​The Importance of Supporting Your Local Small Fabric Shop (Online or Brick and Mortar)

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Are you a sewist who loves to shop for fabric? If so, you’ve probably noticed that there’s no shortage of places to buy fabric these day via social media. But, have you ever stopped to consider the importance of supporting your local small fabric shop (online or brick and mortar)? These businesses are vital to our local economies and communities, and can provide sewists with a unique shopping experience. In this blog post, I’ll discuss the importance of supporting small and local.

Benefits of Shopping at Small Fabric Stores

Shopping at your local small fabric store offers many advantages, here are just a few of the benefits of shopping at a small fabric store:

• Unique selection of fabrics - Small fabric stores typically carry unique fabrics that you won’t find anywhere else as the collection is curated by the store owner themselves.
• Personalised and friendly service - Small fabric stores are usually operated by the owner/s and/or family and friends who are passionate about sewing and fabrics. It more than just a job for most so will go out of their way to provide you with a positive shopping experience.
• Supporting your local economy - Shopping small helps to support your local economy and keep money within the community. Most big corporations and business have their revenue diverted to other parts of the Country or World.
• Inspirational atmosphere - Shopping in a small fabric store can be a creative and inspirational experience, you also get to find out more about the people behind the business.

How to Support Your Local Small Fabric Shop

It’s easy to support your local small fabric shop. Here are a few ways you can help:

1. Shop online or instore - Shopping online or in-store helps to support the local small fabric shop directly.
2. Share your purchases on social media - Show off your purchases from the small fabric shop on social media to help spread the word. 
3. Leave reviews via Social Media or Google - Write a review of your experience or what you love about your local small fabric shop online to help others find the store.
4. Recommend the shop to friends - Share your favourite small fabric shop with your sewing friends and help support your local economy.

Supporting your local small fabric shop is a great way to show your appreciation for the unique fabrics, personal service, and creative atmosphere they offer.

As the business owner of Wicked Fabrics I am so grateful and appreciative of every order I receive and truly look forward to picking and packing your orders each day. When you purchase from me you can be confident that you are purchasing a quality, personally curated collection of fabrics that is sustainable and kinder to the environment.