Choice of fabric is key when it comes to sewing success. Here are my favorite sources, in New York City and online, for finding killer materials. (You can shop all the New York City stores on the web, too.)
where I shop for fabric in new york city
MOOD FABRICS
225 West 37th Street
New York, NY 10018-5703
www.moodfabrics.com
It’s where the Project Runway cast members shop, and I too spent many, many days here while making this book. Their fabric selection is, quite simply, a dream.
B&J FABRICS
525 7th Avenue
New York, New York 10018
www.bandjfabrics.com
A must-stop when fabric shopping in New York City, this store stocks everything from quilting fabrics to garment materials.
M&J TRIMMING
1008 6th Avenue
New York, NY 10018
www.mjtrim.com
This legendary New York shop has every trim, ribbon, and button a sewer could ever want.
IKEA
www.ikea.com
I never cease to be amazed at how cool Ikea’s fabrics are; most are heavy decorator weight in bold patterns.
PURL SOHO
459 Broome Street
New York, NY 10013
www.purlsoho.com
An amazing online and brick-and-mortar shop with a wonderful collection of fabrics.
THE CITY QUILTER
133 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10001
www.thecityquilter.com
This is the only hardcore quilting shop in New York City, and I stop here often for everything I need.
great online sources
WWW.SUPERBUZZY.COM
This web site stocks a truly irresistible selection of Japanese fabrics, notions, and supplies.
WWW.PHATFABRIC.COM
A great place to browse for cool fabrics that you might not find in your local shops.
WWW.ETSY.COM
Check here for lots of unique fabrics (such as hand-printed indie options); individual sellers stock their shop with commercial fabrics, too.
WWW.REPRODEPOT.COM
This site features vintage fabrics as well as vintage reproductions.
WWW.SEWZANNESFABRICS.COM
A good place to look for charming children’s prints.
WWW.FABRICWORM.COM
A fantastic site for modern fabrics, especially quilting cottons.