In 2003 three sisters purchased a landmark, family owned fabric store that had been located in the Los Feliz Village for over thirty years and transformed it into a unique full service drapery salon.
Stacey, Amanda and Jillian are the partnering sisters and third generation sewers keeping the hand sewing tradition alive. While growing up in Wisconsin the girls spent hours at a time in fabric shops exploring the trims, fabrics and notions while their mother shopped for her latest creation.
In the late 90’s the girls’ mother insisted they learn how to sew. She awoke her heavy steel 1960’s Singer sewing machine and ignited a passion for sewing in each of the girls.
While mastering the art of couture a girlfriend insisted that they sew drapery for her pied-à-terre. From their dining room table the girls began sewing the Black Chiffon drapery. After a quick electric drill tutorial from a helpful Home Depot employee Stacey became the team’s first installer. As the girls gained momentum and word of mouth spread a for lease sign went up in the window of what is now Gypsy’s Palace.
These days the owners oversee the meticulous measuring of the clients’ windows and the manufacturing of drapery that ultimately fits the window like finely tailored clothing.
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Grandma and Mom
Gypsy’s Palace has welcomed any drapery challenge from a 20,000 square foot mansion to a local 200 seat movie theater. Gypsy’s Palace continues to thrive through persistence and team work. The sisters agree that, “Nothing completes a beautifully decorated room or frames a gorgeous view like a luxurious pair of drapery. From Dramatic Interlined Velvet to a Simple Chiffon Sheer.
We are located in
Los Feliz Village:
1730 North Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Store hours:
10 - 6 Monday thru Friday.
Saturday & Sunday by
appointment only.
Tel 323.662.5669
Fax 323.622.6669
Please contact us with questions or comments at info@gpdrapery.com. |
