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Sip and Sew – Galentines
💖🧵 Sip & Sew: Galentine’s Edition — Make a Heart Pillow
đź“… February 12th | đź•“ 6pm – 8pm
đź“Ť Utility Works MakerSpace
Grab your besties, pour a sip, and get crafty! Celebrate Galentine’s Day with a fun, relaxed sewing workshop where you’ll make your own stuffed heart pillow—the perfect cozy keepsake or gift for someone you love (including yourself!).
This beginner-friendly class will walk you through sewing basics like cutting fabric, stitching seams, and stuffing your pillow, all in a social, feel-good atmosphere. Whether you’re a seasoned sewer or totally new, this is all about creativity, connection, and a little self-love.
✨ What to Expect:
- Step-by-step instruction—no sewing experience needed
- All materials provided (or bring your own favorite fabric!)
- A fun, welcoming space to sip, sew, and celebrate friendship
- Take home your handmade heart pillow
- Bring your own sewing Machine or email ahead of time to madi@lansdownefuture.org to reserve one.
About the Artist:
Fashions by Shida is a Lansdowne-based fashion brand, proudly operating out of Utility Works Lansdowne.
Rashida Osbourne is a graduate from Philadelphia University (renamed to Thomas Jefferson University), with a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Industry Management. Her passion for the art of fashion flourished in her childhood years. It wasn’t until years after college she decided to listen to her family and pursue her dreams.
In 2014 Rashida was having a phone conversation with two women, who are strong influences in her life, when she expressed her dream of pursuring her passion. In just a few months that journey began. With an extraordinary team, some of the greatest opportunities flourished for Fashion by Shi’da. In June 2014, Fashion by Shi’da had a grand launch for her business idea.
Ages:
Recommended for ages 10+, with anyone age 10-13 welcome with an accompanying adult to supervise 1-on-1 for the duration of the class.
Parking:
- Street Parking is metered.
- The Highland avenue parking lot behind Dunkin Doughnuts is also available for parking, if there is not closer street parking.
First Floor Accessibility
- Inclusive Design: Our first floor is designed to be inclusive and ensure accessibility for all.
- Approachable Entrance: Our entrance is approachable to all who enter, providing ease of access for everyone.
- Accessible Restroom: We offer an accessible gender-neutral bathroom for the convenience of all visitors.
- Wide Hallways: Our hallway is wide enough to accommodate wheelchair users, ensuring smooth and easy navigation.