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Learn how to design and sew a three-panel hat with Galaxie, a local Drexel design student!Learn how to design and sew a cozy three-panel hat with Galaxie, a local Philly design student at Drexel! Perfect for the coming colder months. In this personalized sewing project, Galaxie will guide you through on how to cut and sew patterns pieces, sew curves, and apply a lining to a garment or accessory. There will be different fabrics available to customize your creations. Plus, we will be using a 3 piece pattern with small and large size options. All materials provided, including fabric, thread,

Learn sewing machine basics and create a set of table placemats and cloth napkins!Learn sewing machine basics and create placemats and napkins for your table!Join STITCH AND DESTROY for their popular into to machine sewing workshop!STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will guide you through on how to use a sewing machine. We will go over sewing machine parts, threading the machine, and how to sew basic straight and zig zag stitches. After practicing with the machine, Haven and Corey will teach you how to sew cloth napkins and placemats using these basic stitches. Pinning fabric and ironing will

Celebrate National Reuse Day at STITCH AND DESTROY! A FREE screening of Alex Eaves' documentary REUSE! Because You Can't Recycle The PlanetCelebrate National Reuse Day with STITCH AND DESTROY! We are hosting a FREE screening of REUSE! , a documentary that inspired STITCH AND DESTROY's beginnings as a business dedicated to reusing textile waste.Reuse! Because You Can't Recycle the Planet by Alex EavesReuse! follows Reuse Pro Alex Eaves' cross-country adventure to the 48 contiguous US states. He finds endless reuse solutions for our waste problem that are sustainable, easy, and fun. And he learns how reuse benefits people, planet, and

Join us for a unique opportunity to learn the art of making one-of-a-kind collage pieces! All materials provided!Learn to Collage!This introductory workshop is designed for creatives of all levels - from beginners to masters. Anyone with an interest in exploring the world of art is welcome! We'll go over a brief history of collage and some basic art fundamentals, draw inspiration from the works of famous artists, and then, under the expert guidance of Jamie DeAngelis, a seasoned mixed media artist, we'll create our own masterpieces! We will have all the necessary supplies, such as scissors, blades, glue, self-healing cutting

Give, take and swap art and craft supplies at STITCH AND DESTROY!Love crafting but hate the waste? Too many art supplies??Visit STITCH AND DESTROY for the return of our Craft Supply Swap on September 27th from Noon - 5PM. Give, take and swap your pre-loved or unused art and craft supplies, and become inspired to make more art! Drop off your supplies and take home new materials at any time during event hours. Check out our accepted supply list below~STITCH AND DESTROY is located in Philadelphia at 523 S 4th St. We are an upcycled alternative fashions studio and store-

Learn sewing machine basics and create a reversable tote bag!Join STITCH AND DESTROY for their popular intro to machine sewing workshop!STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will guide you through on how to use a sewing machine. We will go over sewing machine parts, threading the machine, and how to sew basic straight and zig zag stitches. After practicing with the machine, Haven and Corey will teach you how to sew a reversable cotton tote bag. Pinning fabric and ironing will also be covered. Sewing machines, pre-cut fabric, thread and all other materials will be provided! We will be

Give, take and swap pre-loved clothing at STITCH AND DESTROY!Have you ever wanted to donate your clothing to STITCH AND DESTROY? Now you can at our Clothing Swaps! Bring your unwanted clothing and textiles- wearable or not- and take home something new. Any clothing and textiles left over from the swap will be used to create our upcycled fashions. Our Clothing Swaps will take place on the last Sunday of the month, every other month unless otherwise stated.Why a clothing swap? We want to keep as much textile waste out of the landfill as possible, but first we want this

Learn skills in patterning, cutting, and sewing + create a denim bucket hat from textile waste!Join STITCH AND DESTROY for their newest garment-making workshop!STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will instruct you in the various steps of garment construction. We will go over patterning, cutting your pattern pieces, ironing and machine-sewing curves. Haven and Corey will guide you step-by-step, in making your reversable denim bucket hat. Sewing machines, fabric, thread and all other materials will be provided! We will be sewing on Singer Brilliance machines.While this is a beginner friendly workshop, we do request that you have some prior

Learn sewing machine basics and create a reversable tote bag!Join STITCH AND DESTROY for their popular intro to machine sewing workshop!STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will guide you through on how to use a sewing machine. We will go over sewing machine parts, threading the machine, and how to sew basic straight and zig zag stitches. After practicing with the machine, Haven and Corey will teach you how to sew a reversable cotton tote bag. Pinning fabric and ironing will also be covered. Sewing machines, pre-cut fabric, thread and all other materials will be provided! We will be

Learn sewing machine basics and create a reversable tote bag!Join STITCH AND DESTROY for their popular intro to machine sewing workshop!STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will guide you through on how to use a sewing machine. We will go over sewing machine parts, threading the machine, and how to sew basic straight and zig zag stitches. After practicing with the machine, Haven and Corey will teach you how to sew a reversable cotton tote bag. Pinning fabric and ironing will also be covered. Sewing machines, pre-cut fabric, thread and all other materials will be provided! We will be

