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5 Best Embroidery Shops in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A tight deadline for a corporate event or a wedding gift order is what usually sends someone searching for an embroidery shop in New York, and turnaround time matters more here than almost anywhere else. General Wear holds a perfect 5.0 across 137 reviews with not a single rating below five stars, and the review counts on this page stretch from 121 up to 240.

Short answer: The highest-rated embroidery shop in New York is General Wear (5.0 stars across 137 reviews, every one of them a 5-star rating), while New York Embroidery Studio is the most-reviewed at 4.9 stars across 240 reviews. Most shops here handle rush and same-day orders for an added fee.
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How New York's embroidery shops compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 New York Embroidery Studio 4.9 240 Large-scale / fashion brands View ›
2 General Wear 5.0 137 Perfect rating / custom small batches View ›
3 JB Screen Printing & Embroidery 4.6 209 Bulk brand events View ›
4 TJ Clothing NY | Custom T-Shirt Printing 4.9 121 Custom t-shirts and streetwear View ›
5 Abbode 4.1 186 Retail gifts and home goods View ›
5 Best Embroidery Shops in New York (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

New York Embroidery Studio logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

New York Embroidery Studio

4.9240 Google reviews

New York Embroidery Studio is a Manhattan-based manufacturer specializing in over 60 embellishment services, from precision embroidery and laser cutting to hand-beading, pleating and 3D printing. It runs a Brooklyn production facility for both custom projects and large-scale manufacturing, including PPE and Navy working uniforms, and its portfolio includes work for major fashion houses and events like the Met Gala and New York Fashion Week. It is built to handle high-volume orders as much as one-off custom pieces.

What people praise

  • The most-reviewed shop on this page, at 240 reviews
  • Handles both large-scale manufacturing and one-off, detailed design work
  • Reviewers describe fast turnaround even on last-minute, high-pressure projects
  • Responsive, warm customer service repeatedly praised by name

Worth knowing

  • Geared more toward brands, agencies and events than small one-off personal orders
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume240 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most reviewed shop here and clearly built for scale, with a fashion-industry client list to match. A strong choice if your order is larger or brand-facing rather than a single personal item.

307 W 36th St. 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018

General Wear logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

General Wear

5.0137 Google reviews

General Wear is a Brooklyn embroidery shop that has served the New York City area since 2020, offering custom embroidery on hats, hoodies, jackets, uniforms and patches alongside direct-to-garment printing. Reviewers describe working directly with staff like Sandro and Leo on personalized orders, from engagement-party pouches to bulk sleeping-bag embroidery, often on tight timelines. It holds the highest rating on this page, with every single review a 5-star rating.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 137 reviews, the only shop on this page with no rating below 5 stars
  • Same-day and next-day turnaround praised repeatedly by reviewers
  • Wide color and font options for custom, personalized orders
  • Staff walk first-time customers through the process patiently

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the largest names on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume137 · 81st
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated shop here and the strongest pick if you want a smaller, more personal custom order handled with care and a fast turnaround.

1205 Manhattan Ave STE: 1-4-6A Floor #4, Brooklyn, NY 11222

JB Screen Printing & Embroidery logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

JB Screen Printing & Embroidery

4.6209 Google reviews

JB Screen Printing & Embroidery is a Lower East Side shop with more than 20 years in New York's apparel decoration industry, combining custom screen printing with high-end embroidery. It works by appointment only and handles projects for brands, agencies, institutions and organizations that need consistent, on-schedule branded apparel. Reviewers describe large bulk orders, including tote bags, caps and sweaters, delivered with door-to-door pickup and delivery.

What people praise

  • Over two decades of experience in New York's apparel decoration trade
  • Handles large bulk orders efficiently, including 50-plus piece runs
  • Reasonable, fair pricing according to multiple reviewers
  • Door-to-door delivery service mentioned as a convenience

Worth knowing

  • Appointment-only setup, so walk-ins are not an option
  • A handful of one-star reviews sit alongside the mostly five-star feedback
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume209 · 92nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice for brand events and bulk corporate orders given its two decades in the trade, though its appointment-only model means planning ahead.

