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Your go-to hub for garment sewing in the Calgary region.
Whether you’re a couture seamstress with a handmade wardrobe or just diving into your first project, Calgary Sews is a great local resource. We’re a volunteer-led group sharing shopping resources, inspiration, and space to connect with others who love to sew

Tickets available on July 20, 2026. Details on our Frocktails 2026 page. Tickets always sell out, so don’t delay if you’d like to attend!
Kids Sewing Summer Camp Giveaway!

Calgary sewing academy, The Sewcial Hub (located in the NW part of the city) is holding summer camp for kids who want to learn to sew.
We’re giving away a free week at this camp! Entry deadline is Friday, July 10, 2026. To enter, visit the post on our Instagram page and comment with the word WIN.
To enter, use the QR code to go to the Instagram post.
Good luck!

💌 We’re encouraging Charity Sewing this year! Details on local charity sewing opportunities here: ❤️ Charity Sewing Opportunities
We’re collecting pet beds this spring. If you’re not a member of the Meetup group and would like to sew some pet beds, please contact us so we can arrange pick-up or drop-off. And in late summer, we will collect dresses for Project Dress A Girl Around the World (details on the Charity Sewing page).
Looking for garment sewing supplies?
Whether you prefer shopping online or feeling the fabric in person, there are oodles of options in Calgary and Canada.
Click HERE for fabric, patterns, notions, tools, machine repair, PDF pattern printing, and lessons. We include businesses in Calgary, across Canada, and international companies that support local garment sewists. ✂️🧵
🌷 Read the May 2026 Calgary Sews newsletter here! 🔗
Quick Links:
- ❤️ Charity Sewing Opportunities in and around Calgary
- About our Meetup Group
- 2026 Meetup Schedule
- Meetup Recaps and Handouts – curious about what we learned? Find it here!
- All about Calgary Frocktails. Back this October!
- Calgary Frocktails 2025 Digital Goodie Bag HERE (Password required)
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