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New York Elegant Fabrics
242 W 36th St 2nd floor, New York, NY 10018, United States
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New York Elegant Fabrics
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Do
Review №1

This is the best fabric store in the city.They have everything you might need, and more that you didn’t know you needed.They also make ordering a breeze, and are beyond helpful and knowledgeable.Shop here.Just do it

Ha
Review №2

I love this fabric store! The staff are friendly people and very helpful especially to students! They have such a great selection of fabrics as well :D

Ja
Review №3

Great variety of fabric with many unique fabrics. easy to access swatches are great and well organized depends on the content. also student discount

Ka
Review №4

This store is a hidden gem of the garment district. There is a large selection, very well organized with headers. You can get swatches and fabrics you want to buy are quickly retrieved from the back room. The staff is friendly and helpful. I bought some suiting here for $14/yd that would have cost $18/yd if I had bought it at any other store I visited.

He
Review №5

They sell beautiful fabric, its all arranged in a stunning manner, and the staff is friendly and helpful, even when its crowded inside (and it does get crowded, as the store is quite tiny!). The prices are generally reasonable, though the imports can get expensive.I love coming here, even if its only to browse through the amazing colors and prints.

Ja
Review №6

Nice selection of fabrics.

Ke
Review №7

This is one of the only very few stores that had survived for so many years. And also the only one kept in the original fabric district at 40th street until just recently.Excellent quality fabrics in all departments. Prices are very good. The staff is always very welcoming and helpful. The management; very nice, attentive and friendly. I love to visit this store.

Li
Review №8

Love this place. Staff knows how to find anything! And I usually find something I didnt know I needed. Great Castro gem! Dont buy on Amazon.... shop local.

Al
Review №9

Ive never left empty handed! I always find great fabrics, notions and embellishments here. The staff is very responsive when I have questions too.

Ke
Review №10

The representative was very nice & recommended other places, for my niece, to buy things, for her prom dress

Ca
Review №11

Pricey but good quality fabrics. Some standard fabrics like tulle or mesh like can be found the same match for half the price this store offers. Go here only if you are looking for specialty fabrics. Some of the managers are rude and unconcerned, while staff is pleasant and caring.

vi
Review №12

Great selection, friendly staff especially James who will go above and beyond to ensure that you will find what you are looking for. We own a fashion studio in Red Bank NJ specializing in bridal and evening wear and when we are making custom shawls or custom gowns we come all the way here to Elegant Fabrics to get special fabrics and furs simply not available near us. This place is for professionals, however, they do caters to small project novices, who ever gave this place less than five stars does not know what they are talking about. Make it a stop if you are looking for something you cannot find elsewhere.

R
Review №13

I have always loved this fabric store. I had a recent visit after being out of the fashion industry for years, and they still carry fabrics I needed!!! Great Store, Very Friendly Staff and Knowledgeable!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND SELECTIONS!!!! Ill will return again!

As
Review №14

This place have a huge selection of fabrics but expensive. Some staff doesn’t speak English well and was hard to get some help. Otherwise, it is clean, organized, and accessible.

Ma
Review №15

I have been to Elegant many times both as a student and as a professional in the industry.Elegant Fabrics is truly one of a kind and a must see if you are fabric shopping in New York.They offer all kinds of fabrics from basics, to novelty. The price points are significantly higher than other fabric stores (like Mood) but the quality is arguably better.Most people going to Elegant are looking for something special anyway.They do have a fair amount of cut & sew, as well as swimsuit material, cotton, velvet, mens shirting, brocade, neoprene, and novelty fabrics.They do not have elastic, trims, buttons,or hardware as far as I know.The best thing about Elegant for students is the pre-cut swatches they attach to mostly every bolt. (so you do not have to ask to have things swatched over &over)They do limit you to 20 swatches per person but honestly no one really inspects this (just try to be respectful and only take what you need).Staff is friendly and helpful if often busy. I had to find silver special occasion yardage for a bespoke dress and they were great about helping point out options all over the store.

Lo
Review №16

5 stars for selection and organization. But 1 star for being about double the price of every other nearby fabric store. You are paying for the ease of shopping--that and the quality ventilation, because most of the other stores are superbly dusty and an hour of shopping will kill your sinuses. But you are NOT paying more for quality, because its identical to all the others.

