I love this store. It is a feast for the eyes. The selection, prices and service are excellent. Don't miss out!

Lori and other staffers are always knowledgeable and helpful. There's also additional stock downstairs.

Great experience, I was looking for some fabric for a dress for my niece, and once we explained what we were looking for they were extremely helpful in helping us find several alternatives that would work. My niece picked out her fabric and we picked up all the extras we needed. Prices were very reasonable and I would totally go back and recommend to others. read more

Banksville Designer Fabrics - Dress in progress - Fabric Stores Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

This store has always had some good fabrics, but it could be stale and disorganized with the owner Larry being not very friendly and understaffing and overstressing the really knowledgeable women he hired to work there. For the past few years the store is under new management and it's GREAT. Laurie, Margot, and the other women who work there are so helpful and patient. They have reorganized the shop in a great way. They seem to have more turnover of fabric so it's worth stopping in more frequently. The shop even looks cleaner! read more

I have been going here for years! quality product, people and professional service.

My mom and grandmother purchased fabrics from here for years. I visited this store a few times and had a good experience every time. I don't personally know the owner or staff. The staff was helpful every time. Pros 1. The fabrics are well organized in that type of fabric is organized into sections with signs. Even accessories are all organized. 2. Each fabric roll has the designer name, the cost per yard, and the size of the fabrics in width and sometimes length. 3. Honesty. If I'm working on a project and want an honest opinion about it, they helped me find alternatives. 4. The variety in here is vast. There's antique fabrics to today's fabric styles. 5. Staff is well educated on fabrics and will go the extra mile to help you create what you want through suggestions. Cons More stores would be great other than that no cons. Overall, it's a great stop for fabrics. Good quality fabrics for a reasonable price. Definitely returning again. read more

Banksville Designer Fabrics - Fabrics - Fabric Stores Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

This is the kind of fabric store that those who sew - and and those who would like to create one of a kind items, or copies of designer items, or your own designs- - dream of. In other fabric stores, you usually search for a fabric or two that you really like; at Banksville, as you go through the fabric selections, you have to struggle to restrain yourself from over buying. I think of it as a kind of interactive textile art gallery. Owner Larry, for reasons unknown, can once in a while come off a little testy. Don't we all at times. Whatever, He's done this for years, and this is a treasure chest that he has created, plus his staff are very knowledgeable. read more

This store has beautiful, high end fabrics. Unfortunately, when I visited today, the staff was cold and rude. They need to work on their customer service. read more

I love this store. The staff is really helpful and they have a solid selection of fabrics.

What a wonderful selection of chairs and patient, helpful employees. We came in looking for fabric to reupholster our kitchen chairs and being DIY dummies, the lady was super helpful in suggesting the "backing" material to iron on and stiffen up the fabric. She also gave us some helpful tips on how to place the design and shape the stuffing for the pads. (Not to mention she put with my husband's asinine comments) Loved the selection and we found what we needed immediately at a great price. read more

Staff member was very helpful, friendly, and went out of her way to help me find what I needed. Gorgeous fabrics at great prices, all clearly marked and identified. Gorgeous button collection, too. Highly recommended! read more

I've shopped here a few times now - as well as at fabric stores in Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, Vancouver BC. This store has a unique collection of high quality fabrics not found elsewhere - great selection, well organized. The staff are fantastic - helpful, knowledgeable - they inspire me to sew. In addition, prices are excellent. Some of my most favorite pieces of clothing are made from fabric purchased here. The staff are fantastic - helpful, knowledgeable - they inspire me to sew. I also love the owner - lots of fun. read more

I just this afternoon had an opposing experience at Banksville Fabrics! The women who work there are usually very friendly and nice but today I had to deal with an older man who appeared to be the owner or at least the Manager. He was short tempered with me and not very nice at all. As soon as I questioned his fabric sense, he became very nasty and I left. He tried telling me that my fabric was not silk and yet it was purchased as silk, he then said that a Rayon fabric he was showing to me was lighter and not as dense as the fabric on the suit I brought with me, wrong again. After this he said: "go to NY City and see if you can find the fabric you are looking for, we don't have it here" I asked if there were another fabrics store in CT and he said: "No". There are 2 other fabric stores in CT I am happy to announce, one as close as Norwalk! read more