Learn hand sewing basics and make catnip toys for your furry friend!Join STITCH AND DESTROY for the second iteration of their very first workshop- Felt Catnip Toys!STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will teach you how to hand sew felt food cat toys from reclaimed felt scraps, while also going over basic hand sewing stitches. Learn how to thread a needle and simple stitches like running stitch, back stitch, and whip stitch. All materials will be provided to make 3-5 toys, including our homegrown catnip!All levels are welcome! This workshop is open to folks 16+. Take home patterns will

Learn how to reclaim yarn from pre-loved textiles by guest instructor Natalie PowellDo you like thrifting, crafting, and sustainability? Have you ever left a yarn store and opened your wallet to find it empty but for a little moth that flies out? Let's face it: yarn is expensive and most second-hand clothing ends up in the dumpster. Let's do something about it- come learn how to reclaim yarn!Yarn reclaiming is the practice of unwinding yarn from second-hand textiles. Reclaimed yarn can be used in crochet, knit, weaving, or in any other fiber art. If you're looking to save money for

Give, take and swap art and craft supplies at STITCH AND DESTROY!Love crafting but hate the waste? Too many art supplies??Visit STITCH AND DESTROY for the return of our Craft Supply Swap on June 14th from Noon - 5PM. Give, take and swap your pre-loved or unused art and craft supplies, and become inspired to make more art! Drop off your supplies and take home new materials at any time during event hours. Check out our accepted supply list below~STITCH AND DESTROY is located in Philadelphia at 523 S 4th St. We are an upcycled alternative fashions studio and store-

Learn sewing machine basics and create a reversable tote bag!Join STITCH AND DESTROY for their popular intro to machine sewing workshop!STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will guide you through on how to use a sewing machine. We will go over sewing machine parts, threading the machine, and how to sew basic straight and zig zag stitches. After practicing with the machine, Haven and Corey will teach you how to sew a reversable cotton tote bag. Pinning fabric and ironing will also be covered. Sewing machines, pre-cut fabric, thread and all other materials will be provided! We will be

Learn sewing machine basics and create a reversable tote bag!Join STITCH AND DESTROY for their popular intro to machine sewing workshop!STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will guide you through on how to use a sewing machine. We will go over sewing machine parts, threading the machine, and how to sew basic straight and zig zag stitches. After practicing with the machine, Haven and Corey will teach you how to sew a reversable cotton tote bag. Pinning fabric and ironing will also be covered. Sewing machines, pre-cut fabric, thread and all other materials will be provided! We will be

Learn sewing machine basics and create placemats and napkins for your table!Join STITCH AND DESTROY for their popular into to machine sewing workshop!STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will guide you through on how to use a sewing machine. We will go over sewing machine parts, threading the machine, and how to sew basic straight and zig zag stitches. After practicing with the machine, Haven and Corey will teach you how to sew cloth napkins and placemats using these basic stitches. Pinning fabric and ironing will also be covered. Sewing machines, pre-cut fabric, thread and all other materials will

Learn to sew a pyramid zipper pouch from snack bag packagingIt’s Earth Month! Learn how to reuse plastic snack bags and sew a one-of-a-kind zipper pouch.STITCH AND DESTROY is celebrating its first Earth Month with a bunch of fun reuse events and workshops! Join our owners and reuse experts, Haven and Corey, and learn how to repurpose ordinary food packing into a new zipper pouch. In this workshop, you will gain skills in sewing with plastics and working with zippers. Sewing with Snack Bags is perfect for beginner sewists. Sewing machines, plastic snack bags, fabrics, zippers, and all other materials

Start off Earth Month right and learn how to make seed bombs!Start off Earth Month right and learn how to make seed bombs! Our seed bombs are a mixture of clay, compost, and native wildflower seeds. Get your hands dirty and make your own seed bombs that you can plant in your garden or throw in an empty lot. This is a drop-in friendly event, no ticket is required. Each seed bomb will be $5 to make or 3 bombs for $12. Seed bombs purchases will be available at STITCH AND DESTROY during the event. TOSS THEM AND REJUVINATE THE

A FREE screening of Alex Eaves' documentary REUSE! Because You Can't Recycle The Planet, at STITCH AND DESTROY. .Celebrate the start of Earth Month with STITCH AND DESTROY! We are hosting a FREE screening of REUSE! , a documentary that inspired STITCH AND DESTROY's beginnings as a business dedicated to reusing textile waste.Reuse! Because You Can't Recycle the Planet by Alex EavesReuse! follows Reuse Pro Alex Eaves' cross-country adventure to the 48 contiguous US states. He finds endless reuse solutions for our waste problem that are sustainable, easy, and fun. And he learns how reuse benefits people, planet, and wallet.Check