Meeting Schedule
We generally meet the second Saturday of each month from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Meetings are held at various locations in the Nashville area. We invite you to join us. Non-members may attend two local chapter meetings with no additional charge prior to joining.
2026
Date |
Location |
Event |
January 24, 2026 9:30 a.m. |
via Zoom |
Garment Sewing Special Interest Group Join us via Zoom to talk all things sewing! Contact Janet via [email protected] to receive the Zoom link. |
January 31, 2026 11:00 a.m Central and February 28, 2026 11:00 a.m. Central |
You will be able to attend the presentations in two ways. Via Zoom - Feel free to join the presentation from the comfort of your own home. In Person Watch Parties: January: January Watch Party cancelled due to weather. ❄️❄️❄️ February: Bellevue Branch, Nashville Public Library 720 Baugh Rd. Nashville, TN 37221 |
How to Successfully Select Fabrics Online When shopping online for fabric have you ever wondered, "What is an ITY knit?" or "What is a cotton voile?" The fabric world has some very interesting words and we're here to demystify them for you! Join Julie Brown, co-owner and fabric buyer for Fabric Mart, as she shares fabric knowledge with us in this fun and informative presentation. The January session will concentrate on the basics of cotton, rayon, linen as well as silks and special occasion fabrics. The February focus will be on wool and suiting fabrics and knits. In addition to the virtual class you will receive a printable notebook that you can use to follow along with the class as well as a recording of the class. There is an optional swatch fabric book that you can purchase via our website. |
February 21, 2026 9:30 a.m. |
via Zoom |
Garment Sewing Special Interest Group Join us via Zoom to talk all things sewing! Contact Janet via [email protected] to receive the Zoom link. |
February 21, 2026 12:30 p.m. |
The Chop House 541 N Thomason Lane Murfreesboro, TN 37129 |
Ideas and Inspirations Lunch Join us to discuss all things sewing while enjoying a delicious lunch with likeminded friends. |
March 14, 2026 11:00 a.m. |
You will be able to attend the presentation in 2 ways, Via Zoom or In person: Hendersonville Public Library 140 Saundersville Road Hendersonville, TN 37075 |
Presentation and Q & A with Expert Pattern Tester Member Cynthia Dushek will share her experiences as a professional pattern tester for Love Notion Patterns. This program is offered both in person and via Zoom |
March 28, 2026 9:30 a.m. |
Zoom |
Garment Sewing Special Interest Group Join us via Zoom to talk all things sewing. Contact Janet via [email protected] to receive the Zoom link. |
April 10-12, 2026 |
Homewood Suites 2640 Elm Hill Pike Nashville, TN 37214 |
Spring Sewing Retreat More details to follow. |
May 16, 2026 10:30 a.m. |
Donelson Presbyterian Church 2305 Lebanon Pike Nashville, TN 37214 |
Taking the Fear out of Grommets and Snaps This presentation is by our Paducah Neighborhood Group |
June 13, 2026 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. |
You will be able to attend the presentation in 2 ways. Via Zoom Feel free to enjoy the presentation from the comfort of your own home. In Person Watch Party at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee 331 Great Circle Road Nashville, TN 37228 |
Dolly’s Seamstress Presentation by Iisha Lemmimg, seamstress for Dolly Parton. Iisha will share her experiences. There will be both in person and Zoom options. |
July, 2026 |
No chapter meeting in July |
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August 8, 2026 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. |
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee 331 Great Circle Road Nashville, TN 37228 |
Sewing Ergonomics more details to follow |
September 12, 2026 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. |
Donelson Presbyterian Church 2305 Lebanon Pike Nashville, TN 37214 |
Everything You Need to Know to Start Your Bag Making Journey Member Pat Gourieux will guide us in bag making choices, shapes/sizes, and procuring patterns and specialty materials. Pat will have examples. |
October 1-3, 2026 |
Farm Bureau Expo Center945 E Baddour Pkwy Lebanon, TN 37087 Suites 2640 Elm Hill Pike Nashville, TN 37214 |
Original Sewing and Quilting Expo No chapter meeting in October. Info regarding the Original Sewing and Quilting Expo may be found at sewingexpo.com Details to follow |
November 13-15, 2026 |
Homewood Suites 2640 Elm Hill Pike Nashville, TN 37214 |
Fall Sewing Retreat Details to follow. |
December 12, 2026 |
Cornerstone United Methodist Church 249 Chaney Road Smyrna, TN 37167 |
Annual Chapter Meeting and Holiday Party Bring a wrapped gift valued at no more than $20. We will be playing Dirty Santa. 🎅 |