Experience Sewing Camp in the Beautiful Catskills

You are welcome to sew whatever you would like at the Catskills Sewing Retreat. Bring sewing projects that will challenge you! You'll have access to Megan's personalized instruction from 10am - 4pm on Friday and Saturday. 

If you are a beginner, we suggest starting with some of our Hipstitch Academy Learn to Sew Projects in order to solidify your sewing skills. Or find a beginner sewing pattern to tackle over the weekend.  If you have no idea where to start, just show up. We'll take care of the rest.  

If you already have sewing experience and have a pile of projects you'd like to tackle - this is exactly what the weekend is meant for. Gather your fabric and notions needed for these challenging projects and bring them with you!

Bring any sewing tools you already have and cannot live without. Small tools like scissors, pins, thread, needles, measuring devices, writing utensils can be accessed at the retreat, but if you have your own, it's recommended you bring them with you.

Please note: Fabric & other supplies are not included in the price of the retreat.  You can purchase fabric at the retreat. We have a limited supply of sewing patterns, as well as woven & knit fabrics.

Sewing machines can be rented if you don't have your own or don't feel like dragging it with you. There are plenty of irons (regular home irons) and ironing stations, so you don't have to worry about that.

You will have access to numerous sewing pattern options that you can choose from and utilize. These may need to be printed and taped together at the retreat. So if you'd rather not spend your class time doing that, come prepared. 

"I just returned from an amazing weekend sewing retreat at Hipstitch Outpost - Megan Avery's lovely, comfortable and rustic home in the Catskills. We were blessed with terrific weather that let us sew outdoors in a safe and socially distant manner. After months of isolation from the pandemic, it was just what the doctor ordered.

Instruction: I had already taken several classes at M. Avery Studio with Megan, so I knew she was a great instructor. That was reinforced this weekend as I observed her guiding new and experienced sewists through some pretty complex projects. One attendee made a fitted shirt, another made a reversible apron with built-in crossover straps AND a trapeze style dress, and a third made a pretty complicated baby carrier and some masks. I used the weekend to focus on two quilt projects I was having trouble finishing at home due to daily distractions and lack of space.

Megan: Her style is laid back but her instruction is spot on. Her years of experience with sewists of every age and skill level have given her the ability to meet students where they are and help them get to the next level. She is very responsive but never intrusive, which allows her students to build confidence in a safe environment. Her sewing knowledge is vast

The Takeaway: The weekend wasn't just about sewing. It was about coming together with new friends with common interests, sharing some awesome bonding moments (campfire with peanut butter cup s'mores!!!) and relaxation.

Sewing instruction was available 10 to 4 each day and outside of that we could hike, relax, or swim in the local swimming hole. It was as much about escaping the pressures of daily life and living in the moment as it was about sewing. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute and I highly recommend this for anyone who wants to complete a sewing project in a gorgeous setting with a great teacher on hand for lots of individual attention."
-Michelle McGreivey North Bergen, NJ