Exploring Boston's fabric store

That's right, I said exploring Boston's fabric store, singular. This is Winmill Fabrics just outside of Downtown Crossing, and the lady at the desk confirmed that it is the only apparel fabric store left in Boston. The picture is lousy, but I was trying to stand in the street to get a shot with my camera phone.

The shop is on the edge of Chinatown and I think the closest subway stop is Downtown Crossing.

They have a lot of fabric and it is hanging so that it is easy to browse. My local fabric store has stacks of bolts that make it a physical struggle to get the bolt you want, but everything is hanging neatly at Winmill. There are a fair number of polyesters there, but I did see a nice wool herringbone, though the finer fabrics are limited here. I don't remember seeing a whole lot of silks.

There is a big selection of vintage patterns, but I don't remember them being organized in any particular way. I purchased some horsehair canvas while I was there because I usually have to order that from the internet.

Make sure you use the restroom before you go because there are no public facilities at the shop.