How to Locate a Store That Sells Sewing Awls

An awl is a tool that makes small holes in fabrics or other materials to facilitate sewing.

Locating a store that sells the items you need for your crafting projects can be a challenge, particularly if you live in an area with few stores that carry more general merchandise. Still, finding the closest retailer that stocks sewing awls is easier today than it was a decade ago. This is because the Internet has allowed consumers to visit product manufacturer's websites to locate the closest store locations.

Things You'll Need

• Sewing awl manufacturer
• Computer with internet connection

Instructions

1. Type "sewing awl" into your search engine. This will bring up a number of manufacturers and retailers of this product.

2. Look at the different types of sewing awls being offered and decide which of these brands you would prefer to purchase.

3. Visit the website of the manufacturer that produces the product you are interested in. Look for a retailer or "Where To Buy" link. Often this link will have a world map or a window where you can enter your zip code. These features allow you to narrow your search to your local area.

4. Go to the manufacturer's "Contact Us" page. Send an email or fill out the online form requesting information for the closest retailer that stocks the item you want. Allow 24 hours for the company to return your email with the information you requested.

5. Call the local store and ask them to check the shelf to be sure the sewing awl is in stock. Ask them to hold the item for you and arrange to visit the store to complete your purchase.

Tips & Warnings

• If the store is out of stock, ask the customer service representative to order one for you and to call you when it arrives.

References

• Speedy Stitcher: Where To Buy