# Event Details - **Event Name**: Book Launch: Sew Nostalgic w/ Kelsey Swarthout - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for the launch of viral designer Kelsey Swarthout's "Sew Nostalgic"!About this EventA book signing and audience Q&A with Sew Nostalgic author Kelsey Swarthout! Kelsey will chat about her creative journey, share behind-the-scenes stories from her viral designs (like designing for Dancing with the Stars!), and answer audience questions about turning nostalgia into wearable art. She can bring in several designs as well, including ones from the book and her most viral pieces. About the book:Customize your closet with 12 patterns meant to show off the bold prints of vintage bedsheets—so you can be sustainable and fashionable while tapping into your inner child! Designer Kelsey Swarthout of @ropedropdesign is an expert in creating classic garments and accessories that give your heirloom or thrifted Winnie-the-Pooh, The Little Mermaid, or Star Wars sheets new life.With Kelsey’s guidance and encouragement, any level of sewist, from adventurous beginner to seasoned pro, can make any size dress from XS to 4X from just one twin-sized flat sheet! Kelsey shows how to make an adorable babydoll dress, puff dress, puffer jacket, vest, and more, all from upcycled fabrics. This dynamic, charming collection includes not only QR codes for printable digital patterns but also Kelsey’s detailed instructions and step-by-step photos, so you can follow along with ease. Plus, bonus tutorials for adding pockets and changing the length of any garment make it super simple to personalize your handmade clothes. With this guide, you can create a truly unique, sustainable wardrobe featuring the prints and characters that are close to your heart. It’s just like magic!About the author:Kelsey Swarthout is the creator of @ropedropdesign, a small business selling bespoke clothes handmade from bedsheets. She resides in Los Angeles, California. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/culver-city/book-launch-sew-nostalgic-w-kelsey-swarthout/100001982206712637 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Culver City - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Village Well Books & Coffee - **lat**: 34.0209334 - **long**: -118.3965777 - **full address**: Village Well Books & Coffee, 9900 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Book Launch: Sew Nostalgic w/ Kelsey Swarthout - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/35e0cb2b19a25702f0ee5becc2f185eabf5eb82fb2539352781bac489dac25a4-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf16426-gmir.jpg?v=1771027498 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Book Launch: Sew Nostalgic w/ Kelsey Swarthout being held? - **A:** Book Launch: Sew Nostalgic w/ Kelsey Swarthout takes place on Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Village Well Books & Coffee, 9900 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Book Launch: Sew Nostalgic w/ Kelsey Swarthout? - **A:** Book Launch: Sew Nostalgic w/ Kelsey Swarthout is organized by Village Well Books & Coffee. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Book Launch: Sew Nostalgic w/ Kelsey Swarthout is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Culver City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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