The Stitchery Studio

The Stitchery Studio Sewing and quilting is our passion. Find quality fabrics and notions, expert advice, and fun classes at our studio and shop in Port Moody.

Learn to sew, improve your skills, or get tips for your project.

06/04/2026

New arrivals from and . Quilt your own accessories with new By Annie patterns and no-sew snaps.

05/28/2026

Feel how soft our new organic cotton gingham is with me on Tea with Jill this morning. Plus funky canvas bag kits from The Netherlands.

05/14/2026

There are dragons! (On Tea with Jill today) Fireglow from has arrived. Also, the last few kits for Dragon Dreams sew along. Grab yours before we’re sold out.

05/02/2026

Liberty Fabrics Emily Belle blenders bundle. Lots of delightful colour!

04/30/2026

Have you seen these stunning new cottons from ? The gorgeous new Northern Brights collection by Amarilys features a fun animal panel with a Canada goose. Also the best new patterns from . Have you seen John’s new releases? I can’t wait to see what you make.

04/30/2026

Spaces open in our Sunday class. Learn how to sew zippers and make a useful pouch.

Some great sewist tips from Alia from our Makers Edit crew this season. Here they are for you. She made the Billie Sweat...
04/29/2026

Some great sewist tips from Alia from our Makers Edit crew this season. Here they are for you. She made the Billie Sweater in this beautiful cable knit fabric. From Alia:

I'm a serger girlie and LOVE using my Janome for everything I can, and shouldn't use it for! This fabric is so plush, though, that the serger knife couldn't handle it, but my sewing machine handled it like a dream! I used a very narrow zigzag stitch (1.2 width), on all the seams, even the ones that shouldn't really need any give, just for good luck. Instead of coverstitching the collar seam allowance, I simply topstitched and I love the effect. I couldn't find an iron setting that didn't leave shine marks, so finger pressing was the way to go. I'm so thrilled with the results!

Did you make any adjustments to the pattern to suit you, or learn anything new techniques when making your project?
I sized up to a 5 as I wanted more ease for a looser fit and more relaxed look. (My bust measurement put me at a size 3). I had clear elastic on hand and was so glad I used it on the shoulder seams. Knowing they won't stretch out over time is wonderful. The only other adjustment was I didn't grade and finish the seam allowances as intended in the instructions, as the thickness of the fabric affects how things lay.

How does sewing help you explore all that life has for you?
I love making clothes that are fun, unique, and feel fresh and young! Refining a skill and working toward a specific standard of stitching is such a rewarding experience, and feeling confident in my ability to sew something that looks professional is the greatest gift. Sewing is the perfect blend of creativity, productivity, and skill development!

04/28/2026

By popular demand we’ve added a new day for our Stitchery Sewcials. Join us for our first Tuesday evening Sewcial, drink tea, chat about your project, sew in our studio, get advice from our experienced teachers. Tuesday May 19, 6:30-9:30pm. Sign up online.

Morgan from our Makers Edit shared some great sewist tips from her project. Here they are for you. She made the Fiore Sk...
04/25/2026

Morgan from our Makers Edit shared some great sewist tips from her project. Here they are for you. She made the Fiore Skirt in this gorgeous flowy rayon. From Morgan:

- Do not skip pre-washing this fabric - it can shrink quite a bit! Wash and dry the fabric in the same way you'll care for the garment after you sew it.

- Take extra care when handling this fabric. Cut on a single layer, use pattern weights instead of pins when cutting, and make sure to stay stitch (or stabilize with bias tape) necklines, armholes and bias edges right after cutting so the fabric does not distort.

- Use fresh and sharp needles (Microtex) and use a shorter stitch length (2-2.5) to prevent puckering.

- A walking foot is helpful when sewing if you have it!

- I omitted the centre seam on the front so the beautiful pattern on the print would not be disturbed. I also sewed the hem with a baby hem, which is my preferred way to hem my viscose garments.

Connect with Morgan .from.the.heart

04/23/2026

New kits revealed on Tea with Jill today, along with fun quilt patterns and some lovely unique quilting cottons designed by

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2608 St Johns Street
Port Moody, BC
V3H2B6

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Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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