Join us for the 2025 Sewing and Stitchery Expo

Sewing & Stitchery Expo is where your creative community connects.

-Thousands of products and amazing deals on fabric, notions, machines, and more from your favorite vendors!
-Classes for sewists of all levels—beginner to expert.

Can’t wait to get started? Join us the day before the show for our pre-Expo featuring a selection of 4-hour intensive project classes.

We know how passionate Expo attendees are and we love the support of this community! We are so excited to welcome you each year to the Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup, Washington.

What is this expo? It is the largest annual gathering of the sewing community in the entire country. Every year since 1984, people from all over the world have gathered to learn from industry experts, meet sewing celebrities, and experience the latest technology in hands-on classes and demonstrations. This expo is dedicated to educating sewing, quilting & stitchery enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels on a wide variety of techniques and projects. We partner with local and national businesses to bring all of this to life.

There’s so much to do at the Sewing & Stitchery Expo

Shop
Purchase new materials, tools and notions, and ideas for your next project from our innovative vendors.

Learn
We offer hundreds of classes where you can learn the latest tips, techniques, and secrets from your favorite industry experts and up-and-coming creative minds.

Experience
Connect with sewists, vendors, and teachers from across the world!

Classes

What do you want to learn?
Expo has a class for everyone! Fine-tune your garment construction, learn about dying fibers, create the perfect luxe baby blanket—and more.

Classes range from 45 minute lecture/demos to six-hour, intensive learning experiences. Your class time will vary based on the class type and your teacher, but you can plan to walk away with a new skill or a new idea, no matter what level you choose!

Hands-on classes may require student supplies and a class kit (not included in the class fee), and some may even need homework! Kit fees are paid directly to your teacher.

Expo offers five levels of learning experiences:

-One Needle Classes

One Needle classes (45 minutes) are a great introduction to a new concept. Get some great tips and tricks to make your creative life easier, brush up on fundamentals, or discover a technique you want to explore further. Most classes are a traditional lecture/demo format, however some feature quick, fun hands-on projects—no machine needed.

One Needle classes are $17.

-Two Needle Classes

Two Needle Classes (90 minutes) are focused on a simple project or targeted technique—either as a lecture/demo class or a simple hands-on mini-project. While most project classes feature hand-crafting techniques, such as introductions to knitting, crochet and hand embroidery techniques, we have two new classrooms featuring beginner sewing machines for quick-sew projects.

Two Needle classes are $32.

-Three Needle Classes

Three Needle classes (2.5 hours) are a great opportunity to hone your skills in an intermediate or advanced class, and develop a new skill with more time to practice in beginner-oriented classes. Expect to complete a project using handwork, sewing machines or sergers—or even try a new skill like dying, felting, or weaving!

Three Needle classes are $62.

-Four Needle Classes

This is Expo boot camp! Four Needle classes (4 hours) are immersive learning experiences and are primarily held on Wednesday before the start of Expo and will not require an admission ticket (select classes offered Sunday). They present an ideal opportunity to focus in-depth on techniques and ignite inspiration with more complex projects.

Four Needle classes are $92.

-Five Needle Classes

These Five Needle (6-hour) immersive learning experiences are offered within the week of Expo, with limited seating. These are hands-on classes using sewing machines/sergers or with a focus on drafting, handwork, beading, or other applied technique that does not require a machine. Students should learn a technique or skill and complete/nearly complete a project by the time class ends. Applications for Full Day classes must include a list of student supplies and kit materials.

Five Needle classes are $183.

-Free Stage

Get inspired with a selection of free learning opportunities presented every day during Expo! You can drop into any of the Free Stage presentations (45 minutes) with your admission pass.

Free Stage presentations are included with your admission

Free Stage

Free Stage Classes are included with your Expo admission ticket. Learn simple tricks and tips, find solutions to your sewing problems, or get inspiration at a styleshow. The Free Stage is located in the southwest of the Showplex building.

