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- CONTACT US: empiremakespace@gmail.com
Summer HOURS:
TUES - FRI 12-5pm
SAT 10-3pm
CLOSED:
SATURDAY SEPT 5th
Sustainable Sewing Studio and Community Craft Hub
Located in Hamilton's Textile District we are proud to be your one stop shop for deadstock reclaimed textiles and locally sourced handmade goods, crafts, and vintage.
Our main objective is to get people crafting, sustainably and without barriers. In addition to inexpensive deadstock and vintage fabrics we also offer free sewing patterns, fabric scraps for crafting, and an ever revolving community cart of FREE fabric. Our domestic and industrial machines are available to rent or join us for a private lesson or small workshop. A portion of all of our workshop sales are directed to support local charities and community initiatives.
Featured collection
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OODI gathered midi dress
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AARIA mini wrap dress
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LYYTI tie front mini & maxi dress
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ELSI revere collar shirt
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AIRI wide leg trousers
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AINA trousers & culottes
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Intro to Sewing - Tote Bag (FALL WINTER 2026)
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Intro to Sewing, Envelope Pillow Case (FALL/WITNER DATES)
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Garment Sewing 101 with Liz Simpson (FALL/WINTER)
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Serger Basics, with Liz Simpson (FALL/WINTER 2026)
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Semi-Private Lessons with Liz Simpson, BYOP new FALL/WINTER dates
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Pleat Top with Liz Simpson (Sunday August 30th 10-4pm)
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Learn Embroidery Basics! Tues Aug 25th or Mon Sept 28th, 6-9pm
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Spooky Season Embroidery, Sunday October 4th, 2-5pm
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The Sailaway Dress with Emma Moeller (Sundays, 10am-1pm, September 13th, 20th, 27th)
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Beginner Pants Pattern: The Lane Pants (Wednesdays October 7, 14th, 21st)
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Blomma Top with Emma Moeller (Sunday October 4th, 10am-2pm)
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Intro to Knits, The Classic T-shirt with Emma Moeller (Mondays November 2nd & 9th, 6-9pm)
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The Ruffle Brunch Top with Emma Moeller (Monday October 19th & 26th 6-9pm)
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Cheeky Lace Undies with Liz Simpson (Monday October 5th 5-9pm)
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Draft Your Own, The Ruffle Hem Skirt with Emma Moeller (Sundays Oct 25th, Nov 1st, 1:30-4:30pm)
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COMING SOON Cosplay, Costuming, and HALLOWEEN PREP with Michael (Saturdays 5:30-8:30pm)
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NEW ARRIVALS
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Vintage Poly Crepe Woven Fabric- Teal
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Polyester Rayon woven fabric - Classic Green Heritage Tartan Plaid
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Lightweight Cotton Sateen -Coronation Poppies
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Single Gauze Rayon Cotton Blend Woven Fabric - French Grey
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100% Cotton Yellow Retro Print
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Lightweight Cotton Woven Fabric - White
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Rayon Woven Fabric - Charcoal
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Lightweight Cotton Voile- Electric Reef Tropical Print
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100% Cotton Voile Woven - Moss and Marigold Polkadot
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100% Cotton Voile - Mulberry and Marigold Baby Dots
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100% Cotton Voile - Midnight Berry Polkadot
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100% Cotton Voile - Charcoal Fuchsia Polkadot
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Viscose Poly Woven Fabric - Foliage Print - Green
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Sew with us
Private Sewing Lessons
A 2.5 hour private lesson for up to 4 people, where you will learn sewing machine basics and will leave with a small sewn product. Includes all materials. You can even bring your own machine to troubleshoot any issues you have at home.
Semi-Private Coached Sewing
Affordable semi-lessons for Adventurous Beginners. Are you new-ish to sewing, but don't need a whole beginner lesson? Similar to sew by the hour, but with a little expert advice and hands on guidance. We will help you get you set up on our machines with an easy project, or bring your own project and we will help you complete it!
Sew By The Hour
 For Intermediate Sewists. Have a sewing project that you just don't have the right space, machines, or solitude to get done? SBTH is an unguided, $5/hr pay as you go session (included with your membership!), with full use of any of our domestic machines.
Workshops
Check out our list of upcoming workshops for all levels and interests.