Welcome to Sewtropolis a Do-It-Yourself sewing studio and fabric store located in South Minneapolis.  We have a large, spacious sewing studio equipped with everything a sewer may need, including the sewing machine.

 

  We offer fabric and patterns from Amy Butler, Heather Bailey, Art Gallery, Michael Miller, Cloud 9, Kokka and more. 

 

 

Sewing classes are offered for children, teens and adults.  Visit the Class Description page for a listing of all our classes.  

 

Join us during our monthly Sit & Sews and get inspired to finish those unfinished projects!

 

Sewtropolis can also accomodate small groups of sewers for such events as birthdays, girl scout troops and guild sewing events.

Also happening:

 

Sew by the Hour                                  $5/Hour

Work at your own pace and on your own projects. Sew by the hour is independent studio time. You must have experience using a sewing machine.

 

ASG Neighborhood Sewing Group Meeting   Free

Thursdays                          6:30p-8p

September 9

October 14

November 11

December 9

The American Sewing Guild (ASG) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to people who believe sewing is a rewarding and creative activity. This meeting is open to all levels of Sewistas. 

 

Minneapolis Modern Quilt Guild Meeting      Free

Thursdays                             6:30p-8p

September 16           

October 21

November 18

December 16

The Modern Quilt Guild is a community of quilt guilds across the country. The founding branch of the guild started in Los Angeles in October of 2009. Through blogs & the internet word spread quickly of the fun they were having and now branches have started popping up all over the country – including Minneapolis! Come see what the buzz is about! Bring a Fat Quarter for the Fat Quarter Drawing. http://www.bigtent.com/groups/modquilt

 

Girls Night Out                                     $75

Saturday, September 18                     6p-10p

Need a Girls Night Out? Make it a productive one by spending it at Sewtropolis. Nikol has received a lot of requests for a GNO event and during the Summer of Skirts event a lot of you asked for a dress class. Now the two come together for the first GNO event! This wrap-dress is modest and easy at the same time. Take this class and take your time making it while having fun with the girls. Refreshments will be provided!  

 

Guys Night Out                                    $50

Tuesday, September 14                      6p-9p

Can’t have a Girls Night Out without offering a Guys Night Out, can we? There are lot of guys out there who want to learn how to sew, and even more who need this 5 gallon bucket organizer! If you fit either of these descriptions you’ll want to be sure to take this class. 

 

Kids Can Sew Classes                           $50

Wednesday                                           4p– 5p

Thursday                                               4p – 5p

All kid classes meet for one hour a week for 4 weeks and are designed for kids ages 7-14. First time students will make a simple tote bag, returning students will be working on skill appropriate projects.   Classes fill fast so sign up early.  

  

 

Hours:

Monday:         Closed

Tuesday:         10 - 6

Wednesday:     10 - 6

Thursday:        10 - 6

Friday:            10 - 6

Saturday:        10 - 6

Sunday:           12 - 4

All Classes: 6p.m. - 9p.m.