Promenade Fine Fabrics

A fantastic selection of rich, supple fabrics for clothing design. There are name brand fabrics here so that your runway inspirations can come to life and mirror the original. There are fine wools, bemberg linings and silks for special occasions and suits. There are stretch cottons, lace, and notions.
They do not stock performance stretch products for swimwear or dancewear. They had a few remnants only. It’s not a complaint but I do want to be clear about what’s available to minimize misunderstandings. I categorize a misunderstanding as a help review that misses the forest of fabric because a single variety of fabric is missing. Come for the high quality fabric and service.
The owners are also incredible and very polite. If I asked for something, they made it happen. I was not rushed or harassed. I was shown pieces of 4ply and 6ply silk with such quality that I know (with 100% certainty) I will mail order from them. The owner cut a sample and explained that I should mail that sample back with my request and they will make sure they ship the correct product to my home.
If you sew apparel you won’t be disappointed. Yet another reason to return to New Orleans.

I am an occasional customer at fabric stores. I was looking for material to line a cigar humidor to make a jewelry box. This place not only had a wide selection, but a helpful and patient staff even though I made it evident I was buying a miniscule amount of material. While browsing around I was impressed with the wide selection of fabrics. The display and organization is not as evident as in a big-​box fabric store, but more like participating in an archeological dig. The help of the staff is critical, and fortunately they are knowledfeable, patient and professional. This place looked full of customers who were fabric aficianados. I was able to work through my fear and come out happy with my choice. Service people knew the fabric and what it was like to work with it, including tips. Make note of the address, as the storefront is nondescript.

Stunning fabric selection, trims like nowhere else, and buttons galore. New Orleans is sooooo fortunate to have Herb H here — he clearly has «the eye», is friendly and always shares small pearls of wisdom if you are serious about a project. The best fabric from basic broadcloth to gorgeous silks, denim, seersucker, designer (Chanel and much much more). You could lose a day in this fabric wonderland and still not see everything they have. It is textile paradise. And while he features some very high end fabrics — let’s be clear — there are some very fair prices to be had as well… First choice for fabric in NOLA– period.

Driving down St. Charles while visiting NOLA saw the sign & oh so glad I wondered in… this place is designer fabric heaven *go ahead & cue the heavenly angel music*. The owner, Herbert & his son are both debonair & awesome, the fabric selection is vast & awesome, are you getting the drift this place is AWESOME?
Honestly, I was in love from the moment I walked in gorgeous fabric everywhere! The only downside is you can’t shop online.

I came in on vacation as it was my birthday — what a place to buy yourself a birthday present!
I got three yards of a gorgeous rayon for a 1940s dress. But there were so many things I wanted to get! Imported wools, silks and linens, a nice range of seersuckers… Exquisite high end fabrics.
The woman helping me was very patient and friendly. :)
My only wish is that this store was in my hometown of Vancouver!

Promenade Fine Fabrics is my favorite fabric store.
When I first went into Promenade, I was just learning to sew. The owner of the store was very patient and helpful, and happy to answer any questions.
The fabric selection is absolutely amazing. I especially love their selection of linens, and all of the colorful prints that are scattered throughout the store.
The prices are very reasonable compared to other high-​quality fabric stores.

I stopped in to see if they had some elastic material I could use to make a tutu for Halloween. The store was quiet with a only a few customers in the back area. It felt a little cramped with all the different fabrics and sewing accessories in stock, but this exactly how I would expect any other fabric store.
This older gentlemen assisted me and immediately found what I needed. He was SO sweet and patient. Best part: I was short 10 cents and really didn’t want to charge $ 2.45 on my credit card and the man just told me not to worry about it. That kinda thing just doesn’t happen anymore! So old school, made me feel like he really valued my patronage. I’m a fan!

Possibly the rudest experience I have ever had in a retail environment. I went in to look for fabric to have a custom dress made and the gentleman in the store was so ridiculously awful to me that I could not believe it. At first completely dismissive, and then very condescending as we looked at fabrics in the color group that i needed, I was very uncomfortable. I complimented him on a designer fabric displayed and he asked me if I had not seen the sign… that customers were not to touch the fabric and if I did, I would be asked to buy a minimum of 5 yards. Perhaps he meant to be sarcastic but it was not funny and I would not spent a nickel in this establishment because of how he spoke to me. I will fly to New York and get my fabric to get my dress made and will never step foot in Promenade Fine Fabrics again. Nice products. VERY rude service.