the workroom

the workroom -the workroom is a place to make something- the workroom is a community space in Parkdale for the crafty of toronto.

the workroom holds workshops, classes and events for sewing and crafts. drop in for open studio rental to work on your own projects, or to buy cotton printed fabrics from Liberty of London or by designers like Cotton + Steel, nani IRO, Lizzy House and Rifle Paper.

We carry a full array of Mettler Thread to more than match your next project. Take advantage of our Colour Match Service...
07/15/2026

We carry a full array of Mettler Thread to more than match your next project. Take advantage of our Colour Match Services or pair them yourself through the product card Suggested Match! Find it all at theworkroom.ca.
Buy 5 or more Mettler spools and receive a 10% discount automatically applied during checkout!
When 5 or more spools are added to your cart an automatic discount is applied to each 150m or 500m grouping of spools, including our popular Mettler Colour Match service. Let us know which fabrics you'd like matched (or contrasted) in the notes and we'll do the rest!

Our most recent Merchant & Mills delivery brought more than just fabric! Pattern, pins, snips and how-to books all got t...
07/14/2026

Our most recent Merchant & Mills delivery brought more than just fabric! Pattern, pins, snips and how-to books all got topped up in time to gift yourself of a special sewist in your life.
First Aid for Clothes! In a beautiful etched tin. The Sewing Repair Kit makes an excellent gift or travel companion.
The Sew and Darn Boxes contain all the sewing and daring essentials for every task all in one handsome box.
Orders received by Tuesday July 14 will be ready for local Parkdale pick up by Saturday July 18. Check our weekly updated pick up schedule and timeline on the theworkroom.ca

Our Flower Branch Embroidery Quilt Community Sew Along is meeting tonight - Monday July 13 for our third online gatherin...
07/13/2026

Our Flower Branch Embroidery Quilt Community Sew Along is meeting tonight - Monday July 13 for our third online gathering. Participants have been sharing their progress inside the online community space and it has been so fun to watch.
It's not too late to join us for this fun community sew along. Deep dive into your stash for a fun custom version!






Two new garment workshops have been added to our virtual calendar and we are exited to make them with you! Join us for ...
07/12/2026

Two new garment workshops have been added to our virtual calendar and we are exited to make them with you! Join us for the Merchant & Mills Factory Dress and Top in August and the Merchant & Mills 101 Trouser in September.
We're always looking for fun new additions to our Handmade Wardrobe collection and we have had our eye on these two for a while.
Inspired by working women, with a dash of the Twenties. The Factory Dress slips over the head, features pockets and ready-rolled up sleeves.
The 101 Trousers are a gentle drawstring trouser with side pockets and a false fly, cut to sit on the waist. Featuring 3 versions – cropped & tapered trouser, wide straight trouser or shorts - so you can make the ideal length.
There are still lots of opportunities to sew with us this summer and expand your me made wardrobe including:

* Scout Shirt & Dress - Thursday, June 18 - July 23 (In Session)
* Sanda Jacket - Tuesday, July 7, 14, 21 & 28 - (In Session and perfect project for that Jacquard you've been stashing!)
* Honey Dress - Saturday, July 11, 18 & 25
* Quinn Pants - Tuesday, August 4, 11, 18 & 25
* Factory Dress - Thursday August 20, 27 & September 3
* 101 Trousers - Saturday September 12, 19 & 26
Don't forget Members of our online studio save $25 on every class registration. 😉






We've continue to slowly refining what we carry at the workroom. Less of absolutely everything, more of what we love and...
07/11/2026

We've continue to slowly refining what we carry at the workroom. Less of absolutely everything, more of what we love and truly use. This kind of editing is how we work to keep the shop sustainable and it means some good things need to find new homes.
We've just done a sweep and tagged everything we'd love to see land with someone who'll use it. Patterns, hardware, elastics and notions we won't be reordering and several floor models of Bernina Feet all 40% off right now. Quantities are limited so have a look before they are gone.
Search LASTCHANCE at theworkroom.ca and find some deals!






