Community Events

Michigan Fabric Shopping Tour

Join the Grand Sewcial community on a fabric shopping tour.  Whether you are shopping for fabric for your Frocktails outfit or for another project, you don’t want to miss out on this shopping day! 

Shopping Tour Stops:

  • Seams Sewing and Mercantile in Lansing
  • Discount Fabric Outlet in Clawson
  • Haberman Fabrics in Clawson
  • Field’s Fabrics in Kentwood

This is a free community sewing event, but registration is required. If you are riding in another person’s car, please bring $5 to contribute to the cost of gas.  We are looking for more drivers.  So please email info@grandsewcial.com if you would like to drive others on the trip.

Date:  Saturday, August 8, 2026

Time:  9:30am-??

Meetup Location: 1506 Eastport Dr, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 Maps

Parking:  Free parking in the lot in front of Celebration Cinema

What is provided:  A preplanned shopping itinerary.

Ages: 18+

Food and Drink:  Bring a beverage and snacks with you, if you desire.  The tour will stop for lunch along the way.

Cost:  FREE, but you must register, as space is limited to 10 people

Join us for a FREE sewing day of fun at Treetops Collective.

Bring your sewing machine, supplies, and a project to work on while spending the day with fellow sewing enthusiasts. Whether you’re stitching up your Frocktails outfit or making progress on any sewing project, you’ll enjoy a fun, relaxed atmosphere filled with creativity, inspiration, and great conversation.

This is a free community sewing event, but registration is required. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Date:  Saturday, September 5, 2026

Time:  9:30am-1:30pm

Location:  Treetops Collective, 906 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49507,   Maps

Parking:  Free parking in the small lot attached to Treetops and the surrounding streets

What is provided:  Tables, a large table with cutting mats, ironing boards and irons

Ages: 18+

Food and Drink:  You may bring a closed bottle of water to have at your sewing area.  Any other drinks or snacks must be placed in the kitchen.  We ask that any food or beverage be consumed away from the sewing area to avoid any possible mishaps that could ruin equipment or projects.

Cost:  FREE, but you must register, as space is limited to 25 people

 

Join us for a FREE sewing day of fun at Family Sewing

Bring your sewing machine, supplies, and a project to work on while spending the day with fellow sewing enthusiasts. Whether you’re stitching up your Frocktails outfit or making progress on any sewing project, you’ll enjoy a fun, relaxed atmosphere filled with creativity, inspiration, and great conversation.

This is a free community sewing event, but registration is required. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Date:  Saturday, September 19, 2026

Time:  10:30am-3:30pm

Location:  Family Sewing, 4950 Wilson Ave SW, Grandville, MI 49418  Maps

Parking:  Free parking in the lot in front of Family Sewing

What is provided:  Tables, a large table with cutting mats, ironing boards and irons

Ages: 18+

Food and Drink:  You may bring a closed bottle of water to have at your sewing area.  Any other drinks or snacks must be placed in the kitchen.  We ask that any food or beverage be consumed away from the sewing area to avoid any possible mishaps that could ruin equipment or projects.

Cost:  FREE, but you must register, as space is limited to 12 people