5 Best Fabric Shops in New York (2026)

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

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

The Garment District still runs on fabric, and the fabric shops in New York on this page have logged nearly 2,500 Google reviews between them, ratings ranging from 4.4 up to 4.8. That spread matters more than it looks: this page covers everything from a three-floor designer megastore that shows up in Project Runway to a small Brooklyn craft shop selling yarn and notions alongside fabric, so the right stop depends heavily on what you're actually making.

Short answer: For sheer scale and selection, Mood Fabrics is the name most people already know, rated 4.4 across a massive 1,653 Google reviews, spanning three floors of everything from leather to trim. For designer and wholesale fabric with a more personal touch, Metro Textile Corporation holds the highest rating on this page at 4.8 across 125 reviews. For natural fibers and a broader craft selection including yarn, Brooklyn General Store rounds out the list at 4.4 across 250 reviews.

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1. Mood Fabrics
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3. Spandex House, Inc.
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New York's Fabric Shops, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Mood Fabrics	4.4 ★	1,653	Huge selection across every fabric type	View ›
2	Brooklyn General Store	4.4 ★	250	Natural fibers, yarn, and craft supplies alongside fabric	View ›
3	Spandex House, Inc.	4.4 ★	232	Stretch and spandex fabric specifically	View ›
4	FABRIC HOUSE	4.6 ★	169	Personal, hands-on help finding a specific fabric	View ›
5	Metro Textile Corporation	4.8 ★	125	Designer and wholesale fabric for small brands	View ›

Which shop to visit, by project

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Mood Fabrics

4.41,653 Google reviews

Mood Fabrics is a three-floor fabric store and wholesaler in the Garment District, known well beyond New York after appearing on Project Runway. The store carries an enormous range, from trim, tulle, and leather to vegan leather, thread, buttons, and home decor fabric, organized by section, texture, and pattern. It also runs a large online store with fabric swatches available by mail.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly describe the sheer scale of the selection as overwhelming in the best way
Staff on each floor are noted for helping customers and restocking constantly
Well organized by texture and style despite the size
The deepest review base on this page by a wide margin, at 1,653 reviews

Worth knowing

A reviewer flagged slow shipping times specifically on Amazon-fulfilled online orders
First-time visitors describe the size as genuinely overwhelming, worth planning ahead for

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume1,653 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown68% 5-star

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Our take: The default first stop for most people simply because of the scale, though its size means it rewards a visit with a plan rather than a casual browse.

Website +1212-730-5003 Directions

225 W 37th St 3rd floor, New York, NY 10018

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Brooklyn General Store

4.4250 Google reviews

Brooklyn General Store is a craft shop in Carroll Gardens carrying yarn, fabric, notions, tools, and handmade gifts, with a focus on natural fibers. It's one of the older combined yarn-and-fabric shops in New York City and also runs sewing and knitting classes and stocks pattern books alongside its fabric selection.

What people praise

Reviewers consistently praise the beautiful curation of yarn and fabric colors and patterns
A wide selection covering knitting, sewing, and general craft in one shop
Several reviewers describe it as a must-visit destination shop, not just a supply stop

Worth knowing

Multiple reviewers described slow or unhelpful staff attention when browsing, worth noting if you'll need assistance
Smaller and more specialty-focused than a dedicated large fabric warehouse

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume250 · 93th

Confidencemoderate

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown72% 5-star

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Our take: A strong pick if you want yarn and craft supplies alongside fabric in one trip, though a couple of service-related reviews are worth reading before you go expecting hands-on help.

Website +1718-237-7753 Directions

128 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Spandex House, Inc.

4.4232 Google reviews

Spandex House is a Garment District fabric store specializing in stretch fabrics used for swimwear, dancewear, and activewear, and has operated for decades. Reviewers who have shopped there for 15 to 20 years describe consistent stock, pricing, and quality across that entire span, and the store offers a small number of free swatches on request.

What people praise

Long-term customers describe consistent quality and pricing over 15-20 years of shopping there
Reviewers call it one of the best sources for stretch fabric variety anywhere
Staff and shipping team are praised specifically for reliability with recurring business orders

Worth knowing

A reviewer described the space itself as a bit dated and less organized, particularly outside the third floor

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume232 · 88th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown68% 5-star

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Our take: The clear specialist for anyone working specifically with spandex or stretch fabric, backed by an unusually loyal, long-term customer base.

