
Events

May Open Sew
Do you want some open studio time at the City Sewing Room? Do you want to sew alongside others in our sewing community? Do you want some private shopping time at the Maker’s Mart? Then join me for our monthly Open Sew! Bring whatever you’re working on or come and shop the maker’s mart at the city sewing room to find a new project; most fabric and notions are just $2 per pound so come ready to get inspired.
Indie Sew-Along : Craft Studio Tee
Join me this month at the City Sewing Room as we sew the newly released, FREE Studio Craft Teepattern from Matchy Matchy Sewing Club. It’s a fabulous pattern to get you started on your spring & summer wardrobe makes, and it’s sure to become one of your wardrobe staples.

April Open Sew
Do you want some open studio time at the City Sewing Room? Do you want to sew alongside others in our sewing community? Do you want some private shopping time at the Maker’s Mart? Then join me for our monthly Open Sew! Bring whatever you’re working on or come and shop the maker’s mart at the city sewing room to find a new project; most fabric and notions are just $2 per pound so come ready to get inspired.

Indie Sew-Along : Juniper Dress
Join me as we sew the Juniper Dress from indie designer Tiana Herring. This fabulous size inclusive pattern is a fun twist on the basic shirt dress, and has several fun elements to elevate your sewing practice.

March Open Sew
Do you want some open studio time at the City Sewing Room? Do you want to sew alongside others in our sewing community? Do you want some private shopping time at the Maker’s Mart? Then join me for our monthly Open Sew! Bring whatever you’re working on or come and shop the maker’s mart at the city sewing room to find a new project; most fabric and notions are just $2 per pound so come ready to get inspired.

Indie Sew-Along : Envelope Dress
Join me as we sew the Envelope Dress from Cris Wood Sews. This pattern has it all; it’s a no-waste, size inclusive pattern that is perfect for basic sewists that are ready to jump into the garment world. The pattern pieces are based on your specific body measurements, so you are sure to get a fabulous fit! And since all the pattern pieces are rectangles, there’s no intermediate sewing techniques to worry about.
February Open Sew
Do you want some open studio time at the City Sewing Room? Do you want to sew alongside others in our sewing community? Do you want some private shopping time at the Maker’s Mart? Then join me for our monthly Open Sew! Bring whatever you’re working on or come and shop the maker’s mart at the city sewing room to find a new project; fabric and notions are just $2 per pound so come ready to get inspired.

Indie Sew-Along : West End Jacket
Join me for the first indie sew-along of the new year to make yourself the perfect jacket!
The free West End Jacket pattern from Peppermint Magazine is a great pattern for those of you that have mastered beginner level patterns and are ready for some new, intermediate level techniques such as: bias bound seams, cuffs, buttonholes, and a COLLAR!

January Open Sew
Do you want some open studio time at the City Sewing Room? Do you want to sew alongside others in our sewing community? Do you want some private shopping time at the Maker’s Mart? Then join me for our monthly Open Sew! Bring whatever you’re working on or come and shop the maker’s mart at the city sewing room to find a new project; fabric and notions are just $2 per pound so come ready to get inspired.

Holiday Open Sew
Have you started your holiday gift sewing yet? Are you almost finished but need some time for finishing touches? Have you decided you’re only sewing for yourself this holiday season, and you still need the perfect fabric for your holiday outfit? Whatever sewing your sewing needs, join me for an open sew at the City Sewing Room to get it done! Bring whatever you’re working on or come and shop the maker’s mart at the city sewing room to find a new project; most fabric and notions are just $2 per pound so come ready to get inspired.

Pattern Drafting: T-Shirt
Are you interested in creating patterns to fit your personal measurements but not sure where to start? Then this is the sewing class for you!

November Open Sew
Do you want some open studio time at the City Sewing Room? Do you want to sew alongside others in our sewing community? Do you want some private shopping time at the Maker’s Mart? Then join me for our monthly Open Sew! Bring whatever you’re working on or come and shop the maker’s mart at the city sewing room to find a new project; fabric and notions are just $2 per pound so come ready to get inspired.

Open Sew - Last Minute Halloween Edition
Let’s get together for a Halloween themed open sew!! You are welcome to bring whatever you’re working on, but I thought this would be the perfect opportunity for you to finish up all your Halloween sewing projects……because I know you aren’t finished with them yet :) The Maker’s Mart will be open for you to find those bits and bobs you need to give those pieces the perfect finishing touches; most things are just $2 / lb. so come ready to get inspired.

Indie Sew-Along : Intermediate Knits The Lisa Cardigan
Join me for our October indie sew-along as we continue working with knits as we sew the Lisa Cardigan.
This is a great pattern for those of you that have sewn a project or two with knit fabric and are ready to push yourself with a couple of new skills. Not to mention that I’m sure this will become not only a wardrobe staple, but is sure to also be a pattern you return to again and again.

Open Sew - Halloween Edition
Let’s get together for a Halloween themed open sew!! You are welcome to bring whatever you’re working on, but I thought this would be the perfect opportunity for us to brainstorm and help each other organize all our halloween sewing projects. (What better place to source materials for halloween costumes, decor, quilts, and more?!) The Maker’s Mart will be open to you and most things are just $2 / lb. so come ready to get inspired!

Indie Sew-Along : Intro to Knits - Toaster Sweater
Join me for our August indie sew-along as jump into the world of knits to sew the indie fave Toaster Sweater from Sewhouse Seven

Open Sew: Me-Made Swap Edition
Come for some open studio time, bring some me-mades that you no longer utilize, and leave with someone else’s!

Slow Sewing : hand-stitched snap pouch
We’re slowing it down this month! Join me to learn simple hand stitches and use them to create a little pouch that is hand-sewn from start to finish.

Indie Sew-Along : Mehri Bag
Join me for our August indie sew-along as we sew the cutest boho bag from Fibre Mood : the Mehri bag!

August Open Sew
Let’s get together for an open sew!! Bring whatever you’re working on, or come and shop the maker’s mart at the city sewing room to find a new project; fabric and notions are just $2 per pound so come ready to get inspired.
This event will be limited to 8. Cost is $25 and must be sent to me through PayPal at theknitknot@yahoo.com or venmo @theknitknot
If we do not meet the required minimum number of participants for a class at the City Sewing Room (3) I will let you know 24 hours before the event via Facebook messenger and will refund your class fee. Due to this, please send in your attendance fee in no later than 48 hours before the class. Thank you so much for your understanding about this!!
Feel free to bring any food or drink to share.

Beginner Pattern Drafting: Tiered Skirt
Are you interested in creating patterns to fit your personal measurements but not sure where to start? Then this is the sewing class for you! Join me as we follow Sydney Graham’s tutorial for how to create a tiered skirt drafted to your personal measurements. This is going to be a fun one!

Indie Sew-Along: Ballet Bow Skirt
Join me as we sew an indie garment pattern together! This month we will be sewing the newly released Ballet Bow Skirt from beloved indie pattern company Matchy Matchy Sewing Club.

Open Sew
Let’s get together for an open sew!! Bring whatever you’re working on, or come and shop the maker’s mart at the city sewing room to find a new project; fabric and notions are just $2 per pound so come ready to get inspired.