Events
May Open Sew
Do you want some open studio time at Black Hole Studio? Do you want to sew alongside others in our sewing community? Do you need help deciding which pattern to sew next, or decide what fabric to use for your project? Then join me for our monthly Open Sew! Bring whatever you’re working on, or scan the craft book library to find inspiration for something new.
Summer Stitch-In
Do you dream about hours upon hours of uninterrupted sewing time? Do you love sewing with friends? Do you have a big project that you’d love to make from start to finish in a weekend? If you answered yes to any of those questions, I feel like you are going to LOVE our first ever Sewing Society Stitch-In!
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!
Garment Sewing 101
Do you dream of sewing your own clothes? Clothes that fit YOUR body, are made out of fabric that speaks to you, and are completely one-of-a-kind? I know the idea of garment sewing can be intimidating, but I promise you can do it if you let yourself try something new.
If you’re ready to jump into the world of garment sewing, then join me for a 2 session course at Black Hole Studio where we will sew an indie sewing pattern together from start to finish.
Indie Sew-Along : Weekend Chore Pants
Join me this month at Black Hole Studio as we sew the freshly released Weekend Chore Pants pattern from Matchy Matchy Sewing Club. It’s the perfect pattern for sewists looking to dip their toe into the pants pond, and is a blank canvas for all those scraps you have lying around!
April Stitch Social
Join me for some comfy cozy hand stitching at Black Hole Studio - Bring your cross stitch, embroidery, hand quilting, knitting, crochet, or any craft project that involves your hands doing all the work. It’s the perfect place for all of us that spend a lot of time stitching alone to connect, share our projects, and maybe even learn something new!
You will have access to the studio materials at Black Hole studio including: the craft book library, cutting tables, cutting rulers & tools, as well as a variety of sewing notions, so come ready to get inspired.
March Open Sew
Do you want some open studio time at Black Hole Studio? Do you want to sew alongside others in our sewing community? Do you need help deciding which pattern to sew next, or decide what fabric to use for your project? Then join me for our monthly Open Sew! Bring whatever you’re working on, or scan the craft book library to find inspiration for something new.
March Stitch Social
Join me for some comfy cozy hand stitching at Black Hole Studio - Bring your cross stitch, embroidery, hand quilting, knitting, crochet, or any craft project that involves your hands doing all the work. It’s the perfect place for all of us that spend a lot of time stitching alone to connect, share our projects, and maybe even learn something new!
You will have access to the studio materials at Black Hole studio including: the craft book library, cutting tables, cutting rulers & tools, as well as a variety of sewing notions, so come ready to get inspired.
Halloween Open Sew
Spooky sewing season is upon us?? Do you want some open studio time at the City Sewing Room to work on all your ghoulish sewing? 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.
September 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 : Colorblock Set
Join me this month at the City Sewing Room as we sew the newly released Colorblock Set from Matchy Matchy Sewing Club - it’s a fun and easy sew, with real scrappy potential!
STL Frocktails 2025
Join other sewists in the St Louis community for an inclusive event for attendees to share their sewing stories, get inspired by others' creations, make new sewing connections, and walk a runway wearing their best me-made frock!
Open Sew - Frocktails Edition
Need some open studio time to finish up your outfit for STL Frocktails?? Do you need sewing opinions from sewists in our community? Then join me for some open studio time, maker’s mart shopping, and creative community time at the City Sewing Room.
August 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.
Intro to Garment Sewing: Seamwork Hansie
Are you ready to jump head first into the world of garment sewing, but looking for a detailed sew-along to get all your sewing questions answered? Do you love working through a project with others in order to gain different perspectives on how to execute it? Have you tried sewing a garment before in the past and given up due to the poorly written instructions and tissue paper pattern pieces?
If you feel like I’m describing your exact experiences, then this Intro to Garment Sewing class is for YOU!
Indie Sew-Along : Bardon Dress
Join me this month at the City Sewing Room as we sew the Bardon Dress from Elbe Textiles & Peppermint Magazine - it’s the perfect swishy summer dress and I’m sure it will become one of your summer wardrobe staples.
July Open Sew - It’s My Birthday!!
Come sew with me for my birthday!! Join me for some open studio time, maker’s mart shopping, and creative community at the City Sewing Room. Bring whatever you’re working on or come ready to figure out a new project!
Slow Sewing : hand-stitched Accordion Snap Pouch
We’re slowing it down this month! Join me to learn simple hand stitches and use them to create an accordion snap pouch that can be hand or machine sewn from start to finish.
June 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.
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.
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.