SAS Fabrics

SAS is where you go to shop when you’ve decided you hate yourself, your time isn’t valuable and you’d like to be treated like garbage. If there were zero stars that’s what I would give this filthy, unorganized business. The employees were incredibly rude and unconcerned with assisting customers. Prices on cotton fabric weren’t anything special ($ 5.99 to $ 9.99/yd for most fabric on bolts). When we asked if the four year old with us could use the restroom (accompanied by an adult) they said they didn’t have one. When pressed further (because come on, how stupid do you think I am), they admitted that there was a bathroom but that customers weren’t allowed to use it. Ever. Not even four year old customers about to have an accident in their store. We will never be back. Save yourself the trouble and go somewhere (anywhere) else.

Read the earlier reviews and was admittedly a bit hesitant about trying, however service was excellent. The fabric selection was decent, and thanks to Emma we were not the least bit disappointed in our shopping experience. We’ll definitely be coming back in the future.

The acting manager, was so rude to me. Even though the box said, «Fur remnants, $ 2.99 a lb» she refused to honor it! She was so rude!!! I recommend you go to another fabric place unless you want bad customer service!

yes there is a really big selection, but I hated my first experience there! and I’m never EVER EVER coming back!
I wanted to make a traveling cage for my sugar gliders and did not have a job, so I figured since I only needed 2 small pieces, as in EVERY store, their garbage, AKA scraps thrown in a basket would be cheaper, I spent 30 minutes mix and matching certain kind of fabric my pets would love, to find out they wanted to charge me full price for their garbage… and I thought, fine, that’s what I get for not asking… my bad…
And then, after searching for 30 more minutes, I found 2 fabrics that matched incredibly! but one was a piece of scrap they had on a table, on their «everything here for 3 dlls» or some price like that. and it turned out… THEY DID NOT WANT TO SELL IT TO ME! because they must leave certain size in the store… for what? for not selling them to anyone?
You have no idea how pissed off I was, they made me lost a LOT of my time with their stupid policies, I broke my head 2 times finding combinations, and got very excited about them and they won’t sell them to me?
I ended up buying something pretty, but not exciting, but of course, it took me another 45 minutes to find a descent combination.
I’m never going back to this pay-​full-​price-​for-​trash and we-will-put-a-fabric-there-for-you-to-love-and-won’t-let-you-have-it and we-will-make-you-waste-your-entire-morning-because-we-are-!@##@$%$%holes!

Amazing prices. Selection is good for fabrics. Definitely don’t picture a Johanne’s fabrics here. It can be a jumbled mess on some days, but who cares when things are $ 3 a yard? They have some rules about minimum cut size and not leaving small remnants, but again, not a deal breaker at those prices.

Big building with lots of fabrics and notions and reasonable prices.
Bolts of cottons and loose ends sold by the yard, $ 3.99. They have many florals, solids, geometric prints and many colors to choose from.
There is fleece for anyones interest, flannels and corduroys of all patterns and colors. They have silks, chantels, woven and tweeds, beaded, sequined and feathered.
The upholesrtry fabrics just $ 4.99 for some are modern prints and textures.
If you are looking for ribbons or belt buckles they got these too!
Overall, good selection, good prices and freindly service.

If I could give this place no stars I would. The service was awful it was a mess and not one person was helpful. The lady who cut the fabric was rude and rushed me out the store. You would think someone who is about to buy a few hundred dollars of fabric you would be nice to. I ended up leaving with only spending $ 38 because I could not stand being talked down to by them any longer. The cashier was rude and didn’t know how to do her job. Just over all my experience was bad. I used to come to this place with my mother all the time and loved it as a kid. Now I am disappointed with them. They have lost all my business which is sad since I teach a sewing class and spend a few hundred a month on fabric. It’s easier to see fabric in person because of colors and no shipping but I would rather pay shipping than being in this store ever again.

