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FAQ
What is Frocktails?
Twin Cities Frocktails is an annual event that celebrates and connects the local maker 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 makers, 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.
Read more about Twin Cities Frocktails here: Craft Industry Alliance: Inside Frocktails
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 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.
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, knitters, crocheters, and makers 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?
Frocktails 2026 will be at
Steady Pour
2125 E Hennepin Ave Suite 205, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Is Parking Included?
Yes! Parking is free of charge in the adjacent parking lot.
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
Emily
Owner of The Botanical Knitter
Hey, I'm Emily. I love all things fiber arts and spend most of my time knitting, sewing, or spinning. My aunt taught me how to knit in 2009 after I was diagnosed with cancer, and the knitting obsession took hold in 2020. I learned how to sew in eighth-grade home economics (and made the cutest green flannel Strawberry Shortcake pj pants), but didn't get my own machine until my early 30s. I love making so much I started a YouTube channel so I can yap about it all the time.
Making adult friends is so hard, but I've found the Twin Cities area making community to be lovely. I host monthly Brew and Make with Ewe events and am happy to be part of the 2026 Frocktails.
@TheBotanicalKnitter