Top 5 Toronto DIY

The Top 5 Toronto DIY spots range from studios, supply shops and handmade shops.

Whether you do it yourself or support local artisans buying handmade you have to admit the DIY phenomenon is huge.

Websites like Etsy empower artisans with the ability to sell their wares around the world. Blogs like PS I made this... encourage you to make it yourself.

Whatever angle you choose these are the Top 5 Toronto DIY shops.

Ruby Diego booth at the One of a Kind Show

1. The Workroom - Packed with gorgey fabrics and offering the city's only craft and sew by the hour workspace this Parkdale location is the epitome of DIY. If you like to take your projects home you can also find cool fabrics at MacFab. Need to learn? Take sewing classes from the Sewing Studio; starting from beginner to fashion related classes.

2. The Purple Purl - This isn't the city's only knitting cafe but its the one that I see packed on a regular basis. Find beautiful yarns, join a knitting circle and shop patterns that are believe it or not not from the 1980's.

3. Collectives - Collectives of Canadian designs and funky handmade goods are mostly found in up and coming or artsy neighbourhoods like Parkdale Village, and Leslieville. Look to Dorly Designs, Coal Miners Daughter, Nathalie Roze, Shop Girls Gallery Boutique, the Arts Market to support local designers. There are also options in The Beach and on Dundas West.

4. One of a Kind - The One of a Kind show comes to Toronto twice a year and is the epicenter of handmade. Shop here if you want a one stop shop of all the best artisans across Canada. Looking for something similar year round? Try Wise Daughters Craft Market or The Arts Market in Leslieville.

5. Queen W Bead Stores - When it comes to beading there is no better selection than the plethora of bead shops on Queen West, west of Spadina. Want to take a class or just bead in a studio where you can get help? There are a number of options. Try Bead Heaven on St. Clair West, Bead Junction in Roncesvalles Village or CL Beads on Yonge. Want to shop locally made jewellery? Try Made you Look or Devil's Workshop.