Our Social Fabric
#2701275 Venables Street V6A 1R8 Vancouver, BC, Canada

See what we made with 3 metres of this beautiful lightweight sweater knit. With lots of stretch and a fluid drape this knit is very versatile. Gemma stitched up a match-matchy outfit in the metal colourway. Comfort and fashion collide! The outfit consists of a Megan Nielsen #MNJarrah sweater and Style Arc #ComoKnitPants. These knits are available in 7 colours: Black, White, Navy, Papaya, French Blue, Mushroom and Metal.... ALL colours *in store* are discounted at 50% off! Pick them up at one of our upcoming sales - Thursday 10 February 3pm-7pm and Sunday 13 February 10am-1pm. You can find them in our clearance section. Gemma made this whole outfit with 3 metres which costs $7.50 if bought in store! You can also find them *online* where papaya and French blue are 50% off too. Shop here: https://oursocialfabric.ca//sweater-slub-knit-3x1-black-fk We’re getting down to our last few metres in some of the colours so don’t hang around if you want to add some to your stash. Content: 77% Viscose 20% Polyester 3% Spandex Width: 130cm Stretch: 50% crosswise 50% lengthwise Weight: Light Opacity: Opaque (lighter colours may be semi-sheer) Drape: Fluid #OSF #OurSocialFabric #FabricStore #OnlineFabricStore #FabricStoreCanada #SustainableSewing #TextileRecycling #RecycledFabric #DeadstockFabric #Deadstock #MeMade #HandmadeWardrobe #MakersGonnaMake #MeMadeEveryday #SewistsOfInstagram #IMakeMyOwnClothes

Pretty laces, soft knits, elastic of all varieties, dainty appliques, and findings. Our new Lingerie collection has everything you need to make bras, bralettes, panties, gowns and all manners of undergarments and loungewear! Newsletter subscribers will be notified first when the online collection goes live next Thursday. A separate collection will also be available in store on February 10, 3pm-7pm.... Swipe all the way through to see some of the flannels that will also be in store on Thursday for those of us more into making jammies. #OurSocialFabric #FabricStore #OnlineFabricStore #FabricStoreCanada #SustainableSewing #TextileRecycling #RecycledFabric #DeadstockFabric #deadstock #MeMade #HandmadeWardrobe #MakersGonnaMake #MeMadeEveryday #SewistsOfInstagram #IMakeMyOwnClothes #CanadaSews #BCSews #VancouverSews

Are you using wooly nylon yet? Wooly Nylon thread is a must have for anyone using a serger or coverstitch for knits, particularly for activewear applications. This thread has it’s own stretch and spreads out and covers edges creating soft seams that are super comfortable to wear. You can use wooly nylon in your needles and loopers, but it’s most common to use it only in the loopers. Using a regular sewing machine? One of our customers recommends using it in the bobbin.... Find new colours of woolly nylon online now: https://oursocialfabric.ca/collections/thread #OurSocialFabric #FabricStore #OnlineFabricStore #FabricStoreCanada #SustainableSewing #TextileRecycling #RecycledFabric #DeadstockFabric #Deadstock #MeMade #HandmadeWardrobe #MakersGonnaMake #MeMadeEveryday #SewistsOfInstagram #IMakeMyOwnClothes #CanadaSews

Thanks to our donors, volunteers and customers we diverted an amazing 1,294lbs (587kg) of textiles and sewing-related materials from landfill in January 2022. THANK YOU! Thank you for recognizing the beauty and potential in these wonderful #deadstock fabrics, notions, patterns, machines and other fibre-arts related materials by liking our posts, sharing with friends, commenting and buying our products. Our Social Fabric remains Canada’s only non-profit dedicated to reducing t...he amount of usable textiles that end up in landfill but we couldn’t do it without our community - that’s you! Thank you for working with us to move towards our vision of eradicating textile waste from Canadian landfills. #OnlineFabricStore #SustainableSewing #TextileRecycling #RecycledFabric #VancouverSews #BCSews #QuebecSews #TorontoSews #OttawaSews #OntarioSews #AlbertaSews #SaskatchewanSews #ManitobaSews #NovaScotiaSews #NewBrunswickSews #CanadaSews #RecyclingVancouver #TextileRecyclingBC

First fabulous find of 2021....Japanese Cotton in Tropical Blue Leaves. It would make a great shirt or a breezy dress once the rainy season is over!!! Limited quantities in our online shop now! https://oursocialfabric.ca//copy-of-100-cotton-black-fwn-c

Look at what just came in from a men’s wear tailoring company!!! Beautiful cotton twill in 2 colours. Available now in our online shop!! https://oursocialfabric.ca/collections/cotton

We would like to thank all of our customers for your support during this crazy year. It’s been a bumpy ride for us transitioning from in-store sales to online shop, but you’ve all been so patient with us and we recognize that. To show our appreciation, we are have a Boxing Day Sale on Saturday, December 26 (12:00am-11-59pm PST). 10% off everything in our online shop! Your discount will be applied at checkout so no need to type in a promo code. Please note: All shipping orders received by 10:00am PST December 29th, will be mailed on December 30th. Anything received after will be mailed the following week. Happy Holidays and Happy Shopping!!! https://oursocialfabric.ca//merry-christmas-from-our-socia

New product alert!! We have this really awesome stretch woven in 5 winter hues. Great for lightweight activewear/outerwear, hiking pants & jackets, bucket hats and lightweight tote bags. If you’re not so sure if it’s right for you, you can order our Stretch Woven Sampler (FWS-T-23) for a little taste of each colour. It’s no charge but you have to add it to your cart. The only colour with limited availability is Wine. Available in our online shop now!!! https://oursocialfabric.ca/collecti/stretch-woven-synthetic

