I was interested to visit stores that aren't open on the weekends, like Steinlauf & Stoller for notions, and Metro Textiles and Elliott Berman.
Metro Textiles just has the best prices; I picked up a few yards of clearly high-quality, navy-colored lightweight Italian wool for $12/yard and a kelly green cotton poplin for $4/yard (45").
I spent a bit more than I intended at Elliott Berman: I couldn't resist 2 1/2 yards of soft, sapphire blue linen of such nice quality that it has a slight sheen to it ($16/yard, 45"), and a printed cotton voile ($12/yard).
Joyce Buttons & Trim - a bit outside the traditional Garment District on 38th, on the other side of Fashion Avenue- was the surprise of the day:
What a great store for trims. I felt that the prices were a bit high for comparable items (invisible zippers were $2.95, compared to the usual $1 price of most Garment District stores), but Joyce's had an expansive selection of gorgeous trims that I haven't seen in other shops:
Gorgeous belt buckles and rings, lengths of beaded trims, stunning leather accents. I purchased matte gold sequins for an upcoming project that weren't for sale anywhere else.
With a few more stops at Mood, Paron's, and Fabrics for Less (I had read on Shop the Garment District that Kenneth King sources $6/yard linen here, and I snagged a few yards in navy), I got home at 11pm with bulging bags and aching feet. I wish it could be every day!
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I wasn't sewing when I went to NY in 2007. Now I am itching to return - it is such a long way from Australia!
I love joyce- they are my source of stretch lace & cute buttons :)
Isn't it too much fun to just meander around there without worrying being late back to work? I need to get over to Metro soon, I haven't been since last year's PR get together in august!!
Aaaaaahh. I will have to wait until I am there in August.....
Ooooh, what fun! Sounds like a nice little "pick me up" to me! :-)
A leisurely trip to the Garment District sounds like a perfect way to de-stress! Good weather, good fabric and new discoveries! Sounds perfect!
Great post. Thanks for the tips. Only thing better than a shopping day in the garment district is a shopping day in the garment district and lunch with PR members. Mimi
That sounds like a pretty darn terrific day! Jealous!!
Sounds like a fun day, a real treat!
Oh my goodness!!!! I could just get lost in those stores! I'm so jealous...
Wow! What a great day. I was in NYC Sunday and was hoping to stop in the Garment District, but didn't have time. Also, a friend told me that there's an Alexander McQueen exhibit at the Met, which would be amazing to visit before or after shopping for fabric. This inspires me to take a day off and head in :)
So much choice! You are incredibly lucky to have so many fabric stores to choose from!
Thank you for your comment on my skirt. I am going to challenge myself to wear that lace skirt with heels, and still avoid saccharine-ity....
Hey! That sounds like the Ideal Day and perfect for a seamstress!! You are very lucky to live there ..... I'm really jealous!
You hit a lot of my favorite stores! Thanks for the link to STGD, btw. Have you ever been to M&J Trimmings?
What a great way to treat yourself! I am having a hankering to go the New York as well now...
I too am jealous. I live in Atlanta and there is only one store here like the ones in NY. They are so pricey, but come in handy when you need something special. I love going to Parons when I am there.
We always find some great steals in the Garment District. Are those lace trims pictured above? They sure are beautiful! Can't wait to see what you make with all of these finds.
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