Archive for May, 2010

Fabric Row Tour Manhattan

Thursday, May 20th, 2010
“Fabric Row Tour Manhattan”
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It’s Finally Here !
 
Allow us to take you on creative journey, filled with thousands of fabrics in the leading fashion capital of the world, New York City.  French lace, designer fabrics, silks, wools, leather and much, much more will be at your finger tips.  How about antique ribbons, bead encrusted trims, handmade roses, and Swarovski crystal appliqués?

We will tour the garment district t of Manhattan where all your design needs will be met.  Whether it is recreation, entrepreneurial or plain old tourist curiosity, there will be something for you.

 

Join us for our “Fabric Row Tour” Manhattan

 

Date:     August 23, 2010

Time:    7:30am

Place:    Greyhound Bus Terminal (meeting place)

              1oth and Filbert Street

 

               Philadelphia, Pa

2nd Location:  Greyhound  Mt. Laurel: Fellowship Road, NJ

  Cost:    $100 (includes ticket)

 

Tour Guide:  Crissy Phillips/ fashion designer and fashion consultant on SOJO 104.9 fm

 

On this tour you will learn great tools that lead and guide you in all aspects of fashion, design, general recreational sewing and more.  Join us in this partnership where you come out with a full knowledge of where to source all your needs regarding sewing, designing and creating.  Allow us to show you the beauty of fabrics and all the potential that your garments can be.  Fabrics make all the difference. 

 

Receive Fabric Description Sheet- (Priceless)

You will receive an alphabetic list of all fabric types and descriptions that will help you select the proper fabric for your garment.

Tour “Mood” fabric store of Lifetimes “Project Runway”

Tour Fashion Walk of Fame

Tour Sidewalk Catwalk (exhibit featuring NY’s top fashion designers)

Tour of the Major and Discount Fabric and Trim Stores

Tour Bryant Park: home of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

Receive Gift bag and “sewing survival kit”

Receive information of the hottest fabrics and colors for the season.

 

 Please contact Crissy Phillips E:mail cphillips@tiesthatbindonline.com 609-254-6328 for more information

Fabric Row Tour Philadelphia

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

“Fabric Row Tour Philadelphia” !

 

Do large fabric stores seem intimidating? Do you want to ask questions, but don’t know what to ask or who to ask? Are you wondering where to find fabric for your project and what fabric best suits your garment? How about where to find the tools to make your garment at discount prices?

 

 

Join us for our “Fabric Row Tour”

 

Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010

Time: 10:00 am

Place: Starbucks (meeting place)

             4th and South Street

             Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $20

Tour Guide:Crissy Phillips/ fashion designer and fashion consultant on SOJO 104.9 fm

 

On this tour you will learn great tools that lead and guide you in all aspects of fashion, design, general recreational sewing and more. Do not be intimidated; these stores welcome your ideas and patronage. Join us in this partnership where you come out with a full knowledge of where to source all your needs regarding sewing, designing and creating. We are here to  put the joy back into sewing! Why just stop at Wal-Mart or Jo-Ann Fabrics where only generic and common fabrics are sold. Allow us to show you the beauty of fabrics and all the potential that your garment can be. Fabrics make all the difference. 

 

Receive Fabric Description Sheet- (Priceless)

 

You will receive an alphabetic list of all fabric types and descriptions that will help you select the proper fabric for your garment.

 

Tour of All Fabric Stores.

Get one-on-one contact with owner or top sales personnel (It makes a difference).

Our tour guide will show you some of the hot fabrics and colors that will be used for the season.

Tour of All Trims and Notions Stores

Tutorials

Learn what fabrics are commonly used for specific articles of clothing. (E.g. what fabric is most commonly used for wedding gowns?)

Learn how to approach sales personnel and owners.

What to ask for and how to ask for it.                                        

Receive inside information on the specialty of each store.              

Receive inside information on strengths and weaknesses, ordering time, and uniqueness of store.                                     

Sourcing Contact Information.                                                                                                                                                     

You will receive website information for your needs as a seamstress.     

10 % discount

Complimentary refreshments to be served

Get your tickets as soon as possible. Don’t delay, our tours sell out fast.

If you have any questions please contact Crissy @ cphillips@tiesthatbindonline.com