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Shopping in the Philadelphia Area

Shopping in the Philadelphia Area

FASHION BUSINESSES:

Art Supplies

Artist & Craftsman Supply, 307 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19106 Phone:267-861-6008 e-mail

Computer Technology

ecs, Expert Computer Specialists, can provide 24/7 tech support of remote PCs, Macs, and smartphones. As your support team we can quickly access, view, and fix remote devices, without pre-installed software. 602 Overbrook Lane, Oreland, PA 19075 Phone: 215-272-6442,
fax 215-701-5409 e-mail

Fabrics, Notions and Patterns

Any Philadelphia fabric store on Fourth Street, some of which are listed below:

Alfred Zoll, 744 S. 4 St., Philadelphia, PA, 19147
Phone: 215-922-0589 Dress goods, invisible zippers, notions, trims.

Fabric Mart, 422 So., 3911 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, Pa. 19608 Phone; 610-678-1330 Jones of N.Y. and other designer mill-ends. Natural fibers.

Fabrics on Fourth, 801 South Fourth St. Designer/Mr. James; Sales Rep/Sy 267-323-6138 High-end fabrics

Gaffney Fabrics, 5401 Germantown Ave. at the corner of Coulter Avenue., Phila. 19144 Phone: 215-849-8180
Monday-Saturday 9-6, Sunday 12-5
From Philadelphia University take School House Lane to Germantown Ave. Turn right. Drive to the first light - Coulter Ave. The store is on the near left-hand
corner.
Jobbed dress goods from the industry, notions; some drapery and slipcover fabrics.

Jo Ann Fabrics and Crafts, Norriton Square, Norristown, 19401 Phone: 610-279-0226 (On Germantown Ave, near corner of Germantown Ave and 202, in shopping center that includes Staples. Turn in at Dunkin Donuts.) Lowest prices anywhere on patterns.

Judy Topkis Hand Printed Fabrics, Formerly of Textile Workshop, Judy Topkis hand prints, hand dyes, discharges, and paints on elegant velvets, silks, linen, and rayon fabrics. Judy's fabric is appreciated by interior designers, sewers, quilters and crafts people. Custom Printing is welcomed. Contact Judy Topkis Hand Printed Fabric at: 302-530-0404 619 West Washington Street, Norristown, PA 19401 e-mail

Karlins, 34 North 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
Phone: 215-922-0476 Great buttons and trims - full line of fabrics and notions, including bridal, hat supplies, and men's fabrics.

PA. Fabric Outlet, 758 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-627-1778 Second location near Harrisburg: 415 Bosier Avenue, Lemoyne, PA 17043, 717-761-3259
Third location:
2460 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, 717 656 0917
Stocks notions, fabrics - has professional rayon seam binding, stocks horsehair braid

Phuong's Tailor & Fabrics, 818 A 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 Phone: 215 551 6704 ptaf@juno.com Gorgeous imported Oriental silks and satins for special occasions Also will do alterations and custom

Sew Smart Fabrics, 30 West Oakland Ave, Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215-345-7990 Quilting, Fabrics, Notions & Patterns, quilting fabrics, including silks. Bridal. Books. Kathleen M. Gastgeb, store owner

Spivack's Fourth Street, 2318 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, PA, 19006 Phone: 215 947 7793

The Thrifty Needle, 3233 Amber St., Box 12, Phila., PA 19134 Phone: 215 423-3094,  800-324-9927
Sweater bodies, dance wear.

 

Entrepreneurs

woOberry Melissa Conroy states that "woOberry started as a collection of dolls inspired by my daughter's drawings. The dolls were so much fun to make, I began creating my own characters. Each doll earned a name and description of their own particular habits and character traits. 267-575-2109 e-mail

Instructions

Just Make It...Sew, Sewing Instructions for Children and Adults, JoAnn Witherow, Owner. 306 High Street, Burlington, NJ (609) 386-4218

Blog: Mary Oren, instructor.

Insurance

Here are two terrific insurance agents who will help you with whatever insurance problems you may have:

Carolyn Ondik Evans - Nationwide Insurance
1024 Fayette St, Conshohocken, PA
(610) 940-1997
e-mail

The Kathy McManus Agency Inc. -
Nationwide Insurance

714 Bethlehem Pike, Ste 202
Erdenheim, Pennsylvania 19038-8102
214 836 4949 e-mail

Personal Services

Ursula's About PHace Exceptional service, real-life makeup knowledge and natural ingredients are the hallmark of Ursula Augustine's distinctive Rittenhouse Studio & PHacial Suite. 1700 Sansom St., Suite 201, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-557-1562

Sewing Machines & Service and Industrial Supplies

Arch Sewing Machine Co. New and rebuilt industrial sewing machines, specializing in equipment and parts for the entire sewing industry.
,7th & Callowhill Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19123.
Tel: 215-627-1768

Steve's Sewing Center, 268 West Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406. Tel: 610-768-9453, 800-585-9453
M-F 10-9, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Note to Lrl's students: Ask for Robert.

Fleishman's Dry Cleaning & Tailoring, 705 South 5 Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 19147-3005
Phone: 215-925-0449, 215-925-4261
Fax: 215-925-0975 Supplies. Also scissors, zippers, linings, threads, and fabric. e-mail

Web Based Woman's Magazine

Philadelphia Maven, a web based women's magazine serving the Philadelphia Area from the NJ beaches to Chester and Bucks counties in PA. The magazine covers Beauty, Fashion, Health, and Fitness, Dating and Relationships, Regional Issues, etc.

Yarns

the knit with, 8226 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill, PA 19118-3402, Phone: 215-247-9276 high-end Wools of the World - Jim Casale, sales associate


OTHER BUSINESSES:

Contractor

Michael J. Kiska, Construction Phone: 215-379-0227,
Fax: 215 379-0775 kiskaconstruction@comcast.net
This is the contractor who did Laurel's kitchen. He and his workers were fantastic! They came everyday, their work was beautiful, every detail was important to them. I highly recommend this company.
Laurel

Environmental Green Products

Exclusively Green, Products made from organic cotton, hemp, and bamboo. The amazing adventures of this site's adopted polar bear is featured in this cartoon link on their web site.

Gym/Training Facility

VIGORworks Fitness Center, A premier training facility for health & fitness, focused on fitness and healthy living.
Member services: phone: (215) 545 2000 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=48016638334

Hair salons

Hair Apropos, 1700 Horizon Drive, Suite 103 Chalfont, PA, 18914 Phone: 215-822-9570 More than a hair salon... a day spa to Look, feel, Be... You!

Restaurants

Argan, 132 S. 17th Street (btw Walnut and Sansom Sts.)
215-568-8354 Moroccan Cuisine

Charles Plaza, 234-236 N. 10th Street Phila., PA. 19107
Phone: 215-829-4383 Natural Healthy Chinese Cuisine (10th & Vine St. on corner).

 

 

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