The guild meets once a month at Northstar Travel & Associates, 678 Belmont Ave W #201 in Kitchener to socialize, share, and learn together. Monthly meetings feature panels, guest speakers, or interactive activities/discussions and cover a wide variety of topics related to garment sewing.
(Sept 2025-June 2026)
Northstar Travel & Associates is located at 678 Belmont Ave W #201 in Kitchener, and is accessible by public transit via routes #4 and #16. Use the Trip Planner to find your best route.
There is a parking lot behind the building, and there is free street parking along Belmont Avenue.
Dates and more info about meetings are always announced on our Discord server, Instagram account and through email.
February 2026: Wearable Art with Speaker Bonnie Glass
Thursday, February 26 from 6:30PM-8:00PM @ Northstar Travel
Bonnie Glass will be sharing through word and 12 of her one of a kind collectable garments about her process, her evolving in it from the start to where she is headed with her recycling to ARTcyling in the future. No two alike EVER over 34 years. Proud founder of the annual Wearable Art show. Checkout www.bonnieglass.com or @blue.bonnet.bonnie on instagram to see her work
March 2026: Hand Sewing Techniques
Thursday, March 26th from 6:30PM-8:00PM @ Northstar Travel
Come learn all about Hand Sewing Techniques like appliqué, bedazzling, lace insertion and cross stitch!
April 2026: Topic TBD
Thursday, April 23 from 6:30PM-8:00PM @ Northstar Travel
May 2026: Topic TBD
Thursday, May 28 from 6:30PM-8:00PM @ Northstar Travel
June 2026: Topic TBD
Thursday, June 25 from 6:30PM-8:00PM @ Northstar Travel
July & August 2026: Summer Break
September 2025
AGM
October 2025: Haunted Projects
Thursday, October 23rd from 6:30PM-8:00PM @ Northstar Travel
Are you haunted by a banished project? Bring it to the meeting - We’ll discuss ghostbusting strategies, followed by some dedicated time to work on your projects.
Let’s create space for more joyous makes! 🎄
November 2025: Adjustable Fits and Fitting for Fluctuation
Thursday, November 27 from 6:30PM-8:00PM @ Northstar Travel
Go beyond the elastic waistband! Join Jessica Duggan to learn clever techniques to make garments with a flexible fit.
Sew & Tell Theme: Flexible Fit
December 2025: Holiday Crafting & Fabric Swap
Thursday, December 11th from 6:30PM-8:00PM @ Northstar Travel
Join us in making reusable gift wrap while we sip cider, nibble on festive snacks, and swap fabrics!
Bring your favourite treats to share (potluck style), reusable containers, and fabric to swap!
January 2026: Sewing Journaling & Reflection
Thursday, January 22nd from 6:30PM-8:00PM @ Northstar Travel
Do you have sewing goals for 2026? Join Sherry and Katelyn to learn more about sewing journals to plan your next makes, celebrate your accomplishments, and learn from your previous projects for the new year. Participants will take home a mini journal to kick-start their 2026 sewing!
Send us an email, we’d love to hear it!