Summer Sewing Socials

Always wanted to learn how to sew but never knew where to start?

Are you curious about sewing?

Are you looking for a different creative experience, something intentional, fun, and outside your usual routine?

Then Summer Sewing Social is for you.

Summer Sewing Social is a beginner-friendly sewing workshop in Toronto designed to help you take the first step in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.

This hands-on workshop is designed to make sewing feel less intimidating and more accessible. You’ll learn the basics of using a sewing machine while making your own gathered skirt with an elasticated waistband. The project has the right level of complexity to help you feel challenged but supported, and you’ll leave with something you can actually wear.

You’ll be guided step by step, with support along the way, so you can focus on learning, creating, and enjoying the process.

✂️ A practical skill that can save you money on simple adjustments and future alterations
✂️ How to safely and confidently use a sewing machine
✂️ How to select the best fabric for a beginner-friendly sewing project
✂️ How to take the right measurements for your project
✂️ How to cut your fabric, create gathers, and insert an elasticated waistband
✂️ How to sew an in-seam pocket
✂️ How to construct a complete skirt from start to finish

A gathered skirt with an elasticated waistband, handmade by you.

You’ll leave with a wearable piece, a new creative skill, and the confidence to say, “I made this.”

Who this is for

This workshop is perfect for:

✔️ Complete beginners who want to learn how to sew
✔️ People who have always wanted to make their own clothes
✔️ DIYers, creatives, and hobby-curious adults
✔️ Anyone looking for a fun and meaningful thing to do in Toronto
✔️ People who want to try something different from their usual weekend plans
✔️ Friends looking for a creative activity to do together
✔️ Anyone who wants a relaxed, supportive, small-group learning experience

No previous sewing experience is required.

Men are welcome too. You can make this project for a friend, partner, family member, or simply use the workshop to learn a practical skill you can apply to future sewing and alteration projects.

Ticket options

Choose the option that best fits what you already have and the level of support you want.

Bring Your Own Essentials — $89
Bring your own sewing machine and approved fabric*.
✨ Perfect for people who already have their own sewing machine and want to feel more comfortable using it at home.

Just Bring Your Fabric — $119
Bring your approved fabric*, and we’ll provide the sewing machine.
✨ Perfect for people who already have fabric they would love to use but need access to a machine.

All-Inclusive Experience — $139 (Popular)
Simply arrive ready to create. Your sewing machine, fabric, and workshop materials will be prepared for you.
✨ Perfect for anyone who wants the easiest, most supported experience without worrying about what to buy or bring.

Continue Sewing Package — $229
Includes the All-Inclusive Experience, plus a one-hour private follow-up session, the recorded session, and written step-by-step instructions you can return to at any time.
✨ Perfect for anyone who would like extra support to keep practising after the workshop.

*Fabric note:
Bringing your own fabric? No worries. You’ll receive clear guidance on the recommended fabric type and quantity before the workshop. To help the day run smoothly, all bring-your-own fabric must be approved in advance so we can make sure it is suitable for the gathered skirt project.

Venue: The workshop will take place near Yonge Sheppard Centre in North York, Toronto. The exact address will be shared with confirmed participants after payment has been received.

Time: The final workshop time will be confirmed closer to the event. We are currently considering a flexible time range to accommodate participants and venue availability.

Payment: This is a paid event. To reserve your spot, kindly send payment by Interac e-Transfer to: [email protected]. Your spot is confirmed once payment has been received.

Seats are limited to keep the experience personal, supportive, and beginner-friendly.