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I haven’t listed any museums or the NY Public Library or any<\/em> of the other amazing non-shopping places you must<\/em> visit when you’re here. Perhaps I’ll save that for another blog post.<\/p>\n As an aside, as I was working on this post Jessica asked me to contribute a short list of my top favorites to the new issue of Stylo, which is out this week. You can find my tightly edited list in Issue 2 on the Stylo site<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n So, without further ado, here we go!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fabric Stores<\/strong> Rosen and Chadick<\/a> Gray Line Linen<\/a> New York Elegant Fabrics<\/a> Elliot Berman Textiles<\/a> Butterfly Fabrics<\/a> <\/p>\n Ribbons and Trim<\/strong> Hyman Hendle<\/a>r Mokuba<\/a> M&J Trimmings<\/a> Tender Buttons<\/a> <\/p>\n Notions<\/strong> Pacific Trimming<\/a> <\/p>\n Quilt Shops<\/strong> The City Quilter<\/a> <\/p>\n Miscellaneous shopping<\/strong> ABC Carpet and Home<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nB&J Fabrics<\/a>
\n525 Seventh Avenue, between 37th and 38th Streets, 2nd floor (Enter the building through the lobby and take the elevators to the second floor. Yes, it\u2019s an office building. Don’t be shy!) (garment center)
\n212-354-8150<\/span>212-354-8150<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nOpen Monday through Saturday
\nMy favorite fabric shop in New York. Be sure to check out the inspiration walls, where the staff has collected tear sheets from fashion magazines and attached similar fabric swatches. B&J carries everything from luxury fabrics (unbelievable silks and embroidered, beaded fabrics) to basic cottons (in a plethora of colors). Also a fantastic selection of Liberty of London voiles. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help, and if you\u2019re not ready to make a purchase the staff will be happy to cut swatches and give you ordering information for later.<\/p>\n
\n561 Seventh Avenue, 2nd floor (garment center)
\n212-869-0142<\/span>212-869-0142<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nOpen Monday through Saturday
\nRosen and Chadick has been in business for many years, and they have a great selection and good prices as well as a helpful and friendly staff. Great selection of men\u2019s shirtings, and you never know what little goody you might stumble upon here. Be sure to check out the tie silks!<\/p>\n
\n260 West 39th Street (garment center)
\n212-391-4130<\/span>212-391-4130<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nOpen Monday through Saturday
\nAll linen, all well-priced, and all beautiful.\u00a0 While the staff isn\u2019t terribly helpful, the prices are great and the selection can be really inspiring. The linen can be purchased in a variety of weights and colors, and the novelty fabrics are a lot of fun. This is where I get metallic-printed linen and inexpensive handkerchief linen.<\/p>\n
\n222 West 40th Street (garment center)
\n212-302-4980<\/span>212-302-4980<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nOpen Monday through Saturday
\nI stopped going here for a while and had forgotten until recently that this store has a wide variety of fabrics. Terrific printed silks, crocheted lace, and many other beautiful pieces. Prices vary quite a bit, so you may find some bargains and some over-priced fabrics.<\/p>\n
\n225 West 35th Street, 7th Floor (garment center)
\n800-609-6072<\/span>800-609-6072<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nElliot imports mostly European fabrics from high-end mills and designers. If you want the latest Chanel fabrics, this is where to look!<\/p>\n
\n237 West 35 Street, Store # 241 (garment center)
\n212-768-3940<\/span>212-768-3940<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nQuite a few fabric shops in the garment district carry imported Indian silks. They\u2019re a great source for silk dupioni in a wide variety of colors, as well as spectacular novelty silks. Butterfly Fabrics is an old habit of mine, but the other stores can be good resources as well. You\u2019ll pass these shops on the street level. Don\u2019t be afraid to go in and look around.<\/p>\n
\nTinsel Trading<\/a>
\n828 Lexington Ave. (upper east size)
