WAWAK Vs JOANN: The Best Place To Buy Sewing Supplies
- Mikayla Keir
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Updated: 18 hours ago
As JOANN closes its doors across the country, many sewers are looking for an alternative they can turn to for their sewing supplies. And with over 100 years in the sewing industry, WAWAK is the alternative you can trust. See how WAWAK and JOANN compare when it comes to products, shipping, customer service, and more in this post. Want to take a look around? Head to WAWAK Sewing Supplies to browse our extensive selection of sewing notions.
WAWAK VS. JOANN
Founded in 1907 by tailor Frank Wawak, WAWAK Sewing Supplies is the go-to sewing notions supplier for top alteration departments, designers, workrooms, and sewing enthusiasts everywhere. Unlike JOANN, WAWAK doesn't have any physical locations where customers can shop for sewing supplies; orders are accepted online or by phone and promptly shipped directly to you from our East or West Coast locations. We take pride in our extensive product selection, super-fast shipping, and legendary customer service; let’s see how they stack up compared to JOANN Fabrics!
Products & Sewing Notions
Whereas JOANN offers a range of fabrics, sewing supplies, craft materials, and home décor, WAWAK specializes in professional-quality sewing notions: all the tools and supplies you need to take a sewing project from start to finish. From needles and thread to zippers and interfacing, our over 24,000 products in stock ensure that WAWAK is truly a one-stop shop for all your sewing notions. So while you might not be able to find fabric, patterns, or sewing machines on our site, you'll have no trouble finding all the sewing notions you need—and then some! Click through the images below to browse our products by category.
Shipping
When inspiration strikes, we know you want to get sewing—not wait around for a package to arrive. That's why WAWAK prioritizes super-fast shipping for all our orders. When compared to JOANN's shipping policy, we think you'll agree that WAWAK comes out on top:
JOANN Shipping
For standard delivery, you can usually expect delivery within 6-10 business days from your order date
Standard shipping is $8.99 for orders under $75
Free shipping on orders of $75 or more within the 48 contiguous United States
Orders delivered to Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. Territories should arrive within 14 - 21 business days and are subject to an additional $15 delivery fee
Orders shipping direct from the supplier may take an additional 1-3 days for delivery
WAWAK Shipping
Orders of $35 or more are shipped via FedEx, with most arriving within 2 days
Free Shipping on orders over $99
Orders under $99 pay only $5.95 shipping fee (Extra charge for shipping to AK, HI, PR or Internationally)
Orders under $35 (excluding tax & shipping) are shipped via USPS—please allow an additional 3-5 business days for delivery
Orders placed before 4 pm Monday - Friday (except holidays) ship the same day from our East and West Coast Locations
This means, for example, a $50 order from JOANN with standard shipping to the continental US would have a shipping fee of $8.99 and arrive in about 6-10 days. The same order from WAWAK would cost only $5.95 in shipping fees and would likely arrive within 2 days—potentially even shipping the same day! Although our threshold for free shipping is a bit higher than JOANN's, we think you'll agree that our super-fast shipping is worth it.
Customer Service
We understand that one of the advantages of an in-person store like JOANN is the ability to ask an employee for recommendations and assistance in finding the right notions for your project. But rest assured, when you shop with WAWAK, you’re not on your own! Our legendary customer service representatives are available Monday - Friday 8 am - 8 pm EST to provide personalized assistance for any questions you might have. Whether there's a problem with your order or you have a question about a specific product, you'll talk to a real person who can help you get to the bottom of it. Ask anyone who's contacted our customer service department—they're the best in the game!
Call us toll-free at 800-331-7600 or email customerservice@wawak.com to get in touch with a customer service representative.
WAWAK Catalog
One unique (and free!) perk for WAWAK customers is the WAWAK catalog. We like the feel of browsing a physical catalog, and we know many of our customers do, too. If you'd like to receive a free WAWAK catalog to browse our products on paper, just fill out the request a catalog form on our site to have one delivered straight to your mailbox. Welcome to WAWAK!
