Make Something At The Workroom

Learn to Sew!

Our most popular classes continue to be our range of Machine Essentials workshops where you can learn the basics of the Sewing Machine and also the Serger. Over the last fifteen years we have taught over 860 sessions to beginner sewists like you!

We’ve designed Essentials workshops to unlock the mystery of each machine and turn it into a tool you can confidently use! These classes are the first step to making all the projects of your dreams. We can't wait to help you along the way.

New dates have just been posted.

Shop All 365 Colours

Kona Solid Cotton

the workroom is thrilled to offer the full spectrum of Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton colours, ensuring you will find the right shade that will bring your imagination to life. Available as yardage or in our wide range of curated fat quarter bundles.

Join the workroom studio community

  • Save 10% on in-person workshops
  • Monthly virtual and in-person stitch nights
  • Advanced previews on new fabric, classes and upcoming events
  • Access to exclusive content and resources
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  • Behind the scenes photos, updates and information we don't share anywhere else.
From our community
From our community
If it were possible to give Karyn & the team at The Workroom 100 stars, I would! Their attention to detail, care & thoughtfulness are just a few reasons why I will continue to support their shop — bonus is that they carry the most amazing collection of goodies!
— Jacklyn M.
From our community
Great functional website that makes it easy to order and do local pick up! They are always super quick to get orders ready. Keeping me sane with sewing projects during the pandemic.
— Laura B.
From our community
Great store, helpful staff, always have a great range of stock and their vintage button section is amazing!
— Rachelle T.
From our community
I took the Sewing Machine Essentials class today with Johanna instructing.

I loved my experience, thank you!
Johanna was great. I feel like I walked away with tips & knowledge that could otherwise have taken me ages to figure out. And the class left me so excited about making things!
— Danielle F

Our Services

Sewing Machine Repair

Does your sewing machine need a little love? Whether your machine is in need of repair or a yearly tune-up, you can drop it off at the workroom for full servicing. Our experienced technician accepts any brand of sewing machine or serger and offers a one year warranty on all workmanship.

Scissor Sharpening

Sharp scissors are a joy to cut with. Our scissor sharpening is done with a professional scissor sharpening system that maintains the correct blade angle. It has a sharpening and a honing stone to get the blades sharper than new once they are serviced.

the workroom : Parkdale

207 Cowan Avenue, Studio A
Toronto, Canada M6K 2N7
(416) 534-5305

the workroom x 2

You can now find the workroom in two special locations. All our workshops, local pickups and a curated mini shop are happening in our new Parkdale Studio. We have moved our retail shop and online order fulfillment up North to a town called, Sprucedale where we are restoring a 1925 Heritage General Store as our forever home.

the workroom : Sprucedale

2501 ON 518 West (& SE corner of Stisted Road)
Sprucedale, Ontario P0A 1Y0
(705) 685-7467