My wife and i have always shopped here for good cheap fabrics. We support small business all around Tucson. We went in to pick up a few yards of blackout/​sunblock fabric with some additional items. I saw a sales box marked 1.99 per yard with tons of the fabric I wanted. I was excited to be able to get the fabric for so cheap since I needed a quick and cheap solution to make a home theater screen. I got a 4 yard scrap piece and pick up a few other items. Upon measuring the fabric the counter lady incorrectly priced the fabric the advised me this piece is not on sale. Out of confusion I just went bank to get a smaller piece since I only needed 3 yards. I figured that the fabric was incorrectly placed in the box. I found several large pieces and took one a little under 3 yards. The counter lady advised me the price is still 2.99. Per yard. I was surprised the counter lady would not give me the fabric for the advertised sales price and was willing to lose a customer over 4 dollars. I didn’t mind paying the difference, but the counters lady attitude made me feel as I was a burden so I decided to leave and purchase my fabric from other local small business. SAS has bad business practices and they seem to be trying to nickel and dime their customer.

This place is really a rip off and does business in the most unethical manner. It teaches employees to do the same. The guy at the cutting table was seriously going to charge me for a half yard of damaged trim. It had one good yard and half a yard of unusable trim. I asked him why he was charging me for the piece that was messed up and he said because I have to charge you for all of it. It really made me angry. I have a small business and usually I get a tax break when I give them u my resellers number. Nope not here they make it the most inconvenient way possible. First and last time I will shop there… so much for trying to support a local business. I was standing in line for about 20 minutes before they could help me and ²⁄₃ of the customers were all feeling the same way about something in there whether it was the misleading pricing or the «you have to buy it all unless you leave 2 yards» rule.
Message to the owner: nickel and diming your customer is not good business!

If there was a zero rating that is exactly what I would rate this place. I have never been treated so badly. They clearly need lessons in customer service. I will NEVER recommend it or come back to this place.

Great choices but the place is DIRTY! You find fabrics on the floor, is dusty and there is no staff to assist. They are all behind the counter.
The selection is wide and has a great variety:)

I needed fabric to make some 1 in x 2 ½ ft strips for a banner and was pleased when i found a table that had about 8 signs reading remnants less than ½ a yard 49 cents each. I chose about half a dozen. They were all about 6 to 8 inches by 3 feet long. I thought they were all 49 cents each. WRONG! The sales lady she agreed with me and had argued with the manager about it too, but they were told by the owner to measure the fabric the OTHER WAY, which at $ 2.99 a yard would make each strip $ 9.00. After talking to 2 sales people they let me talk to the manger who could care less about anything I told her. At one point I asked about cutting one in half and was told they could not leave the fabric at less than 2 yards. So then it it impossible for any piece of fabric to be under ½ a yard, making this false advertising!!! besides being unethical.

So, the new, remodeled sas reopened. No obvious signs of remodel, except the store was even more junky than ever. No prices suspended from the ceiling, and I know from experience that if they can’t find the price, they make something up, cuz sometimes with real effort the price can be found.
There are so many people working there, but help is never available. I decided ‘never again’ after a very rude salesperson experience today. Yes, I mean rude even for sas.
With all the coupons and sales I can go to other fabric stores and buy better quality, straight grained fabric for about the same price, even less. Also, after leaving w/​o a purchase, found a better product on line, free shipping, no dealing with traffic and sas workers.

This place is a treasure hunt for sewing and crafting. I found some interesting prints, and got a great deal on thread. Next time I need to take a list; the massive piles of fabric can be distracting. I forgot what I went in there for. Anyway, I had a great time and really worked up a sweat. It’s hard work pulling out those hidden treasures on the bottom of the heap!

Found everything I needed (with a little digging) and you couldn’t beat the price… BUT there was someone there that just about every single employee knew personally and the cashier stopped multiple times while checking me out to talk to this person and her friends. I know it can be exciting seeing a friend at work, but focus on the paying customer in front of you for 2 minutes.

This place is fabric overload and is not for OCD people who’s used to having their fabrics all straightened up and folder nice and neat. If you love a little scavenger hunt and have a lot of time to go through all these fabrics, well you’ve found fabric heaven.
with that said, i was on a hunt for a certain kind of fabric (PUL or polyurethane laminate) i went through a lot of stacks and coudn’t seem to find any of it. I went and asked the lady that worked here if they carry this certain fabric i was looking for, and she looked at me like this is the first time she heard of such thing. She looked like a deer caught in a headlight and doesn’t seem to have any idea what i was talking about. So i explained to her what it was so she can grasp what i was trying to look for. She shrugged and told me that they don’t have it. Main point is, if you’re working in a place like this it’s better to have a lot or in some cases some knowledge what you’re business is selling.
However, though, this place have a lot of goodies for all y’all DIYers out there who’s constantly inspired. This place also have a lot of knick-​knacks, buttons, ribbons and all sort of stuff for crafters. So if you find yourself wanting to try sewing and all that stuff, this place is definitely for you. Have Fun!

