Our Biweekly Newsletter - 16 June 2017 Check out what we've been up to so far this month & what's coming up next! |
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Thank you for visiting the shop and for bringing along your friends! |
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Some Thoughts about Sewing Machines |
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Old sewing machines may not be as cute or have as many interesting stitches as the shiny new machine which you will find at your big box store. But there are some good reasons to take another look at the heavy, perhaps oddly-colored old machine on the curb, at the thrift store, in Grandma’s attic (if it is in the basement, move it upstairs, STAT!), … or here at SewGreen@ROC. |
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1. Metal - Heavy metal is good. Metal parts not only last longer but they are easier to replace. If an old metal machine is locked up, often I can persuade it with cleaning and good quality oil to get moving again.
2. Motor - Pre-1980 sewing machines have better motors. I especially like the Kenmore motors manufactured in Japan. Need to sew denim or canvas? These are the correct power tool short of an industrial sewing machine.
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3. Maintenance - Metal machines tend to be easier to open up and really clean and oil. Plastic machine casings are more vulnerable to breakage.
4. It’s the Green Thing to Do - Lots of vintage sewing machines have seen little to no wear and for sure should not go to the dump or the scrapper without realizing their potential and living a full, useful life.
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If you buy a machine at our shop, we will work to understand the best machine-match for the type of sewing you want to do. If you purchase a machine and decide that you want to change or upgrade, your original purchase price will be credited toward the next machine. In some cases it will be an even trade. We want you to get into your machine sewing without fear! If you find a machine in your travels (or perhaps one hiding forlorn in your own home), I am happy to take a look, clean it, assess and help you understand how it works. Written by Georgia Carney, Founder and Coordinator of SewGreen@Rochester |
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A part-time employment opportunity! SewGreen@Rochester is looking for a part-time (20 hours/week) shop manager. Required skills: Knowledge of sewing, fabric, yarn and related tools, customer service, cash register, Square point-of-sale, social media and computer skills, light shop maintenance. High School diploma or GED required. We are looking for someone who has a love of textiles and knowledge of sewing, knitting, crochet and related tools, alongside an awareness of environmental sustainability. This is an ideal job for an artist or freelance worker who needs a regular side income. The candidate must enjoy customer service as well as helping to keep the shop environment neat and inviting in a manner that will encourage community-building and foster creativity. The shop manager will be responsible for working closely with Georgia Carney, coordinator of SewGreen@Rochester, and for updating the website, preparing and emailing the shop newsletter, and posting events and photos to social media. Interested? Please contact Georgia at info@sewgreenrochester.org, or by calling the shop at 585-328-2642. Position will begin in early August 2017. |
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Volunteer Orientation In early August we will step up our intentionality in training volunteers. If you have always wanted to join our crew, this will be for you! Please email volunteer@sewgreenrochester.org or call 585-328-2642 for more information. And thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers. We couldn't run without your help! This summer we will be hosting a volunteer-appreciation event. Stay tuned for details! Pictured at right: Deborah, one of our Saturday volunteers, working with Elena during a recent Kids' Sewing Club. |
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Every Saturday at the shop, our Kids' Sewing Club keeps us hopping. We don't always know who'll be here, but we always have at least one kid wanting to sew, and usually we have a handful! In the photo collage below left: Modesty (far left), Elena (upper), and Travis (lower) with pillows they made one Saturday. In the photo below right: Ty'Rique (left) with a blanket he pieced from scraps of fleece, and Tracy (right) wearing a skirt she made from a Scrappy-Land, one-yard roll of knit fabric in just a couple of hours. We love creating with each of the kids who join us Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.! |
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Make Do & Mend Got a worn out zipper? A hole in your favorite jeans? A missing button? A ripped seam? A torn buttonhole? We can teach you to fix all of these and more. All by yourself! Come learn basic mending skills with us. Tuesday, June 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 5 to 7 p.m. Coming Thursdays in July: On the Upcycle Come, reinvigorate your thrift-shop finds, or spruce up that garment you sort of like, but want to love. We'll help you turn an OK item of clothing into a piece you want to wear every day! Thursdays, beginning July 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. |
