Our Biweekly Newsletter - 9 September 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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New Classes for September & October! |
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We're excited to offer a few new classes for September and October, Create Jewelry, Frame Weaving, Macrame Plant Hanger, and Create Classes. Come learn something new with us! |
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Creative classes are at your fingertips with SewGreen! You have an opportunity to design wearable art as well as decorative art for your home. These are just a couple of our new classes, Create Jewelry, and Frame Weaving. Read further for the rest!
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Upcoming Classes & Events |
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Tatting Demo!
Midge's Tatters, a local group of people who love to get together and tat, are coming to the shop to demonstrate the beautiful lace-making art of tatting. Come, and visit us as we host them on Saturday, Sept 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your questions about tatting, and join in! |
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Serger 101
Sergers can be a little intimidating but they are great sewing tools once you understand how to use and adjust them to suit your project: Monday, September 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. & Friday, October 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. Bring your serger, or sit down at the shop sergers, and learn the basics of threading and tension. Bring your serger's manual and all its feet, too! Working with Dress Forms
Learn how padding a dress form can help you put together outfits and understand the fit of your clothing: Tuesday, September 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Machine Hemming
Most garments need a hem of some sort. In this class, learn different machine-hemming techniques, and how to determine which is best for your garment project: Monday, September 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Create Jewelry with Josefina Beads, baubles, and buttons. Create your own unique jewelry item with expert jewelry-maker, Josefina Calzada! Every Thursday, beginning September 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. Hand Hemming
Most garments need a hem of some sort. In this class, learn different hand-hemming techniques, and how to determine which is best for your garment project: Monday, September 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Sewing Machine 101/201
We are offering our most popular class once more in September and October: Tuesday, September 19, Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. and October 3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 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! Hand Embroidery Embrace the fading art of embroidery: Tuesday, September 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 5 to 7 p.m. From lazy daisy and feather stitches to French knots and blanket stitching, let's rediscover fine needlework together! Ages 5 and up. Create with
Josefina
Love working with Josefina? So do we. Come and create something with her! Every Thursday, from 4 to 6 p.m. during the month of October. Bring your ideas, join your creativity with hers, and make something new! Costume Workshop
Whether you want to dress up yourself or someone else for Halloween, or you want a costume for another event, this is the class for you. Ages 10 & up; adults are welcome! Every Saturday in October
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. |
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Frame Weaving
with Joanna
Woven wall hangings are popular again! Learn how weave and create a unique fiber art piece with frame weaving. Offered over three Mondays, October 9, 16, and 23 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Working with
Dress Patterns
You've bought a sewing pattern for a dress, and opened the package. What's with all the tissue paper inside? We can teach you what to do with your pattern materials, and how to adjust it to fit you just right: Tuesday, October 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Zippers Made Easy
Need closure? Learn how to sew in zippers. Make them invisible or flaunt them! Come learn how: Friday, October 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 4 p.m. Prerequisite: Sewing Machine 101 Dress Making
Parts 1 & 2
We'll work with you on every aspect of making a dress: from proper fit to best fabric for the look you want. Join us for your next dress-making project, and make yourself a dress you'll want to wear all the time! We've found that it's best to teach this topic over two classes. If you can attend both parts, please do!
Part 1 offered Tuesday, October 17
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m.
Part 2 offered Tuesday, October 24
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Measure Up!/Fit It! Do you have clothing items that almost work, but not quite? Bring them in and we will assist you in getting a good fit by teaching you the art of alteration: Friday, October 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. Do you know how to take your own measurements? A good set of measurements is key to buying clothes in the right size, whether you shop in stores or online. As you learn to make clothing, you’ll need the right measurements to help you select the right pattern. Our professionals will measure you correctly, and you’ll go home with an easy-to-read measurement sheet. Macramé Plant Hanger with Joanna
Have a plant that doesn't have a proper spot at home? Or know of someone who could use a plant hanger? Even if you don't know how to macramé, this project will give you the skills you need to start!
Offered three Mondays, October 30, November 6 and 13 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Working with
Dress Forms
Learn how padding a dress form can help you put together outfits and understand the fit of your clothing. Professional measurements will be included.
Tuesday, September 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesday, October 31, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
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Our back room is overflowing with your generous donations. Thank you! However, until we have the chaos organized, we are limiting donations deliveries to Tuesdays 2 to 6 p.m., Fridays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturdays 1 to 3 p.m. Thanks for your patience and understanding. |
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September 9 - October 31 Schedule |
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Sat, September 9: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tatting Demo Mondays in September: 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Mindful Walk & 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Serger 101/201 Tues, September 12: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Working with Dress Forms Mon, September 18: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Machine Hemming Mon, September 25: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Hand Hemming Tue, September 26: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 5 to 7 p.m. Hand Embroidery Wednesdays in September: 3 to 6 p.m. Open Sewing Opportunity - Free! Thursdays in September: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open Sewing Opportunity - Free! & 4 to 6 p.m. Create Jewelty with Josefina Fridays in September: 3 to 6 p.m. Knit/Crochet Club - Free! Saturdays in September: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids' Sewing Club - Free! & 2 to 4 p.m. Open Sewing Opportunity - Free! Mondays in October: 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Mindful Walk Tue, October 3: 11 a.m to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Sewing Machine 101/201 Mon, October 9, 16, & 23: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m Frame Weaving SewGreen@Rochester is closed Sundays |
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Tue, October 10: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. Working with Dress Patterns Fri, October 13: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. Zippers Made Easy Tue, October 17: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Dressmaking Part 1 Fri, October 20: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. Measure Up/Fit It Tue, October 24: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Dressmaking Part 2 Fri, October 27: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. Serger 101/201 Mon, October 30: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Macrame Plant Hanger Mon, October 31: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dress Forms Wednesdays in October: 3 to 6 p.m. Open Sewing Opportunity - Free! Thursdays in October: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open Sewing Opportunity - Free! & 4 to 6 p.m. Create with Josefina Fridays in October: 3 to 6 p.m. Knit/Crochet Club - Free! Saturdays in October: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids' Sewing Club - Free! & 1 to 4 p.m. Costume Work Shop |
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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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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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