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ABOUT CITY SEWING ROOM

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Our Values

City Sewing Room is a supportive and fun community that expresses our values of welcoming all, inspiring creativity, providing accessibility, modeling resourcefulness, and readily learning from each other.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple: Stitch - Teach - Share. Join us and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to creativity, sustainability, and learning.

Our History

Since 2016, City Sewing Room has been a vibrant hub for sewing enthusiasts, fostering creativity and connection. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit since 2020, we teach classes to 75-100 kids and adults monthly, engage more than a dozen volunteers each day, and offer affordable fabrics in our Makers’ Mart.  

CSR HOURS

Tuesday-Thursday: 12-8 PM
Friday: 12-6 PM
Saturday: 12-4 PM
Sunday and Monday: CLOSED​ 

DONATE TO CSR

Interested in donating fabric, notions, sewing machines, or craft supplies to City Sewing Room? View our donation list to see what new and gently used items we accept!

Enjoy drop-in studio time, shop for fabric and supplies, and donate anytime we're open.​

Community Guidelines

Respect People and Space
Treat everyone with kindness and consideration. Respect different skill levels, learning styles, and backgrounds. Take care of tools, machines, and materials. Clean up your workspace before leaving.


Safety First
Ask for help if needed. Report unsafe behavior or hazards right away.

Positive Participation
Help us maintain a supportive creative environment. Encourage creativity and share knowledge.

Membership and Participation Integrity
Disruptive, disrespectful, or harmful behavior may result in suspension or revocation of membership or use of space. Dues must be kept current to maintain active membership.

Inclusion and Belonging
City Sewing Room does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We value and welcome members of all identities, abilities, and backgrounds.
 

Meet Our Team

Rita Hunt
Creative Director

Rachel Lynch
Operations Director

Meet Our Instructors

In addition to our staff, City Sewing Room is powered by a talented group of instructors who share their expertise in sewing, quilting, and more.

Board Members

Kim Corliss

Anne Pokoski

Jan Ponetta

6700 Arsenal St., St. Louis, MO 63139

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