Calgary Sews

04/01/2026

Know a young person who is creative & interested in sewing? Summer sewing at the wonderful
Get • INTRODUCING Teen Studio: Summer Sewing Week!⁠
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Are you a 13-16 year old wanting to learn to sew? Or upgrade your skills? Check out our Summer Sewing Week!⁠
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This brand new program covers 4 fun projects with fabric and supplies included. You’ll even get your very own pair of to keep!⁠
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So if you’re ready for a summer sewing adventure, head to our site or share this post with your parents to drop the hint!⁠
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03/19/2026

Meow Foundation needs sewists!

Are you a talented sewist who has run out of projects to make around the house and is interested in using your skills to contribute to your community? Well, MEOW Foundation needs YOU!

We are looking for people to help us make our iconic MEOW Made items to help raise funds and support MEOW Foundation’s mission to Make Each One Wanted.

Simply visit our website at https://meowfoundation.com/get-involved/volunteer/ to learn more and apply!

03/12/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to Jamie and the team at ! They’ve been named one of just three “Local Quilt Shop CREATIVE HUB” award winners worldwide – a true recognition of their community spirit.
Out of Hand isn’t just about quilting! They also offer garment fabrics, amazing notions, gorgeous buttons, and garment sewing classes. Plus, they proudly support the Calgary garment sewing scene as a Calgary Frocktails sponsor.
For more info about the LQS awards, visit https://www.lqscontest.com
If you’ve got a favourite store in Calgary, let us know so we can give them a shout out!

03/04/2026

Sylvia is summoning spring!
Get • It’s been a slow sewing start to the year for me but finally finished my first dress. This is my second time making this pattern. I’ll be sharing more deets in a post and on Threadloop soon.

Pattern: Grasser 937
Fabric: cotton linen .canada

02/25/2026

Sometimes simple things just blow the mind 🤯 ! Mona .h.bartsoff shared this ridiculously easy way to keep spools & bobbins together. 👏 👏 👏
What’s a little sewing tip you go back to - simple or complex?

02/23/2026

Calgary Opera is hosting a "Peek Behind the Curtain" series and the session this Wednesday is all about costume design for Opera. Sharing this in case it's of interest to any of our followers!

The event is Wednesday evening at 7 PM at Mamdani Centre (13 Ave & 7 St SW). Tickets are $25 and are available from Calgary Opera: calgaryopera.com

"Dressed to Impress: Outfitting the Opera Singer" For over a decade, the woman responsible for creating some of Calgary Opera’s most iconic looks has been Head of Wardrobe Heather Moore. With over 30 years of experience in opera and film, Heather is known for her attentiveness to every artist’s needs and unwavering commitment to production quality. Heather has been honoured with multiple industry accolades including the 2023 Betty Mitchell Award for Calgary Opera’s celebrated new production of Macbeth.

In this engaging talk, revisit some of Calgary Opera’s most iconic looks while gaining expert insights into costume design and ex*****on. You’ll also have a chance to connect with like-minded costume afficionados and enjoy up close the visual splendour of costumes built for the largest stages in town.

02/23/2026

Who else is thinking of sewing for warm weather? 🖐️
New pattern highlighted by
Get • Happy release day to This was very delightful to make, great instructions for a super clean invisible zipper and lovely end product with beautiful French seams! I sewed up a little from for a nice linen set I got lots of use of on holiday! And thanks to a very amazing friend for the perfect new sewing labels I’ll be using all the time!!

02/23/2026

Now looking at oversized t’s on a whole new way!
is the original poster!
Get • Made a basic tee.. less basic.