If your point of sale (POS) system treats fabric like boxed inventory, it’s already working against you.
You don’t just sell one item at one price.
You cut fabric into fractional yards. You break bolts into fat quarters. You juggle classes, waitlists, supply lists, and last‑minute cancellations.
And you try to keep inventory accurate while doing all of that.
If you’ve ever:
… then this blog is for you. We’ll show you which POS systems work well for fabric stores and guide you toward the best fit for your shop.
Let’s dive in.
Most POS systems are designed around a simple assumption — items come in, items go out.
Fabric stores don’t work that way.
Here’s what typically happens when fabric stores attempt to use a basic POS system:
A fabric‑specific POS system solves these problems at the source.
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Here’s a quick checklist of features in a POS system that are important for quilt and fabric stores:
Not every shop needs every feature. What matters is choosing a system that matches how your store makes money.
Below are six POS systems commonly considered by quilt and fabric shop owners.
Best for: Quilt and fabric stores that run classes, kits, and fractional yardage daily
Like Sew is built specifically for quilt and fabric stores and is designed around fabric store workflows.
How it handles real fabric store scenarios:
Good fit if: Your business revolves around fabric cutting, kits, and classes with minimal workarounds.
Pricing: Receive a custom quote.
What users say: “Like Sew has ALWAYS been so helpful with all my questions! Also love the ease of use! This has changed how we do business.” — Jill Churchill, Google reviewer
Best for: Specialty retailers with mixed inventory
Rain is a cloud‑based retail POS system with inventory, e‑commerce, and marketing tools — ideal for mixed-merchandise stores.
How it handles real fabric store scenarios:
Good fit if: You want flexibility across product types with consistent online and in‑store sync.
Pricing: Receive a custom quote.
What users say: “Rain has allowed us to expand our online sales exponentially, and allowed our inventory to be accurate and dependable. It is a huge reason why our business has flourished in the last two years!” — Kim S., Software Advice reviewer
Best for: Established quilt, fabric, and needle-arts shops that prefer a traditional on-premise or hybrid POS
POSIM is a long‑established on‑premise (and optionally hybrid/cloud) POS system used by many small- to mid‑sized specialty retailers.
How it handles real fabric store scenarios:
Good fit if: You prefer locally installed software (or hybrid) with deep retail controls and integration with existing workflows.
Pricing: Receive a custom quote.
What users say: “Fantastic if you’re looking for a POS system for your business.” — Paul Kenney, Google reviewer
Best for: Growing retailers needing customizable retail POS solutions
Brilliant POS is a general‑purpose retail POS platform (often built on Clover hardware) with inventory, reporting, and customer-engagement tools.
How it handles real fabric store scenarios:
Good fit if: You want a flexible POS that you can adapt for fabric sales and promotions.
Pricing: Choose from tiered plans (e.g., starting around $29.95–$84.95+ per device, depending on feature level).
What users say: “This option for Clover POS is wonderful! The fees are low, and the customer service is excellent.” — DuBrick, Google reviewer
Best for: General fabric, quilt, and small retail shops needing flexible inventory and customer management
Hana Retail offers tailored solutions for fabric, quilt, and general retail stores — with inventory, CRM, and analytics tools.
How it handles real fabric store scenarios:
Good fit if: You want specialized fabric/quilt inventory and customer tools in one system.
Pricing: Ask for custom pricing — free trial available.
What users say: “It's just so nice to have everything in one place. All customers, all orders.” — Rachel C., Software Advice reviewer
Best for: Retailers wanting deep inventory control across SKU types
MicroBiz offers strong inventory and order management that supports configurable products.
How it handles real fabric store scenarios:
Good fit if: You want granular inventory control and can invest time in setup.
Pricing: Receive a 21-day free trial. Pay approximately $60 per month for a single store, with pricing scaling up for multi‑store setups and multiple registers.
What users say: “The POS features of MicroBiz are pretty simple to use. It does everything we need in terms of discounts, pricing, layaways, and payments.” — Brandon T., Capterra reviewer
When deciding on a POS system, think about what matters most for your shop’s day-to-day operations:
At the end of the day, the best POS system is the one that removes the most friction from your daily operations and fits your shop’s mix of products, classes, and customer experiences.
Related Read: Run Fabric Classes In-Store in 7 Simple Steps
Like Sew earns its place by handling the tasks quilt and fabric shops do every single day — cutting fabric, managing kits, running classes, and building community.
If you’re looking for a fabric store POS system that feels like it was built by someone who’s stood behind a cutting table, Like Sew is worth a closer look. Here’s what it includes:
Ready to see how it can work for your store? Visit our Build and Price page to customize your POS system and get a free quote today.