BeaHive Collective is an open sewing studio and fabric shop in San Diego, built for anyone who wants to make things: industrial machines, real cutting tables, deadstock fabric, and a community of makers who get it.
Meet Beatriz
Hi, I'm Beatriz, the founder of BeaHive Collective. I'm a fashion designer with more than 25 years in the fashion and soft goods industry.
I've worked as a technical designer and fit technician for well-known apparel brands, and ran my own product development company, developing collections for designers and brands, including swimwear. In 2021 I started BeaHive Collective to help designers bring their products to life: patterns, samples, tech packs and production.
Why I opened the studio
Over the years I met so many talented people who were held back by one thing: they didn't have the right equipment or a space to work. Industrial machines are expensive. Cutting a pattern on the living room floor gets old fast.
So I opened the Hive: a shared studio where you can come in, use professional equipment, learn real industry skills and grow into your potential. I also want to help the next generation of makers get the hands-on training that's hard to find outside the industry.
What you'll find here
- Industrial machines: single-needle, overlock, cover stitch, zig zag, flatlock, buttonhole, bartack and a kick press
- Space to work: large industrial cutting tables and a commercial pressing table
- Dress forms: professional forms for fitting and draping
- Slopers: basic slopers (pattern blocks) to use in the studio as a starting point for your own designs
- The basics covered: thread, basic tools and pattern paper are provided
- Classes: from your first industrial stitches to kids' sewing classes and workshops
- Fabric: deadstock fabrics, remnant boxes and notions, with more added all the time
- Patterns: BeaHive sewing patterns for sale, coming soon
- Services: alterations, custom swimsuits, pattern drafting and sample making
Who it's for
Whether you sew for fun, have a personal project in mind, or are building your own line, there's room for you here. Beginners, students, working designers: everyone starts with a studio orientation so you feel confident on the machines.
We speak English and español. Todos son bienvenidos.
Making with less waste
Much of our fabric is deadstock, good material that would otherwise go unused. We love upcycling and teaching our community how to give clothes and fabric a second life.
Come visit
BeaHive Collective (inside Woo Studios)
2212 Main St, San Diego, CA 92113
Studio hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm | Sat–Sun 9am–4pm
(619) 788-1872 | beatriz@beahivecollective.com