StitchWorks is a nonprofit offering sewing classes and offering contract production services for garments as well as functional textile pieces. They have had previous locations, but relocated to the Stutz campus in 2024
and accordingly are close to other creative companies and some food and beverage spots.
I came for their Industrial Sewing Skills 101 class. They offer a few classes each month and they usually sell out within a few days of being posted because the class sizes are small based on the number of stations. In addition to the 101 class, they offer an alterations basics class, and several upcycling focused classes. The 101 class is about 4-4.5 hours and costs $75. All materials are provided. They occasionally offer youth classes and more in-depth apprenticeship focused programs.
The space has large windows offering lots of natural light. The door is on the north west of the "south Stutz" building on 10th Street. There is a combination of free street paring and metered parking nearby.
In addition to their classes, they can do small batch production for fashion companies or companies that make functional pieces like tents, lawn chairs, etc. They also offer some prototyping support for clients looking to make custom textile pieces. read more