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Fri, Sat, Sun
Jun 20, 2025 - Jun 22, 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
15 students
Class Experience
Join us for a weekend of sewing, creativity, and connection!
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Sew Creative Lounge’s Mini Sewing Retreat — the ultimate sewing getaway designed to inspire and energize sewists of all levels. Whether you're looking to finish old projects or start something new, this is the perfect space to dive into your creativity.
🧵 Weekend Highlights:
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Retreat Hours:
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Bring your unfinished projects — this is your chance to finally complete them in a fun, supportive environment.
- We’ll be making the Rollie Pollie Organizer — a perfect travel companion for your next adventure (Ghana, anyone?).
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Pattern and supplies will be provided for the featured project.
🏨 Out-of-Town Guests:
We recommend booking your stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites Glenarden/Washington DC for easy access and a comfortable retreat weekend.
🎟️ Spaces are limited, so don’t wait — reserve your spot today for the Sew Creative Mini Retreat. We can't wait to sew with you!
Other Things To Know
The retreat is non-refundable, however tickets can be transferred to another person up to two weeks prior to the event. We recommend that you purchase travel insurance to cover circumstances that prevent you from attending including COVID.
Reviews for Sew Creative Lounge - DC
4.9 out of 5
Based on 993 provider ratings
Marla R.
Apr 21, 2025
Loved:
Candace is great & so patient
Improvements:
Need about an hour more time to finish orojectd
Sip & Sew: Adinkra Pillow
Location: Sew Creative Lounge
Sharon B.
Apr 20, 2025
Loved:
The instructor and the project.
Improvements:
Higher chairs for a more comfortable environment for those with mobility issues.
Sip & Sew: Adinkra Pillow
Location: Sew Creative Lounge
Angela M.
Apr 3, 2025
Loved:
The amount of detail and information provided. Specifically, the names of the hotels where we will be staying, travel dates, and the subsequent emails that were sent regarding travel insurance, visas, and immunizations that would’ve needed.
Improvements:
Keep the communication going. Maybe a reminder regarding visas and shots and plane info as we get closer.
Ghana Info Session
Location: Online
Joan C.
Mar 30, 2025
Loved:
Overall, the class was absolutely wonderful. I loved that all the fabrics were included in the price. The instructor was very informative, and the instructions were easy to understand and follow. I met a great group of ladies that share the same level of excitement for quilting. I plan to take more classes at Sew Creative Lounge.
Sip & Quilt: Lap Quilt
Location: Sew Creative Lounge
Stephanie T.
Mar 20, 2025
Loved:
3rd time participating in a class with Sew Creative. Love the atmosphere. Everyone gets the help they need, regardless of their level of sewing. I definitely see myself continuing with this group.
Improvements:
Nothing. everything is fine.
Open Studio
Location: Sew Creative Lounge
Sew Creative Lounge - DC Location
About Sew Creative Lounge - DC
Cecily Habimana and Tisha Thorne met by chance in the hallway of a new building they both moved into back in 2006. They soon realized that they both had a passion for sewing.
The pair noticed that there really weren’t many places where people could take sewing classes, even though there was clearly a demand for it. So, they decided to fill that void and launch Sip and Sew DC, a three-hour workshop that teaches participants how to sew and complete a project such as a clutch, pants or skirt.
The response was overwhelming with many of the classes selling out from 2014-2016. Hosting pop-up classes was a lot of work and Cecily and Tisha’s husbands eventually urged the pair to find their own space. It was from their recommendation that pushed them to open Sew Creative Lounge in Mt. Rainier, MD.
Today Sew Creative Lounge teaches children and adult sewing classes and hosts summer camp at their home studio and satellite studio in Chicago. They also partner with various elementary schools throughout the DC metropolitan area including Yu Ying Public Charter School, Creative Minds Public Charter School, Center City Public Charter School and the Burke School. In response to the pandemic, Cecily and Tisha opened up an online store and began designing their own collection of fabrics. They excited about their work and are always eager to work with their students.
