Went for trim to add to my son's off the shelf curtains and the selection was overwhelming!! Found exactly what I needed, and spent more time just walking around amazed at the variety of notions. A whole row of zippers! Who knew? The staff was helpful. I kept thinking that this must be where costume designers go to get their supplies! Worth the stop if you are in the Times Square area and looking for an interesting place to browse. read more

Love love love East Coast Trimming! Their offerings are delightful, organized, and vast, and the prices run the gamut from $2.00 grosgrain to @150.00 4-inch wide embroidered silk. There is no place like it! read more

I make hats, and I have been shopping at East Coast for years! I can tell you from experience this should be your first and last stop if ribbon and trim are what you are seeking. The shop has the best quality and broadest selection of ribbons perhaps in the world and that's why the top designers, costumers and decorators come here. You might be standing shoulder to shoulder with someone from Broadway looking for just the right beaded trim, a costumer from the Netflix series Bridgerton or a lingerie designer from London.The NYC Opera shops here and so does Hollywood. The talented owner Donna loves to help you find the exact match, and will comb the warehouse to find it if it's not in the store at that moment. Her salesgirls are the best and will do backflips to help you, and they also have a great eye for color matching, and excellent taste to give you guidance should you have a moment of doubt. The ribbons come mostly from France and there are many vintage selections that can never be seen again once they are gone. This can be your first and last stop to find what you need, please know that the prices reflect the quality, but the service is priceless, and I am never hesitant when I need the best for my clients.Its a must see if you are visiting NYC or live here and are a regular like me. It's always a place that feels like home in an environment that has become very generic and limited in the once thriving garment center. East Coast Trimming appreciates that you walked in and you can browse for hours without feeling like they want you to leave. But how do you leave without buying something? That's your problem read more

I was about to have a nervous breakdown trying to finding some basic 1.5" white pleated lace for a costume. That may sound dramatic, but if you've shopped for trimming in the garment district you know it's PAINFUL. Trim shops close earlier than the everything else and they are woefully disorganized. Often what you need is out of reach, arbitrarily priced and you're invisible to the staff. East Coast Trimming is like divine intervention in the garment district. Not only will you find the most comprehensive selection AND the best prices, it's a superior shopping experience. By far the most organized trim store in the land. They even took a serious, sincere interest in my project. Which brings me to Donna. Donna, Donna Donna. She listened patiently to my plans and pulled trims I never would have thought of - I credit her with elevating my overall design. She stayed open late to help me and even found multiple boards of vintage buttons that were in storage downstairs - I NEVER would have found anything like them elsewhere. So creative, thoughtful and patient. Do yourself a favor and check out East Coast Trimmings before you bother with anywhere else. read more

East Coast Trimming - All trims on this costume from East Coast Trimming, including flowers. Donna brilliantly recommended the burgundy braid. - Fabric Stores Near Me - New York, New York

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"Button, Button, who's got the Button?" Success! I have been scouring the Garment District and it's 1,000s of fabric and trim stores to find two replacement buttons on a favourite bag of mine. They were a very specific type of button that actually had two pieces that screwed into one another. After almost giving up hope, I literally while on the phone found myself standing outside of East Coast Trimming. Already assuming I would be disappointed again, something told me "ah what the hey, what do you have to lose?" Blown away by how ridiculously organized this place is, I was quickly greeted by a staff member. I showed her the 'specialty button' and without hesitation she was off. Seconds later she came back with the exact one. She even brought another shade of the metal to make sure we had the exact fit. $3 dollars later I was out the door with a big smile. Thanks ECT! i would start here before wasting my time in an overly crowded and overly priced fabric/trim store. read more

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Came here the last night to get a feel for the place and then back again today to add additions to my Kentucky derby hats. The people that work here are fantastic. So creative, helpful and patient with me while we tried on different trims, feathers and embellishments. They have an amazing selection of ribbons, bows, trimming, buttons, you name it. Very affordable, and best of all AMAZING customer service. I will def come back here for all my trimming needs. read more

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This place is like my grandma's sewing box on steroids and deserves a 5+ haiku! my ribbon romance sparkle shine glint and glimmer cascading silk lace i had though i found a great place on yelp... only to walk to the store and promptly walk out. feeling rather dejected and cursing myself for having such high expectations in finding the perfect blue ribbon hue... i took another chance and ventured to a second spot i found yelp: east coast trimmings. gosh! all those wise people were right to say that life rewards those who persevere! walking into East Coast Trimmings felt like walking into the fabric store equivalent of an upscale european spa. Not only was the customer service polite and knowledgable... they were also full of spunk and personality. I would have totally befriended them and asked them to coffee if this had been some social meetup event. I watched how effortlessly they adapted their salesmanship according to the distinct and different personalities that drifted into the store. I came in collecting ribbons for a photo shoot but plan to go back and fetch fun frills for my future flapper costume! They seem to have a lot of unique fabrics and beaded things and lacy stuff... along with a great selection of silk ribbon colors. Check them out, I bet you will find more than you ever thought you desired! read more

