Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts, located on Lincoln Blvd., offers an extensive array of fabrics made of various…More  materials, as well as sewing machines, needles, patterns, scissors, buttons, thread and more. Yarns made from wool, cotton and acrylic are sold in all the colors of the rainbow, and knitting needles and crochet hooks can be purchased as well.</p> <p>Beads and beading materials like clasps, chains and invisible thread are also available, as are children's craft supplies. In addition, the store stocks realistic looking fabric flowers. Holiday décorations for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas are offered as well.</p> <p> </p>

Owner Ursula Boschet used to make costumes for the movies before she opened her own costume shop in Culver City in…More 1976. She's been in Santa Monica since 1996. The store sells adult and children's costumes and accessories for parties and events. Though Halloween brings her the most business all year, the shop is open during all seasons.</p> <p>Numerous latex full-face masks dangle above the shelves stocked with packaged costumes ranging from generic characters, like maids and vampires, to licensed brands, like Southpark, Disney and Marvel characters.</p> <p>Sizes are available for infants, kids and adults as animals, biblical and historical characters, clowns, fairies and food items. Ursula's also sells costumes for various eras and genres: period, patriotic, humorous, occupational, science fiction and TV and movie categories. All kinds of props and accessories are available to complement costumes. Fog machines can also be rented.</p>