I’ve spent a lot of time at SAS Fabrics in the last few years, I’ve even been the mayor several times on Foursquare. If you are looking for cheap but good quality fabric, this is the place for you! If you are looking for something that has to match something exactly, or you have something exact in mind, this place is NOT for you! Over the last few years I have had two successful Etsy businesses that revolve around sewing and using fabrics. At first I was hesitant, as back in high school I remember coming to SAS and it was kind of horrible. Super dirty and nothing of quality. After I came back from college in 2010, I remember stopping in, and things had changed. Sure it’s not the cleanest or most organized place, but it’s also not super corporate like other places. The employees are friendly and knowledgeable and will straight up tell you what they think. They are also always laughing and having a good time and really make you feel welcome.
Best deals here:
Upholstery Fabric — usually 3.99 a yard, for the same stuff that is over 20 at Joann.
Outdoor Fabric — usually 4.99 a yard for the same stuff that is over 30.
Cotton prints — Some stuff like Alexander Henry is still close to full price of what you can find it online, but they have TONS of remnants of Robert Kaufman, and tons of other designers, at 3.99 a yard. really a steal!
Look around at their little notions and patches, sometimes you can find some really fun or funny things.
Also a great place to go if you need small bits of scrap leather.

Great selection and prices! Helpful staff love this place!!!

Be Prepared.
No, seriously. Come prepared with a list… a vision. a specific idea. Because this is a crafter’s Disneyworld. There was SO MUCH fabric in here. All the trim you could ever imagine, any fabric that would be hard to find elsewhere. and get ready to spend some good quality time in here.
The parking is decieiving. LOL… you think it’s just the storefront parking right off Speedway but they actually have a nicer sized lot on the side of the building.
Everything is pretty disheveled and thrown around… But it’s not an inconvenience for me! I personally think it makes it more fun; like a treasure hunt! Haha. In all seriousness, though if you need help finding anything the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Buttons. sequins… jewels. home décor fabrics, lace trim. neons. you name it, it’s here!
I was told that they get their shipments in randomly and something that you see there this week may be gone next week. I would assume this holds true to more rare fabrics… I generally work with very common fabrics, though so I don’t think I have anything to worry about.
Prices. Are. Insanely. Affordable. All I can say is how regretful I am that I was so hesitant to come to this store and how much money I could have stayed by keeping out of the big name stores. Well this will definitely be my go-​to place from here on out.

Going in, I thought for sure I was headed into a fabric nightmare. But I was crazy impressed by SAS Fabrics.
The store was super organized. The staff was friendly. The variety was excellent.
We left with three yards of linen-​like fabric and a giant bundle of batting — we were upholstering our headboard — for $ 22. Insane.

Come ready for a treasure (or trash) hunt and you’ll do just fine here. The store is messy, unorganized and crowded but that’s part of the charm if you’re into bargain hunting.
The two things that knock it down a star or two is that the staff, even when you know exactly what you need, are rude and rushed even though they seem to just hang out at the counter. The other is that the selection usually turns out to be quite dull. I’ve had a real good find only once in a blue moon after spending at least an hour hunting around. Mostly it’s good if you go searching for a «type» of fabric but don’t have anything too specific in mind.
Not a bad way to blow a few hours and only a few dollars.

I was introduced to SAS by a friend who was planning her wedding and needed table cloths. This local store is no Jo Ann’s. First and foremost, they actually have enough people working the store to help you.
Second, the fabrics may not be laid out in the optimal way and the store is not well lit, but the variety and quality are great. So come here with enough time to really take advantage of what SAS has to offer. I’m especially a big fan of their ribbon. It’s so cheap and has Jo Ann’s and Michael’s beat.
When you’ve found what you want, go up to the counter and have them cut the fabric. They’ll write up a ticket for you to take to the register. It’s a little old school, but I’ll take old school and quality service over coupon cutting, fancy receipts, disgruntled and absent employees and LONG lines at the chain stores.