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They have the most beautiful trim, but their prices are quite high and I have had several unpleasant experiences with the people that work there. Sometimes they are helpful and friendly, but other times the staff has been unreasonably rude and unwilling to give me the time of day. Apart from that, the store is a very dreamy place. They sell beautiful trims, especially bridal trim with rhinestones and lace. It's always organized meticulously by color with not a stray thread out of place. There's a very small button selection, but that's not what they specialize in. They have a wide selection of beautiful, silk flowers in all shades and colors. I always love to look around inside! read more

East Coast Trimming - The most beautiful trim! - Fabric Stores Near Me - New York, New York

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I was told to give this place a try while I was in another trimmings store by another customer. This deceptively small store front opens up into this larger store with tons of trimmings! A lot more than you would find at other fabric or trimming stores. The service is friendly and very helpful. You don't feel like you are being rushed as I have felt at other stores. They have a lot more unique sequins and hand-dyed silk that I've never seen anywhere before. I can't stress how nice and knowledgeable the staff is and it really makes a huge difference in service and experience. This will now be my go-to store! read more

THE BEST IN NEW YORK.... I cam into this shop knowing i needed something but not knowing what it was. Most of the shops in the garment district are unfriendly and treat you like youre going to run out with a display, and are not helpful. This place was the exact opposite. Friendly staff great atmosphere. Quality products. Cant say enough good things about this place. I will only go to this store unless absolutely necessary I go somewhere else. This is be your first stop. read more

Their specialties look to be trims that are - charming - romantic - elegant - artistic (fiber art uses) 3 workers during my visit, 2 congenial, 1 anxious (maybe new). read more

As a frequent Garment District roamer/errand-runner, this is MY FAVORITE TRIM STORE! The Garment District can be a chaotic place, and this trim store is a place of beauty and refuge. Everything is gorgeously displayed, well-organized, unique, and high-quality. You can tell the owner really cares! Everyone is friendly and customer service is great. This is my candy store, I love it so much. read more

If you are in the market for bridal accessories, don't walk, RUN here! Donna and her team are incredible. First, I came in for a beaded belt to put onto my wedding dress. On a busy Saturday, Donna pulled out option after option for me until we (she) found the perfect belt. And it was perfect. Then, I came back for hair accessories. On a busy Saturday, Donna looked at pics of my hairstyle and dress and Facetimed my mom as we looked at what hair piece would be perfect. And it was perfect. Then, I came back for ribbons for my ceremony programs. Donna, after looking at the design of the program, picked out the perfect ribbon (a beautiful hand-dyed silk) and even gave me a discount for buying in bulk. The prices are great, and Donna's artistic eye is even better. This was an unexpected gem in my wedding planning process. read more

Great selection of ribbons! Loved all the beautiful variety, and I definitely saw some things there that I didn't see elsewhere. I liked how well organized it was inside, too, and the attention to details; it made it easier to look around and figure out what I wanted. After looking around at M & J Trimmings, Mood, Michaels, online stores, Papyrus, Paper Source, and another spot I can't remember, it was a relief to find not only one ribbon I needed but three! Their prices are about on par with the other stores, too, from what I recall. The staff was helpful, too. read more

After wandering a few other trim and notion stores, I found East Coast Trimming and am so glad I did! Not only was the store beautifully laid out, everyone was incredibly helpful, and allowed me to peruse and helped me match ribbon and trim. Would highly recommend visiting this store when you need high quality materials. read more

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This is a recently opened store. I bought ribbons and buttons. I will return. They have a large variety of sewing items, bias tape, thread. read more

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East Coast Trimming is such a gem among the many stores in the garment district. My fiancé and I came across the store while searching for ribbon for our wedding invitations and immediately were taken by their collection of hand-dyed silk ribbons. They are BEAUTIFUL! Donna, the owner, is incredibly sweet and helpful and spent a great deal of time helping us bring our vision to fruition. She has incredible taste and the whole store is a testament to that. We have already been back since, this time looking for trims for our wedding dress sashes, and had an equally amazing experience. read more

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They have a large sign that says "zippers". Their website states that they carry zippers. They do not carry zippers. Upon entering I was ignored. There was a larger stroller blocking the entry way along with several open cabinet doors. I closed one cabinet door so I squeeze by and not disturb the baby. Perhaps the staff member assisting the woman with the stroller could have been less annoyed when I shut the cabinet door. I found another staff member who greeted me immediately. I inquired about where I could find a replacement zipper. She politely said "no, I am sorry we do not have zippers". Annoyed. read more

Thanks to East Coast Trimming for spending 45 minutes helping me to select the perfect rhinestone applique + complementary trim for a belt for my wedding gown. It came out gorgeous and was a fraction of the price of belts at bridal shops! read more

East Coast Trimming - The applique East Coast trimming helped me find looked beautiful on my wedding gown! - Fabric Stores Near Me - New York, New York

