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Show your support for the Harris/Walz campaign in a creative and unique way! Join us for a special hand-stitching embroidery sew-along, where we’ll come together to personalize our canvas Converse sneakers with meaningful motifs. Bring your Chucks, and we’ll provide everything else—needles, thread, and a variety of political and non-political embroidery designs to choose from. This event is perfect for both beginners and experienced stitchers. You’ll have the chance to showcase your support, connect with fellow campaign supporters, and create a one-of-a-kind pair of sneakers that speak to your passion. Plus, every stitch you make will contribute to the cause—all proceeds from this event will be donated directly to the Harris/Walz campaign. Come for the creativity, stay for the community, and leave with your sneakers that make a statement! Note: If you have other garments or fabric you'd like to embellish, feel free to bring them!

Cost: $ 25.00
Are you tired of clothes without pockets? Want to learn about different types of pockets and how to add them to your garments? Join us for a demo session to dive deep into the history and how-to of pockets!

Cost: $ 65.00
Join us for a hands-on 3-day weekend intensive where you'll create the Dawn Jeans by Megan Nielsen—a timeless, vintage-inspired, high-waisted jean made from non-stretch denim. Choose from a tapered leg, wide leg, or straight leg design. The Dawn Jeans pattern is available in sizes 0-20, and the Dawn Curve pattern caters to sizes 14-30. You'll have plenty of creative freedom with four style options—tapered, straight, wide-leg, and jean shorts.

Cost: $ 535.00
Join Wild Hand and Needles & Bolts for a special collaborative workshop! Students will work at Wild Hand with teaching artist, Richie Wilde Lopez, to plan and weave fabric that will then be cut and sewn at Needles & Bolts into a beautiful handwoven backpack with sewist and teaching artist, Beth Paolini, from the Needles & Bolts team. Registration is available on the Wild Hand website.

Cost: $ 250.00
Struggling with off-the-rack garments that don’t fit the way you want? Join our monthly Non-Binary Fit Clinic, designed to help you feel like your best self. This class provides a supportive and inclusive environment where you can learn how to achieve the perfect fit for your garments.

Cost: $ 40.00
Come in and work on those last-minute projects! We'll have 6 machines set up for you to use. You can also hand stitch, knit, or even work on your Holiday cards!

Cost: $ 50.00
The Go Mt. Airy Business Association invites families to bring kids in costume for a pre-Halloween trick-or-treat with warm beverages and fun activities on the 6600 through 6900 blocks of Germantown Avenue.

This Open Sew is for those participating in the ROAM Block of the Month Program

Cost: $ FREE
We're collaborating with Quilting for Good, a growing local effort, that delivered over 80 quilts in 2023 to a shelter serving unhoused Philadelphia families. You can help meet the current need by cutting, sewing, pressing and laying out quilt tops. No experience necessary! This is a FREE event! No need to bring anything - we'll get you up and running in no time, even if you've never sewn before! Space is limited so if you'd like to participate, register quickly!

Cost: $ FREE
Join us for a quick workshop to sew up this versatile pinafore! Perfect for dipping your toe into the world of garment making! Made in linen, linen cotton, cotton canvas, or woven cotton, this airy pinafore will keep you cool on the hottest days! Wear it in the winter with a turtleneck and a cardigan or throw a denim jacket on with leggings and you're ready to pick some apples. No need to make a muslin, we'll dive right into the construction of this garment. The price includes written pattern and tracings.

Cost: $ 125.00
In our Beginner Garment Series, we've included the very flattering, perfect for any occasion, Pietra Pant from Closet Core. The Pietra Pants are the best of both worlds; a flat front, high-waisted silhouette with the comfort of an elastic waist in the back. Featuring lengthening panels in the front with slanted hip pockets and a hidden waist stay, you'll never want to take them off. Choose between four leg styles: a wide leg in floor-skimming or cropped length or a slim and tapered leg. Over four 3-hour sessions, you'll take your measurements, make a muslin toile, and stitch up a pair of well-fitted trousers specifically to your shape. Stitch them in linen, cotton or poplin for a perfect pair of pants you'll want in every color. All materials are available in the shop at a 10% discount. Note: For this workshop you will need to come to class with your pattern pieces traced and cut out.

Cost: $ 150.00
This Open Sew is for participants of the Modern Herbal Block of the Month

Cost: $ FREE
In this 2-hour workshop, we'll get you up and running and ready to sew on your machine! In the first hour, we'll help you wind a bobbin, thread your machine and share what all the buttons and dials do. In the second hour, you'll take what you've learned and sew up a cute coaster!

Cost: $ 50.00
Join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday evening for an Open Sew. Bring a hand-stitching project, your knitting, or other handwork and join other stitchers in the community! If you want to reserve an open sew seat and want to hand stitch, this is the correct registration link. If you need to use one of our machines or want to bring your own, please select the Machine Reservation option and register there.

Cost: $ 5.00
The shop will be closed so our staff can celebrate the winter holidays with their families. The webshop will be open and items will ship when we re-open.

Join us for an introduction to quilting workshop! In this 1-day intensive, you'll create a lap quilt (34" x 51") and learn the basics of quilt construction from choosing fabrics to cutting using a rotary cutter, quilter's ruler, and mat. You'll learn to piece a quilt top, sandwich and straight-line quilt your quilt and finish it with binding. We'll even discuss labeling your quilt to officially "sign" your work!