Appoinment Only, 108 Madison St, New York, NY 10002

TJ Clothing NY | Custom T-Shirt Printing logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

TJ Clothing NY | Custom T-Shirt Printing

4.9121 Google reviews

TJ Clothing NY | Custom T-Shirt Printing is a Chelsea-area shop offering custom and embroidered t-shirt printing alongside its Ken Da Beast streetwear line. Reviewers describe it as a starting point for new businesses launching their own clothing, with staff who help walk first-time founders through sizing, design and production. It is open seven days a week, later than most other shops on this page.

What people praise

  • Open seven days a week, more accessible than most competitors here
  • Reviewers highlight patient, hands-on help for first-time clothing founders
  • Fast, friendly service on straightforward orders
  • Contour-cut, quality finishing noted by repeat customers

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the top two shops on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume121 · 75th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good fit for anyone starting a small clothing line or needing custom t-shirts rather than heavier embroidery work, with staff reviewers describe as genuinely invested in helping new businesses launch.

43 W 28th St 1st Floor, New York, NY 10001

Abbode logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Abbode

4.1186 Google reviews

Abbode is a Nolita storefront specializing in modern, made-to-order custom embroidery on totes, pouches, apparel and home goods like pillowcases and towels. It operates as both a physical shop and an online store, with custom pieces typically shipping in around two weeks. Reviewers describe an in-person experience built around picking colors, monograms and designs with staff guidance on the spot.

What people praise

  • In-store experience lets you see and choose designs in person
  • Staff described as patient and helpful in guiding first-time custom orders
  • Good option for personalized gifts, not just corporate or bulk orders
  • Central Nolita location

Worth knowing

  • Lowest rating on this page, with some reviewers noting inconsistency
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.1 / 5
Review volume186 · 86th
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown75% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most retail-focused shop on this page, well suited to personalized gifts rather than bulk or brand work, though its rating trails the rest of the list.

252 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10012

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the shop’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other New York embroidery shops. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from over a hundred people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a handful. No shop can pay to change these numbers.

How much does custom embroidery cost in New York? (2026)

Pricing depends heavily on order size, garment type, and how quickly you need it. The shops on this page don’t publish fixed public price lists, but factors that consistently move the price include the number of pieces, stitch complexity, and rush or same-day turnaround.

Serving all of New York

The embroidery shops above cover Manhattan and Brooklyn, including Chelsea, Nolita, the Garment District, Greenpoint and the Lower East Side, so most New York customers have a workable option within a short trip. Searching for an embroidery shop near me for a last-minute order? Every listing above shows a live phone number and address so you can call ahead and check availability.

What to ask before you hire an embroidery shop

  • What is your standard turnaround time, and what does rush service cost?
  • Do you have a minimum order quantity for custom pieces?
  • Can you supply the garments, or do I need to provide my own?
  • Do you offer digitizing for a logo I already have, or design from scratch?
  • Is delivery or pickup included, and is there a fee for either?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these embroidery shops?

We started from every embroidery shop in New York with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date, August 2026 on this page. We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Can these shops handle same-day or rush orders?

Several of the shops here, including General Wear and JB Screen Printing & Embroidery, are reviewed specifically for fast turnaround on tight deadlines. Confirm rush availability and any added fee when you call.

Do I need a minimum quantity to place an order?

It varies by shop. Some, like Abbode and TJ Clothing NY, work with single custom pieces, while others are set up more for bulk brand orders. Ask directly before you commit.

The bottom line

General Wear is the safe default for anyone who wants the highest-rated, most consistent experience on a smaller custom order, while New York Embroidery Studio is the name to call for large-scale or brand work. Confirm turnaround time and pricing before you drop anything off.

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