Fabrics
B & J Fabrics
525 Seventh Ave., at 38th St.; 212-354-8150; bandjfabrics.comWhether you’re hunting for something specific or just browsing, B & J should be one of your first stops. Thousands of fabrics are meticulously organized by type (silks, Liberty of London cottons, tweeds), print theme (geometric, animal, floral), and color. With a focus on European fabrics and high-end natural fibers, the store is popular among everyone from amateur sewers to top interior designers. $$-$$$
The City Quilter
133 W. 25th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-807-0390; cityquilter.comQuilter has more than 4,000 fabrics in all, focusing on cotton prints and ranging from traditional florals to hand-dyed batiks. Quilting patterns and embellishments are also on hand. The store hosts classes in Japanese sashiko crafting, traditional appliqué, patchwork, and doll-making. $-$$
Clarence House
979 Third Ave., nr. 59th St., Ste. 205; 212-752-2890; calypsostbarth.comArt director Kazumi Yoshida oversees the production of the elegant in-house line, from design to manufacture to display. Additional lines from Etro, Toiles de Jouy, and Neisha Crosland are available. $$$
Fiber Notion
849 Union St., at Seventh Ave., Park Slope; 718-230-4148; fibernotion.comThis narrow store with clean white walls is easy to overlook, but it holds a surprising array of innovative, high-quality items and hosts fee-based individual sewing lessons and two-student classes—often in retro arts like knitting and crocheting, or embroidery. $$
Habu Textiles
135 W. 29th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 804; 212-239-3546; habutextiles.comHabu is a showroom for one-of-a-kind, handwoven and hand-dyed textiles from Asia (with a focus on Japan), France, and the United States. A side room has yarns in colors like oatmeal and grass green. Also available are knitting and crochet garment kits. $$-$$$
Huitzilli
624 Metropolitan Ave., nr. Leonard St., Williamsburg; 718-701-3195; huitzilli.comAll the garments, ceramics, jewelry, and textiles at this gift shop are fair trade from Mexico, with the exception of a few fabrics from Guatemala and Peru. $$
John Robshaw Textiles
245 W. 29th St., nr. Eighth Ave., Ste. 1501; 212-594-6006; johnrobshaw.comThe Indian-inspired textiles, furniture, and accessories in this souk-inspired showroom are all handmade. Block-print wall hangings adorn the space, and there’s a selection of colorful bedding. $$$ (by appointment only)
Jem Fabric Warehouse
355 Broadway, nr. Franklin St.; 212-925-4488; houseofjem.blogspot.comOperated by a family that’s been in the fabric business for generations, this art-and-design co-op is stocked floor-to-ceiling with fabrics and trimmings. Velvets start at $10 a yard, silks at $12 a yard. Don’t miss the birdbath full of buttons for as little as 25 cents apiece. $-$$ (consulting services / ecofriendly / made in N.Y.)
Joe's Fabrics
102 Orchard St., nr. Delancey St.; 212-674-7089; joesfabrics.comThe draw here is the exceptional deals on opulent fabrics, trims, and tassels from the United States, Europe, and Asia. Joe’s also offers custom upholstery. $$-$$$ (consulting services)
Les Toiles Du Soleil
261 W. 19th St., nr. Eighth Ave.; 212-229-4730; lestoilesdusoleilnyc.comRainbow-colored stripes abound at this French fabric shop, which stocks custom home furnishings as well as a cheery array of ready-made pillows, vivid table linens, and beach-ready espadrilles. $$
Mood Designer Fabrics
225 W. 37th St., nr. Seventh Ave., third fl.; 212-730-5003; moodfabrics.comMade famous by Project Runway, Mood has one of the city’s most extensive selections of designer upholstery and trims. It’s a go-to source for budget-stretched Parsons and F.I.T. students, big-name designers, and everyone in between. $$
Roberta Roller Rabbit
1019 Lexington Ave., at 73rd St.; 212-772-7200; robertarollerrabbit.comThis line of hand-blocked fabrics, an offshoot of owner Roberta Freymann’s apparel company, was named after an Indian fable and channels all the warmth and whimsy of a Hamptons summer. Expect bright colors, bold graphics, and impeccable craftsmanship. $$$
Royal Sari House
264 Fifth Ave., at 29th St., Ste. 5; 212-679-0732;Come here for luminous Indian textiles. The bolts of brightly colored silks that line the walls can be used for scarves and other garments. $$$
Warp Designs
208 N. 8th St., nr. Driggs Ave., Williamsburg; 718-388-6424; warpdesignsnyc.comThe loom-literate will recall that it’s the warp, not the weft, that acts as the structural foundation for a piece of fabric. This shop offers upholstery in designer fabrics and made-to-order drapes and throw pillows. $$$ (consulting services)
Winter Water Factory
191 33rd St., nr. Fourth Ave., Greenwood; 646-387-3247; winterwaterfactory.comCome here for an exceptional array of prints and a selection of hard-to-find organic canvases woven in the United States. Prices are quite reasonable considering handmade work, and turnaround times are quick: Order swatches and receive your fabric in two to three weeks. $$ (made in N.Y.)
Wolf Home
936 Broadway, at 22nd St.; 800-220-1893; wolfhome-ny.comWolf has fine textiles—silks, velvets, and crewels— in vivid colors and patterns, all meticulously designed from beginning to end by owner Warren Kay. An assortment of window treatments, furniture, and decorative items are also available. $$$
Zarin Fabrics
314 Grand St., nr. Allen St.;212-925-6112; zarinfabrics.comYes, it’s the store from Real Housewives of New York City (Jill is married to owner Bobby Zarin and designed an in-house line of comforters), but it’s also a major source of affordable and high-end fabrics. Should you want to do-it-yourself, the store will supply you with hardware and trims. The staff will also take on your custom projects. $$-$$$
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