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Sewing Machine 101/201 We are offering our most popular class two more times in June: Tuesday, June 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 5 to 7 p.m. Bring your own sewing machine, or learn on one of ours. Begin at the beginning, or build on skills you already possess. Either way, this is the class that will open possibilities for you and your sewing machine! Upcoming Summer Closure
The shop will be closed the first week of July, Saturday the 1st through Friday the 7th. We will reopen on Saturday, July 8. See you then! |
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Upcoming Summer Camps! Fearless Fashion Camp, Monday through Friday, July 17 - 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Have you ever wanted to design your own clothes? Let us show you each step of the process, from your sketch to the runway, using our fabrics, notions, sewing materials and machines. Join us and have fun working to make your dream garment while working alongside others with their own vision and the same goal! We'll end with a Fashion Show, July 21st. Ages 10 & up! Class & materials, $40. Scholarships are available. Marionette Camp, Mondays through Fridays, August 7 - 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Make your own marionette with master puppeteer, Tom Bohrer! Camp will end with a marionette puppet show, Friday, August 18. Ages 10 & up! Class & materials, $50. Scholarships are available, underwritten by St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Dansville, NY. |
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June 19 - July 1 Schedule |
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Mon, June 19: 10 to 10:45 a.m. Monday Mindful Walk - Free! & 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Gauge for Knitting/Crocheting Tues, June 20: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 5 to 7 p.m. Sewing Machine 101/201 Wed, June 21: 1 to 4 p.m. Hand-Knotted Prayer/Meditation Beads & 4 to 7 p.m. Sew We Gather at SewGreen@ROC - Free! Thurs, June 22: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open Sewing Opportunity - Free! Fri, June 23: 3 to 6 p.m. Knit/Crochet Club - Free! Sat, June 24: 10 a.m. to 12 Noon 1872 Knitting Circle @ the 1872 Cafe - Free! & 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids' Sewing Club - Free! & 2 to 4 p.m. Open Sewing Opportunity - Free! |
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Mon, June 26: 10 to 10:45 a.m. Monday Mindful Walk - Free! & 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Measure Up/Fit It Tues, June 27: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Make Do & Mend Wed, June 28: 4 to 7 p.m. Sew We Gather at SewGreen@ROC - Free! Thurs, June 29: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open Sewing Opportunity - Free! Fri, June 30: 3 to 6 p.m. Knit/Crochet Club - Free! Sat, July 1: SewGreen@Rochester will be closed July 1st through 7th. We will re-open on Sat, July 8. SewGreen@Rochester is closed Sundays. |
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Unless otherwise noted, our two-hour classes are $10 each. Sign up for our classes in advance by calling 585-328-2642 or emailing info@sewgreenrochester.org. ----------- Scholarships are always available for each of our classes! |
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What's Sew We Gather? Sew We Gather is for anyone who is sewing a project, and wants to sew in good company, using our space and/or our equipment. It's free! Come and sew with us, Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. at SewGreen@Rochester! |
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1872 Knitting Circle News The 1872 Knitting Circle meets at the 1872 Cafe across West Main from our shop. It's free, unless you want to buy a coffee and/or a treat from our hosts. Join us and knit, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon, at 1872 Cafe, 431 W. Main. |
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Remember... Every Saturday is Scrappy Saturday! Our small scrappy bags stuffed with scraps and rolls of fabric and/or unmarked balls of yarn are only $1 all day (regularly $3 on weekdays). Bring your own grocery-sized tote and stuff it full for only $5 (regularly $10). Stop by and fill a bag this Saturday, and every Saturday! |
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Join us on our Monday Mindful Walks from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Walk with us every Monday morning through our beautiful, historic Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood. Come along and see the architecture, the public artworks, the trees and gardens, and say hello with us to any of our neighbors who might be out and about. |
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Unless otherwise noted above, our shop is open Mon - Fri, 11 a.m - 6 p.m. and Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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