The Community Fabric Project is a year-long collaboration, bringing together nonprofits, businesses, and community members to create textiles that weave connections across Buffalo. Now more than ever, we need to come together to show that our successes are shared—building a community of trust that lifts us all.
1. CREATE—Attend, host, or sponsor a workshop. Stitch Buffalo staff members & artisans will provide materials and instruction to help you make your unique mark on this project.
2. WIN—Everyone who contributes has a chance to WIN products made from the fabric!
3. CELEBRATE—The results of this year-long project will be revealed at a Stitch Buffalo event in early 2026. All participants will be invited to celebrate their collective creation.
Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Learn how to sew your own modern version of a kaftan using a minimal waste pattern—a sustainable approach that eliminates fabric scraps and embraces the full potential of your textile. This class is size inclusive. Class fee of $105 includes all supplies.
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Learn to use the Apostrophe Patterns system to create a fully customized pattern—for any body type, gender, age or size! Working from this pattern, you’ll learn to sew a perfect raglan-sleeve knit t-shirt, with lot of sleeve, length, and finishing options. Class fee: $125
Designed for beginners, this course offers a structured approach to mastering the craft, with essential techniques and skills that will serve as the building blocks for your knitting journey. The class meets on Mondays, August 4, 11, and 25 (5:30pm–7:30pm). Class fee of $75 includes all supplies.
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Ideal for less experienced sewists who want to gain knowledge and confidence. This four-week class meets August 6, 13, 20, 27 (4:30–6:30pm). Registration fee of $125 included all tools and supplies. Class size is limited to 8 students.
Sew a one-of-a-kind, fully reversible bucket hat to keep the sun off your face when you’re out on summer adventures! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Learn the basics of block printing to redesign your own garments with pattern and color. Class fee of $60 includes all tools and supplies.
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Make a stylish leather tote and customize it with your initials, name, or a date. You’ll learn the basics of leather working, including how to mark and follow a leather pattern, do edge work, punch holes, and affix solid rivets.
Stitch Buffalo’s store and studio will be closed in observance of Labor Day on August 30, 31, and September 1. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, September 2.
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Ideal for less experienced sewists who want to gain knowledge and confidence. This four-week class meets September 3, 10, 17, 24 (4:30–6:30pm). Registration fee of $125 included all tools and supplies. Class size is limited to 8 students.
Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Get creative with Stitch Buffalo’s felt loom—and play with layering, colors, texture, and design and to create your own textile. This can be used to make a pillow, a wall hanging, or take it home to make something of your own design! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Take your knitting to the next level by learning to work in the round. This is is a fundamental technique for knitting socks, hats, sweaters, and more. Class fee of $50 includes all supplies.
Meet Stitch Buffalo artisans, shop our products, and enjoy craft activities for the whole family! The Western New York Fiber Arts Festival is a not-for-profit event organized to promote and preserve fiber arts education here in Western New York. Its focus is on heritage crafts and their close relationship with fiber producers who raise sheep, llama, alpaca and rabbits.
Join us for Neighborhood Discovery Days, a series of FREE, family-friendly events designed to introduce our neighbors to the creative possibilities of hand embroidery, machine sewing, and block printing.
Learn the basics of basket weaving with bamboo . Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
This class is designed for beginners who want to learn the basics of machine sewing all in one day. Class fee $90, includes all tools and supplies.
Kumihimo braids are made by interlacing strands of silk, yarn, or other fibers to make a strong, decorative braided rope that can easily be turned into jewelry and accessories. Class fee: $50. All supplies included.
Learn to solve common problems, take care of your sewing machine, and enjoy your sewing more! Class fee: $50
Designed for beginners, this two-session class will give you the essential techniques and skills to begin your crochet journey. Class fee of $75 includes all tools and supplies.
Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Toss aside the rules and learn improv-style quilting with Whitney Crispell, textile artist and owner of the quilting studio Local Color. Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Ideal for less experienced sewists who want to gain knowledge and confidence. This four-week class meets October 8, 15, 22, 29 (4:30–6:30pm). Registration fee of $125 included all tools and supplies. Class size is limited to 8 students.
Get creative with Stitch Buffalo’s felt loom—and play with layering, colors, texture, and design and to create your own textile. This can be used to make a pillow, a wall hanging, or take it home to make something of your own design! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Celebrate the spooky! Design and stitch scaredy-cat ornaments in your choice of colors and with custom features. Perfect for Halloween decor or gifts! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
This class is designed for beginners who want to learn the basics of machine sewing all in one day. Class fee $90, includes all tools and supplies.
Bring in your beloved garment or item in need of repair, and our team of skilled menders (including members of the Refugee Women’s Workshop) will be on hand to help you repair it!
Need help with a knitting/crochet project? Want to meet others who share your love of yarn arts? Join us at Stitch Buffalo on October 20, 2025, for our inaugural open knitting/crochet session, led by expert knitting instructor Christine Walker. Pay what you can pricing; registration required.
Learn the basics of English paper piecing and create precise, intricate quilting designs with hand stitching. Registration fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Learn to differentiate the types of fibers in your fabrics—to make more informed decisions about fabric selection and care for all of your projects. Class fee: $40. All supplies included.
Learn the basic techniques for creating a beautiful, one of a kind, rope-bowl. The basic techniques taught in this class can easily be applied to other projects such as coasters, place mats, baskets, and more! $50 class fee includes all supplies. (Note: This class is intended for participants with some sewing machine experience. It is not appropriate for total beginners.)
Learn the basics of block printing to redesign your own garments with pattern and color. Class fee of $60 includes all tools and supplies.
Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Ideal for less experienced sewists who want to gain knowledge and confidence. This four-week class meets November 5, 12, 19, and December 3 (4:30–6:30pm). Registration fee of $125 included all tools and supplies. Class size is limited to 8 students.
Learn about basic leather tannage, hand tools, and leatherworking techniques to create a custom leather journal cover. $72 class fee includes instruction ($50) and all supplies, including leather and three field notebooks ($22).
Get creative with Stitch Buffalo’s felt loom—and play with layering, colors, texture, and design and to create your own textile. This can be used to make a pillow, a wall hanging, or take it home to make something of your own design! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Ready to take the next step in your machine sewing? Learn to sew for your home, making a refined decorator pillow to complement any room! Class fee of $75 includes all tools and supplies.
Designed for beginners, this course offers a structured approach to mastering the craft, with essential techniques and skills that will serve as the building blocks for your knitting journey. The class meets on Mondays, November 17, 24, December 1 and 8, 2025 (5:30pm–7:30pm).
Explore the cultural significance, materials, and techniques of this traditional art form—and make something useful for your home or to give as a gift. Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Explore the cultural significance, materials, and techniques of this traditional art form—and make something useful for your home or to give as a gift. Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Take total control of your knitting, crochet, or weaving by learning to spin your own yarn. This is a perfect take-along craft, so you can work on it whenever you have a spare moment. Class fee of $63 includes all tools, supplies, and training. PLUS your artisan-made spindle is yours to keep—along with a supply of high-quality Ashford Corriedale tri-color wool to get you started!
Learn to sew reusable cloth napkins with perfect mitered corners—great for wedding or housewarming gifts, entertaining, and eco-friendly dining for everyday meals at home. Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Your midweek invitation to create and unwind with a simple craft! Class fee of $30 includes all tools and supplies.
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Kids ages 8–13 are invited to explore their creativity at Stitch Buffalo this summer! Working in our diverse and inclusive studio, students will learn the fundamentals of sewing, dyeing, weaving, printing, embroidery, and more.
Slow stitching is a mindfulness practice that is rooted in sustainability. The practice itself is a thoughtful and meditative one: it is mindfulness in action. By the end of the class, each student will have created a unique piece of stitched art that can be framed, glued to a favorite journal, or stitched onto a jacket or backpack. Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
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Kids ages 8–13 are invited to explore their creativity at Stitch Buffalo this summer! Working in our diverse and inclusive studio, students will learn the fundamentals of sewing, dyeing, weaving, printing, embroidery, and more.
Boost your creativity while reducing your environmental impact. Our textile-art supplies are rescued for re-use and bargain priced. At the special event, we'll have many new items and a $10-fill-a-bag section!
Stretch your imagination and build a new world in the form of a textile tapestry collage. Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Learn to solve common problems, take care of your sewing machine, and enjoy your sewing more! Class fee: $50
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Ideal for less experienced sewists who want to gain knowledge and confidence. This four-week class meets July 9, 16, 23, 30 (4:30–6:30pm). Registration fee of $125 included all tools and supplies. Class size is limited to 8 students.
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Kids ages 8–13 are invited to explore their creativity at Stitch Buffalo this summer! Working in our diverse and inclusive studio, students will learn the fundamentals of sewing, dyeing, weaving, printing, embroidery, and more.
Stitch Buffalo will be closed July 3, 4, 5, and 6 in honor of Independence Day.
Bring in your beloved garment or item in need of repair, and our team of skilled menders (including members of the Refugee Women’s Workshop) will be on hand to help you repair it!
Working with Tuscarora artist Tina Mt. Pleasant, learn to design and sew a cross-body bag inspired by traditional Haudenosaunee ribbon skirt methods.. Class fee $60, includes all tools and supplies.
Your midweek invitation to create and unwind with a simple craft! Class fee of $30 includes all tools and supplies.
DATE CHANGE! This class is now being held on June 24. Learn the basics of lace knitting, including how to read patterns. Class fee of $40 includes all tools and supplies.
Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN—Bring your latest project and work on it alongside fellow craft enthusiasts. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, everyone is welcome. It's a great way to make friends, get inspired, and be part of a supportive community.
Learn the basics of cable knitting, including how to read cable patterns, how to create cable stitches, and how to use a cable needle. Class fee of $40 includes all tools and supplies.
Members of our Stitch Sustainers family are invited to join us on Saturday, June 14 (2:00pm–4:00pm) for a private craft party.
Join us to celebrate the launch of The Blue Edition—and meet the refugee women artists behind this signature collection of hand-dyed garments, accessories, and home decor. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome!
Join us for Neighborhood Discovery Days, a series of FREE, family-friendly events designed to introduce our neighbors in the 14213 and 14201 zip codes to the creative possibilities of the textile arts.
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Designed for beginners, this two-session class will give you the essential techniques and skills to begin your crochet journey. Class fee of $75 includes all tools and supplies.
Registration is not required, but you can pre-pay here.
Bring your dad and his worn-out work shirts for an afternoon of upcycling fun with indigo dye. Perfect for the whole family!
Don’t have a shirt to dye? We’ll have blank t-shirts for sale as well.
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Learn the basics of block printing to redesign your own garments with pattern and color. Class fee of $60 includes all tools and supplies.
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist
Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist
Ideal for less experienced sewists who want to gain knowledge and confidence. This four-week class meets June 4, 11, 18, and 25 (4:30–6:30pm). Registration fee of $125 included all tools and supplies. Class size is limited to 8 students.
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Learn to decipher the language of sewing patterns, make basic fit adjustments, select the right fabric, and begin sewing your own clothing! Class fee: $125
Learn to make a vibrant pair of rainbow earrings with Ecuadorian bead artists Mara Gamboa. Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