Get ready to create something truly unique with the Double Time Quilt, a pattern born out of spontaneity, creativity, an...
07/11/2026

Get ready to create something truly unique with the Double Time Quilt, a pattern born out of spontaneity, creativity, and the joy of sewing with friends.
Join Karyn for our new 4-week live Zoom workshop starting Thursday September 10 from 6pm-8:00pm and made your own Double Time Quilt.
Inspired by the magic of a handmade getaway, this quilt pattern invites you to collaborate, share, and discover new quilting techniques with your fellow makers. Over four weeks together on Zoom, you’ll learn step‑by‑step construction techniques, explore creative fabric combinations, and enjoy the camaraderie of quilting alongside others.
Check out the custom Solid Kona Bundles inspire by the original Double Time Quilt palette!
Add a PDF copy of the pattern and a set of the Double Time Templates to your order and you are ready to go!






We hit 500 YouTube subscribers this week - ten times what we've had for the last few years, and halfway to our goal of 1...
07/10/2026

We hit 500 YouTube subscribers this week - ten times what we've had for the last few years, and halfway to our goal of 1000 by the end of summer.
This week's video: Karyn's most recent Esme Cardigan, and her possible controversial take on seam binding.
Here's why we're putting more energy into YouTube specifically: three-minute Instagram reels are fun to make, but so much gets cut for time - the details about process, construction choices, the "why" behind decisions. Long-form video is where we can actually show you that stuff without chopping it to bits. More and more, YouTube is where we watch things instead of traditional shows, and we suspect a lot of you are the same.
If you haven't already - subscribe to our channel and if you know someone who'd like it, send them the link. Every subscriber gets us closer to 1000 this summer. Thank you for your help reaching our goal!

There are some epic garments happening in our summer workshops especially some amazing plaid Scout Dresses. We love when...
07/10/2026

There are some epic garments happening in our summer workshops especially some amazing plaid Scout Dresses. We love when the class feed starts to fill with project updates. Folks have been knocking it out of the park.
We always spend a good amount of time going over project planning, sizing and pattern possibilities which really sets a good foundation. The results really show!
We just started the Sanda Jacket class this week and those are going to be equally wonderful just based on everyone's varied fabric choices & plans. Stay tuned - or jump in with us! We've been leaving the doors open to our current workshops, for anyone who wants to catch up with the replays and notes. There's no need for FOMO here.






Join us for our first round of virtual Serger Essentials - a mix of weekly prerecorded video lessons and a one hour Zoom...
07/09/2026

Join us for our first round of virtual Serger Essentials - a mix of weekly prerecorded video lessons and a one hour Zoom call to answer questions and review the details together starting Tuesday September 1.
This is a 6-week guided experience combining video lessons and live support to help you understand how your serger actually works, so you can use it with confidence.
Simple practice prompts to work through at your own pace and lifetime access to all video lessons, replays, and resources allow you to reference resources when you need them.
Good news! If you're already inside the Serger Essentials Club - you'll have access to this workshop and all the resources inside this space. Watch for the Zoom invites to pop up soon.
Let's conquer your serger together! Register online at theworkroom.ca

Join us for the Community Organized Stitch Night this Tuesday July 14th from 5:30pm - 8:30pm in Toronto!This is a great ...
07/08/2026

Join us for the Community Organized Stitch Night this Tuesday July 14th from 5:30pm - 8:30pm in Toronto!
This is a great opportunity to finish off projects, meet up with old friends, make new ones and share a little show and tell. Bring a friend, drop in and enjoy some company while working away on your personal projects.
The Community Organized Stitch Night is taking place at the Contemporary Textile Studio Co-operative and is a pay-what-you-can event. The space includes a huge work surface and good lighting perfect for handwork and project planning! If you would like to bring your own sewing machine or serger there is space to accommodate machines as well.
The Contemporary Textile Studio Co-operative is located at 401 Richmond Street, Studio 109 with lots of parking options near by as well as the Spadina, Queen and King streetcars in easy walking distance.
Learn more about the event and RSVP online at theworkroom.ca. RSVPs are requested to help with planning. See you there!



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2501 ON 518 West
Sprucedale, ON
P0A1Y0

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8am
Tuesday 11am - 8am
Wednesday 11am - 8am
Thursday 11am - 8am
Friday 11am - 7am
Saturday 10am - 6am
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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