read my Fabric Shopping Online – Shopping Tips you will know I think the about page and store policies pages are as important as the products a website sells. Moodfabrics.com has a fascinating about page that provides the origins of the store and how it became famous for being featured on Project Runway.
What are Moodfabrics.com Shipping Policies?
Check out the FAQ page and the Terms and conditions pages. You will find all you need to know about store polices and shipping information.
How Do I Find Fabric on Moodfabrics.com?
There are several ways to find fabric on Moodfabrics.com. Searching for fabric on a large site like Moodfabrics.com can be complicated, but depending how specific you are about what you want there are different ways to approach your search.
- Use the search bar at the top of the page.
- Use the menu.
- Use the filters on the page.
- Intuitively click the links that interest you.
How do I use the search box to find fabric on Moodfabrics.com?
The search bar is handy if you know what you want. You can be as specific as you want. Here are the results for a search for light weight solid green cotton. As you can see even this search can be narrowed using the filters on the left side of the page. Because I may want a particular fiber content or price.
How do I use the menu to find fabric on Moodfabrics.com?
Using the menu is also helpful if you have some idea of the fabric you want by type, color, content or pattern. This screenshot shows the first page for polyester fabric. I used the menu drop down and selected fashion fabrics and then selected polyester in the by content drop down menu. As you can see you can continue to refine the search with the filters or start scrolling through the listings.
How do I use filters to find fabric?
This is the Moodfabrics.com sale page. On the left side you can see that I have set some filters to only see fabrics that meet the certain criteria. There are many filters that you can access on the page. Which filter you user will depend on what you are looking for. The filters I selected show cottons in the green color family, with a floral pattern. The fabric is between $6.00 and $10.00 and has stretch. Filters are handy to narrow your search and find just what you are looking for.
Can you just browse Moodfabrics.com?
Yes, I recommend it. It is a lot of fun just to click on what interests you and see what you will find. The site is so large, I don’t thing you will see the same thing twice if you are not trying.
How do I understand the detailed listing for the fabric?
Moodfabrics.com website has some of the best and most detailed fabric information on the internet. The information will help beginners to professionals understand the characteristics of the fabric for sale. Below is a list of the information. On one page you get enough information to know if the fabric is right for your project.
Information in a Moodfabrics.com fabric listing.
Images of the fabric
Price of the fabric
Ordering fabric yardage or swatch
Information about reordering fabric
Weight of the fabric
Estimation tool to find out how much you need for a particular garment.
Name of the fabric
Colors the fabric comes in
Fabric Width
Fiber content of the fabric
Type of pattern on the fabric
Shipping information
Description of the fabric
Projects the fabric is suitable for
Information about returns
Pantone number that identifies the color of the fabric
Length of a roll of the fabric
Care instructions for fabric
What else can I find on Moodfabrics.com?
This is lower down on the page above. The page does a good job directing you to where to go next. There are useful links for notions and other supplies related to the fabric in the main listing. Moodfabrics.com listings get your creative juices flowing with ideas for all of your projects. But, if you still don’t know what to make. Sewciety the social side of Moodfabrics.com will take care of the rest.
Does Moodfabrics.com have a blog?
Sewciety is a wonderful interactive blog that provides patterns, sewing tips and ideas. Sewciety is a great resource for information. It’s like having a friend who is willing to share all of their tips. Sewciety fosters a supportive community in the comments section.
Moodfabrics.com is a large site. I could look for fabric on the site for days. Not only does the site sell fabric, but they have all the notions and supplies that you need for your projects. Moodfabrics.com frequently has sales so get on the mailing list to stay informed. Moodfabrics.com makes online fabric shopping fun.
This post is about my experiences with Moodfabrics.com. It is intended for informational purposes only. Moodfabrics.com is constantly updated and the post is accurate as of the time it was written.
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