Trumart Discount Fabrics

The smallest they’ll go by is half a yard. Cheap considering it’s located in the city. I bought the generic fleece-​like fabric for a craft project and it was $ 8 a yard (prices vary by fabric).
*** THEY DO STUDENT DISCOUNTS (I think it’s $ 1 off a yard). I bought half a yard of each color and ended up paying $ 3.50 a color instead of $ 4. I had no idea about the discount until this girl in front of me was paying and mentioned it so I was like WAIT WHAT ABOUT ME and so he gave it to me: D

amazing selection, reasonable prices, helpful staff. the shop is very small and cramped, but it is chock full of goodies that are worth the hunt.

This is a solid little fabric store. They have a good selection of fabrics at very reasonable prices. I was pretty happy walking in here, and was prepared to make a purchase when I overheard the two employees venting about the (admitted rude) customer before me. Venting is a’okay. Calling him a fag is not. I immediately left without spending a dime. I’ll never go back.

The store is very small and cramped, but there’s a good amount of choices. The guy who’s always working there is very helpful and kind. He tried to help me find what I need and even gave me extra fabric.

I couldn’t agree with the other Unilocalers more. this place really is a hidden gem! I was looking for a discount fabric store because high prices don’t fit my budget, and lo and behold I found Trumart. Yes, it is packed to the gills and can barely fit 5 people in the store, BUT it’s worth it!
The absolute best part of this little shop is that between the two front doors is a space where most fabrics are only 2.50 $ a yard, and 2.00 $ a yard if you buy 10 yards! How can you say no to that?
The man there is very helpful and doesn’t seem to mind shoppers on a budget. I didn’t feel pressure to buy anything like I do at some of the higher end fabric stores. He let us look around by ourselves, but was available every time we needed help or had questions.
Pros: cheap fabric in the clearance selection, friendly service, good quality
Cons: small store, hard to navigate some areas

This is one of those tucked away hidden NYC gems, the kind that are sadly disappearing from our city. This place is still here though and you should stop in, even if you don’t need fabrics. It’s such a cool store albeit tight inside, but they have a huge array of fabrics for all sorts of applications– fine art, costume making, upholstery, shades, etc. The staff are extremely nice and they speak 4 languages, so they’re quite diverse in their ability to help you. When we need fabrics this is will be a go to place for us.

This place has some really great deals! The people are very nice as well. It is fast becoming my go-​to fabric store.

This place is great. The man who helped us was very nice, friendly, and knowledgeable. I payed pennies for the perfect fabric which I would’ve payed a fortune for anywhere else.

As far as a tiny discount fabric store goes, this is as good as it gets. Lots of different fabrics bot basic and funky are stacked throughout the place at very reasonable prices. The staff, though cold at first will warm up and be sociable, and are willing to give you advice about fabric types and their locations if you have something in mind!

Although the place is tiny, I’m never disappointed with the service, the selection of fabric and prices. I always leave there satisfied!

I agree with all the other four star reviews of this store. I just thought I’d assure anyone looking up this store that yes, they are still there and their prices are still very reasonable.

I went to Trumart last week to look for fabrics to make a skirt for a sewing class. There was a middle aged woman, a teenager and a preteen. I walked into the store and no one offered assistance. There was an overwhelming array of choices and I needed assistance to find what I needed. When I asked for help and described what I was looking for, the preteen was sent to help me. The problem is she did not know how. I left very disappointed.

Claustrophobics, beware!
Teeny, tiny shop CRAMMED with bolts of fabric. Great selection, the prices are gentle, and it’s a few blocks from me. Decision done. If two people could actually pass down the same side of the store, I might bestow 5 stars.

it’s cheap and floor to ceiling FULL of stuff. lots of variety for a store this small– african prints, crazy spandex, quality suiting, craft felt… even batting. you name it, they will pull it out from some crevasse for you. it’s hard to move around in the cramped space, but i like rummaging through everything when i have a half hour free. i always find something weird, interesting, or even whatever it was i actually really needed when i walked in. the guy is okay and gives swatches out cheerfully. his grandfather is also always there; usually he sits silently but when he talks you realize that he actually knows where everything is hidden and what it is made out of.

Super-​crowded, you need to ask for help in this small, family-​run business. They are very helpful and lovely, and one of my main reasons for coming back — people that are great to work with. They also give discounts to FIT students (it’s right around the corner).