Upcoming events
Designer Next Door Pop-Up with Micah Horne
Our new series, Designer Next Door, highlights and celebrates the creative success of Indiana-based designers. We'll feature these designs on Instagram, @stitchworksindy, and through a series of pop-up events. And who better to start with than Micah Horne, an alum of both StitchWorks and PATTERN programs.
Stop by StitchWorks for July's First Friday, July 7 from 6pm-9pm to see and shop Micah's designs and brand Humage*!
"Humage* is for creatives by placing focus on the psychological elements of nature, experimentation, and self-actualization, Humage* fosters the environment for creatives to access their potential. " -Micah
Summer Fashion Program for Teens - Advanced
Advanced Teen Fashion Program - June 19th-June 23, 2023, 9:00am-2:30p
Our one week Advanced Teen Fashion Program is perfect for teens aged 14-19, who have some experience using sewing machines and are interested in building their sewing and construction skills in preparation of entering the fashion industry or simply to gain the valuable skills of making their own clothes. Students will learn the differences between home and industrial sewing, and have the opportunity to show their creativity. Along with application of different tools, accessories and materials used in sewing, students will have the opportunity to use industrial straight stitch machines and sergers, while learning multiple stitch techniques. A total of three projects will be completed, scrunchy, bucket hat or tote, and a final project of teen’s choice. Local fashion designers and industry professionals will visit and give demonstrations throughout the week, including a draping demo and practice. We wrap up the week with a mini fashion photo shoot. Teen will have the chance to model their final creation and will receive photos to share on social media or portfolio.
Summer Fashion Program for Teens- Beginner
Beginner Teen Program- June 14th-June 16th, 2023, 9:00am-2:30pm
Our three day Beginner Teen Program is perfect for teens aged 14-19, who have little to no sewing experience, and are interested in building their sewing and construction skills in preparation of entering the fashion industry or simply to gain the valuable skills of making their own clothes. Students will learn the differences between home and industrial sewing, and have the opportunity to show their creativity. Along with application of different tools, accessories and materials used in sewing, students will have the opportunity to learn hand sewing skills as well as use industrial straight stitch machines and sergers.
A total of three projects will be completed, scrunchy, tote, and shorts or skirt. We wrap up the week with a mini fashion photo shoot. Teen will have the chance to model their creations.
SustainabilityWorks: Sustainability in Retail
SustainbilityWorks is a community roundtable hosted by StitchWorks Indy and Lux & Ivy. On Wednesdays we gather to educate and deploy resources for community members to mobilize their sustainability efforts.
Join our guest panelists for an exciting discussion on Sustainability in Retail and the challenging landscape of shopping responsibly. We will be discussing ways both fashion retail consumers and businesses support a sustainable practice, from Second Hand to Big Box Retailers. What shopping habits can be implemented as customers to evolve from Fast Fashion to Sustainable Fashion. This talk will cover Transforming Business Models, Minimizing Impact, and Involving New Ways of Buying, Consumption, Environmental Impact, and Personal Values...
SustainabilityWorks: Introduction to Sustainability - Materials 101
SustainabilityWorks is a community roundtable hosted by StitchWorks Indy and Lux & Ivy. On Wednesdays we gather to educate and deploy resources for community members to mobilize their sustainability efforts.
Join us for an exciting discussion on Sustainable Materials and the challenging landscape of defining sustainability. Learn from experts in Leather, Natural Dyes, Second Hand Retail, and Social Impact to broaden your knowledge of sustainable fashion and the role of nuanced perspective. This talk covers Design & Manufacturing, Materials Sourcing, Consumption, Environmental Impact, and Personal Values.