Website +1212-354-6711 Directions

263 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

FABRIC HOUSE

4.6169 Google reviews

Fabric House is a Garment District fabric store run by owner Ali, offering both retail fabric and tailoring services. Reviewers describe a shop where the owner can identify a fabric type and shade from a small swatch within seconds, and several mention having wedding or formal garments tailored on-site alongside their fabric purchase.

What people praise

Multiple reviewers describe remarkably fast, expert fabric matching from a small swatch sample
Reviewers praise the combination of retail fabric and on-site tailoring for garments like wedding dresses
Store is described as clean, well organized, and fairly priced
First-time New York visitors specifically call it a highlight of their trip

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume169 · 83th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · hours

Rating breakdown82% 5-star

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Our take: The best pick if you need genuine expert help identifying or matching a specific fabric, not just browsing a large selection.

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257 W 39th St Apt 4, New York, NY 10018

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Metro Textile Corporation

4.8125 Google reviews

Metro Textile Corporation is a Garment District fabric wholesaler carrying designer fabrics for clothing brands, with both an in-person 9th-floor showroom and an online store. Reviewers who run their own small clothing lines describe placing regular repeat orders over one to two years, working directly with the shop's owner, Kashi.

What people praise

Reviewers running clothing brands describe consistently high-quality designer fabric for repeat professional orders
The owner, Kashi, is named repeatedly and praised for personal, hands-on service
Fast, careful shipping noted by multiple online-order reviewers
The highest rating on this page, at 4.8 across 125 reviews

Worth knowing

Not well signed from the street, and reviewers note you need to look for the building number and take the elevator up

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume125 · 63th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

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Our take: The top-rated shop on this page and the strongest choice for a small clothing brand or designer sourcing fabric regularly, not just a one-off project.

Website +1212-209-0004 Directions

265 W 37th St #908, New York, NY 10018

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each shop. Review volume measures how many customers actually left a rating, ranked against others in the same search. Confidence weights the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 built on over a hundred reviews counts for more than a 4.8 built on a handful. Recency looks at how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does fabric cost in New York? (2026)

Prices vary enormously by fabric type, from basic cottons to designer silks, and most Garment District shops sell by the yard rather than at a fixed price point. One reviewer at Mood Fabrics noted a soft jersey fabric priced around $24 a yard as a rough reference point, but expect designer and specialty fabrics to run well above that.

Serving all of New York

Four of these five shops sit within a few blocks of each other in the Garment District around West 37th to 39th Streets in Manhattan, making it easy to visit several in one trip. Brooklyn General Store is the outlier, based in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, for anyone searching for a fabric shop closer to that side of the city.

What to ask before you buy fabric

Can I get a free swatch before committing to a full yard purchase?
Do you sell by the yard or in fixed pre-cut lengths?
Do you offer wholesale pricing for bulk or repeat orders?
Can staff help match a specific color or texture from a sample?
Do you ship fabric, and what carrier do you use?
Do you offer tailoring or alterations alongside fabric sales?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

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

How did you choose these fabric shops?

We pulled real Google Business Profiles for fabric stores serving New York, then ranked them on rating, review volume, and how recently people are still reviewing them. Every shop here is a genuine, currently operating business.

How often is this list updated?

We refresh the data periodically to keep ratings and review counts current. This page was last verified in August 2026.

Is New York’s Garment District still a real fabric shopping destination?

Yes. Four of the five shops on this page operate within a few blocks of each other in the Garment District, and reviewers describe it as a genuine working fabric hub, not just a historic name.

Can I get fabric swatches before buying a full yard?

Several shops on this page, including Mood Fabrics and Spandex House, offer free or low-cost swatches so you can check color and texture in person or by mail before committing to a larger purchase.

The bottom line

If you want the widest possible selection in one stop, Mood Fabrics is the safe default, just go in with a plan given the scale. If you need genuine hands-on expertise matching a specific fabric, Fabric House and Metro Textile both stand out for personal service, and Spandex House is the clear specialist if stretch fabric is what you’re after.

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