Mini Stitch Camp: Chanterelle Pants
January 16 & 17, 2027
9:00am-6:00pm
8 spots
Join us this winter for a mini weekend sewing retreat in Grand Marais, Minnesota! Sew a pair of Chanterelle pants designed by the fabulous Sew Liberated - choose from wide leg, barrel leg, and shorts options. We’ll provide tutorials on measuring for fit, choosing a size, fabric types, preparing fabric, making a practice pair and adjusting the pattern as needed so your final pair fits just how you like. You’ll be amazed at how much you can get done in a supportive, structured weekend with space to spread out and experts on hand to troubleshoot.
Skill Level: Advanced beginner. Participants must be comfortable threading and operating their sewing machine on their own and should have completed multiple sewing projects before. If you need to brush up on sewing basics, check out this short online intro course from Sew Liberated.
Please bring your own sewing machine or reach out before registration to arrange to use one of ours.
What’s included
Printed Pattern
Fit consultation
12 hours of tutorials and instruction
Tips and tricks
Individual sewing station
Group fabric cutting station
Group ironing station
Dinners
Required Tools and Supplies (not included)
Sewing Machine
Practice fabric. We like to use old sheets.
Fabric (see pattern to determine approximate yardage for your size and order a little extra)
Thread to match fabric
2 yards of 2” elastic
Washers, clips, or pattern weights
Pins
Scissors for paper
Scissors and snips for fabric
Measuring tape or gauge
Chalk or fabric marker
Simple, camp-style dinners (2)
What’s not included
Accomodations
Breakfast and Lunches
Required tools and supplies (above)
Meals
Enjoy simple, yummy camp style meals at the end of each day! Think soup and bread and little something sweet. To maximize our sewing time and keep the sewing space clean, please eat breakfast before arriving and plan to each lunch offsite during our ample, introvert-approved lunch breaks from 12-1:30pm (grab lunch at the Co-Op or Fisherman’s Daughter, take a nap, go for a walk, or get in a little quiet sewing time).
Cancellation policy
Refunds (minus 3% processing fee) may be available if we are able to fill your spot. Retreats go ahead no mater the weather! Please share the love, not the bugs - that goes for Covid as well as colds. If you are sick, let us know as soon as possible and we will do our best to fill your spot. You might also consider donating your spot to a friend or a local teacher or artists who could use a break!
Earlyfern Discount
Folks who register early will receive an automatic $50 discount at checkout!