78-Year-Old Philadelphia Seamstress Shop Gets Storefront Makeover After City Grant

CBS Philadelphia

July 21, 2025

For more than seven decades, Garris Fabrics & Fashion has been a quiet staple on 60th Street in West Philadelphia.

What began as a manufacturing company in 1947, founded by the parents of Denise Garris, has evolved into a beloved seamstress shop, still handcrafting little girls' dresses in the same tradition. Now, thanks to a city grant and nonprofit support, the shop has received a brand-new storefront, complete with modern signage and lighting.

Inside the store, legacy threads run deep. Vintage sewing machines still hum, tools passed down and preserved.

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