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DC Threads announces our first 2012 “Sew Along” – thanks to Colleen Lea at the “Fashion Sewing Blog“. Colleen is “hosting” a sew along for a New Look garment that is approachable by new sewists as well will offer opportunities for design experimentation for more experienced stitchers. Laura is going to sew along with Colleen [...]

The DC Threads Sewing Lounge was back in FULL swing last weekend! We had a great class of new sewists learning their way around a sewing machine and a studio packed with stitchers working on projects ranging from up-cycling a pair of black jeans into a form-fitting pencil skirt to the design and construction [...]

After  long winter’s nap, DC Threads is back! We’re excited to get rolling again in the new year, and have already posted registration for the January Lounge.

Stay tuned for more details coming soon about this years programs and activities! We’re also looking for suggestions and requests for Sip and Stitch topics and other special events, [...]

Hello wonderful friends and followers,

It’s been another fabulous year full of sewing lounges and special events, and we’re feeling it’s time to take a little winter’s nap so we can wake up ready and roaring for 2012!

DC Threads will be going on break in November and December while co-founders Laura and Allison  take some [...]

DC Threads is to thrilled to announce our Fall Sip and Stitch”!

“2011 Fall Fashion, Fabric, and Holiday Trends!”

with Judah and Molly Greenzaid

Judah and Molly Greenzaid, co-founders of Fabrics and Trims online store and long time denizens of [...]

This Sunday, September 11 from noon-4pm, we’ll be hosting another great fabric sale at the Bits of Thread Sewing Studio, this time benefiting a sewing cooperative for women in Honduras. You can check out some of the photos from the project here:

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DC Threads is pleased to be part of Adams Morgan Day Festival 2011.

We will be hosting one of our fabulous FABRIC SALES

(for the benefit of DC Threads “Stitchin’ for Change” programs)

as well as hosting a VINTAGE FASHION POP-UP SHOP [...]

Greetings DC Sewists

The gals at DC Threads Sewing Lounge will be on holiday during August.  The August Sewing Lounge is cancelled – see you the second Saturday in September!

Stay tuned, though, for lots of “good stuff” starting in September. Sneak peak: a “Fall Fashion and Sewing Trends” Sip ‘n Stitch, the launch of a [...]

Lisa at Quarter Life is rockin’ the DC vintage world!  Check out her latest pop-up shop!  Hope to see you on Sunday!!!! We’ll be there!

…….and then bring your new vintage purchases to DC Threads and give them a custom fit and/or new look!!!!  DIY RAH!!!!!!!!!!

Best

Allison and Laura

DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SEE EXQUISITE FASHION AND COUTURE DETAILING – – – -

Wedding Belles: Bridal Fashions from the Marjorie Merriweather Post Family, 1874-1958

June 18, 2011–January 1, 2012

Exquisite gowns and other wedding apparel reveal how three generations of Post family women celebrated weddings with their legendary elegance and style. From turn-of-the-century Edwardian [...]