Twin Cities Frocktails
Join us for community events in the Minneapolis & St. Paul area!
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Coming Spring 2026
Our Sponsors
A special thank you to our event sponsors for Frocktails 2024:
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Prizes
Prizes and giveaways donated by:
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FAQ
What is Frocktails?
Twin Cities Frocktails is an annual event that celebrates and connects the local sewing community through a fabulous night out together.
Frocktails is a global event that brings together sewists and fashion enthusiasts. Frocktails events worldwide, are usually large social gatherings where participants dress up in fancy outfits they've made themselves. The events are an opportunity to meet up with fellow sewists, make new friends, and enjoy a night of talking about sewing and showing off your garment.
But it doesn’t stop there! TC Frocktails aims to nurture the sewing community through workshops, get-togethers and more, all throughout the year.
What Can I Expect?
The evening event will be filled with dancing, food, drinks, photos, and lots of opportunities to meet new people! Everyone is welcome to show off their outfits by strutting their stuff in the fashion show and red carpet.
What is Included With My Ticket?
Your ticket will include drink tickets, raffle tickets, food, professional photos, a swag bag, and more!
What Kind of Drinks Are Included?
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What Kind of Food Is Included?
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Where Do I Stay?
Can I Come to Frocktails?
Yes! Everyone is welcome to come to Frocktails. Networking and meeting new people is the purpose of the evening. The event is aimed at connecting sewists to each other (How often do you get to be in a room of people who share your same niche passion??) but absolutely everyone is invited.
Do I Have to Make My Own Outfit?
You do not need to make your own outfit. Anyone is welcome to come, regardless of your skill level or expertise. But be prepared to be asked if you made your outfit!
Where is Frocktails?
Spring 2026 TBA
What if I Don't Drink?
Everyone is welcome to enjoy the evening in their own way. Drink tickets will be provided at the door for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Water will always be provided free of charge.
Is Parking Included?
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Where Can I Go Fabric Shopping?
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The Coordinators
FEATURED SEWISTS
Elin
Owner of ElinEstelle.com
Hello! My name is Elin and I am an avid sewer and love all things sewing!
Find me at a fabric store on the weekend, and in my sewing room most nights.
I’m originally from Des Moines, Iowa and I moved to NYC where I lived and worked in the fashion industry for 5 years. (I really miss the garment district!)
Now I’m in Minneapolis and still sewing strong!
Follow us to learn more about Twin Cities Frocktails - we can’t wait to host our first event in 2024!
@ElinEstelle
Madee
Owner of Open Studio Sewing
Hi! My name is Madee and I run Open Studio Sewing where I teach people of all levels how to make their own clothes and accessories.
I'm also a student in Minneapolis College's Apparel Technologies program! I love using secondhand and vintage fabrics to make clothes. I recently designed and sewed my wedding dress out of silk I found at a garage sale! I really enjoy meeting new people through sewing and hope to help grow the local sewing community here in the Twin Cities.
@Open.Studio.Sewing
Hannah
@HQMakes
Hi, I'm Hannah! I started sewing as a Girl Scout under the guidance of my textile artist stepmom and also took a few lessons in middle school from my Great Aunt Ginny. But I didn't sew any garments until I got a sewing machine in December of 2019 and started a year of not buying any new clothes in 2020. I dove right into my new passion, and have made hundreds of garments since then (many at the last minute and under a deadline). I truly believe you can make anything - from jeans to underwire bras to a killer halloween costume.
Fancy dresses are one of my favorite things to make, and I love to meet and bond with others who sew, so I'm very excited to help plan Twin Cities Frocktails 2024!
@HQMakes
Katie
@KatharineEmma
Hi, I’m Katie! I started sewing in 2013 as a way to escape the stress of grad school and I’ve been making my clothes ever since! I like focusing on construction and design details and am perpetually working on defining my personal style through my handmade wardrobe. I hope to meet you in person at Frocktails!
@KatharineEmma