Astoria Fashion Fabrics

I love this place! I buy in bulk and smaller lots. They are super helpful and have an amazing selection.

They have really good prices and variety of colors and styles for a beginner like me. I wasn’t looking for anything super expensive, so they fit the job. Its a bit crowded inside, however and not everything is labeled so I didn’t know where one fabric type started and another began. I love that they had some African, silk brocade, and funky fabrics to choose from as well. I’ll be back :)

I really liked this place. I had to pick up some fabric for my sunday school drama children and found everything I needed at low cost. The fabric located outside runs for $ 1… Yes, really. I picked up my fabric and in a one, two, three… I was ready. The staff was very helpful and quick in measuring the fabric that I needed. Now i know where to go…

This store offers such a great selection of fabrics at low, low prices. I stopped in to find a fabric for make shift tablecovers. I found a beautiful burlap. The staff helped me figure out exactly how much I needed for 12 small cocktail tables. I had no idea! Bought the burlap and some beautiful ribbon for the event all for under $ 20. Received many compliments for the ambiance set by the fabric, flowers, ribbon and candles. Thanks to the staff’s guidance and kindness to cut the fabric into 12 pieces without even seeing the restaurant tables.

I am always glad to walk into this shop. Everyone who works here is very friendly and they have a great selection of fabrics at an even greater price. I shop here all the time and 9 times out of 10 they have what I want.
The only drawback is it is very small and at busy times, it’s important to be patient. Cash only.

I just can talk wonders about this small store, with small prices, but big treasures!
I used to go to midtown, spend a lot of time and a lot of money until i discoverd this wonderful place. Its owner its a nice amd sweet person ready to help and even give a lot of ideas for what you meed or what you are doing. His stuff specially Eugenio, who always help me because he speaks spanish and understands what i really need, are nice and very helpfull. I love this store!,

I NEVER buy fabric in the city anymore. The prices are fantastic, the staff very helpful. Make the trip out to Astoria, it’ll be worth your money. Only downside is its a small place. That its though. I can handle that.

I love the fabric they carry, always satisfied to find knits, cotton, tulle, satin and galore! I love the 99 cent a yard deals, that’s right outside the store. I always take advantage of it since I see and make clothes for myself, kids and friends. I also tend to collect fabric even if I don’t need it, I know I’ll use it in the future. The people who work at the place are very friendly and helpful. They know me as the young girl with kids, since they thought I was only 18 years old. I am actually a young mom in my late 20’s who happens to have great genes. I’m off topic but I love this store and the people are great. I highly recommend this place to all my crafty and sewing people, whether new or experienced. Also they carry zippers, thread, and other sewing supplies at very affordable prices. I tend to always spend about $ 25 with lots of goodies of fabric!

This place has great prices about half of what you pay in the Garment District. Open on Sunday as well which was very nice.
I got a nice vintage yard of imported silk for $ 6.99, not the best but the higher quality stuff is $ 8.99.
The also have a bargin bin out side everyday for .99 cents a yard… you can’t beat those prices.

This shop is right around the corner from my apartment. My daughter and I go here often to buy fabric for her doll crafts. The owner and staff are very friendly and proactive. They often have random bargains outside too — most recently a bunch of velvet/​silk/​spandex gymnastic gear ($ 1.99 per piece — awesome quality stuff and randomly sized) and some «mom» style jeans for $ 4.99. You never know what you will find outside or inside this old school neighborhood business!

Is there a store in your neighborhood that you notice everyday and you say that I have no reason to walk in or shop there. After a hundred times walking by you go, «oh snap, I need something from this place».
That was the case a few months ago. My wife needed some fabric as lining for a couple of suits that needed some interior pockets. Guess who was volunteered to make the purchase; me.
Astoria Fabrics was ready to accommodate with some inexpensive material. I took a few minutes to browse the store before my purchase. They had all sorts of material, for every need a tailor or seamstress would need. I mean if you are in the business or good at sewing you would find this place useful. Me, I had enough and was ready to go.
Service was fast. Told the guy I needed a yard of the material I pointed to and 30 seconds later was on my way.
Astoria Fashion Fabrics, is a good community business. It has friendly staff and seems to be well stocked with plenty of variety of fabrics.
Day 17 — «June Challenge: A-​B-​C!»

