Hancock Fabrics

I am a praise dancer at my church and I had bought a praise dance dress with unsual pattering on it. I went to this fabric store since it is close to my home and I was having trouble finding what i needed to match it in another store… not only did they have exactly what I needed… they had an exact material match to my dress. and the staff was so nice and helpful. I have been back since and will continue to do so!!! Love U guys!

The store is worth the drive from Overland Park Kansas. Even though there is a Hancock Fabrics in Overland Park Kansas they are understaffed and surly with customers. The people in the Lawrence Kansas store are knowledgeable about sewing, seem passionate about it, can be helpful to the customer, and are obviously grateful to have a job.
I agree with the previous review that this store is terrific for all the basics. Buying thread, zippers, buttons, interfacing, curtain lining and sewing notions here will save you money over regular fabric stores. in addition, if you’re looking for small unusual remnants this may be a good place to search. By far, their greatest asset is their people. Having staff in the store that actually know how to sew and can help you figure out yardage and cuts based on what you want to achieve is priceless. I find their people as knowledgeable as those in the high-​end fabric stores.
In my experience, this applies only to the Lawrence Kansas store. Kudos to the people who work there who understand that customers are the conduit to receiving a paycheck, and yet who appear to do this for the love of their work. I wish I could recall the name of the person who worked with me last time I went in. She was a transplant from the East Coast who was delighted to be in Lawrence. Previously she did a good deal of upholstery. The joy in what she was doing was palpable. This is so rare these days.