Banksville is an exceptional place to find the most beautiful fabrics and the most knowledgeable and helpful service. I have been there several times in the past few days and found Larry to be especially helpful - he came out to my car twice to measure a chair rather than have me carry it into the store. In response to the negative comment below by the customer who wanted 30% off her zipper purchase, the signs clearly say that the 30% offer is for designer household fabrics. I know that was the case when I purchased fabric in May 2012 for my daughter's wedding - the 30% offer didn't apply. I'm sorry she had a bad experience. However, you don't find many places anymore that carry beautiful fabrics and buttons. I can't give Banksville less than five stars - they're that good! read more

Not much of a sewer, okay not a sewer at all, but my mother bought my daughter a Singer so I felt I should make some stuff before trying to teach her. Staff educated me and we're very helpful (cause it's a little overwhelming). I'll definitely be back (unless this is a total disaster, which is possible). read more

Nirvana for fashion sewers! They have tons of exquisite silks and woolens, at reasonable prices. if you want to make something fabulous, this is the place to go. My only complaint is that they don't have enough everyday fabric. And by everyday I mean professional office appropriate. For instance, I wanted to make a dress in a cotton-spandex print and they really didn't have much. They really didn't have a ton of knits either - except for some amazing designer-name silk knits that I could wear for two seconds before they would get snagged on something. I have found the staff to range from extremely helpful to coldly efficient. Never rude. I'm giving them 5 stars, because although they don't have everything I could ever want, they are perfect at what they do. read more

The good: no need to cherry pick, nothing but cherries. The bad: no online sales. But then the fabrics are nicer than would be apparent on the web. The ugly: I'm just not that good at sewing to buy these beautiful fabrics. Yet. read more

Thrilled at the understanding of my needs, fabulous service, good selection, and very helpful! Who could ask for more? JH

I no longer sew, but knit. The best selection of buttons I have ever seen is here! Large selection with a wide range of materials, sizes & prices. read more

I'm an experienced seamstress, with more than 50 years behind a sewing machine. Consequently, I've visited a lot of fabric stores across the USA, Canada, and Europe. I found Banksville recently and am very pleased to put it in my "top ten". Fabrics are in general "higher end" and natural fabrics (no polyester blends here) but incredibly reasonably priced for the quality and the selection is amazing for some items -- I can't remember the last time I've seen that many choices for pure silk and silk blend fabrics in one location. I was assisted by a gentleman who I assume was the owner and was very impressed by his knowledge of his stock and of fabrics in general (compatibility of fabric and lining, suitability to project, and even fabric care). I will say that it did require a little patience on my part to get this level of service (as the gentleman was juggling his attention between me, two other customers in the store and several on the phone) but it was well worth it to be able to tap into his expertise -- this old dog definitely learned a few new tricks on working with silk (for which she is grateful!) read more

I don't get to shop at Banksville frequently but every time I travel to CT or beyond, I make a point to stop by with a bunch of patterns I hope to make up. Last time I had in my mind I wanted to make a raincoat. Larry even took me downstairs to find just the right fabric. He has always been super helpful and patient and I considered my options and my budget each time I come. Plus, the garments I have made from my purchases have been wonderful. I joined the swatch club and have gotten swatches a couple of times, but nothing compares to the joy of browsing the store to find treasures I might not have thought about. I so enjoy the experience at Banksville, I would consider a special trip from Baltimore just to visit this store. Kathy S. read more

Here you can find the best quality fabrics and trims to make a one of a kind outfit for any occasion. The workers are always ready to help in any way they can to make your project the best it can be. This is the best place in lower Fairfield county to get your sewing supplies and all the assistance you may need to have a professional finish garment. read more

