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Tea with a Tailor Cocktail Party: Buttonholes

Welcome to the first Tea with a Tailor Cocktail Party! 

Get a taste of tailoring while making friends with fellow sewists in the sewing community! Make yourself a drink and we'll teach you how to sew a hand-swen buttonhole- the signature of a tailor! 

Get your tickets now, spread the word and invite friend! All are welcome!

Tickets prices are pay-what-you can/donation based.

What You'll Need:

  • 2 scraps of cloth with interfacing in between (we recommend using a cloth that's not too thin and doesn't fray easily)

  • Gutermann Buttonhole Twist

  • Gimp (recommended, but optional)

  • Hand sewing needles

  • Scissors

  • Leather hole punch (optional)

Drinks of the Month

(alcoholic & nonalcoholic)

White Wine Mojito

  • 2 lime wedges

  • 6 fresh mint leaves

  • 1 teaspoon agave

  • 1/2 cup chilled white wine

  • 1/4 cup chilled club soda

  • Ice

Combine the lime, mint, and agave in a glass and muddle gently with a spoon. Add the wine, club soda, and ice and stir.

Strawberry Lime Mojito Mocktail

  • 3-4 strawberries

  • 3 fresh mint leaves

  • 1 teaspoon agave

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • 3/4 cup chilled club soda or ginger ale

  • Ice

Combine the strawberries, mint, and agave in a glass and muddle gently with a spoon. Add the lime juice, club soda, and ice and stir.

See you there!

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