Upcoming Events
No Sweat Pants MKAL
The No Sweat Pants MKAL could be your chance to tackle your first pair of pants or finally get to sewing the pair you’ve always wanted!
These 6 weeks are for you to draft or sew any pants pattern of your choosing and get support along the way. This MKAL will be a place to build community, level up your sewing skills, and get real-time help on your project. By all means, do make a pair of sweatpants, you just won’t stress about it working on them with us!
Keep an eye on the events page for the various MKAL sewing meets scattered throughout the schedule!
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Sewing Circle | Uptown Library
This is a BYOM(achine) sewing session, and today marks the start of our No Sweat Pants MKAL! There are several sewing sessions scheduled for the duration of this MKAL, and this one is perfect for getting your pattern and muslin cut out! I know this session would have some of you playing hooky, but if you can’t make this one, there’s another on Sunday!
929 W Buena Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Sewing Circle | Lincoln Park Branch
Huzzah! Another sewing day for our No Sweat Pants MKAL. This is a BYOM(achine) sewing session, and please do feel free to come through even if you’re not participating in the make along. This is dedicated sewing time, no matter what you’re working on!
1150 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Craft Meet | Guthries Tavern
This meet is for dedicated knitting/ hand sewing/crocheting time and building creative community. Come join us at Guthries for great atmosphere and even better company!
1300 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
Craft Meet | OMI Cafe
Located in Lakeview East, OMI is the perfect, cozy spot to sit down with a project. Grab one and join us for good food and creative gathering.
3135 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Craft Meet | Chicago Jazz Fest
Summer’s still kicking and we’re making the most of weather as long as we can! Join us in Millennium Park for knitting, crocheting, and quality jazz.
Craft Meet | Queen Yemeni Coffee
This hip Uptown cafe is open until midnight! We won’t be there that late, but I highly encourage you to grab a project and swing by.
4753 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Sewing Circle | Sulzer Regional
Bring a sewing machine or hand-sewn project, and join us at Sulzer Regional Library for some serious craft time. There will be snacks!
Craft Meet | Oz Park
Join us for a night of creative whimsy in the beautiful Oz Park.
2021 N Burling St, Chicago, IL 60614
Craft Meet | Virtual
Originally at the Shedd, tonight’s meet is now virtual due to rain. Brew a cuppa and join us online for some cozy crafting <3
Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/evj-ezxa-xzo
Craft Meet | Millennium Park
Join us at Millennium Park for live music and all the crafts! This is the last event of the Millennium Park Summer Music Series, and we’re seeing them off in style. Event entrances are on Randolf and Monroe.
Read about the event here.
Craft Meet | Millennium Park
Hamilton will be playing at Millennium Park, and what better time to watch and get some crafting done? The sooner we can group up, the better! The movie starts at 6:30, and seats will fill up quick. See the event details here.
Craft Meet | Humboldt Park
Join us in beautiful Humboldt Park (the park) next to its feature waterfall for stitching and communing with nature.
Craft Meet | CANCELED
This meet was scheduled for Queen Yemeni in Uptown, but I'm down with a pulled back and will be in bed today. I apologize for any inconvenience!
Craft Meet | Virtual
Today’s craft meet is now virtual due to heat and air quality. You can join in here: meet.google.com/ynm-cvcp-ivt
Stay cool and stay safe!
Craft Meet | Jimmy's Pizza Cafe
Grab a project and a slice, and join us at for crafting at Jimmy’s!
2434 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Craft Meet | Winnemac Park
Bring your knitting, hand-sewing, or crochet and join us for an evening of crafts in Winnemac Park.
5100 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60625
Craft Meet | Wicker Park
Weather permitting, tonight’s meet will be in Wicker Park, the park! Find us on or near the black tables in front of the fountain at Schiller & Damen. If the weather fails us, Tao Tea is the backup location.
Wicker Park: 1425 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Tao Tea: 1938 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Craft Meet | The Long Room
It’s Juneteenth and tonight, we’re supporting Black-owned! Join us at The Long Room for our local craft meet!
1612 W Irving Park Rd Ste 1, Chicago, IL 60613
World Wide Knit in Public Day
Join us in Welles Park for World Wide Knit in Public Day!
2333 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Craft Meet | Prost!
This restaurant serves pretzels bigger than your face. I kid you not. Join us there for our local craft meet!
2566 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614