We used to have a cute little shop here in town (closed due to family illness) that had "sewing night". Shop was closed to the public, but open for those who signed up. Shop opened at 8:00 pm and we sewed until 2 or 3 in the morning. You signed up to bring your unfinished projects, new projects, etc. Coffee, tea, juice, popcorn were provided and everyone brought a coverd dish to share (Decided from a sign up sheet). Everyone wore their Pj's and sewed, laughed, ate and finished their projects. The store was open for us to purchase notions and fabrics we might need for that night. Once a month the group would gather. The one time I was able to go there were 6 of us. What a blast!
I vote for this as an addition to "our" store.