What an adorable angel crafted by our Carol! Read her step-by-step instructions on how to make your own. Grapevine bows and muslin is available in our online shop. https://oursocialfabric.ca/blogs/news/grapevine-angel https://oursocialfabric.ca//notions_misc/products/grapevin... https://oursocialfabric.ca//pr/muslin-pieces-fwn-c-128-142

Did you know we have muslin in our online shop now?? We have packs of pieces in varying sizes and price points. We are doing our best to add what you need to our shop. What else are you looking for? https://oursocialfabric.ca//pr/muslin-pieces-fwn-c-128-142

An assortment of cotton canvas and burlap is now available in our online shop!!! Some of it is being sold by the 1/2 metre, so any orders of 1 metre or more will be cut in a continuous length. https://oursocialfabric.ca/collections/canvas https://oursocialfabric.ca/collections/specialty-burlap

Today is the day!!! Anything you order in our online shop until midnight tonight (Pacific time) will get 10% off!!! Use the Promo code OSFNOV at checkout to apply the discount. We will be adding new products throughout the day. https://oursocialfabric.ca/blogs/news/10-off-storewide-sale

What a find!! Beautiful wool blend suiting in 2 weights and 4 colours. PLUS suit/coat lining in 3 colours! Check out our Fabulous Find Collection in our online shop. https://oursocialfabric.ca/collections/fabulous-finds

Lots of great new books online now, from sewing to knitting to art! Most are like new https://oursocialfabric.ca/collections/notions_misc

Brrrrrr it’s chilly outside this morning!! Have you made that hoodie yet? We cotton hoodie knit with matching rib knit for cuffs and bands. Available in black and grey and it’s in our online store NOW!! Bundle up https://oursocialfabric.ca/collections/cotton-knits

We are always adding to our online Collections and today we’ve added more quilting cottons! Check them out in our online shop. www.oursocialfabric.ca

If you are subscribed to our blog, then you already know this...our previously scheduled sale for a Thursday, November 12th has been cancelled. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still shop with us!! If you place an online order with us anytime on Thursday, you will get 10% off your purchase!! (There is a one time use promo code included in our blog, link is below). We hope you all stay safe and we hope to see you in person again soon. https://oursocialfabric.ca//n/sale-event-cancelled-for-now

If you missed our Sale Event today and thought you missed out on the Polartec Technical Fleece, well here’s your chance to get some!! A beautiful combination of smooth brown face with super soft teal fleece backing. Available now in a few different lengths in our online shop, just look at our Fabulous Finds! https://oursocialfabric.ca/collections/fabulous-finds

New arrival in our online shop!! Fleece, perfect for sweaters or hoodies...super soft green cotton/poly (80/20) & cosy charcoal wool. Limited quantities, so order now. www.oursocialfabric.ca/collections/specialty-misc

DON’T FORGET!!! Our next public sale event is tomorrow, Sunday, October 25th from 10am-2pm. We are stuffed full of great fabrics!!! No pre-registration, just show up and we will allow 20 customers in the shop at a time. We are looking forward to seeing you!!

Do you have an online order to be picked up?? We will be in the shop this weekend from 10am-2pm both days!!! If you come by on Sunday, why not have a browse around, we are open to the public for shopping.

It’s sale time again!!! We are open on Sunday, October 25th from 10-2. No pre-registration required!!! As per our safety protocols, we will allow 20 customers in the store at a time, don’t forget your face covering. We have tons of new stuff, including this gorgeous waterproof Polartec fleece in 4 colour combinations. Lots of other fabulous technical fabrics, and fill-a-bag of Tiny Treasures or books for $5. We’re excited to see you! https://oursocialfabric.ca//osf-sale-event-sunday-october-

We are getting ready for the rainy season! This week’s Fabulous Find is camo water-resistant canvas in 5 different colours!!! Along with Fishouflage and Orange & Grey Technical Pack Fabrics. Great for backpacks, Fanny packs, BBQ covers and more!! Check out the different patterns in our online shop https://oursocialfabric.ca/collections/fabulous-finds

If you missed our public Sale Event yesterday and think you missed out on your chance to get some gorgeous merino wool jersey...think again!!! We found more and put it online for you! 3 colours; Cocoa & Bone and a lighter weight Taupe. Available in various lengths in our online shop NOW!! https://oursocialfabric.ca/collections/fabulous-finds

This Thursday is the third and final Pop Up Sale Event for this month. We will be open from 12-6pm, 20 customers in the shop at a time, don’t forget your face covering. Lots of great fabrics in store, including this insulated plaid knit and merino wool jersey. Check our sale announcement on our blog for more details. https://oursocialfabric.ca//osf-pop-up-sale-event-thursday

We’ve just added over 100 new quilting cottons to our online shop! Just go to our Fabulous Finds Collection and you will see them all!! Happy Friday www.oursocialfabric.ca

Our second pop up sale event of the month is underway!!! There’s still time to pop over, we are open until 6pm. Fill a bag with buttons or tiny treasures or grab a grab bag of quilting cotton scraps. We also have muslin and great fall fabrics. No registration required, 20 customers in the store at one time, we will sanitize your hands and font forget your face covering!!

Don’t forget....we are open from 12-6pm tomorrow for the second of our 3 pop up Thursdays this month! We are looking forward to seeing you again!!

Pop up Sale Event #2 this month!! Join us on Thursday, October 8th from 12-6pm for more fabric fun!!! No pre-registration, just come and shop. We are limited to 20 customers in the shop at a time do you may need to line up. Wool blend boucle, waffle knits, lots of new quilting cottons and sew much more! Don’t forget your face covering!! https://oursocialfabric.ca//osf-pop-up-sale-thurs-oct-8-20