\n212-730-1030<\/span>212-730-1030<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nThis store has just moved to a completely different neighborhood, and I haven’t had a chance to visit yet. But it’s always held a treasure trove of trims, both new and vintage and lots of other fun things as well. Give yourself plenty\u00a0 of time to browse, and ask questions since the history of the shop is fascinating. This is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon.<\/p>\n
\n21 West 38th Street (garment center)
\n212-840-8393<\/span>212-840-8393<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nGorgeous ribbons, many vintage and European. Go to be inspired!<\/p>\n
\n137 W. 38th Street (between Broadway and Seventh) (garment center)
\n212-869-8900<\/span>212-869-8900<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nOpen Monday through Friday
\nThis is my favorite source for luxury ribbons, especially silk, mostly from Japan.<\/p>\n
\n1008 6th Avenue (between 37th and 38th) (garment center)
\n212-391-9072<\/span>212-391-9072<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nOpen Monday through Saturday
\nYou’ve got to see this place. Multiple rooms carrying buttons, beads, ribbons, bag handles, you name it. You won’t believe your eyes. It\u2019s a bit of a tourist attraction, but New Yorkers shop here too.<\/p>\n
\n143 East 62nd Street (upper east side)
\n212-758-7004<\/span>212-758-7004<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nOpen Monday through Saturday
\nLike stepping back in time somewhere in Paris, this tiny shop stocks beautiful vintage and antique buttons. This is a great destination if you\u2019re looking for a very special button for a particular project.<\/p>\n
\nSteinlauf & Stoller<\/a>
\n239 West 39th Street (garment center)
\n212-869-0321<\/span>212-869-0321<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nOpen Monday to Friday
\nThis is my very favorite fashion\/sewing-related shop in all of New York because it retains the look and feel of the old garment district. This is where sample rooms get their supplies: everything from straight pins to pattern paper to industrial pattern weights. Most of the stock is kept behind the counter, so you need to ask for specific items, but the staff is knowledgeable and helpful.<\/p>\n
\n218 West 38th Street (garment center)
\n212-279-9310<\/span>212-279-9310<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nThis is a good inexpensive resource for basic zippers, buttons, ribbons, and thread, as well as hardware for bags and belts.<\/p>\n
\nPurl Patchwork<\/a>
\n459 Broome Street (between Mercer and Greene Streets) (SoHo)
\n212-420-8798<\/span>212-420-8798<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nOpen seven days
\nPurl is a crafter\u2019s destination. The front part of the shop is dedicated to yarn and knitting, but the back has all sorts of treasures, including a selection of fabrics and other craft supplies. This isn\u2019t a quilt shop per se<\/em>, and the selection is tightly edited, but you\u2019ll find many beautiful things here.<\/p>\n
\n133 West 25th (between 6th and 7th Avenues) (Chelsea)
\n212-807-0390<\/span>212-807-0390<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nOpen Tuesday through Sunday (don’t go on Monday like I always seem to do).
\nA wide array of fabrics, all arranged by color. Definitely geared more toward quilters, but if you\u2019re in search of a particular color for your quilting project you\u2019ve got a lot to choose from.<\/p>\n
\nKinokuniya<\/a>
\n1073 Avenue of the Americas (near 40th Street, across from Bryant Park) (Midtown\/Garment Center)
\n212-765-7766<\/span>212-765-7766<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nOpen seven days
\nGo for the selection of craft and office supplies (washi tape, bento boxes, interesting pens). Stay for the craft book and magazines.<\/p>\n
\n881 Broadway (at 19th Street)
\n212-473-3000<\/span>212-473-3000<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nOpen seven days
\nI love this store. Everything is merchandised beautifully, and you\u2019ll find an exotic array of dishes, textiles, furniture and home accessories as well as an inspiring collection of clothing. Every floor is an adventure. The carpet store is just across the street and is not to be missed.<\/p>\n<\/a>images from NYC loves NYC<\/a> and John Robshaw<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n