Ironing and Pressing Tips with Laurastar

Emily Dunlap
THU, 2/27, 1:00 - 1:45 PM (Showplex Free Stage)

Ironing is such a crucial part of sewing and creating! Learn how to get to get the most pristine and clean pressing on your seams. Join Laurastar educator Emily Dunlap for all of her hot tips on ironing and pressing.

Discover the BERNINA 990: The Ultimate Sewing, Quilting, and Embroidery Machine

Connie Fanders
THU, 2/27, 11:00 - 11:45 AM (Showplex Free Stage)

Join us for an exciting 45-minute presentation where we unveil the BERNINA 990, the ultimate sewing, quilting, and embroidery machine designed to elevate your creative projects! Whether you’re a seasoned sewist or just starting out, this innovative machine combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly, practical features to elevate your sewing experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the BERNINA 990 and ask questions about how it can transform your sewing journey! Perfect for all skill levels, this presentation will inspire you to unleash your creativity and take your projects to the next level.

Swivel Our Seams: Pattern Alteration SOS

Lorraine Henry
THU, 2/27, 4:00 - 4:45 PM (Showplex Free Stage)

Tired of slashing your pattern into puzzle pieces and trying to put it back together to “kind-of fit”? Have you ever wanted to just pull out your seam allowances and magically fit your figure? It is almost that easy with the seam method of pattern alteration! Have an “Ah-HA” visual experience as you watch how seams can swivel to enlarge for the bust, widen (or narrow) for the back, shorten or lengthen wherever needed, and work in combinations without causing any distortion in the pattern. Come and learn how to create hinges and swivel your seams to meet the needs of YOUR personal shape. Bring small scissors and scotch tape!

Don’t Be Afraid to Sew with Laminated Cotton

Tracy Krauter
THU, 2/27, 3:00 - 3:45 PM (Showplex Free Stage)

Get ready to be introduced to your new favorite fabric! Our soft laminated cotton has the weight and drape of plain cotton, almost like magic! It’s also waterproof on the front with soft cotton on the back, food safe, non toxic, machine washable and ironable. And it’s sew easy to sew with! People fall in love at first touch. Many gasp because they think it’ll be hard like the old oilcloth. It’s not. It’s laminated with a soft matte biodegradable finish to ensure it can stand up to years of wear and tear. It’s sophisticated, feels like plain fabric, and is built to last. Come touch and feel it for yourself. I’ll show and tell you all the tips & and tricks to sew with it.

Waxed Canvas: Rugged, Water-Resistant, and Versatile

Ellie Lum
THU, 2/27, 12:00 - 12:45 PM (Showplex Free Stage)

Ellie Lum will gives us you the lowdown on this old school classic fabric that has made a huge comeback in recent years. This versatile, water resistant fabric has a unique blend of style, functionality, and durability that makes it a favorite for bag making. The waxy finish helps it stay put at the machine, making it a dream to sew with—not to mention that it develops a beautiful weathered patina over time.

Thread Mastery Institute (TMI)

Bob Purcell
THU, 2/27, 10:00 - 10:45 AM (Showplex Free Stage)

Become a Thread Master at Thread Mastery Institute (TMI). Bob Purcell will draw on his 26 years of thread experience and explain thread, needles, and tension in simple terms. You will learn: thread types and characteristics and when to use which types, the easy way to remember thread weights, what needles to use with what threads, tension settings and problem solving. We will solve 98% of thread/needle/tension issues. Bring your questions.

The Boro & Sashiko Free Stage Takeover

Shannon Roudhán & Jason Bowlsby
THU, 2/27, 2:00 - 2:45 PM (Showplex Free Stage)

Embrace the creative chaos with us and prepare to discover exciting new applications for the traditional techniques of boro and sashiko. Born of a necessity to preserve and reinforce clothes and fabric goods, boro and sashiko have become ubiquitous in the crafting and fashion worlds. From the runways to department store racks to the homes of makers and creators all over the world, boro and sashiko provide a visually stunning alternative to regular patchwork and mending. journey with us as we wonder down the boro and sashiko rabbit hole exploring the complex and captivating patterns and textile creations from our book Boro and Sashiko: Harmonious Imperfection.

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