Stitch Sew Shop is delighted to present our very first Weekend Workshop!

Friday, June 3rd – Sunday, June 5th

Featuring guest instructor Jenny Rushmore of Cashmerette Patterns, this workshop is bound to be amazing. We will be making the Appleton Dress: the quintessential wrap dress your handmade wardrobe should not be without. As described by Cashmerette, The Appleton Dress is a “…classic wrap dress designed to play up your curves with a crossover front, a built-in waist tie, and a deep V-neck. Designed by and for curvy women, the Appleton’s innovative neckband construction prevents gaping across your bust. Do a celebratory shimmy, because this bodice has you well covered!”. This workshop is ideal for an advanced beginner sewist.

The Workshop

The cost of this Workshop is $450, which includes lunch Saturday & Sunday, a paper copy of the Appleton Dress sewing pattern, 16+ hours of sewing instruction, use of Shop equipment, and lots of exclusive surprises and treats.*

Saturday will bring a full day of making, beginning at 10 am. Lunch will be included, as well as some mid-afternoon pick-me-ups, and we will sew until 6 pm. Dinner reservations for the group will be made at a local favorite restaurant (Dutch treat), a pleasant walking distance from the Shop.

Sunday, return to the shop at 10 am, and pick up where you left off. Lunch will be provided, and you may depart as your schedule permits. The Shop is open until 6 pm on Sunday; you are welcome to stay and sew as long as you like.

There will be several additional delights sprinkled throughout the weekend; I don’t want to give away all the surprises!

The Sewlebrity

Jenny is one of my very most favorite voices in the online sewing community. She has spearheaded initiatives such as The Curvy Sewing Collective, was the instigator of #cakewithcashmerette, and isn’t shy voicing her opinion. I fully appreciate her candor, and her commitment to helping women overcome body image issues. To learn more about Jenny, visit her blog, Cashmerette. Learn more about this fascinating lady by listening to her talk about her journey (and hear her fab accent!) on Seamwork Radio & the While She Naps podcast.

The Weekend

Weekend Workshops at Stitch Sew Shop are designed to be a delightful escape. Located in picturesque Old Town Alexandria, Stitch Sew Shop is a sanctuary for the modern maker, and this weekend will be extraordinary.

Stitch Sew Shop is located just minutes away from Reagan National Airport (DCA). It’s a short taxi or metro ride to Old Town from the airport, and it’s unlikely you will need to rent a car if you plan on staying in Old Town. The AmTrak station is collocated with the Metro at the King Street Station.

There are many great lodging options very near to the Shop. There is a darling B & B a few blocks away (216 A City B & B), and within a comfortable walking distance are many other hotels, including: Hotel Lorien, Hilton, Embassy Suites, or Hilton Garden Inn. If you are interested in sharing a room, please let me know and I will put you in touch with other interested attendees.

If you are local to the area, Stitch Sew Shop is an easy 10-12 minute walk from the King Street Metro Station. If you’re planning to drive in, there is metered on-street parking, as well as a paid parking lot a few blocks away.

*Please review our Weekend Workshop Policies.

**Including fabric! If you find the perfect fabric for your Appleton Dress at Stitch Sew Shop on Friday, I will wash it and return it to you bright and early Saturday morning, just in time for the workshop.