Cost: $ 150.00
Join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday evening for an Open Sew. Bring a hand-stitching project, your knitting, or other handwork, and join other stitchers in the community! If you want to reserve an open sew seat and need a machine, this is the correct registration link. If you do not need a machine, please select the Hand Stitch option and register there.

Cost: $ 5.00
Join us twice a month on Friday afternoons for a daytime version of our popular Open Sew. Bring a hand-stitching project, your knitting, or a machine sewing project, or just come chat and be inspired by other stitchers. If you want to reserve an open sew seat and need a machine, this is the correct registration link. If you do not need a machine, please select the Hand Stitch option and register there.

Cost: $ 5.00
Join us twice a month on Friday afternoons for a daytime version of our popular Open Sew. Bring a hand-stitching project, your knitting, or a machine sewing project, or just come chat and be inspired by other stitchers. If you want to reserve an open sew seat and do not need a machine, this is the correct registration link. If you need to use one of our machines or bring your own, please select the Machine option and register there.

Cost: $ 5.00
Join us for a fun workshop making a holiday stocking to decorate your mantle or window! Use holiday fabric or a fun non-holiday print. By the end of class, you have a finished stocking to hang and fill. Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift!

Cost: $ 75.00
Don't change your body to fit your clothes! Change your clothes to fit your body! Have you been frustrated by fitting your curves? Come to our Curvy Fit Clinic where we will sew through the book Ahead of the Curve by Jenny Rushmore of Cashmerette. Learn how to make a pattern fit you as we sew through five beautiful patterns.

Cost: $ 40.00
Join the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Sewing Guild for their monthly meeting.

Cost: $ FREE
Join us for Queer Stitch Night at Needles & Bolts on June 14 from 6-9 PM! Bring your hand stitching or machine stitching projects and connect with fellow makers in our vibrant, inclusive community. Any fiber craft is welcome - we see you knitters & crocheters! Let's gather, share, and celebrate creativity together in our welcoming Maker's Space. See you there!

Cost: $ 5.00
Come stitch a clever line drawing of the Philadelphia skyline! We'll get you started on this Philly Skyline sampler. You'll leave knowing how to make the following stitches: Satin, Chain, Stem, French Knots, Backstitch & Whipped Backstitch. Depending on time you may have a chance to learn a few more stitches with the instructor. With these stitches under your belt, you can embellish projects, create hand-stitched quilt labels, and follow any embroidery pattern. All supplies are included. 10% off any purchase made on the day of class.

Cost: $ 100.00
Do I have to live in Philadelphia to be in the guild? Nope! We have members from Philadelphia, New Jersey, Bucks, Lehigh, Chester and Montgomery Counties and more. Where and when do you meet? We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm in Elkins Park, PA... Just north of Philadelphia. Most meetings are also via ZOOM . We also host sew-ins, lectures/workshops and sewing retreats throughout the year. Can I come to a meeting first, before joining to see if I like it? You bet! We encourage potential guild members to come out to a meeting to see if we're a good fit. https://phillymodernquiltguild.com/

In this beginner wardrobe workshops, we'll start with the Scout Tee from Grainline Studio or the Montrose Tee from Cashmerette - an easy tee shirt for beginning garment makers. Over four 3-hour sessions, you'll take your measurements, make a muslin toile, and stitch up a classic tee that you can sew over and over to start your basic capsule wardrobe. Stitch it in linen, cotton or poplin for a fresh take on a classic. All materials are available in the shop at a 10% discount.

Cost: $ 150.00
Do you have lingering projects from 2024 (or earlier) and want to wrap them up before the new year? Join us for our super popular Finishing School Sew Day! Use our machines and tools to work on your UFOs or get a head start on some 2025 projects. We'll provide lunch, snacks and offer advice or help as needed.

Cost: $ 75.00
Do you have a serger and are afraid of how to thread it? Want a refresher on serger basics? This is the class for you! Taught by a serger expert, you'll spend two sessions getting to know your serger and how it is a great tool for your sewing projects. In session 1, you'll learn how all the dials, buttons, and levers work and how to thread the machine. In session 2, you'll create a sampler of all the different stitches your serger can create! Both sessions are required for course completion

Cost: $ 125.00
Come learn the vibrant history of Sashiko while stitching your very own mini panel that can be turned into a wall hanging, coaster, or pincushion. The Japanese word sashiko translates to English as little stabs, a reference made to the simple running stitch employed by repeating or interlocking traditional Japanese geometric patterns, offering a vast creative canvas. We'll explore the ways sashiko can be incorporated into your stitching while working on a mini panel using traditional stitches.

Cost: $ 50.00
Join us as we stitch along and make the Postcard from Sweden Quilt together! We'll share best practices, tools, and tips to stay organized and precise so you end up with a gorgeous throw-sized quilt!

Cost: $ 100.00
Calling all serger owners! Join us for our monthly Serger Club, where you can bring your projects and get expert guidance in a friendly, collaborative environment. Whether you’re stuck on a tricky stitch, need advice on your next project, or just want to sew alongside others who share your passion, this workshop is the perfect place to learn and grow.

Cost: $ 35.00

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