Los Angeles Fabric District aka Downtown LA
Over the last few months I have been (not so secretly) jealous of Oona and her fabric shopping trips, namely her trips to the Michael Levine Loft in the Los Angeles fabric district aka Downtown LA. A few years ago I ventured Downtown and found Michael Levine, but not the Loft that Oona goes to. I have been wanting to go since she posted about it, but honestly I am afraid of driving in LA :( This weekend my husband Luke was kind enough to be my chauffeur and took me to some awesome shops.Let me tell you about the weather in LA this weekend, HOT!!!!! When we got Downtown at 9:30 am it was already above eighty degrees and the Loft did not have AC. I was literally dripping sweat while sorting through boxes of fabric.
Next we went to a Hawaiian store that carries Hawaiian fabric and NBA fabric. This store had AC which made me very happy. So happy that I forgot to take pictures :( I was in such a good mood that I even bought some LA Lakers fabric for my friend Pari. She watched my dog over the weekend, otherwise I would NEVER buy Lakers fabric (I'm a LA Clippers fan).
Here are my treasures:
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OMG! I want to go to there! :) (Thank you, L. Lemon) Your treasures look amazing, and your dad's expression is priceless!
ReplyDeleteLooks like so much fun going through all those boxes of fabric! (minus the sweating part) You got some good stuff!!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds!! I freaking LOVE that pic of your dad - his expression is so awesome! ^__^
ReplyDeleteSerious fabric score! I love that floral twill so much - major find! And that picture of your dad is awesome lololol
ReplyDeleteI'm so jelly! The twill is gorgeous, I want to buy fabric by the lb.
ReplyDeleteGreat fabric haul! I love the Hawaiian print one.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time! I really need to get up to LA one of these days, but yikes - the fabric district intimidates me. It's about time I get over that though, I mean look at all that great fabric!
ReplyDeleteWow! What amazing finds!! I love the Tiffany blue patterned fabric, as well as the floral twill and the retro Hawaiian print :) I love that Lebron approves, too! LOL! That pic of your Dad is awesome!!!
ReplyDeletePS: I would not drive in downtown LA, either. Eeek!
Yes, it is scorching in LA right now! Next time you make a trek downtown, lemme know, I'll meet you there (even if I'm on a strict no-more-fabric-policy right now :-) I'll show you my favorite silk store, muahaha!
ReplyDeleteDriving downtown is no worse than driving anywhere in LA, meaning it sucks, haha!
I love the loft, it's so hit or miss, but looks like you got some hits!!
Gorgeous!!!! Let's take a bloggers trip together. I never found the loft or the Hawaiian store (which was my main purpose of my last trip) - Bethany
ReplyDeleteVery nice picks. I love going to the Loft, always an adventure.
ReplyDeleteJust a little fyi, wash those prints separately from any of your other clothes, I notice things from the Loft tend to bleed. :-(
fun fun fun!!! Luke is the sweetest!
ReplyDeletemmm, dreamy fabric scores there! Love the pic of your dad - awesome facial expression caught right there!!!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! I'm totally jealous; I WILL get to LA for fabric one day! ;) i like the stripey floral stuff. Good finds, can't wait to see your makes!
ReplyDeleteWay cute! LOVE all this fabric! I'm obsessed with Hawaiian prints-- can't wait to see what you make with that adorable fabric!
ReplyDeleteThe Old Hollywood fabric is my favorite!! It's all so fabulous, it makes me want to jump on a plane with an empty suitcase this minute!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Meg, the Old Hollywood is great! Love this type of print. I am a sucker for any vintage/tourist item ha ha!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting. I shopped the district for the first time in June as part of a sewing blogger meet-up and while we did shop at Michael Levine I wasn't aware of the LOFT until I read Oona's post in more detail. I am so jealous and already want to go back just to shop yards and yards of fabric by the pound! Beautiful floral twill!
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