Zarin has been around a while. It's number one for fabric shopping for home textiles in New York. I…read moreused to shop there on Sundays after eating at Katz and going through the market at Grand Street. It was ( and is?) a tradition highly recommended for those tourists who want a New York experience after they tire of the museums. Buy some fabric you love and figure out later what to make of it.

Very nice & helpful staff. And the most beautiful fabrics! Can't wait to go back…read more I would highly recommend for anyone looking to reupholster furniture or update their home furnishings. They even were so kind as to give us directions in going to another shop for sewing accessories. excellent customer service.

Don't post hours. When you go during the time they say they are opened they are closed. Not…read morefriendly.

I thought I had already reviewed this place; I love it! I was on the Manhattan avenue bus…read moreyesterday, and just as I noticed we were going by it, I signaled for a stop. Huge selection of yarns, and helpful owner; I prefer to knit in cotton, rayon, and acrylic and I can be sure to find something nice, colorful, and affordable. Heads-up: they're cash-only--totally not a deal-breaker, since there seems to be a branch of every bank in the world in Greenpoint. I actually prefer to pay in cash, and am currently having an argument with someone about cashless businesses on my local message board. I always want to support small businesses like this and try to spread the word.

I had such an amazing experience at Go Tufting NYC. I did…read morethe coaster workshop where you get to customize your design and make two coasters ($180, recommend 7 inch x 7 inch pieces). I made these cute kiwi birds! You submit a design idea ahead of time and they approve if it's feasible to make. Our instructor Angel(ina) was super kind and patient. There was a bit of a learning curve at first but then you get the hang of it. They have all the supplies and so many yarn colors, so you are able to be really creative and do whatever you want! Next time if I have enough patience l'll make a rug. It's a little pricey but was a fun, multi-hour experience so I think it was worth it!

The service they provide is amazing. I contacted the business by email and received an urgent…read moreresponse. Which I was completely satisfied with. Upon my arrival I was so excited to design my own bear. I was able to choose 3 colors. And express my inner artistic ability. Lol The value for the experience was pricey in my opinion. But supporting independent small businesses I don't mind. They had a huge selection of different size bears and also other craft options. Staff was amazing and very helpful.

I couldn't be happier with the shade installation for my high windows this past week. From start to…read morefinish, the entire process was seamless and professional. The team arrived on time (actually earlier than expected which I was happy about), came fully prepared, and handled the installation with impressive precision--especially given how high and challenging the windows were to access. The final result is absolutely stunning. The shades completely transformed the space--adding both elegance and functionality. They fit perfectly, operate smoothly, and elevate the overall look of the room in a way I didn't even anticipate. What really stood out was the attention to detail and care taken to ensure everything was installed flawlessly. The installers were respectful of my home, efficient, and clearly experienced in what they do. Highly recommend this company if you're looking for high-quality work and a beautiful end result. Worth every penny!

Rita and her team did a wonderful job! They turned around my project in just three weeks, and I…read morecouldn't be happier with the results. I supplied the fabric, and one of her kind and courteous team members came to my apartment to take measurements and create the patterns for my slipcover. The whole process was easy, efficient, and stress-free -- I only wish I had done it sooner! Highly recommend Rita and her team for their professionalism and quality workmanship.

This place is truly stellar. The owner is super nice, very knowledgable, and has a HUGE selection…read moreof fabric. His shop is like a maze. It's a clothier and tailors dream. He's not pushy and he lets you take your time to look for exactly what you need. Like the other reviewers said: -Call ahead, if he doesn't answer, leave a message, he'll call you back. -Once you find the place, it's on the third floor, follow the paper signs. -If he doesn't answer the door on the first knock, knock harder (he might be in the back helping other people). He takes card, but prefers cash.

Second time going here. The owner is SUPER knowledgeable and proven on more than one occasion to be…read moreexceptionally fair. The place is by appointment only but the dude is there most every day. For small designers this place is ideal. They are willing to work with you and have supply to back production no matter how large or small. Very good selection of a wide variety of fabrics. If you want an old school fabric shopping experience in NY go here!!!!!

