About Us

What is it? The Sewing Parlour (formerly of Santa Barbara) is Salt Lake City’s first sewing lounge providing a comfortable, friendly, casual environment where you can socialize and express your individuality by creating your own clothing, accessories, home décor items, and accessories.

Our mission is to encourage the art of sewing in our community by providing a place where beginners and long-time sewing enthusiasts can come together in a supportive environment, and benefit from each others ideas and creativity.  Classes and private lessons are available, as is, “drop-in” time (aka “parlour time”).

Parlour time is available for a modest fee.  You can use the equipment (machines, cutting tables, dress forms, etc.) at the parlour and/or bring your own. See Policies for more specific information on what equipment is included in the “parlour time” fee.

NOTE:  Parlour time is not applicable when classes or private lessons are being held. It is best to call ahead to insure that the parlour will be available.

What do we have?

Sewing Machines:

• 1, Bernina 217 industrial sewing machine
• 5, Bernina 1008 home sewing machines
• 1, Bernina 1230 home sewing machine
• 1, New Home Combi DX502 home sewing machine and serger

Serger/Overlock/Coverstitch machines:

• Pfaff 4850 (2-4 thread overlock , coverstitch, plus chain stitch)
• Bernina Funlock 006 (3 and 4 thread overlock)
• New Home Combi DX502 home sewing machine and serger (2 thread overlock)

Miscellaneous machines:

• Poem (embroidery)
• Singer EU (embroidery)

Plus:

• 4 foot x 8 foot cutting table
• Dress Forms
• 3-way mirror
• Pressing and steaming equipment
• Sewing tools and equipment
• Friendly assistance

Cost

$10.00 for the first hour, $5.00 per half-hour thereafter.

Prepaid parlour cards:  Parlour card holders may call ahead and reserve a space and/or specific equipment. Two varieties are available:

• Made to measure card: $50 for 6 hours ($10 savings)
• Couture card: $100 for 12.5 hours ($25 savings)

Want to learn to sew but don’t want to invest in costly equipment? 

Don’t have the space for equipment? 

Just want to “hang out” with other sewers and share ideas? 

Come and visit “The Parlour”!