Such a hidden gem! I was waiting for some friends whose train was delayed and delayed at Newark Penn, so I decided to kill time getting a coffee at Black Swan Espresso next door. On my way, I passed by Halsey Fabric Shop, and ended up buying 15 yard of fabric and an armful of notions :D Although the fabric selection is small, the prices here are unbeatable. $2.99 for a yard of poly-poplin! $0.80 for a handful of buttons! $2.50 for 3000 yards of thread! I stocked up! The folks that work here are super nice and helpful. They let you wander around and do your thing, they don't hover over you so you feel like you can browse without pressure. Highly recommend if you're ever in Newark! read more

The owners were very helpful. They listened carefully and tried to find us all the fabrics we needed. Excellent place.

Mike is a fantastic owner. Very knowledgeable about the fabrics he sells. If you need fabric this is the place to go.

I thought this place went out of business, glad to see that they didn't. Dropped in on Christmas Eve for some fabric as a last minute gift for my sister who is learning to use a sewing machine. They have a 1 yard minimum. They don't accept credit cards, but they do debit. Don't be fooled by the outside, they have a huge selection!! read more

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This is exactly the type of place that needs to be supported right now. A throwback to an era where family owned businesses in big cities were the norm and not some kitch oddity that is projecting a vintage feel. The street name says it all. They have been around long enough to get it named after 'em. Do not their lack of presence digitally or on social media deter you from hitting this iconic fabric shop. Not only was their selection on hand deep when it came to texture and print...they even offered to special order the specific crushed velvet color I was looking for. Halsey Fabric Shop is now my go to spot in North Jersey and it should be yours as well. read more

I really like this store. If you're into sewing and crafts, this is a must for supplies. They have a huge selection of fabrics, notions and a friendly staff. read more

This is definitely one of the best stocked fabric shop I have been to in this hood. Located conveniently at 10 min walk from Newark Penn station, this place tons of different varieties of fabric which would satisfy everybody's needs. I went there to buy something in particular, the staff was very friendly and helped me find what i was looking for. FYI- There are open from Mon-Sat from 10-6. read more

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Aside from their great selection of fabrics, their customer serve was very good. The person that cut my fabric did so with great care. After buying a yard and a half of this particular fabric I asked another one of the people behind the counter for directions on getting back onto highway 280 West. I'm one of the small number of people that doesn't have a mobile phone and/or gps. The gentleman behind the counter went out of his way to write down a set of roads to take to get onto 280. He told me that he had been doing that drive for 35 years. The instructions got me there easily. I was only in the store for a total of about seven minutes, but this small in -person experience felt very special to me. read more

Good things come in small packages. The shop is small compared to some of the other fabric stores I have been in, but they pack a lot of amazing in the space they have. There were amazing finds like knit mesh and stretch velvet in a kaleidoscope of colors, wonderfully curated gorgeous ITYs and Ankara. They had denim and plaids, challis, Lycra and so much more. Customer service was great. Scott was patient with our easily excitable group. He was very helpful pointing all there selections, answering our questions about their inventory, and cutting and ringing up our fabric purchases. I'll definitely be back for the stretch velvet. read more

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Great fabric selection, great prices, great service. Not much left to say other than it's a bit cramped but that only makes browsing all the more interesting as you might stumble upon a print you weren't even expecting to buy (hey there ice cream cone patterned fabric! you're coming with me!). This place is definitely my go to for fabric, thread, zippers, you name it. read more

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Halsey Fabric Shop provides a nice variety of fabrics at better prices than JoAnn stores offer. The gentlemen on staff were very friendly and provided sound advice on fabrication, drape, and color. I will be back. read more

Was so happy to discover this shop. Everybody was so friendly. The store is very clean and neat. There is a nice assortment of fabrics etc and the prices are excellent. I was worried about parking but found a metered spot nearby read more

I went there This morning and the selection was Great! Customer Service caring informative and just amazing . Hassan who prepared my material was simplly Amazing . I will definitely go back and the customer base appeared to be many faithful customers who love and adore the store . This trip made my day and I am a customer PERMENANLY!!!! as of Today!! read more

Great Fabric Shop ... Best Lycra for costumes! Really nice people to deal with! read more

Excellent fabric store. A real gem with that "old timey" feeling of being in an old metro fabric store before there were chains. Great prices and the staff knows their stuff. Cordial too, but the place is busy for a good reason, so be a bit patient. read more

Great service and great product!!! Check them out!! Deft will visit soon! Thank you !!! read more

My favorite fabric store in the area. Small shop but an impressive selection of fabrics...from bridal to upholstery. Customer service is professional and attentive. The gentlemen working there are knowledgeable, very personable, and extremely helpful. I always have a pleasant shopping experience when visiting and always leave the shop with what I was looking for. read more

The staff is always friendly and helpful. It's a small place but they still manage to have a great variety of fabrics.