Ti
Review №17

The BEST fabric store! Friendly helpful staff that will get you what you need if they dont have it. They have 2 floors of fabrics - inexpensive to Amazing couture fabrics.If youre a serious shopper they are generous with their swatched as well...appreciated as a set designer.

Jo
Review №18

I had a wonderful shopping experience. And although I purchased only 1 piece of fabric....I was inspired by the selection and shall return.

Fu
Review №19

Greatest product selection. The fabric quality here is amazing and novelty fabrics are to die for. Swatches are precut for you soIts an excellent place for sourcing and investing on.

N
Review №20

Horrible experience there. The workers were extremely rude to me and another patron in the store as if we were bothering them. I would never go back there.

Be
Review №21

Charles is a gem always willing to go the extra mile!

Ma
Review №22

I have designed and created numerous wedding gowns. Elegant Fabrics always has the silk I need...satin, taffeta, charmeuse,....whatever. The prices are very reasonable as well. I always start here and dont have to go anywhere else.

lu
Review №23

Best fabric store ive ever been to. Clean and organized.

An
Review №24

This store has a large and reliable selection of fabrics. The prices are better than many other stores in the neighborhood.

Pe
Review №25

Friendly staff and great selection of fabrics! Its a great place for students to swatch

Ny
Review №26

Great options for different fabrics & swatches are already pre cute. 25 free swatches + a student discount. My favorite place for fabric.

fr
Review №27

I like the ladies over there, good measurement of fabrics, never ending swatches

De
Review №28

I love their customer service,quality and get selection of fabrics.

Bo
Review №29

Large selection of fabrics that are well organized and clearly labeled. Staff was very helpful.

Ir
Review №30

Good selection of fake fur, silks, cottons, suiting and general sewing and pattern making supplies.

Li
Review №31

One of the top three fabric stores left in the ladies garment district, it is always well organized, curated, and vast.

An
Review №32

Amazing store! I m happy with quality of the fabrics,selection and how helpful workers are !! I would give 10 stars if I could!

Vi
Review №33

I always love the actual fabric when it arrives, always true to picture....

Do
Review №34

As a professional fashion designer and fashion teacher, Elegant is one of the best fabric stores for everyone.

Em
Review №35

Very helpful to find the fabric you want! HUGE SELECTION!

Ma
Review №36

Wide selection of fabric in all price ranges for all purposes. Most of all the staff are very helpful, and genuinely both knowledgeable and kind.

Jo
Review №37

Love this store! Really gorgeous fabric options!

S
Review №38

Great selection of fabrics as always.

Ri
Review №39

Very helpful in pinpointing exactly what youre looking for.

Jo
Review №40

Enormous selection, well organized. Pricey, though -- it may be worth paying tuition to get the student discount...

Jo
Review №41

I work here its. a great place great variety and customer service

Je
Review №42

Great selection and a lot of nice fabrics. For the most part, the sales people couldnt possibly care less about customers which was really disappointing.

Ro
Review №43

Huge store, great selection, love the student discount. staff generally helpful, when you can get their attention...

Sa
Review №44

One of my favorite spots!

Ja
Review №45

Best selection of wool and outerwear fabric in the city

Da
Review №46

Always a great team to work with

K
Review №47

Huge fabric store!!! Drinking water is not allowed.

cr
Review №48

Made up pricing and was more than double anywhere else

Ca
Review №49

Proudly one of the employees

Hu
Review №50

They played the Platinum certified Come Away with Me

Fr
Review №51

Tasteless

St
Review №52

Great store but expensive

ch
Review №53

Very good

Ma
Review №54

Good

yo
Review №55

We found qualities and colors

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  • Address:242 W 36th St 2nd floor, New York, NY 10018, United States
  • Site:http://newyorkelegantfabrics.com/
  • Phone:+1 212-302-4980
Categories
  • Fabric store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–4PM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:10AM–5PM
  • Friday:10AM–5PM
  • Saturday:10AM–5PM
  • Sunday:10AM–5PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Same-day delivery:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Temperature check required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible elevator:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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