There is literally no better trimming store in NYC area. Donna and Louisa at ECT are so helpful, so friendly and SO ON TOP OF THEIR GAME. I bought a large amount of many different buttons and when one color didn't come in, Donna immediately shipped out the order to me when the buttons came in. She didn't even charge me shipping fee! Every time Donna says she will do something, she does it. They spend so much time with you helping you find what you need. My mom and I were looking for specific ribbon and Donna spent SO much time with us, even though she had a million other things to do. I tried so many trimming places for my emerging business and I won't even go into any other store now. A place like M&J can't even compete with East Coast, because East Coast gives you so much personalized attention and their prices and inventory are better. It's a beautiful clean, new store that has everything you could need. If not, just ask Donna and she will do everything to get you what you need. I consider her an important vendor for my business now. Don't know what I would do without East Coast Trimming! I wish I could give them 10 Stars! read more

After shopping for trim in the garment district for years, I can say this place has the most unique and innovative trim selection. I don't know how I've missed it for the past 3 years they've been around. There are things in this store l have never seen before, and I shop around a lot. Bravo to their buying and sourcing team! Will definitely be stopping in regularly. read more

My first stop for anything notions. Donna is a sweet heart and offers more than just a plastic bag and a cash register to take my money. Really, its a good first stop before anywhere else. read more

I look forward to coming back with a budget that is equal to the service and attention that I received. I do very small embroidered projects and they were nice to sell me half yards :) Lovely staff and interesting selection. read more

How the heck do you expect to get the business of Broadway designers if you don't allow swatches or samples of your trim? You realize EVERY OTHER trim store gives samples, even if it's a 3 sample minimum. Blasphemy!! Don't shop here designers! read more

O...M...G... This place was like a magical store of ribbons. They had everything and more I could have imagined in ribbon form. We purchased a red ribbon, which the sale girl helped us match to perfection. I'm going back just to tour the store and most likely to purchase more ribbon. read more

Beautiful store. Very organized and the staff was friendly and helpful. Great selection of bridal trim!!! My favorite trim store in the city. read more

Beautiful trim store. Wonderful selection of high quality new and vintage trims. The staff went above and beyond to help me find the perfect trim for my hat. I had two people helping me. A charming store read more

I needed to purchase new anchor buttons for my peacoat. The score of buttons available at East Coast Trimming was exceptional. The owner of the store was able to assist me immediately and provide me with the perfect anchor button that I thought was better than the factory buttons that came with the jacket. read more

Donna helped us find fabric to make a bridal belt and took the time to explain how to put it together. She was patient and thoughtful when helping us select the right fabric for the dress. Would recommend working with them for any trimming needs! read more

My mom and I ran into East Coast Trimming by chance- while on the search for the perfect beaded ribbon to adorn her Mother of the Bride dress. Well, we could not be happier that fate stepped in on our big quest! Donna defines what it means to be customer oriented. She listened to our project and gave us a plethora of choices to add to the dress. She took her time and really gave our project attention. She was lovely. Also, her asisstant Carl was very friendly and helpful. The ribbons at East Coast are categorized and neatly organized. This is a place of prestige and sets the bar in the industry. I can't wait to go back! read more

Absolutely incredible (little known) trimming shop. Wholesale AND retail customers are welcome here, and get the same high level of service. I found it walking home from Penn Station and picked up a few lovely, fun patches for my daughters jeans. The saleslady spend a good 20 minutes helping me find just the right ones, for a grand total sale of about 3 bucks. I went back recently to look for a nice quality button to update a blazer, and mistakenly stopped at a store down the block, spending half an hour rummaging through through crappy cheap looking buttons before realizing I was in the wrong place. Back at East Coast Trimming, I found 5 great options very quickly, then asked the sales lady for her opinion, and she pointed to one on the wall that was even more perfect. For $2.49, I bought another one as a back up. Store is clean, well organized, with tasteful products at excellent prices and expert staff. Overall a pleasure to shop. Please stop by if you are in the area or if you need a zipper, button, ribbon, patches, etc. read more

Amazing store! Great quality products and the owner and staff are so helpful! Received tons of compliments on the trim and ribbon purchased here. read more

This place is the best! Donna is so awesome and helpful! The store is beautifully organized and the selection is incredible!

Lovely selection, well-organized, but the best part was the staff. Donna and everyone who worked there went above and beyond to provide excellent costumer service (a rarity in NYC!) I wanted upholstery trim and Donna gave me some helpful suggestions. Per our conversation, I decided to go a different direction with my project and I am thrilled! read more

I really enjoyed shopping here. They had such a wonderful variety of trim, buttons and ribbons. I found exactly what I was looking for. The shop is clean and well organized, but the BIGGEST bonus was the girls working there. They really were courteous and helpful. They went out of their way and took as much time as I needed to help me find what I wanted. On top of it all they even suggested someplace I could look for a hard to find item. They really put me as a customer first. I like that! I would have given it 4 stars but the customer service pushed it over for me! read more