Do you have any unfinished projects? Come join us for our Open Sew Day in the Houston store! Open Sew is every Monday from 10:00AM – 5:00PM, excluding days when there are scheduled classes. Our Open Sew Day is a great way to get together with a group of people who share your enthusiasm! Enjoy your time and be inspired! Come for a few hours or stay all day and play!
The best part is that Open Sew Day is only $5 per day! Seating is limited so make sure you register to reserve your seat today!
What To Bring:
Your sewing machine
Your unfished projects and supplies
Pack a lunch, snacks, and beverage (Cups must have a screw on lid)
Please include your preferred attendance date in the order notes at checkout.
10:30 am: American Sewing Guild - Daytime North Houston Group
– September 1, 2026
Frist Tuesday of Every Month - 10:30AM - 12:30PM Price - Memberships paid through ASG - Join ASG
The American Sewing Guild (ASG) is a welcoming community of sewists of all skill levels, offering opportunities to learn, create, and connect. Local ASG chapters host regular meetings, social gatherings, educational classes, workshops, and community service sewing projects.
Looking for a fun and inspiring way to sew with others who share your passion? Join us the first Tuesday of every month from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM for creative stitching, idea sharing, and exciting new projects. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced sewist, ASG is a wonderful way to connect, create, and be inspired.
For more information about the American Sewing Guild, visit American Sewing Guild (ASG) or contact the club leader listed below.
Club Leaders: Beverly Bales + Tricia Neeley Email - bgbales@sbcglobal.net
Do you have any unfinished projects? Come join us for our Open Sew Day in the Houston store! Open Sew is every Monday from 10:00AM – 5:00PM, excluding days when there are scheduled classes. Our Open Sew Day is a great way to get together with a group of people who share your enthusiasm! Enjoy your time and be inspired! Come for a few hours or stay all day and play!
The best part is that Open Sew Day is only $5 per day! Seating is limited so make sure you register to reserve your seat today!
What To Bring:
Your sewing machine
Your unfished projects and supplies
Pack a lunch, snacks, and beverage (Cups must have a screw on lid)
Please include your preferred attendance date in the order notes at checkout.
Second Tuesday of Every Month - 12:30AM - 4:00PM Price - Memberships paid through ASG - Join ASG
The American Sewing Guild (ASG) brings together sewists of all experience levels in a supportive and creative environment. Through local chapters, members enjoy a mix of educational opportunities, social events, hands-on workshops, and meaningful sewing projects that give back to the community.
If you enjoy sewing alongside others who share your enthusiasm, we’d love for you to join us. We meet the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30 AM–4:30 PM to stitch, share ideas, and explore fun and innovative projects together. From beginners to seasoned makers, everyone is welcome to learn, connect, and be inspired.
For more information about the American Sewing Guild, visit American Sewing Guild (ASG) or contact the club leader listed below.
Club Leaders: Jan Comeux Email - janicomeaux2@yahoo.com
Brother/BabyLock Club - Houston Second Thursday of Every Month - 1:00PM - 3:00PM Price - $30 per year
Want to have some fun, learn more about your machine and spend time with people who share your passion for creativity? Join us the second Thursday every month from from 1PM - 3PM for some sewing and creating. We will be sewing/embroidering innovative and exciting new projects.
Brother/BabyLock Club is a great way to get together with a group of people who share your enthusiasm! Enjoy your time and be inspired!
Club Leader: Barbara Wallace Email - sewbarb@comcast.net
Club Leader: Brenda Wolford Email - niteowl58@att.net
10:30 am: Bag Maker’s Sewciety – Pack It Up (Braid Template)
– September 12, 2026
Instructor: AD White Price – $45 Per person
Create a colorful and practical zippered bag while learning techniques you can use in countless future projects! In this class, students will sew a stylish bag featuring a striking mini braid panel that adds texture, color, and visual interest. Choose from four different sizes, making this project perfect for organizing sewing supplies, travel essentials, tech cords, cosmetics, and more.
Along the way, you’ll gain confidence installing zippers, creating neat boxed corners, and piecing the decorative braid panel with accuracy. You’ll also learn professional finishing techniques that give your bag a polished, durable look inside and out.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your sewing skills or make a thoughtful handmade gift, this fun project is both practical and rewarding. Perfect for confident beginners and experienced sewists alike!
Students must pre-order Pack It Up pattern from Sewing and Vacuum Warehouse no later than 2 weeks prior to the class. Students must have Pack It Up pattern prior to class!
