Workshops & Events
Monthly events designed to help you slow down, learn new skills, connect, create, and feel inspired
For Beginner - Advanced Sewists
Sewing Courses
Sewing 101: Beginner's Sewing Course
Learn how to sew with our 4-class beginner's sewing course. In this course you will complete a tote bag, learn to sew, select the best fabric for your projects, measure and cut a pattern, add straps, pockets, lining + MORE!
Sewing 102: Intro to Garment Making
For moderate sewists looking for an introduction to garment making. By the end of the course you will have made a pair of shorts, pants, or a skirt while learning the basics to sew garments.
Sewing 103: Make your own Custom Jacket
Learn to make a totally customized jacket in this intermediate sewing class! Sewing 103 is best for intermediate to advanced stitchers.
Sewing 103: Turn Your Favorite Garment into a Pattern
Ever wish you could recreate your favorite piece of clothing? Join our workshop and learn how to turn your most-loved item into a reusable pattern! Bring a simple, unlined garment—like a skirt, pants, vest, or a simplified jacket—and I will guide you through building your very own pattern.
Hemming 101: Learn 4 Different Styles of Hemming Techniques
Learn 4 different styles of hemming techniques to shorten or lengthen just about any of your shorts, skirts, pants, and dresses in this workshop! 1 class, 3 hours.
Upcycling Denim: Transform Old Jeans Into a Corset or Belt
Looking for a fun, creative way to breathe new life into old denim? Join our 4-hour Upcycling Denim Workshop and turn your unused denim into chic, wearable pieces! This workshop is perfect for beginner-intermediate sewists who have completed a Sewing 101 course or are comfortable operating a sewing machine and working with basic fabric cutting and stitching techniques.
Lingerie Making Workshop Series 1: Create Custom Panties (Underwear)
Sew a pair of custom panties that fit perfectly, using a custom pattern just in time for Valentines Day!
Lingerie Making Workshop Series 2: Create a Custom Bralette
Sew a custom bra that fits perfectly, using a custom pattern just in time for Valentines Day!
Patchwork Studio: Learn Basic Quilt Blocking to Upcycle Old Garments
Learn to upcycle a favorite sweatshirt, tee, or unlined jacket by crafting a quilt block to add to it!
New Year Vision Board Workshop
Set goals, set intentions & manifest for your dream 2025 at our vision board workshop. Leave with a collage canvas made by you!
Our newest slow fashion event offering, launching November '24
Community Mending Circle
A DIY Mending Accountability Group to fix any holes, rips, and give some love to your favorite clothes to elongate their life.
Clothing Swap
Donate the excess in your wardrobe, swap & trade with community, and refresh your wardrobe. It's good for your closet, wallet, and the planet.
All leftover clothing from the Swap is donated to our local Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter.
Stitch & Bitch Knitting Club
Hosted every Monday by local textile artist Keelin Maloney
Accountability Club
For moderate to advanced knitters. Want to keep up with your craft but don't need the hands-on instruction? Join our knitting accountability club which meets every Monday from 6-8pm and knit with our community.
Beginner's Crochet Course
Beginner's Crochet Course: Make a Granny Square Balaclava
Learn how to crochet a cozy Granny Square Balaclava in our Beginners Crochet Course!
Movie Night
Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy
Watch the documentary with a community of slow fashion lovers. Movie showing, optional discussion time post movie, and snacks!
Style Discovery Lab
Discover your personal style!
Lock in on your personal style using 10 in-depth exercises to define your dressing aesthetic!
Weekly Availability!
Tailoring Fittings
Book a fitting with our in-store tailors to customize your closet! From hemming pants, taking in the waistline, or shortening straps, to a complete garment reconstruction — if you can dream it, we can customize it. View our pricing menu.
Fittings hosted by local tailors Julia Medeiros, Louise Sutton, and Carlin Ash
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