The Sewing Society of STL was founded in 2019 as a place for sewists in the St. Louis area to build an inclusive sewing community. In both an online and in-person setting we share our makes, ask sewing questions, give sewing advice, and meet for indie sew-alongs and open studio time. The member base has grown to nearly 3,500, and continues to grow as more people in the St. Louis area seek out a community to share in the joy of sewing. We'd love to sew with you soon!
Description
STL Frocktails is back in 2025, and we can't wait to walk that runway together!
What is STL Frocktails? It’s an inclusive event for attendees to share their sewing stories, get inspired by others' creations, make new sewing connections, and walk a runway wearing their best me-made frock! The event is organized by the Sewing Society of STL, a local online and in-person sewing community where members learn new sewing skills and make sewing treasures together.
What to Expect:
- A silent auction with lots of sewing goodies to bid on
- Sewing activities to break the ice and create something to take home
- A special Frocktails themed cocktail, nibbles, and other select beverages
- A me-made exchange where you can trade a beloved handmade garment for someone else's
- Representatives from local sewing related small businesses to help you get even further plugged into the local sewing community
- THE ME-MADE RUNWAY!!
General Admission Ticket Includes:
- Entry to the event
- 1 raffle ticket
VIP Ticket Includes: (limited tickets available)
- Entry to the event
- 5 raffle tickets
- 1 free cocktail
- Front Row runway seating
Donate A Ticket:
- Sponsor another sewist to attend Frocktails!
*** Early Bird Pricing:
- General Admission tickets will be $5 off until July 13! Use code EarlyBird at checkout
The theme for this year's event is SUSTAINABLE STYLE :
Reducing fabric waste has become a major goal for indie sewists everywhere; let's make STL Frocktails a celebration of how we can use repurposed textiles to make beautiful clothes!! We encourage you to wear something made from upcycled / sustainable materials, a thrifted & adjusted garment, a ready-to-wear garment that you re-worked to fit your personal style, etc. You are free to interpret the theme however it makes sense to you, or you are welcome to wear any me-made item! (Because after all, me-made things are in and of themselves a sustainable choice!).
Details:
- The event will take place on Sunday, September 7th From 2-5pm, with the runway beginning promptly at 4pm.
- This year's event is once again at City Garden in the historic Shaw Neighborhood in the city of St. Louis. The event space is eclectic, warm, and artistic; the perfect backdrop to show off the best of our creative makes. Parking will be available in the lot connected to the building, as well as ample street parking.
Tickets are limited, so be sure to get yours ASAP!
Date & Time
Sun, Sep 7, 2025 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Venue Details
City Garden
4209 Folsom AvenueSt. Louis, Missouri 63110