Purchase pattern: Pack It Up – $9.99 (sold separately)
Note: Your supply list will be available as a digital download in your order email.
Do you have any unfinished projects? Come join us for our Open Sew Day in the Houston store! Open Sew is every Monday from 10:00AM – 5:00PM, excluding days when there are scheduled classes. Our Open Sew Day is a great way to get together with a group of people who share your enthusiasm! Enjoy your time and be inspired! Come for a few hours or stay all day and play!
The best part is that Open Sew Day is only $5 per day! Seating is limited so make sure you register to reserve your seat today!
What To Bring:
Your sewing machine
Your unfished projects and supplies
Pack a lunch, snacks, and beverage (Cups must have a screw on lid)
Please include your preferred attendance date in the order notes at checkout.
10:30 am: ScanNCut for Beginners with Kate – ScanNCut to Embroidery
– September 17, 2026
Instructor: Kate Carruth Price – $40 per class
Discover how seamlessly your Brother ScanNCut DX and embroidery machine can work together! In this hands-on class, students will use a ScanNCut design file to accurately cut fabric pieces for a purse fob and quilt block, then transfer the design information to their embroidery machine to complete the projects.
Along the way, you’ll learn the complete workflow from cutting to stitching, including file transfer, fabric preparation, and machine setup. By the end of class, you’ll have a better understanding of how to combine the precision of the ScanNCut with the creativity of machine embroidery to create professional-looking projects with ease.
Students Will Learn How To:
Cut fabric accurately with a Brother ScanNCut DX
Transfer design files from ScanNCut to an embroidery machine
Prepare fabrics for embroidery projects
Create a purse fob and embroidered quilt block
Integrate cutting and embroidery workflows with confidence
Note: Attendees must have a ScanNCut DX machine and an embroidery machine. Your supply list will be available as a digital download in your order email.
Get ready for Halloween with a fun embroidery project that adds bold, raised dimension using embroidery foam! In this creative class, students will stitch a spooky bone design onto a sweatshirt or T-shirt while learning techniques for using foam to create eye-catching, textured embroidery.
Students will purchase and download the featured bone design before class and will also have the opportunity to get creative by designing their own look using the coordinating Bones Font. Along the way, you’ll learn proper foam placement, stitching techniques, and finishing tips to achieve professional-looking results.
Whether you’re new to foam embroidery or looking to add a unique touch to your seasonal wardrobe, this class is a fun way to expand your embroidery skills and create a one-of-a-kind Halloween project.
What You’ll Learn:
How to use and work with puffy foam.
Proper hooping, stabilizer selection, and thread coordination.
Step-by-step guidance for stitching, trimming, and finishing.
Do you have any unfinished projects? Come join us for our Open Sew Day in the Houston store! Open Sew is every Monday from 10:00AM – 5:00PM, excluding days when there are scheduled classes. Our Open Sew Day is a great way to get together with a group of people who share your enthusiasm! Enjoy your time and be inspired! Come for a few hours or stay all day and play!
The best part is that Open Sew Day is only $5 per day! Seating is limited so make sure you register to reserve your seat today!
What To Bring:
Your sewing machine
Your unfished projects and supplies
Pack a lunch, snacks, and beverage (Cups must have a screw on lid)
Please include your preferred attendance date in the order notes at checkout.
Have a project that’s been waiting to be finished? By popular request, Certified Instructor Kathy Tucker is opening the classroom for a special UFO (UnFinished Object) Finishing School dedicated to helping students complete projects started in her Studio 180 Design or Laura Heine Fabric Collage classes.
Spend a full day sewing, collaging, and creating in a fun, supportive environment while receiving personalized guidance from Kathy. Whether you need help with the next step, encouragement to keep going, or expert advice to overcome a challenge, Kathy will be there to help you move your project toward completion.
This is your opportunity to revisit a favorite project, refresh your skills, and enjoy a productive day alongside fellow makers. Bring your project, supplies, lunch, and beverage, and let Kathy help you turn your unfinished project into a finished masterpiece!
The Scissor Guy - Scissor Sharpening - Houston
Last Wednesday of the Month
Check or Exact Cash Only!
Dull scissors and blades no more! Bring your scissors, pinking shears, and rotary blades and get them sharpened by The Scissor Guy! Put your items in a bag with your name on it and drop it off it off at the store. Please make sure you drop off your items the day before to ensure they get sharpened. Same day drops offs are not guaranteed to get sharpened! Items will be available for pick up next business day at 10:00AM. If you are paying by check, please make checks out to The Scissor Guy.
