Journey into a Storybook Forest – Family Crafting Fun! Bring your imagination and your family to Thrifty Bootique’s Storybook Forest: Magazine Trees Holiday Craft Class—the second free workshop in our Crafting Christmas: Handmade Holiday Series. This hands-on session transforms discarded magazines and books into whimsical, upcycled holiday trees, perfect for adding festive flair to your home […]
Cozy, come-as-you-are space for knitters and crocheters of all levels. Learn the basics, get help on a project, or just hang out with fiber friends and stitch together—free drop-in event.
Ready to try your hand at a beautiful, sustainable craft? Join us for “Intro to Sashiko Stitching,” a hands-on embroidery class at Thrifty Bootique—perfect for beginners or anyone curious about Japanese hand-stitching, visible mending, or slow fashion! Local fiber artist, Erin Clayton, will guide you through four classic Sashiko stitch patterns (two simple, two more […]
Welcome, Families and Young Makers! Join us at Thrifty Bootique for Candy Twist: Scrap Fabric Garland Holiday Craft Class, the third free workshop in our Crafting Christmas: Handmade Holiday Series! This fun and colorful holiday event is perfect for families with children of all ages—kids in first grade and up can participate hands-on, with adults helping […]
Bring your favorite well-loved clothes and join us for Free Mending Night at Thrifty Bootique! Happening every 1st and 3rd Thursday, this friendly community event lets you give new life to your wardrobe while connecting with fellow makers and menders in Dover, NH. No experience needed—just bring clothing in need of a little TLC. We […]
About the Joyful Yarn & Twine Trees Holiday Craft Class Looking for a fun and sustainable holiday activity for kids and families? Join us for the final event in our Crafting Christmas: Handmade Holiday Series—Yarn & Twine Trees: Handmade Ornaments Holiday Craft Class. This joyful, free workshop invites children (ages 6 and up), parents, and […]
The store will be closed for some much-needed vacation starting Monday, December 29, 2025, and will reopen on Saturday, January 3, 2026. We look forward to seeing you in the new year!
Ready to try your hand at a beautiful, sustainable craft? Join us for “Intro to Sashiko Stitching,” a hands-on embroidery class at Thrifty Bootique—perfect for beginners or anyone curious about Japanese hand-stitching, visible mending, or slow fashion! Local fiber artist, Erin Clayton, will guide you through four classic Sashiko stitch patterns (two simple, two more […]
Demystifying the Sewing Machine ($35) Feel free to bring your sewing machine from home. We have 3 machines available on a first come/first serve basis.
Bring your favorite well-loved clothes and join us for Free Mending Night at Thrifty Bootique! Happening every 1st and 3rd Thursday, this friendly community event lets you give new life to your wardrobe while connecting with fellow makers and menders in Dover, NH. No experience needed—just bring clothing in need of a little TLC. We […]
Set a course for your year with our Free, Drop-In: Create Your 2026 Vision Board event. Vision boards are a simple, creative way to clarify goals, dreams, and next steps. Bring your hopes for 2026 and turn them into something you can see and touch. We’ll provide supplies, but you’re also welcome to bring any photos, […]
Join us for a visible mending class in Dover, NH designed for adults who already know the basics of sashiko and want to use those stitches for real garment repairs. This Level 2 workshop at The Thrifty Bootique focuses on visible mending for denim and woven garments, making it a great next step after an […]