FASHION BUSINESSES:

Art Supplies

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

Pearls, 417 South Street, Philadelphia, PA. 19147 Phone: 215 238 1900

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. www.alfredzoll.com

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. www.fabricmartfabrics.com

Fabrics On The Hill, (formerly Byrne Fabrics)
8434 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill, 19118
Phone: 215-247-3485 Sewing machines and equipment. High-end fabrics, including micro fiber and quilting fabrics. Classes. Kathryn D. Greer, Proprietress www.fabricsonthehill.com

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. www.gaffneyfabrics.com

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 jtopkis@comcast.net, 619 West Washington Street, Norristown, PA 19401 www.judytopkis.com

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.

Kincus Fabrics, Inc., 754 South Fourth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, Phone: 215 923 8836 Open Monday through Saturday: 9:00 to 5:30 PM; Wednesday, 9:00 to 7:00
Largest fabric store on Fourth Street.

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, 53 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215-345-7990 Quilting, Fabrics, Notions & Patterns, quilting fabrics, including silks. Bridal. Books.
www.sewsmartfab.com

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.


Instructions

Making It Sewing Workshop, 2417 Welsh Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19114, 215 552 9534
Sewing Instruction for Children and Adults
Anna Bateman, Owner.

Personal Services

Ursula's About PHace, 1700 Sansom St., Suite 201, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-557-1562
Exceptional service, real-life makeup knowledge and natural ingredients are the hallmark of Ursula Augustine's distinctive Rittenhouse Studio & PHacial Suite. www.aboutphace201.com

Sewing Machines & Service and Industrial Supplies

Steve's Sewing Center, 156 West Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406. Tel: 610 768 9453
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. fleishmanfabric@aol.com

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 www.theknitwith.com

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 www.vigorworks.com/

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! www.hairapropos.com

Restaurants

Ariana Restaurant, 134 Chestnut Street Phila., PA 19106
Phone: 215-822-1535 (Fine Afghanistan Cuisine)

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