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Saturday is the busy day. Cash is always welcome. Please have Driver's License or other I.D. for checks. Some stores are cash only (but don't let this deter you!). As much information is given as possible. As always, call before heading out to make sure there are still there and their hours. Any questions about a place, just call and they will be happy to answer your questions. Many Philadelphia stores are open late on Wednesday. Street parking is available, please be mindful of posted restrictions. If you are coming from outside the Philadelphia area, please be advised that they have recently re-numbered the exits and many online map services have not updated their records.
Credit Cards (a necessary evil):
MC - Master Card V - Visa D - Discover AX - American Express
MAC - Automatic Teller Card. May not accept NYCE, HONOR, or other ATM cards. Inquire.
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My thanks to all the shopkeepers who took the time to answer my questions.
UPDATE June 2014: It's been a while since I last updated this. BIG NEWS: Jack B's is OPEN! They are at a new location but the fire didn't keep them down. Many of the suburban stores have closed since I last updated. I tagged them as closed, all the more reason to call before going.
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 Under New Ownership
10% Discount to costumers (mention this listing) and students. Good selection of ethnic, exotic fabrics, and bridal. Bought out Goldberg's stock - mostly vintage! Call first! May have closed. |
A. Brood & Sons
10% discount on quantity orders or if you mention you're with the Philadelphia Costumer's Guild. Excellent selection of tapestry materials (one of the best I've seen)! Call first! May have closed. |
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Adler's Fabrics
Need tax number for discount (ask for more info) Excellent selection of upholstery, drapery, & vinyl. Foam cushion cut to order, poly/cotton batting, 12"-30" pillow forms |
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744 S. 4th Street Phila., PA 19147 (215) 922-0589 Fax: (215) 922-0719 Mon - Sat 9:30-5:00 Cash and MAC, V, MC (over $25.00) Sequined appliqués, ribbons, and a large selection of buttons. Some fabric (decent price on silk for recreation undergarments), boning both steel and plastic. Quantity discounts available (wholesale) |
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Designer Fabrics of Fabric Row
All sorts of stuff: designer fabric, trimmings, sewing machines, sewing classes, "one stop fabric shop". Quantity discount. Call first! May have closed. |
Baldwin Fabric and Leather
Formerly Great Leathers. Call first, have not had a chance to vist. |
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Grossman's Decorative Fabrics
Nice selection of upholstery fabrics Quantity discount - ask Call first! May have closed. |
Jack B. Fabrics
Extensive selection, reasonable prices 10% discount, tell costumer, SCA, or ask After a devistating fire, I was saddened to think they'd be no more. But they have risen from the flames! I haven't been back since the fire, but my previous comment was: "It's not a good store to browse in (there is just too much!) but if you know what you want, they probably have it." |
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Kincus Fabrics
Probably the largest (or at least up there) store on the row. Reasonable prices. Discount depending on quantity, ask. Call first! May have closed. |
Marmelstein's
Excellent selection of trims & decorating notions. Some imported tapestry panels. Ask for Professional Courtesy Card Discount on full lots. Will special order and ship. |
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Maxie's Daughter
Quantity Discount, ask. Vintage fabrics, ask for selection. Upholstery, drapery, bridal, & dressmaker fabrics. Website forthcoming, mail order in the meantime. |
Paul's and Sons
Upholstery fabric Good selection. Same family ownership since 1917. |
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Pennsylvania Fabric Outlet
Wide selection - Fabric, leather, thread, trim, notions. Discount prices, used to be across from JoMar. Call first! May have closed. |
Dance (ballet, tap, exotic) supplies, theatrical makeup, speciality shoes, sequined ribbon, appliques, etc. Call for information on discount parking. Wholesaler, open to the public.Wide selection, great prices. Sign up for their mailing list for specials. No patterns, some trims and notions. Store hours vary, call before heading out. Several locations have closed, will be updating as I have more information. Wholesaler, open to the public (second floor).Wide selection, great prices. When you talk to a local about Jo-Mar, this is often the one they are talking about. Well worth the trip. Wholesaler, open to the public. This is the corporate office as well. Fabric is in the back of the store, not as big a variety as Juniata Park...Unless the warehouse side is open. If you are looking for quantity this is the branch to visit. Call first and if the warehouse side is open, it's worth the headache at the Whitacker/Adams/Boulevard intersection! Wholesaler, open to the public. Fabric is in the back of the store, not as big a selection as Juniata Park. Wholesaler, open to the public. Closed 2012
Closed 2006
Baum's
Jo-Mar Fabrics -Juniata Park
Jo-Mar Fabrics -Lawndale
Jo-Mar Fabrics - NE Philadelphia
Jo-Mar Fabrics - South Philadelphia
Karlin's
Stapler Fabrics
| Coté, Inc. Closed 2012 |
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| Fabric Warehouse
Closed 2014 |
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The Quilt Academy
More details forthcoming. Took over for The Quilting Circle when they closed. Located on Hulmeville Road in Bensalem, PA. |
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The Quilting Circle
Closed 2011 |
Sew Smart Fabrics
Excellent selection of calicos, some exotics. Not local to central Philly. Call for directions. |
Jo-Mar Norristown
Closed 2013 |
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Compilation, Production, and Pestering of each shopkeeper by Pat Ritter
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