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| - I love this little shop! It totally inspires me to be more crafty and creative!
The fabric selection is great, but what I really love is all the fantastic classes that are offered, for all levels of crafters and sewers. I have now taken 3 classes - the intro class (Basic Sewing Essentials, which taught me how to be more comfortable with the sewing machine, and as a bonus, we all made pillow covers during the class), as well as the Sewn Mens' Tie and the Snap Coin Purse. I have always loved the output! And believe me, I've had my fair share of knots, tangled material and thread, stalled sewing machines, missed stitches.... I've become quite friendly with the stitch-ripper. But no matter what, you'll come away from the Workroom feeling very satisfied with your newly accomplished skills!
It's a great little shop in an unexpected block of West Queen West. The owner, Karyn, does everything she can to make the shop comfortable and welcoming. You are encouraged to help yourself to a variety of teas, and there is always a little jar of cookies available to munch on too. (Maybe the last place in Toronto to offer anything for free!).
The shop also offers sew-by-the-hour use of the sewing machines, which is especially useful for all the nearby condo-dwellers with no space to set up a machine at home! The shop is equipped with all the other tools you might need while in the midst of a project too (such as steam irons).
Get on their email list, and you'll be notified of craft sales and other workshops that take place in their space as well.
Oh - and several people have mentioned the dog. It is true, there has been a dog there on most of my visits. But I should mention that I am TERRIFIED of dogs, and this particular dog has never bothered me. It seems to be fairly timid and doesn't really come near the customers (Thank Dog!)
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