Prices for Sharpening:
Scissors & Picking Shears - $6 + Tax
Rotary Blades - $3 + Tax
Check or Exact Change only!
For more information please call the store: 281-469-5377 Ext 1
10:30 am: Master Pant Alterations with Forward Stitching
– September 23, 2026
Instructor: Forward Stitching - Kelly Howard Price - $65
This hands-on workshop is designed for individuals who want to confidently alter their own pants for a better and more flattering fit. Students will learn how to identify common issues and make key adjustments such as hemming, waistband alterations, and leg tapering. By the end of the class, students will feel confident making personal alterations that improve comfort, fit, and overall appearance.
We Bee Stitchin' - Houston
Fourth Thursday of Every Month - 10:30AM - 4:00PM
Price - $30 per year
Do you have any unfinished projects? Come join us for an all-day open sew with the We Bee Stitchin' sewing bee. We meet the fourth Thursday of every month from 10:30AM - 4:00PM. This is an open sewing group where members will be allowed to bring their machines and any unfinished projects they may want to work on and spend the day in the company of others sewing. Come for a few hours or stay all day and play! We Bee Stitchin' is a great way to get together with a group of people who share your enthusiasm! Enjoy your time and be inspired to complete your projects!
What To Bring:
Your sewing machine
Your unfished projects and supplies
Pack a lunch, snacks, and beverage (Cups must have a screw on lid)
Club Leader: Stacey Chandler and Joanne Peterson Email - stacey1622003@yahoo.com
Please be advised that this group's meeting day may be subject to change due to upcoming events.
Discover how to create fun and versatile embroidery patches that can be added to almost anything—from jackets and bags to hats and home projects! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn patch-making techniques using your embroidery machine and smaller hoops, giving you the flexibility to design and stitch custom patches with ease.
Students will work with patch-specific materials and learn how to properly finish patches so they are durable, professional, and ready to use.
What You’ll Learn:
How to set up your embroidery machine and hoops for patch-making.
Techniques for creating durable, professional-quality patches.
Tips for trimming, stabilizing, and finishing patches.
Recommendations on patch-specific materials like Patch Attach and Poly Patch Twill.
Note: Your supply list will be available as a digital download in your order email.
Do you have any unfinished projects? Come join us for our Open Sew Day in the Houston store! Open Sew is every Monday from 10:00AM – 5:00PM, excluding days when there are scheduled classes. Our Open Sew Day is a great way to get together with a group of people who share your enthusiasm! Enjoy your time and be inspired! Come for a few hours or stay all day and play!
The best part is that Open Sew Day is only $5 per day! Seating is limited so make sure you register to reserve your seat today!
What To Bring:
Your sewing machine
Your unfished projects and supplies
Pack a lunch, snacks, and beverage (Cups must have a screw on lid)
Please include your preferred attendance date in the order notes at checkout.
10:30 am: Laura Heine Fabric Collage Boot Camp with Kathy Tucker
– October 2, 2026
Instructor: Kathy Tucker Price - $70
Learn how to create your own Laura Heine raw-edge fabric collage! Join Kathy Tucker in this exciting two-day, hands-on, class. Students will learn the unique Laura Heine raw-edge technique while bringing their choice of pattern to life! Do you already have a Laura Heine pattern? You can take this class too!
Patterns will be available for purchase through Kathy Tucker. Once you have registered for class Kathy will reach out to you via email for ordering your pattern.
Full Class Dates:
Friday, October 2, 2026 10:30AM – 4:00PM
Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:30AM – 4:00PM
Note: Your supply list will be available as a digital download in your order email. If you already have a Laura Heine pattern please put it in your order notes.
10:30 am: Laura Heine Fabric Collage Boot Camp with Kathy Tucker
– October 3, 2026
Instructor: Kathy Tucker Price - $70
Learn how to create your own Laura Heine raw-edge fabric collage! Join Kathy Tucker in this exciting two-day, hands-on, class. Students will learn the unique Laura Heine raw-edge technique while bringing their choice of pattern to life! Do you already have a Laura Heine pattern? You can take this class too!
Patterns will be available for purchase through Kathy Tucker. Once you have registered for class Kathy will reach out to you via email for ordering your pattern.
Full Class Dates:
Friday, October 2, 2026 10:30AM – 4:00PM
Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:30AM – 4:00PM
Note: Your supply list will be available as a digital download in your order email. If you already have a Laura Heine pattern please put it in your order notes.
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