SCRAP
Reusable materials such as textiles, paper, jewelry findings, wood, buttons and plastics collected from businesses, institutions and individuals.

EAST BAY
DEPOT FOR CREATIVE REUSE
6713 San Pablo Ave.,
Oakland
510-547-647
Reusable stuff such used building materials and household items, fabric, arts and craft materials, office and school supplies, household items, books, antiques and refurbished collectibles.

PEARL ART
A good general art supply store.

DOUGLAS & STURGESS
Plastics and sculpting supplies, great for use to build props and costumes.

BRITEX FABRICS
The best of everything in fabrics, as well as a huge collection of buttons and hard to find trim, lace, ribbon, and notions.

SILK ROAD FABRIC
Specializing in imported silks, lace, bridal fabrics, and trims.

POPPY FABRIC
5151 Broadway, Oakl.
510-655-5151
Great collection of beautiful printed cottons, novelty fabrics, fine silks, velvets, and unusual trims.

MENDEL’S ART SUPPLIES
Great selection of art supplies, costume accessories, feather trims, fake furs and other novelty fabrics.

DISCOUNT FABRICS
Cheap novelty fabrics and sewing patterns.

STONE MOUNTAIN AND DAUGHTER
An excellent assortment of cottons, wools, silks, novelty fabrics, and patterns.

WESTERN-STOREX
149 9th st., SF
415-431-1458
Terrific old school leather shop, filled with a billion different kinds of leather, tools, findings, hardware, studs, sparklies, etc.

S.H. FRANK & CO.
17th st., SF
415-863-6244
Leather and leatherworking supplies, for over 100 years!

GENERAL BEAD
Thousands of beads, findings, rhinestones, thingies, sequins, etc.

KRYOLAN
The best theatrical makeup shop ever, with high quality professional-grade cosmetics at surprisingly cheap prices.

GLAMARAMA
The BEST hair salon in San Francisco. They also do wigs!

DARK GARDEN
Fine corsetry and custom clothing. Visit them in their Hayes Valley location.

DEPARTURES FROM THE PAST
2028 Fillmore, SF
415-885-3377
Vintage clothing, and costumes and costume accessories sales and rentals.