“ I am a college student majoring in psychology and minoring in music. I am here to meetup with people who share common interests and to see different areas of the town. I am very open minded and have a wide range of interests. Hoping to meet you soon. ”

“ I am new to the Baltimore area and would love to attend a sewing group. I use to sew years ago and would like to start it again and meet new people at the same time. ”

“ Hi my name is Danielle I am an 21 yr old fashion student and am I looking to meet other people in Baltimore who are in the idustry or interested in the inustry :) ”

“ Hi! so excitted to meet you all. ”

“ I have a little experience and still finding my way. But lots of ideas. ”

“ Hi, my name is Tacara "T" and I am very interested in learning how to sew and knit for my knowledge and know how, also because I love to decorate and I love fashion. I think this meet-up would be very helpful to me. ”

“ Hi there! I am learning how to sew garment and costume projects. I would be interested in coming to meetings, but I won't be able to make it until late April. I have a pesky PhD dissertation to finish. ”

“ Hello, I am a minister of spiritual science, and I would love to share my experience in meditation with others. Spiritual Science is a nondenominational religion which embraces all religious philosophies. ”

“ Hi Omega, My name is Rose. I am a local freelance artist. I have had some experience in the Fashion industry and I want to return to it. In the past I have mostly illustrated fashion but I have recently purchased my first sewing machine and succes ”

“ wanna have some fun,meet and get to know people face to face. ”

“ Hello Everyone! I used to sew doll clothes when I was much younger and I recently got my hands on a machine so I would like to join a group, refresh the few old skills I remember and gain some new ones. Thanks. ”

“ I want local Fashion Industry Meetups because the industry ”

“ Looking to get more information on sewing and jewelry making. ”

“ Hi,I just moved to chesapeake,va. I make bead jewelry and i want to know where the next meetup is. I am also looking for consignment stores to sell jewelry and other crafts I make. ”

“ Hello Ladies, my name is Darnise the hats i wear are Mother, Wife,Friend, Executive Assistant and Freelance Makeup Artist & Nail Tech. I i am looking forward to networking and meeting new people with positive goals and to just have fun w/new people. ”

“ I love fashion, home decorating, trying new crafts, and meeting new friends. Name a craft and I have or will try it. Oddly enough, I tend to stick to myself and that's something that I'm working towards changing. I'm a great person, so why hide? ”

“ New to the area, Looking to meet new friends ”

“ I'm looking forward to joining a group so that I can meet new people and share ideas ”

“ I am a new mother looking for other mothers to hang out with. I could really use some advice as a new mother. ”

“ I am new to the area and I would love to meet some people in the area with the same interests! ”

“ I spend a lot of time altering clothes and am planning on spending time sewing items from scratch. I used to sew costumes for a community theater (a decade or so ago). I'm really interested in vintage patterns. ”

“ My first love is children's fantasy fiction. I am both an avid reader and writer of the genre. Also love crafts such as crocheting, needlework, scrapbooking, and beading, and I'm always up to learn new ones! Also like hiking if not too strenuous. ”

“ I am Teresa and have been knitting for about 2 years. I consider myself an advance beginner. I love knitting with chunky yarn and big needles. I just got hooked on felted tote bags. ”

“ Sewing is my favorite activity for personal time! 4-H, an aunt, and freshman class got me started, but unless I or kids needed an outfit I couldn't afford, I didn't get to sew for fun until years later. Now I crave sewing/sharing/fitting/creativity. ”

“ I started knitting in december. My mom is a great knitter and I would love to knit like her one day! ”

“ I live in Shaw and hate leaving the District! I go to the Falls Church G Street's Fashion Sewing Club meeting the second saturday of every month at 11 am but I'd love to meet sewists in the city. And there is never enough sewing talk, right? ”

“ Hello! Washington newbie here, Married, ex frum college grad. ”

“ I own an embroidery business, www.thesilkenthread.com in the Alexandria, VA area. I love to sew and own a Singer sewing machine and a Brother embroidery machine. ”

“ Hello everyone, I am a fashion designer looking to network. ”

“ Hello I'm Cheryl Ann, and I'm just looking to get a little bit athletic, and meet some friends. ”

“ Hi! I love sewing, and I'd like to share my interest with others. To be able to exchange knowledge, materials, tips and ideas is what brought me to this group. I'm so excited! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a crafter. ”

“ hello everyone! i would like to join ur bible study group so i can closer to god. ”

“ Hi, I want local meetups to be able to meet new people and to socialize. ”

“ Hello, I am looking forward to taking exciting vacations soon. ”

“ Hello All!! I newbie sewer. I?m looking to get some tips, improve my skills and be around like minded creative type folks! ”

“ I'm a fearless adventurerer yet I'm scared of my sewing machine. I received it as a gift, I asked for it, and have yet to really use it. I desperately want to conquer my fears and make killer clothes, pillows, etc. Also, I'm a total foodie. ”

“ I'm very new to sewing but would be very interested in learning how to produce my own designs for wear. ”

“ Hello!!!! I would love to learn to sew!! Any suggestions? ”

“ Hi I am Winifred. I am very interested in learning to sew properly. I took sewing at school and I have taken the odd class here and there. I really want to learn to sew for enjoyment. Looking forward to meeting the group at Tenley Town Library ”

“ Hi, I am interested in African/African American connections ”

“ Hi, ”

“ My name is Rosie and I'm a freelance make-up artist, Certified Eyelash Extensionist and hairstylist. I am looking to network with other makeup artist in the DC area. ”

“ I love a great bargin! ”

“ Greetings! I'm a general DIY and craft enthusiast but I've recently jumped head first into sewing and have been teaching myself for over a year now. I'd love to get out of my sewing cocoon and socialize others who dig this craft as much as I do. ”

“ Hi,I am Sade Hood N.E Washington ”

“ Hi! ”

“ I am supporting an african group and would like to contact people involved or interested in nonprofit activities. ”

“ Hello I am a wanna be designer. ”

“ New to the area, I like meeting new people, and I love sewing, last time i sewed was when i was in highschool. So im excited to find a group that loves to sew like me. I miss it alot and im looking forward to gettin back on my creative side. ”

“ I am on again off again sewer and have been that way for 20 something years. I would like to have the opportunity to learn some new things and practice with my new machine. ”

“ I love Swedish Death Metal!!!! \m/ ”

“ Hello I'm Linda and I've been sewing for a good while now. I would be glad to share my ideas, skills and tips with you. I use to work at a Singer Sewing Co in NC and I even a fabric store a good while ago. It's fun to share our creative ideas. ”

“ Hi everyone! I'm very excited to be in this group -- I just bought myself a new Bernina and am *in love*! Can't wait to meet eveyone! liz ”