TL;DR - shop here for your weird stretchy fabric needs but wait for coupons…read more I have been a long time customer at Spandex World (10+ years mostly online orders but a few stops at their old brick and mortar in the garment district). I will always recommend this store when a client wants something stretchy that can't be sourced locally and I have had mostly good experiences over the years. I have a bad habit of impulsively buying weird prints and basics, to the point that I might as well consider fabric shopping as a second hobby. Anyway. Things you'll find at Spandex World - bright funky prints, mesh, solid knits, stretch velvet, stretch lace, stretch denim, sequins, stretch PVC, milliskin, mystique... Things I've made from Spandex World's fabrics - dance costumes (SO MANY DANCE COSTUMES), activewear, damn near indestructible pants from their heavyweight Ponte di Roma (seriously holding up for years of regular wear and washing), a LOTR style wedding dress from stretch velvet, a fembot costume using stretch PVC... Things to think about before ordering - they run sales really regularly. Basically every holiday (even minor ones) and then sometimes "just because" there's a promo code, so sign up for their newsletter before placing your order. Coupon codes never apply to clearance (which is usually a pretty solid deal as is). The only reason I'm docking a star is because of old customer service issues when I was ordering online. At one point in time I needed some stupid amount of one fabric and inquired about larger quantity discounts (this was before they implemented the wholesale tab, which still is a very small selection). The pricing wasn't the greatest so I just waited for their Black Friday sale to order 30 yards and then the Christmas sale to order another 32 when my client decided to double up after the first pieces were delivered. The other issue I had was when I ordered two fabrics that clearly coordinated on the site (eggplant mesh and eggplant sequins), I received a burgundy mesh and a bright purple sequin. If I was going for flashy clowns it would have been ok. It took multiple back and forth emails with photos for them to relent and send me the right fabrics because they claimed they might not show correctly online. Either way I would expect the two to at least coordinate, i.e. 2 purple or 2 burgundy fabrics, since the same equipment was used for the product photos. They did end up sending me the correct materials (check the photo of the dress :)) and eventually a shipping label to return the incorrect fabrics. It sucked because my turn around was really tight for a showcase in South Korea so I wouldn't have been able to just easily ship it to the final destination if I couldn't get it in my client's hands in time.

HUGE selection of fabrics and they def keep up to date with new designs etc. I thought it was 100%…read moreworth the trip from the city. I spent an entire day combing the garment district looking for fresh, fun fabrics with no luck. Came here and within 10 minutes had so many choices I had a hard time choosing!

I was looking for specific fabric for a class that was the next day. I didn't want to leave my…read morehouse before knowing which fabric store had the sweatshirt fleece I was looking for. I called at least 10 stores and this was the only one to confirm they had some take the L train there then walk over. I enter and ask about the fabric immediately they recognized me as the person that called earlier. I got my fabric and was out of there in the span of 10-15 minutes. It was great. Made $26 for 3 yards. Really good pricing. Very satisfied and would return.

Mom and pop fabric store. One of the few left. Very griendly and helpful. Good selection.read more

Great gift shop and fabric store that's been around almost a century, family-owned and operated…read morethrough that time. Great, underrated gift shop selection with unique items from artists. Reasonable fabric selection as well, definitely worth stopping in to see if what you want is there. And OMITB was filmed here!

In Astoria for the afternoon looking for a lunch spot and came across Broadway Silk Store, an…read moreamazing Old School neighborhood store with clothing and knickknacks in the entrance alcove. So glad I went in to check it out! Besides a variety of clothing, jewelry and assorted sundries, the bulk of Broadway Silk Store's shelves are filled with bolts of fabric (beyond silk) for making clothes, upholstery, etc.! Fantastic! Soon I'll be reupholstering some vintage family furniture, and I'll definitely come back here! The storekeeper, who's Broadway Silk Store's owner, was so friendly! Also, the cool ephemera on display was fun to look at. Glad there are stores still around like this in the city with such personal service!