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For Fabric Stores & Quilt Shops

New Collections to the Right Sewists.
Every Single Time.

New fabric alerts, class registrations, and special order tracking — all managed from one platform. AI-powered personalized announcements that bring your best customers back in.

43%
More new collection sales
3x
Higher class fill rates
56%
Less time on admin work

The fabric shop owner's daily battle

New fabric collections arrive but customers only find out when they happen to visit
Sewing class registrations handled through phone tags and email chains with no automation
Customers asking about specific fabric types via multiple channels with no central view
Loyal sewists drifting to online fabric retailers because the shop doesn't send personalized updates
No visibility into which fabric categories and designers drive the most repeat visits
Special orders and fabric holds tracked on sticky notes that fall behind the counter

Sound familiar?

🧵 New Tilda collection arrived Monday — loyal customers still don't know by Friday...

📋 Sewing class registration in a notebook, no reminders sent...

📌 Special order sticky note for 3 yards of linen — did she ever come pick it up?...

💬 Customer called, emailed, AND texted asking about the blue floral — nobody replied...

🛒 Regular quilter bought her backing fabric on Fabric.com this month...

🌙 Writing class confirmation emails at 9pm after closing...

Every unannounced collection is revenue walking to your online competitors.

How Dewx works for fabric stores

One platform for collection announcements, class management, and loyal customer retention.

1. Know Every Sewist

Each customer's fabric preferences, designer favorites, and purchase history lives in one profile. Know exactly who to tell when new fabric arrives.

  • Unified customer inbox
  • Fabric preference profiles
  • Purchase history by category

2. Announce & Fill Classes

New collection in? Alert the customers who love that style. Class opening? Fill it with automated registration, confirmation, and reminders.

1New collection received
2Matched customers alerted with photos
3Class registrations confirmed
4Reminders sent 48h and 2h before

3. Retain & Grow

Re-engage sewists who haven't visited lately and track special orders through to pickup. Every customer feels known and valued.

Dewx on a new collection day:

"New Art Gallery Fabrics collection arrived. 28 customers bought AGF before — sending personalized alerts now. 3 special orders are ready for pickup and I've notified each customer."

Built for every type of fabric business

Quilt Shops

Announce new collections to passionate quilters, manage quilt-along events, and fill sewing classes with automated registration.

  • • Targeted collection announcements
  • • Quilt-along event management
  • • Class registration automation

Sewing Studios

Manage sewing class enrollments, machine rental appointments, and student supply recommendations from one hub.

  • • Class enrollment management
  • • Machine booking reminders
  • • Student supply recommendations

Specialty Fabric Retailers

Track designer-specific customer preferences, manage special orders, and alert cosplay, bridal, and fashion sewists about new arrivals.

  • • Designer preference tracking
  • • Special order management
  • • Specialty category alerts

Dewx vs generic retail management tools

FeatureDewxGeneric Retail
Class Registration Management
Unified Inbox (WhatsApp + Email)
AI Collection Announcements
Special Order TrackingLimited
Fabric Preference Profiles
Automated Class Reminders
Customer Re-Engagement
Affordable for Independent ShopsVaries

Fabric Store Management FAQ

How does Dewx help fabric stores announce new collections?

When a new fabric collection arrives, log it in Dewx with the designer, color palette, and fabric type. Dew AI automatically identifies the customers whose purchase history suggests they'd love this collection — quilters who buy batiks, sewists who buy a specific designer's work — and sends them a personalized announcement with photos. Targeted outreach converts far better than generic newsletter blasts.

Can Dewx handle sewing and quilting class registrations?

Yes. Each class in Dewx has its own capacity, skill level, and supply list. Customers who register receive automatic confirmation and reminders. Dewx also manages waitlists — when a cancellation happens, the next person is notified instantly. After each class, Dewx can send attendees a follow-up with recommended supplies for their next project.

How does Dewx manage special orders and fabric holds?

Log each special order or hold request in Dewx with the customer, fabric details, yardage, and pickup timeline. When the fabric arrives, the customer is notified automatically. If a hold expires without pickup, Dewx sends a reminder. No more sticky notes disappearing behind the cutting table.

Can Dewx help retain customers who are shopping online instead?

Absolutely. Dewx identifies customers who haven't visited in 30 or 60 days and triggers personalized re-engagement messages — perhaps a note about a new collection from a designer they've bought before, or an invitation to an upcoming trunk show or quilt-along event. A personal message from a local shop consistently outperforms online retailer algorithms.

Is Dewx suitable for stores that also offer longarm quilting or custom sewing services?

Yes. Track quilting service requests, project timelines, and pickup notifications alongside your retail customer management. Every interaction — fabric purchase, class registration, and quilting service — builds a complete customer profile that helps you personalize every future communication.

Ready to get every new collection in front of the right sewists?

Join fabric store owners who've automated their collection announcements and stopped losing loyal customers to online retailers.