Pennie Fabrics
shopping★ 5 (169)
8854 S Tamiami Trl ↗Founder Nasir Mahmud brokered textiles for Manhattan design houses from Seventh Avenue before bringing that eye to Sarasota in 2012, and the racks show it — silks, wools, and deadstock lots chain fabric stores never see, plus hands-on sewing and pattern-making classes in the studio. Its 169 reviewers have produced a perfect five-star average.
Best time to go
A weekday, when you can take unhurried time at the racks.
Local tip
Ask about the studio classes — sewing and pattern-making sessions run with the shop's resident instructors.
Hours
Call to confirm; hours not posted on official pages
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