Frocktails · Aug 01, 2026

Frocktails from Wherever

by Irina McKenzie

Can’t make it to Frocktails in Vancouver this year?

We still want you to join us.

Frocktails 2026

Wear What You Love

That’s our theme for Frocktails this year, and we know you’ve got something in your closet that you’re really proud of.

It doesn’t have to be new. It doesn’t have to be fancy. It could be a party dress, a favourite jacket, a pair of pants you wear every week, or the handmade loungewear you practically live in.

You do not have to make something new for this.

It can be something you made in the past.

Something you are making now.

Or an upcycled piece you put your own time and work into.

The important thing is that you made it.

If you made it and you love wearing it, we’d love to see it.

So, even if you can’t make it to Vancouver for the party, put on something you made, take a picture and join Frocktails from wherever you are.

August 1–12, 2026

Here’s how to join

Share a photo or Reel on Instagram between August 1 and August 12, 2026.

Post your make

Wear something you made and share a photo or Reel on Instagram.

Tag us

Tag @fabcyclevan and @hisewjo.

Add the hashtag

Include #Frocktails2026 in your caption so we can find your post.

Copy these for your post

@fabcyclevan @hisewjo #Frocktails2026

The story behind your make

Tell us a little about it

You don’t need to write an essay, but we’d love to hear a little about what you made. Pick a question, tell us the whole story, or just share whatever comes to mind.

What pattern did you use?

Where did you find the fabric?

What made you want to make it?

What do you love most about wearing it?

What did you learn while making it?

Would you do anything differently next time?

August 14, 2026

The draw

Everyone whose post we can see and who follows the three steps above will be entered into a random draw.

We’ll draw two names and announce the winners during Frocktails on August 14, 2026.

We’ll also contact each winner by Instagram message within three days after the event.

2 × $50 CAD FABCYCLE digital gift cards

Before you post

A few things to know

Open to residents of Canada and the United States.
You do not need to attend Frocktails in person.
You may submit up to two entries per Instagram account.
Entries for the same items will be counted as one entry.
Your entry does not need to be a new make but it has to be a new post or reel (between August 1-12, 2026).
Your entry must feature something you made yourself. Upcycled pieces count too.
Entries must be posted between August 1 and August 12, 2026.
Your post must tag @fabcyclevan and @hisewjo and include #Frocktails2026.
By participating, you give FABCYCLE permission to reshare your post with credit.
Winners will have five days to respond before another name is drawn.

Is your account private? We have to be able to see your post to include it in the draw. Please make sure @fabcyclevan can view your post. If we can’t see it, unfortunately, we can’t add it.