Banksville Fabrics has the best quality fashion fabrics in CT - and I have shopped at all of the places both on line and in store. And, they are very reasonably priced (a quality wool fabric is generally 20-25+/yd; cottons, knits are less). It takes me an hour to drive to the store, but it's closer than NYC and I don't have to fight traffic to get there. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. After shopping there for 5 or so years, I have gotten to know Larry. He is very straightforward and honest in his opinions, and he knows fabric. He is polite and accommodating, and does not tell you something just because that is what you want to hear, or to try to sell you something - a rare virtue in proprietors these days. Many times he has suggestions that I find quite valuable. My only suggestion is that he install some type of easy chair to accommodate the men in our lives who must wait it out while we look at these beautiful fabrics. I would also love to see a remnant bin! read more

Great fabrics, quality that is hard to find. I travel over an hour to shop here and always feel I am fortunate to have this store so close to home! They have a wide variety silks, knits, woolens, etc. and the women who work this shop really know what they are talking about. I have gotten invaluable assistance with projects. Love this store!! read more

There are some beautiful fabrics here, but be forewarned the help is among the rudest I have ever encountered. Today I heard the owner tell a customer her idea "was going to look like hell." They are dismissive, judgmental, condescending. I don't love the trip into NYC to buy fabric, but I'm never going back to Banksville again. read more

I went to this store today for the first time. There were signs all over the windows stating that the prices were 30% off. All I needed to buy was 2 zippers. When I went to pay for them the store clerk showed me a flyer also advertising 30% off. When he told me how much the zippers were, he quoted me a price which was more than what was marked on the zipper package. When I brought that to his attention, he told me that his quoted price was correct. I said that he was using false advertising. He very sarcastically said "well, what are you going to do, have me arrested?" I left the store without buying anything and I will not go back again. read more

This place is a gem! I went here yesterday to find new buttons for a sweater I haven't been wearing because of it's old leather buttons. Banksville has an amazing selection of buttons. After we finished purchasing the buttons we began chatting with Larry (who I believe is the owner). He's a very knowledgeable and friendly guy. He clued us in to some fabulous Ralph Lauren Cashmere and Cashmere blends by the yard which we ended up buying as throws for the couch. The same throws would easily retail at 3x as much at Bloomies. This store is a great find and I will definitely be back! read more

When I first went into the store after reading the reviews I was nervous about possible bad service. My experience was excellent - and it has been excellent each time since. Now I'm a regular customer and I don't know what I would do without this amazing store and fine staff. I really don't want to haul into the city every time I want fine fabric. Larry, Laura and Lise have been incredibly patient with me as I taught myself to sew over the last year. They have answered all my questions thoroughly, and explained techniques, fabrics and patterns when it was clear that I didn't know what I was doing. Plus, the last time I was in there, Larry saw me about to buy one fabric and asked, "Do you want me to show you a less expensive fabric that will work better for your particular project?" How's that for service first, before making a buck? They are a class act there, not to mention absolute experts in their field. Thank you for being in CT!! read more

I visited Banksville today and what a pleasure it was to meet and be helped by Larry. He's a character all right - helpful, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and with a wonderful personality. I observed him with other shoppers (people who knew what they were doing and who were making major purchases) and then with me (someone with limited decorating skills and who was getting only swatches) and he treated us all the same. His friendly manner and enthusiasm for his work helped me to feel comfortable enough to ask questions and to really look forward to going back. Thanks, Larry! read more

Banksville Designer Fabrics is a fabulous find. The staff lets you wander at your own pace but have always been helpfully available to answer any question. If your project is a wedding gown, cashmere coat or just a school project, this is the place! read more

I've been a customer for over 30 yrs when I lived in the area and after I moved out of state. The woman who was willing to write a review should be ashamed. She wrote all of that to criticize a business after her own careless reading of an offer that would have saved her $7 or $8. That's pitiful. It amazes me the trouble people take to hurt others and do so almost anonymously. This company as a stellar long time reputation. I have called speculating on the right shades of velvet for custom sofas and have been welcomed and graciously supported by staff who are knowledgeable, patient and all about service. The quality, wide variety and expertise offered by this company is incomparable. Individuals on the staff are human. I find everyone responds to graciousness and courtesy and that is what I always offer. People always respond in kind. Banksville- ignore any naysayers. You know how good you are! read more