Not Just Lace

Not Just Lace sits in Long Island City’s industrial stretch on 10th Street, turning yarns into trims and borders for designers and manufacturers. Bolts of pre-washed lace, grosgrain ribbons, and bias bindings sit just past the loading bays—nothing flashy, just reliable stock and quick yardage sales. Upholstery tapes, window-treatment cord, and seam tapes move across the counter in minutes, while custom cuts roll up to meet rush orders before noon. Bridal supply houses drop by for ivory chantilly and stretch lace panels, costume shops scoop up metallic galloons, and local curtains makers pick up hem tape by the spool. Decorative ribbons feed a steady parade of crafters who need color-matching trim for small runs, while accessory ateliers grab grosgrain in narrow widths for bag straps. Less common items such as adhesive-backed hook-and-loop in various densities and widths sit on a rear shelf, waiting for niche orders. If all you need is three yards of beige soutache, the counter clerk measures it off without fanfare. Lace remnants move quickly in odd sizes—customers arrive knowing exact lengths, so measurements rarely wander. The simplest labels stay right on the shelves; anyone who’s been here twice knows where to look without asking. Need the address? 38-66 10th Street sits halfway between the Vernon-Jackson overpass and the Socrates Sculpture Park gates. Want directions? Check the map or call (718) 694-2474.