Halsey fabrics is amazing! The amount of money you pay for quality fabrics is unbeatable. I would recommend this place without a doubt if you're looking for not only regular dress fabrics but also upholstery. The owners are gracious and very knowledgeable of sewing. read more

Back in June, I needed African Fabric to make Kente cloth for a graduation. It was last minute because the fabric store I was originally working with was terrible and didn't come through. The staff here were so helpful and friendly, they went above and beyond to help me make sure I had the exact measurements and amount of fabric needed. They did not rush me and did not allow me to leave the store until I understood the exact directions for how my seamstress needed to cut the fabric in order to make sure there was enough fabric for the scarves. I highly recommend this place. read more

Unfortunately this is the only fabric shop that I know of in this area.their fabric selection is not bad ,the trimming is limited the customer service non existent! In the shop there is a faint sign in the upholstery section that says $9.98 for two yards $7.98 for three or more yards.They tried to charge me $9.98 for 12yds I informed them of the sign,and when I questioned their lack of knowledge of it,was told to leave the fabric if I didn't want it and get out. I was shocked,and would gladly have left the fabric,had I not promised to purchase it for someone. I said I would never return to the shop and they basically said good riddance. There is a huge sign posted $15.00 minimum for credit card purchases, their pricing should be so clear. read more

Great selection of fabrics and accessories! Friendly and knowledgeable staff. One of my favorite fabric shops outside of NY.

I love this place. I hadn't been there since high school but now that I am sewing this is my absolute go to for my fabrics.

I tell ya, for a small shop on a one way street, this shop has it all. You need crazy fabric colors for your kids school play? They got it. You need heavy cloth for your husband's work pants, got it. Fleece for the cooler months and your new grandchild' s crib, pick a nursery color - they have it. The staff is in top of their game as well. I've watched the folks run the orders outside for "drive by" customers. During construction parking has been a bit of a challenge. You can now park at an Edison lot and get your ticket voucher from them. Can't say enough about them. They've been there forever and customer service has been passed to this generation as well. read more

Halsey fabrics to me is by far one of the BEST fabric stores that I've ever been into.. Not only do they have a great selection of fabric, they also have some awesome workers there ALWAYS WORKING making sure that every customer is satisfied before leaving the store.. I have been to quit a few fabric stores , but HALSEY FABRICS is my absolute fav. Fabric store starting from the fabric choices on to some of the coolest workers you can ever run by .. Before I recommend anywhere else HALSEY FABRICS comes first ... There work and fabrics to me is .. This place has been in existence for 50plus years and still going strong today .. God bless this business and and every worker that makes HALSEY FABRICS still exist today.. Jameel. read more

It's an okay place to find fabric. Their collection is not extensive, but they do have a decent small variety of most things. I'm from NY and have been to a few fabric shops and this place is on the small size (in comparison to the ones I've seen in NY) so don't expect to see a huge room with walls of fabric. There is basically one main long wall with a variety of solids and some patterned fabrics and the other wall holds trimmings, upholstery and other heavier fabrics. Although the people who work there will grab anything you need and will honestly answer any questions you may have, because the place is small and everyone can see everyone, there is very little customer service. Overall, the prices are great and it is a great place to go if you are in a pinch and need to get something last minute. Also, it is one of the few/if only fabric shops that is in an accessible area. I would definitely go back for my basic fabric needs. read more

I just bought fabric to recover my pillows, everyone helped me in the store. They spent a lot of time with me and they couldn't have been nicer. The girl with the blonde hair was incredible, really knew her fabrics and knew what she was talking about. I would recommend this store to everyone and I will definitely be going back. read more

Huge selection of fabric, very knowledgable, helpful and kind staff. I have always found exactly what I need/want and treated with the utmost respect. My go to place for sure! read more

I had a wonderful experience at Halsey Fabric Shop - I found the staff to be highly professional and dedicated and very courteous. Moreover, the store has many options to choose from and I will definitely be a repeat customer - read more