I will be spending some time in NYC over Christmas and was wondering where to spend my “fabric shopping time”–any suggestions? I know there has been some discussion like this before but I couldn’t find anything in the archives.
I’d appreciate any and all tips on what NOT to miss…….
Thanks, mmem
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Pattern Review.com has several threads and an article on shopping ing nyc.They are planning a shopping weekend and they listed all the stores. The list is pretty complete.
My favorites are Mood, ( this is the store they used in Project Runway) and a new favorite store is Metro Textiles, the owner is Kashi. Take a look at the review on Patternreview.com. Have fun
My jaw dropped when I went into B&J Fabrics; 525 Seventh Ave, 2nd floor.
It's well lit, has helpfull staff and lots of very nice fabrics. I was drawn to the boucles, wools, and cashmeres. It was the first place I went to on my fabric shopping day in town, and none of the rest held my interest afterwards. I even went back in the afternoon.
Hello, sounds like a fun trip. If you are in to knits, you should visit "Spandex House." They have more colors of slinky knits than any place else I've seen. I agree with the person who suggested BJ Fabrics, too. I like the four-ply silks at BJ's. And, don't forget to visit Tender Buttons, up on 61st or 62nd. It is a ways from the garment district but I love their button selection. (Note, they only take cash or a check -- including my check from Colorado -- no charge cards.)
Have fun!
Dorothy
I was just in NYC yesterday for business and made it over to B&Js. It was almost too much....I walked out the door for less than 300.00 - but didn't buy any of thier higher end stuff. I ended up getting some cotton voiles for my daughter and twills for me. They have a wide range of prices and products including a great shirtings section and cashmere sweaterknit that I'm still thinking about. Definately worth going to, but my bet is that there are better buys to be had....
My New York "don't miss" shops are:
- Paron, 206 West 40th St (south side of street, near 7th Ave) -- you never know what you are going to find there, sometimes nothing of interest, sometimes much too much to ever complete. Their large and wonderful half-price selection that used to be in a separate location has been moved into a side section of their main store.
- All the stores on 39th and 38th between 7th and 8th, if you have the stamina! One store may have a fabulous selection of linings, another linens, another woolens, ribbons, etc. Not to mention lots of junk to slide past quickly. I do these stores only if searching for something particular that my favorite places don't have.
- M & J Trimmings and buttons 1008 Sixth Ave between 37th and 38th. Don't miss their jaw-dropping display of ribbons even if you don't need any!
- P & S Fabrics - 355 Broadway between Franklin and Leonard (directions on their web site http://www.psyarns.com/ Another never-know-what-you-will-find-here store. In many ways it is a throwback to the fabric stores that used to exist in Manhattan that catered to ecletic or particular ethnic groups, but it responds to current demands, like for knitting supplies. I go here for patterns, notions, fabric surprises, linen, interfacing, and upholstery fabric (enormous basement full of them). Don't miss it for a real New York shopping experience even though it is off the beaten path, and the low prices will spoil other stores for you.
Dislikes:
I don't like B and J because it is overwhelming, high-priced (standard prices, I guess) AND because I never find anything unusual or exciting there.
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