There are so many things to know before even Jo-Ann or Hancock Fabric’s. It’s a daunting task, really! I remember walking into that first fabric store shopping for…..I don’t even know…just touching the fabric. Feeling it, thinking what the piece of fabric could become. WOW! I love the way this one feels. I pull the bolt down and notice a SHOCKING price tag! How can anyone afford to sew at these prices? If I purchase cotton spandex with a four way stretch to make leggings the fabric alone will cost more than buying a pair off the rack at most discount stores! Right? Possibly, if you do not plan the visits and get on all the mailing, text, and email lists for sale and coupon notifications.
Jo-Ann’s and Hancock Fabric are two of the big boys on the front. Fabric store shopping with these two can be a joy. Number one, they both accept each others coupons! This is absolutely wonderful. I have a Joann’s closer to me than Hancock, the price matching comes in really handy for me. The only downside is selections of fabric; both quality and quantity. Both companies send out mailers, email, and text messages with coupons and latest sales. Right now, Hancock Fabric is offering a five dollar coupon for signing up on their email list.
Hancock Fabric sends out mailers which are also viewable online for a period of three weeks at a time. Joann’s does the same although the mailer covers two weeks. I usually pull out a calendar and make notes about sales I do not want to miss and the specific dates. Smart phones….what a lifesaver….a little alarm on sale day can really make a difference. [envira-gallery id=”1215″] These coupons are good for 20 days! When you also consider Joann’s will honor them as well, that is a huge savings! Joann’s is having one of my personal favorite promotions [envira-gallery id=”1218″]. I love stocking up on Red Tag fabric for my wearable muslins.
Hancock Fabric offers the online $5 coupon. Joann’s club offers even more benefits. [envira-gallery id=”1221″] A word of advice, no matter where you find yourself shopping, read the fine print on the coupons! No one wants to miss out on a bargain! I always ask if there are any other discounts I missed. Both stores allow use of more than one coupon per sale. ENJOY!