Friday, November 11th – Sunday, November 13th

I am so excited about this Weekend Workshop – our “sewlebrity” this month is Norma Loehr of Orange Lingerie. Norma (literally!) wrote the book on bra fitting and construction, and I can’t think of anyone better suited to teaching us how to make our own perfectly fitted, creatively custom, gorgeous Marlborough Bras.

This workshop is ideal for the intermediate sewist – someone who is comfortable using a sewing machine, and who has used a commercial garment sewing pattern at least once.

The Workshop

The cost of this Workshop is $525, which includes Friday festivities, lunch Saturday & Sunday, the Marlborough Bra sewing pattern, materials kit for making two bras (provided by Norma), 16+ hours of sewing instruction, use of Shop equipment, and lots of exclusive surprises and treats.*

The Weekend merriments will begin Friday evening – a casual cocktail party starting around 6 pm at Stitch Sew Shop. Mingle with Norma and your fellow Workshop attendees (minimizing that dreadful first day of school feeling Saturday morning!) and pick up any last minute supplies you might need for the weekend*.

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.

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.