Benjamin Peters is a men's store. They have beautiful men's shirts, suits and neckties. Don't let…read morethe simple outside of store make you pass it by. Great stuff and they've been good in Ithaca for many years. I think they also have tuxedo's.

I had a fantastic experience working with Thane on a big tailoring order a few weeks ago…read more I had 7 or so suits that needed various levels of adjustments, mostly simple stuff like shortening sleeves, hemming pants, and taking in the width on a few blazers. However, I also had one blazer that I purchased at an online tailor company that came out very wonky in the shoulders. Thane was able to perform surgery on it and perfectly fix the issues. He got everything done on a tight timeframe too, and put in extra work to get it all exact. Beyond that, he was a pleasure to chat with and very professional. The whole project came to a little over $1000, which I think was reasonable given the quantity and quality of work done. I especially don't think anyone else could have fixed the shoulders on that one blazer, so it effectively saved me the value of losing out on an entire suit jacket.

Gorgeous gorgeous selections at Petrune, every season. Most of their inventory is clothing created…read morein a more vintage style as opposed to actual vintage stuffs. You'll find a lot of great statement pieces as opposed to basics. If you're looking for unique clothes that'll get you compliments, come here.

Petrune has pretty modern styles and some vintage mixed into this seasons clothes. New to Ithaca…read moreand well needed. No other clothes stores in downtown area. Check it out!

This shop is the cutest!! It's like a candy shop for fiber lovers. I loved talking with the staff,…read moreand after learning that they not only sell fabrics that are well priced but also teach fashion sewing, I AM A FAN.

I was in Ithaca several months ago and on my agenda was to visit Sew Green. It did not disappoint…read more I was able to purchase some beautiful denim for an apron I made. The store clerk was so helpful when I told her what I wanted to sew. I didn't know I wanted denim, but when she found it, I just knew!! And it was enough for 2 aprons!! I drove down from Rochester, I hope to be back soon!!!

Wow. I wish I'd come here a lot sooner. I came at the end of a workday looking for Heat n Bond…read morewhich they sell in pretty much any quantity you may need. Of course they had multiple types. It was the end of the day and they were scheduled to close five minutes before I came in, and I apologized for coming in so close to closing and then being drawn and distracted by the huge array of fabrics on offer. They said it was no issue at all, and I got signed up for their newsletter. I'm already now looking into what they offer for sewing classes because I have some projects I'm working on related to bookbinding and it would help me to learn/re-learn how to sew. Highly recommend this place.

This is my go to spot for quilting fabric even though it means driving down from Rochester…read more.. Fantastic customer service, great newsletter and customer appreciation events. They have a tremendous variety of designers available they offer classes, Sewing Machine's, patterns... you will not be disappointed with a visit to Quilters Corner's!

I had friends says it's expensive but it's not really a thrift store. It's more collectibles and…read moreantiques. So if you're looking for some busted old stuff. They have legitimately nice stuff. So I would go here if you're looking to pay dept store prices but want something rare and nice. Sure there's a few really nice priced items. Think more like a $5000 vintage Italian dining set for $1200. They have a lot of really great midcentury modern pieces. Some high end designer furniture. Sophisticated wood bending techniques. I would honestly rather spend money here. I just saw a lot of styles I haven't seen in a while. There plenty of items in the lower range too Lots of clothes, I'll be honest, I didn't look. Their music section in back has some great vinyl, posters, signed stuff. It was pretty busy for being in such of an out of the way location, but the mural walk is there too and the site is going to be a $38M development soon. Definitely checkout some of their one in a kind/limited pieces. Feels like a furniture museum.

Came here for the first time. Over an hour drive but so worth it. So many treasures and the staff…read moreare incredible. Will be back.

Look for the bare necessities The simple bare necessities…read moreForget about your worries and your strife I mean the bare necessities That's why a bear can rest at ease With just the bare necessities of life I couldn't resist. Who doesn't love a good sing-along? First off, do not mistake this place with the Bear Necessities in RPCC/RPU that is often also called "Bear Nasties": two totally different places. Bear Necessities has almost everything that you need. When you're stranded in the desolate Ithaca, you must rely on places like these and be resourceful. They have similar merchandise to The Cornell Store but at more reasonable prices. I actually find that their Cornell apparel is more stylish than the ones offered at The Cornell Store. Although it is a pretty small place, it is more convenient (if you live in Collegetown, it is right next to Collegetown Bagels) and also has longer hours than going to The Cornell Store. It is often run by a father and his young son and an additional employee, but they're nice and helpful. Whether you're looking to strut your Cornell pride or get the ever popular "Ithaca is Gorges" (and its variations like "Ithaca is Gangsta" or "Hotelies are Gorges" etc.) in every color of the rainbow, this is your answer. They have a number of Cornell branded souvenirs and office supplies. Although it is a small establishment, they have a wide selection. They also buy back books at the end of the semester and offer cash in case Kraftees or The Cornell Store do not give you good prices. You're already giving an arm, leg, and your firstborn child to pay for your Cornell tuition. Use your ivy league education, and save some money at Bear Necessities. It is a more affordable option to get your Cornell attire, and no one will be able to tell that you didn't pay a fortune to get that Cornell hoodie.

Cheaply made but expensive clothing that feels like it's already 5 years old when you buy it new…read more You could get better quality clothing in a roadside flea shop in Africa. They refused to accept a return within the time allowed by claiming that I had washed the clothing. I didn't expect much better than this store, whose only purpose is to price gouge Collegetown residents, but this is ridiculous.

I rode a new to me e-bike to the shop, to get some: diagnostics on it, get a mirror and have it…read moremounted on it, buy a water caddy and have it mounted on it and get some questions specific to e-bikes answered. They did also this and answered a bike frame fit question that I have never managed to get a correct answer to. The visit was a win and worth the shop labor and time. I will go back to the Cayuga Ski and Cyclery.

A bike shop that wouldn't even let me bring my bike inside? The staff here is really something.read more

Ten thousand villages: 100s of crafts from india to kenya; guatemala to pakistan. Gorgeous useful…read moreartifacts: worth a walk through and only a shopping spree if your pocket is rolling with dough. This place helps a travel fix w/ cookbooks from around the world, jewelry, journals, home and kids goodies. I came home w some kenyan earrings... note: a few stores down is the diaspora store w/ africa only apparrel and goods, earrings are half the price but less variety. Ithaca has delightful world/eco friendly shops.

Ten Thousand Villages Ithaca is a non-profit store, run by few staff, a volunteer Board of…read moreDirectors, and many volunteers. Some of my favourite items include coiled-recycled-paper journals, placemats, bowls, and trivets. They have a broad selection of unique and fair-trade jewelry, in designs from artisans in Asia, the Middle and Near East, South and Central America, and all over Africa. All items in the store are fairly-traded, that is, the artisans are skilled adults who are paid a fair wage in exchange for the items they create. There is a comfortable atmosphere and visitors are encouraged to ask questions about fair trade.

I'm a big fan of thrifting. I enjoy getting things on the cheap, finding rare things, cool things I…read morecould fix up, and useful things for the cheap like I got like probably $600 new Dyson standup vacuum for like $60. They have like a drum set for like $100 yeah a lot of cool random stuff I mean I wouldn't go there every day go in there one once a month you know just so the inventory rotates out and just check it out sometimes you could just browse and find some gold. Lots of clothes here and a lot of housewares. The furniture selection is ok.

Great place to donate your older items. Great place to buy books and movies and cds. Great staff.read more