Summer 2026 Weekend retreat

We're hosting a weekend getaway with fellow costumers! We hope you'll join us June 12 - 14 for a long weekend of socializing, relaxing, and crafting at a beautiful country location.

The cost for the weekend (Fri-Sun) is $300. You can save your spot with a $50 deposit and pay the balance later, or pay the whole balance at once. You can also add additional days (Thursday is popular with our group) for an additional $30. If you'd prefer to day trip on Saturday, that option is $60.

There is limited space at this retreat, so make sure to purchase your ticket early to ensure your spot! Please make sure to include 'DFW Costumers Guild' as the group name on the form.

Room and board for Fri-Sun are included in the price of your ticket. Please note: bedrooms will need to be shared (multiple beds to a room.) Meals are buffet style and are cooked on-site by staff.

There will be a coffee maker, a kettle, an ice maker, a refrigerator, and a microwave available as well if you prefer to bring your own food and drinks. There are always leftovers available, too!

The hands-on portion of our event will take place in a large activity space that includes your own personal table and ample electrical outlets. There is a large cutting table, wall-mounted pin boards, and an iron with ironing board in the room.

Don't forget to bring your swimwear so you can take a dip in the pool or soak away your troubles in the hot tub!

Green Tea

Please join us for our annual color-themed tea!

This year we'll be wearing green at La Parisienne in Addison.

Event details:

Saturday, May 30th

2pm - 4pm

Private dining room.

Adult tickets: $78.80, with classic, vegetarian, and gluten-free options

Child tickets: $33.61

Attire: Green! This can be anything from your whole outfit a single accessory.

A Time of Change

Our hobby has seen so many changes in the past 6 months. First, the bankruptcy of Joann Fabrics, followed by the news of IG Design Group stating that Design Group Americas (the company that operates the Big Four sewing pattern companies will go through "disposal" and sold to a liquidator. There will be more on that at a future date.

While at retreat, we discussed how we, the DFWCG, can help mitigate issues related to the potential scarcity of patterns in the future. We came up with ideas but would love to hear from you. So drop us a line here or over in FB land.