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.

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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.

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This November, we are hosting our regular clothing swap & a menswear swap.

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.

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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.

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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 Jennifer Lee, René Reyes, Louise Sutton, and Carlin Ash

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