The phone number listed is the owner’s home phone — I just called at 9:30 pm on a Saturday to see if they were open on Sunday (they are, 11 – 6), hoping to get a prerecorded message, but I bugged the poor man at home. So, even though he was super nice, I wouldn’t call this number!
Assuming I’m not too ashamed to show my face in there after doing such an embarrassing thing, I’ll update my review once I’ve actually visited, but this seemed important enough that I wanted to leave a note now.
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Okay! So, now I’ve actually visited. I went specifically for thread and an invisible zip and to browse for dress-​weight fabric. They had a few colors of dusty off-​brand thread in a basket near the middle of the store, but they didn’t have one remotely close to what I was hoping for, and they didn’t have invisible zips (though it seems like others had more luck on the zipper front than I did — so maybe I picked a bad day).
They had a truly surprising amount of fabric, but none of it had labels with prices or content, which just about guarantees that I won’t buy anything, not when the garment district has so many places that do label their stuff. I’m more of a solo shopper, and I hate bargaining, so that’s nearly a deal-​breaker for me.
So, a totally fine store, especially if you’re comfortable with asking for prices and, presumably, negotiating. Lots and lots of fabric of all kinds, though it’s hard to get around the store and browse stuff that’s pinned out of reach, way in the back. Not my style, but a totally decent fabric store.
Edited to add: a fellow customer sent me a note saying that they do in fact have invisible zips, they’re just in a drawer that they’ll open if you ask. The more you know!

Great local store! It’s packed with tons of types of fabrics that they’ll help you wade through. They’ve got the basics, including some basic notions and all that, and some great quality fabrics. Zippers for 50 cents? Sold!
Everyone here is so friendly and will help you find whatever you need. If they don’t have it, they can either find you something that will work just as well or point you to where they know you can get it. Love this place!

Small shop packed to the gills with various types of fabric.
Over the years, when I used to live in Astoria, I would go here for my craft needs. I was always complimented on the choice of fabric I used. My personal favorite, and the one I received the most compliments for was the fabric which only set me back at 99 cents per yard.

what i bought:
tulle — $ 2/​yd, 108″ wide
felt — $ 6/​yd, width?
organza outside on sale for 99cents/​yd
don’t think it can get better than that? it did! the guy that helped me was super nice and friendly. definitely will go back again.

Small store but lots of fabric at reasonable prices. The staff was friendly and helpful. Astoria Fabrics is located at the busy section of Astoria Queens. A salesperson by the name if Ali Obama helped me out. How cool is that? Lol!

This little fabric shop is darling – I always find what I need, and the family who runs it is so nice! Lots of inexpensive fabrics, notions, and trims. The most I’ve ever paid is $ 5 for a décor-​weight fabric, and the 99-​cent rack outside is my go-​to for fabric to make muslins.

Best fabric shop in Astoria!
The zippers don’t cost an arm and a leg. They are a bit disorganized in the zipper department but who cars, 50 cents for a zippe?! HELL YEAH!

I needed fabric for an event I’m doing soon and this place packs a punch when it comes to selection. They have a good amount of fabric to pick from for a store that’s on the small side. Solids, brocades, sheer, fur — I found exactly what I had needed, colors and all. I’m especially glad I went here instead of the city and would definitely make the hour and a half or so train trip to come here again if I should need more in the future.

A little fabric gem in astoria. The staff is friendly and the fabric is cheap. What else can I ask for?
I needed some particular fabric and the guy was really helpful. He even gave me a discount! I would definitely go back!