M & J Trimming Co
Category: Arts & Crafts [Edit]
Neighborhoods: Manhattan/Theater District, Manhattan/Murray Hill1008 Ave of the Americas
New York, NY 10018 (212) 391-6200
- Nearest Transit:
34th St-6th Ave (B, D, F, V, N, Q, R, W)
33rd Street (PATH)
42nd St-5th Ave-6th Ave (7, B, D, F, V)
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Sat 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sun 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. - Price Range: $$$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
5 reviews
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side
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16 Reviews for M & J Trimming Co
A very cool place - with every type of button imaginable. Luckily, the button I needed was very simple, thus towards the front of the store. To be honest I was a little scared of what the back held!
The selection is absolutely impressive, and the prices seemed reasonable, but the service left something to be desired, which is why I'm subtracting one star.
Extra bonus: open on Sundays!
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Evil, yes this place is evil! Loaded from floor to ceiling with every conceivable button, bead, trim, crystal, ancillary objects (glue, scissors) that will make your head spin and your wallet empty.
I adore this place, obviously, and every time I go in this shop, I get an incredible urge to create things. My only problem is that I am a klutz. So I go in rarely and grab things I need like fabric glue, snaps etc.,
I just like to walk in there and look around; it's like a gorgeously appointed museum where you can buy the art.
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*sigh* this place is what heaven would look like for anyone with an artistic flair....
Even if you're not into crafting, you will have an urge to produce something great just by looking at the trims, threads, buttons galore, ribbons, beading you will.
Only thing lacking is that they don't have a frequent flyer program attached to this store....
I went in for a brazilian and came out with some new buttons. What gives?
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M & J is kind of the Mood Fabrics of trims for me (see my Mood Fabrics review).
M & J has a lovely selection of high-quality trims and buttons, their staff is attentive and they offer multiple sizes of many kinds of button or trim, which is great when you need to match items for a collection/single design.
However, like Mood, they are pricey, not all their product is unique and can be found elsewhere for far cheaper in the district with minimal legwork.
AMAZING. They had EXACTLY what I needed. I came directly after work to get a length of ribbon and a length of sequin trim for my Halloween costume. It was crowded, of course, since it is close to Halloween, but I found EXACTLY what I was looking for. There is an enormous selection, and I can't wait to come back when I have more time to just browse. I spent $10 for my 2 yards of trim, but it was exactly what I needed.
They also had lots of buttons and appliques. Aside for the regular and cutesy appliques, there were the kinds you can use to make a police officer or military costume -- really complicated, accurate, and complex!! There were also the iron on "rhinestone" or "crystal" appliques that spell out words, or form images such as skulls, etc. VERY COOL.
I'll definitely come back when it is time for my next costume project!
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This place is like crack for the crafty. Spend 10 minutes here and you'll blow through your money and swear that you'll need ten packs of swarovski crystals "just in case." Beware. It's addictive.
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Having worked in the accessory business designing the kind of embellishments and trims that M&J sells, I find this place really high priced. Of course I would! Nevertheless, I still frequent this store for their selections in buttons and ribbons. The store is well organized and stocked with a plethora of bling, beaded fringe, trims and appliques. It's a great place to go to if you're not worried about your budget and you're looking for something particularly unique.
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If you've been here you probably won't believe that they didn't have the one thing I needed... they have everything else!
It was really fun to browse the store but the sales people are unfriendly. Good place for inspiration.
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This is one of those stores that makes living in NYC so great. Walls and walls of trims and buttons to choose from, and way lower in price than if you bought them from knitting stores or button shops. I get almost all my buttons for my projects there, and have bought other trims like ribbons and hook and eye tape from them, too.
Sometimes the staff isn't attentive but if you ask for help you always get it. Watch out for them charging tax on non-taxable items like buttons, if you're going to use it for a sweater bring a piece of your sweater with you and insist that there is no sales tax on buttons for wearable items!
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M & J Trimming is amazing! This is a great place to go if you need something unique or hard-to-find. I got 32" fringe in black and turquoise to duplicate a bag I saw on Sex & the City (Carrie's Prada bag when she goes on the motorcycle with Berger). The staff went digging around the back to help me find it.
They also have a great selection of buttons in the smaller room. I got Mona Lisa, Venus, and exclamation point buttons. So great!!
A little more pricey than some surrounding ribbon stores, but very well organized and great selection.
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i can be relied on to frequent this joint every october (in preparation for HWEEN, my absolute favorite holiday of the year) or whenever my inner craft goddess decides to strike.
yes, it's overpriced. but the selection cannot be beat. be warned--those bits & bobs can add up at the register!
M & J has been around for years. The building burnt down a few tears back enabling them to rebuild a bigger, more well organized store.
One section has buttons, another trims, beads, fringe etc.
Beware that prices can run a little steep and you may be able to get a deal in bulk if you open a business account for wholesale buying.
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They have more beads and trims than you could ever imagine. Floor to ceiling embellishments for the home, fashion, accessories, crafts. Your inner designer's best friend is here. If they make it, it will be here. There are a few stores in a row that cater to different findings. If you have something you want the trim to match, don't forget to bring it with you! Now go create something beautiful darling...
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Completely overwhelming. They have a store next door that is only buttons, too. It's amazing. You could stand in here for hours touching and looking at all the different trims.
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i agree that it has gotten expensive... it's not my first stop anymore...
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