A little look at what we’ve been working on in pattern drafting 🧵✨ One of our students drafted her own pants pattern and turned it into a mock-up to test the fit and construction. It’s always so exciting watching ideas go from paper to something you can actually try on and build from. #uptownsj #sewing #uptownsaintjohn #sewinglessons

a little stitching vlog ✂️ featuring the Cotton Clara cross stitch kit, available in the shop if you want to try one yourself! #Fabricstore #uptownsaintjohn #uptownsj #sewing

Our End of Year Fashion Show is almost here ✂️✨ Join us on June 3rd at 7 PM at AREA 506 Waterfront Container Village as our students take the runway and showcase everything they’ve been working on this year- from first sewing projects to finished garments they’re proud to wear! This night is all about creativity, confidence, and celebrating our amazing sewing community, and everyone is welcome to attend 💛 #uptownsj #Fabricstore #sewinglessons #uptownsaintjohn

Dolores is ready for some sun #uptownsaintjohn #Fabricstore #uptownsj

By royal decree… mystery bags have arrived 👑✨ In honor of Victoria Day weekend, we’ve prepared a collection of "Royal Grab Bags" Hand-stamped, Vicky day themed tote-bags each packed with a surprise mix of sewing supplies, crafty goodies, notions, and tiny treasures fit for a sewist! Each bag carries its own theme, though the contents remain a palace secret…👀 Quantities are limited, swing by the shop this weekend and pick your mystery bag before the crown jewels disappear! #fabricstore #sewinglessons #uptownsj #saintjohnnb

Highschool Fashion Technology & Design begins July 20th! 🧵✨ This summer course is a great opportunity for high school students who are interested in sewing and fashion design. Learn your way around a sewing machine, create moodboards, even design a doll/teddy! By the end of the course, students not only leave with stronger sewing skills, but also with finished garments they can wear and be proud of making themselves ✂️ Whether you’re completely new to sewing or looking to build on existing skills, this course is designed to help students grow their confidence and creativity in the studio. We still have spots left, so head over to THESEWIST.CA and grab your spot while there's still time! See you in class 😉

A little appreciation post for Madlyn We’re going to miss having her around every day, (😭😭😭) but we’re so excited for her in this next chapter, she's going to be an amazing mother. The shop has been so lucky to have someone so kind, caring, and genuinely wonderful as part of it. 🧵

Introducing our Summer Workshops ☀️✂️ This June, we’re offering a series of special workshops designed as focused, 2-day experiences where you can slow down, learn something new, and leave with practical skills you can keep building on long after the weekend ends. We’re kicking things off with Pattern Drafting Workshops this June, with more retreat-style classes potentially still to come 👀 Spaces are limited and registration is now open! Additional information can be found at THESEWIST.CA #Sewinglessons #SaintjohnNB #Uptownsj #sewingworkshop

We’re so excited to be part of the 2026 Excellence NB People’s Choice Awards 🧵🤩 Over the past few years, our shop has grown into such a creative space filled with sewing, learning, familiar faces, and so many great conversations. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who’s been part of our journey! If you’ve enjoyed taking classes with us, shopping in the store, or simply following along with what we do, we’d be so honored to have your nomination. It means a lot to be able to represent our uptown community and all the creative people in it 💛 Let’s show New Brunswick what makes Saint John so special. Nominate here: https://excellencenb.ca/pages/peoples-choice-nominations #PeoplesChoiceAwards2026 #ExcellenceNB #MadeInNB #uptownsaintjohn

I had a whole thing to say too #saintjohnnb #sewingproject #fabricstore

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