I've shopped at M&J for decades for sewing supplies: Ribbon, buttons, various closings (hooks &…read moreeyes and the like) trimming, stitch-on images, rhinestones and the like since the 1970s. My grandma--born in 1899--taught me to sew. She was a businesswoman; she and my grandfather owned a bar. He was the face and she handled the books. Stopped in last week and plan to make one more visit before they close. I'm not averse to buying online, but the great thing about shopping at M&J is that you just might find something you weren't expecting but realize you could put to good use. So yes, I think one last trip down there is in order. I shop online regularly and I'm pretty saavy when it comes to finding the things I need, but when it involves fabric and and other sewing materials there's nothing like finding something you had no idea you wanted/needed... including things for which you can't think of an immediate need but you just know might be useful in the future. M&J is a holdover from times when people bought clothing expecting it to last and assumed that they were going to keep it as long as it could be repaired, altered or hemmed up, not toss it within a year or two. And when clothing wore out, we saved the butons or other closings because hey--might need them one day--along with undamged fabric parts because hey, you might need them someday to patch or create something. I will miss M&J so very much because nothing beats seeing--and touching--sewing materials IRL.

M&J is one of those garment district institutions that's been around for nearly 90 years. They've…read morealways been one of the larger stores with a very broad assortment of sewing and design accessories--everything from hundreds of ribbons (may thousands), trims, decals, rhinestones, fabrics, supportive inner garment materials, buttons, hair/costume jewelry components, the list goes on. Agree with some other reviews in that it's one of the pricier stores though you pay for the wide variety--hard to beat their selection. The course of time hasn't been kind to local production. Back in the 1820s up until the early 1980s, when mass garment production stateside was booming in NYC, the garment district employed up to 46% of the city's industrial workforce. There was a need to design and purchase materials nearby, and the majority of Manhattan's midtown west side was dedicated to factories and design studios. Fast fwd to now, that statistic is much different and given the availability of online and global sources, not everyone needs to go into a physical store to purchase their needs. While many products have long moved to overseas sourcing, for anyone who's endeavored DIY arts and crafts, or even made any functional product by hand, it's much different seeing and feeling a material in person than on a screen. That's where in this past century, stores like M&J played a vital role in the fabric of the garment district. They are also a valuable resource to the numerous design students at FIT, Parsons, etc. During past decade many a longtime stalwart trim store have disappeared from the neighborhood and M&J is the latest casualty. If you are interested in sewing or design notions, now's your chance to pick up items at their going-out-of-business sale.

Not the easiest place to find, with offices in the sub basement at 1430 Broadway. That said,…read moreeverything else about Embroidery House & Sons was terrific. They turned around an order for logo'd baseball caps in less time than expected and the finished product was ! The three people I met with between drop off and pick up could not have been more helpful. Service, pricing, finished product all were terrific.

they were very disrespectful and very bad service and the amount of attitude is absurd. I felt…read moredisrespected even walking in.

Really great service! I placed a next-day rush order for the Knicks parade, and when I picked up…read morethe shirt, I realized the image I had provided wasn't a vector file, which caused the print to come out blurry. When I mentioned it, Yianni took the time to review the image I sent and went above and beyond by recreating the design to ensure a much cleaner, sharper print. I love the final result, it looks fantastic, and I couldn't be happier with both the quality of the work and the customer service. Big thanks to Yianni for the extra effort--highly recommended! Go Knicks!! Knicks in 5!!!

BCCO is one of the most professional, high-quality, and reasonably priced spots in the city. Highly…read morerecommend for anyone trying to get an item of clothing custom printed. Their website is easy and intuitive to navigate, their team was incredibly professional and quick to respond to all of my questions and concerns (including checking the quality of the image I submitted to make sure it wouldn't come out blurry or pixelated). The turnaround was super quick, and picking up my order was a seamless process. I'll definitely be using their services again!

I came here on the Saturday before Christmas around 2pm. It was very quiet, I assume because all…read morestudents and fashion houses are all on Christmas break. I originally was looking for sliders and G hooks for elastic belts. Also, I was looking for thin elastic cord. They were very helpful in trying to help me find the right elastic cord, but unfortunately they didn't have exactly what I was looking for. They have lots of spool trims like elastic, ribbon, lace, beaded, and other novelty trims. They've got a friendly store cat that is sociable and talkative. I've heard there are 2 cats but I only saw 1. The store was pretty quiet when I went, so the cat followed me around a lot. So if you go when they're not busy, you might have a friend accompanying you around the store asking for attention! :)

Massive place for trims and other types of fabrics. The staff here is helpful and there is a…read morefriendly cat usually near the back so it's hard for me to complain. They've been open for a long time for a good reason. I'd post more but I don't work in the industry so I have very rarely gone in here.

Have used them to make button holes 3x. Fast and cheap and that cuts both ways. Sometimes they are…read moreso quick, they might miss making button holes on the pants and only do the jacket. You have to know what you want done and note that you are going to the be one clipping all the extra threads and putting back all the lining at the end. This is not the place you come to chat or get 1:1 service.

If you need a buttonhole, I can recommend Jonathan Embroidery Plus. Just don't have them down…read morecollar buttons on. I returned to Jonathan Embroidery Plus to add buttonholes to a shirt collar that did not have them. For $5, they put in attractive holes. I bet just a handful of other shops do this work for the general public in the five boroughs. However, I did not make the same mistake and have them put on the buttons themselves. It felt only fair to return and add more context to my review of their work. So they get a qualified four stars.

Dream Trader has been a vital help for our Baseball teams in Brooklyn & Manhattan for decades. They…read moreembroider on caps, coaches' jackets, and anything with ease. Their machines are top-notch, and they've not made an error (ever) with our orders. For our HS baseball team, they've updated our Logo 2-3x and just did beanies (which we purchased across the street for Very reasonable prices)... They made gifts and team items so easy. 100% recommendation.

Amazing experience having my lab coat embroidered with a one day wait. Thank you so much for the…read morebeautiful work

One of the old-school low overhead Shops nestled in a high floor in Midtown…read more They took a lot of pride in the work, were creative and kind. The results were pretty good and they were kind enough to let me wait in the office as they cranked it out, even reviewing a prototype. Ivan and Reilly were super helpful and one other person whose name escapes me.

I wish there were six stars to give this place. I came in, same day, with a small, bespoke need…read morewhich had to be printed from an admittedly low quality jpeg. Ivan not only had it to me with time to spare, he even upscaled the image. He treated my order with amazing care, and was genuinely invested in making sure I was happy with the outcome. Excellent experience all around.

Such a cute store! I got an embroidered bath robe from here and I'm absolutely OBSESSED WITH ITread more

Abbode is a trendy NYC home decor and custom embroidery shop in Nolita, known for modernizing the…read morecraft with personalized, pop-culture-infused designs on items like robes, napkins, and pouches, offering both in-store customization and event services, and evolving from vintage florals into a stylish, in-demand brand with celebrity collaborations. Founded by Abby Price, it blends vintage finds with contemporary personalization, creating unique keepsakes and event decor. It is a lovely store but it is very expensive. I saw a make up bag that I liked but $78 was ridiculous! Adorable stuff but the over the top money.