Welcome, New York dressmakers, crafters and fabric fans!

Location
New York, NY 40.72-74.0 10012US
Meetups
20 so far
Members
578 Sewers
Rating
New York City Sewing & Fabric Shopping Meetup Group 4.50 4.5013
Meetup topics
Founded
December 18, 2007

Meet other local people who like to do all sorts of sewing, including garments, home decorations and crafts. Join us on walks around the garment district in NYC.

We also take some trips to the FIT museum & Costume Institute to have a look at their exhibits.

We have information about places to take sewing classes & stores in the area:
http://sewing.meetup.com/201/about

and active discussion board here:
http://sewing.meetup.com/201/boards

What members are saying

 looking forward to our next meetup. thanks for doing it! 

Sarah

 Nice group of people & much appreciated everybody's kind help! 

CapGain

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What's new?

  • Jan 6
    • New member
      “I'm taking my first sewing class tonight and would love to meet people of like mind!”
  • Jan 5
    • New member
      “I'm an emerging designer who would like to become a better patternmaker & sewer.”
  • Jan 4
    • New member
      “I love to sew and thought I'd get more motivation by joining a group. I'd consider myself at the advanced level in many areas but I always enjoy learning new techniques and getting tips from other folks who sew.”
    • New member
      aim
      “love sewing and quilting and am looking for others to help encourage and inspire.”
  • Jan 3
    • New member
      “To get back into sewing, learn some techniques, find raw material resources and be inspired.”
    • New member
      “Would like to sew as I like to design clothes.”
  • Jan 2
    • New member
      “to meet other sewing/fashion enthusiasts”
  • Dec 29 2009
    • New member
      “To find out about sewing classes and meet peole who can give me help in navigating the city to get into sewing again.”
    • New member
      “I am a bushman looking to learn how to sew.”
    • New member
      “i enjoy sewing even though i'm a novice. i'd like to learn more about were to buy notions, fabrics and things....”
  • Dec 26 2009
    • New member
      “I need sewing deadlines. Would anyone like to meet once every month for a session of hand-finishing and chat? The meeting would be meant to push us all to wrap up sewing projects. I want to get new clothes made from my huge fabric accumulation.”