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.

Great for a date and for plushie lovers. Nice and soft as well as a fast and seamless process!read more

Walking into this store, I'm sure is a dream for the fashion people out there. This store is…read morelocated in Midtown West in the Garment District. This location is large with an upstairs as well. They have many different fabics and a vast selection to choice from. Different price points range in the store. The lowest price that I saw per yard was around $15. Probably lower options but that was from what I saw. There are different people working the store, walking around. No one really came to ask if any help was needed. Guess it is one of those come in see what you like then ask for assistance.

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.

Wonderful store. Prices were not at all easy to find and neither were employees. I would have…read moreshopped but couldn't!

Omg-I was honestly in heaven here!! Ever since I first saw this particular fabric store on project…read morerunway I've always wanted to go and grace their I aisles !! I can't believe it's literally three floors and row after row of fabric on every type of role there could be possible, trim, glitter, tool, leather, and vegan leather! Then don't even get me started on all the thread, buttons, and home decor! It's enough to make your head spin!! Everything is incredibly organized by section, textures and style of patterns or solids! I was thoroughly impressed and yet so overwhelmed. I spent 45 minutes, just looking at every fabric and touching everything in sight that I couldn't buy a single yard of anything!! There's a cutting station in a couple of different spot spots as well as stairs and an elevator in case you need to maneuver around, but goodness! I could live here and never get tired!! Now that I think about it, I never looked at the prices but one of the fabrics was $24 a yard. It was a soft jersey fabric, so I'm sure it was more expensive. I should've looked up more prices, but honestly, I was just so overwhelmed, and I wanted to walk through each aisle away! There were a number of employees on each floor, helping other people and restocking other fabrics. I didn't want to bother with asking any questions because I was so enchanted with the fabric store itself! I'm so happy to have graced mood fabrics presence in New York, especially since all the fabrics have gone out of business over here on the West Coast in California! I honestly cannot wait to go back and actually buy some fabric! Lol I will definitely be working on some sketches for a dress or something so I can go in to mood fabrics with a game plan besides being overwhelmed by everything! lol

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.

Friendly, helpful. Large inventory. Some surprising bargains, too…read more Always worth a look when i'm in the area.

Great selection of all kinds of fabric, including the exact color of vinyl upholstery material I…read morewas looking for! Excellent prices as well.

What a wonderful place I stubbed upon while in garment district! I was immediately stunned by the…read morefabrics which stood out between all the different shops surrounding it. The second walked in, I was greeted so warmly and I knew my luggage space was in trouble. They have a great selection and amazing prices with the bottom floor having some silk blends for $4 the yard! I didn't intent to buy anything and left with 8 yards! They're some of my favorite fabrics ever so I have no regrets. They gave me a great deal and I didn't even ask for it. I highly respect this place and can't wait to be back when I visit nyc.

I think this is my new fabric store. At first I was a little confused by the layout, but in the end…read moreI was able to find what I needed. I wanted a lining for a skirt I have and brought it with me for reference. The shopkeeper was beyond helpful- he saved me money too! First, I picked a fabric not realizing it was expensive. It was not me but him who checked that I was willing to pay for an expensive fabric to line my not so expensive skirt. I realized he was right, and he immediately directed me towards a much cheaper fabric that would suit my purposes. Then, I asked his opinion on how many yards he thought I would need. I told him I was thinking 3 or 4, and after taking a look at my skirt, he assured me that 3 would be plenty. He easily could have sold me too many yards of a fabric that was expensive. Instead, he took the time to help me with my individual needs, and did it with a smile. I had a little trouble understanding his accent at times, but whenever I asked him to repeat himself, he was patient with me. I can't wait to start my next project, just so I can come back to this cute little jungle of bolts.

I went to Trumart today, I was looking for linen, laces fabric and knits and I found everything I…read moreneeded and more. Beautiful colors and good quality and good value. The customer service given to me, exceeded my expectations; they told me over the phone how to get there. Thank you guys. I got more value for my money than I was thinking about it. Thanks again. They helped me out with the bags and even told me how to get back to Penn station. I'm coming back there soon. You guys are awesome! Thank you, Santi.

The prices are not that good at all. I usual go up to the garment district but I was running late…read moreso I came here. They have a large variety of basic fabric but the price was almost $2 ro $3 more than places I normally shop. I ask the guy if that was due to location and after covid...he said yes. Sad case but not surprising in these times, they must be struggling. If you can spare the extra bucks support your local fabric store. Good luck to them!!