Today and every Sunday, Capitol Hill’s Stitches—Seattle’s alternative to chain fabric stores—hosts its own “stitch n’ bitch” for customers and walk-ins alike. Store owner Amy Ellsworth explains that the free sessions are “extremely helpful for both new and experienced sewers and knitters. Working on projects with other crafty folks allows you to learn new tricks as well as getting inspiration for new projects. When you have someone show you how something is done, you realize ‘I can do that.’” Though the official stitchin’ hours are 3-6 p.m. on Sundays, Amy mentions that customers are always welcome to drop by and use the project space, unless classes are being held. Speaking of classes, sign up while there are still open spots for upcoming September sessions, which feature beginning to intermediate instruction on making pants, a skirt, or a 1950’s sweetie dress. For dates, fees ($35-$50), and class descriptions (a personable average of four students per class), visit their crafty website.

Sun., Sept. 2, 3-6 p.m.