Pop-up shop The Latest Scoop is returning to West Vancouver with a spring concept store on Feb. 26 at 2474 Marine Dr. The Dundarave pop-up will feature fashion, home décor, furniture, accessories, lifestyle goods, footwear, stationary and gifts.
Sewing lounge Made by Me Sewing Studio has opened at 108-949 West Third St. in North Vancouver. Owned by Christine Hambleton, the new studio is offering a variety of workshops, camps and birthday parties for tweens, teens and adults. Projects include infinity scarves, photo pillows, tote bags and onesie pyjamas. Experienced sewers can also rent machines and browse fabrics for sale. madebyme.ca
Dress Drive Sofiabella Tween Clothing Boutique is collecting gently used dresses for Grade 7 students in North Vancouver who may not have the means to purchase formal wear for their elementary school farewell celebrations. Accessories and shoes in good condition will also be accepted. Donations can be dropped off at the store, 3068 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver, until March 29.
Textile Exhibit West Vancouver's Anni Hunt and Freda Pagani and North Vancouver's Catherine Nicholls and Michelle Sirois-Silver are among the 25 B.C. textile artists exhibiting work in a travelling exhibit of contemporary textile art entitled Mended. Put on by the Surface Design Association of B.C. and Yukon, the exhibit runs March 17 to May 15 at the Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan St., Vancouver.
Lions Gate Quilters Guild meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's and St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, 2641 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. New members welcome. 604-926-7098 or lionsgatequiltersguild.com
Thririfty Chic The Thrift Shop at Mount Seymour United Church (1200 Parkgate Ave.) is open Thursdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Half price sale on selected goods every week. mtseymourunited.com
North Shore Needle Arts Guild meets the second Thursday of the month and offers instruction in embroidery and beading at St. Martin's Anglican Church hall in North Vancouver. 604-990-9122
Compiled by Christine Lyon. Fashion File is a weekly column. Priority is given to North Shore events and organizations. Send your info to [email protected].
