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Our Biweekly Newsletter -  5 September 2018
Check out what we've been up to so far this month & what's coming up next!

Thank you for visiting the shop and for bringing along your friends!

Happy September!

We hope you had a safe and happy Labour Day weekend!  Here at SewGreen, it's already time for us to start thinking about October with upcoming classes and clubs.  Here are a few fun things we have planned!  Be sure to click on the Classes page for our complete class calendars and descriptions.

Learn Continental Knitting
 
If you haven't tried continental knitting, now's your chance!  In this class, we'll go over all the basics and you'll learn how to hold the yarn differently, eliminating the yarn over/throwing your hand and arm the way you do for English-style knitting.
 
Monday, October 8th & 15th from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

 
Zippers Made Easy
 
Learn how to sew in zippers. Make them invisible or flaunt them!  Come learn how. 
 
Prerequisite: Sewing Machine 101
 
Tuesday, October 16th from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Learn to Crochet
 
Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet?  Now's your chance!  Join us at the shop to learn the basics of crocheting, and more!
 
Monday, October 22nd from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
 
*Don't forget about our Crochet Club on Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

 
Crochet Maple Leaf Coasters
 
These cute little crocheted coasters are a perfect quick craft for fall.  Make some for yourself or as a gift!
 
Monday, October 29th from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

 
Working with Dress Forms
 
Have professional measurements taken and learn how padding a dress form can help you put together outfits as well as understanding the fit of your clothing!
 
Tuesday, October 30th from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

To sign up for these or any of our other classes, please send us an email, give us a call, or stop by the shop!

Changing Station

After seeing one of our dear customers change her child on her lap in our store, we thought we could do better.  We now have a brand new changing station for your convenience!

Summer Projects!

Thank you all for sending us such wonderfully creative project pictures!  We just love to see all that you create with the materials that you've purchased from SewGreen@Rochester!

Erin stopped by our shop for the first time last month and purchased some yarn.  She turned it into this beautiful woven wall hanging!
 
By the way our Frame Weaving class starts next week!  It's offered over two Mondays, September 10, and 17 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.  Attend both weekly sessions, or come as you are able.

Deborah stopped by to pick up some embroidery floss and created this beautiful design on wool felt!  She plans to use some of the embroidery floss on a denim jacket next, which we can't wait to see!  She'll also be teaching an Embroidery Class in October, stay tuned for the date and time.
 
Embroidery floss is only 10 cents each / 10 for a $1.00!

Atalia, purchased leather, batting, and studs from SewGreen for this fantastic ottoman project!
 
We have a wide range of upholstery materials at the shop.  Be sure to stop by and have a look! 
 
Don't forget to share photos of your projects made with materials from SewGreen@Rochester.  Send your photos to this email address
sewgreenrochester@gmail.com

Upcoming Classes & Events

Make a Bag with Josefina
Want a simple way of building up your machine-sewing skills?  Join us for this class! We will provide the materials, and you will leave with a brand new tote bag! And don't forget to bring your new tote bag in on a Scrappy Saturday!  You can fill it with scraps and yarn ends for just $5, and who knows?  You might make another bag from the scraps!
Offered every Thursday in September - 6, 13, 20, & 27
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
 
Hand-spinning on a Spinning Wheel
Learn to make your own, unique hand-spun yarn on a spinning wheel! We’ll play with several types of prepared wool and discuss wheel maintenance, drafting, treadling, plying, and finishing techniques to make a balanced yarn. No previous experience needed.  If you have a wheel to bring to class, that's great--if not, you can borrow one of ours!
Offered Saturday, September 8
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
 
Make Do & Mend
Got a worn out zipper?  A hole in your favorite jeans?  A missing button?  A ripped seam?  Bring them in and we'll teach you how to fix all of these and more.  All by yourself!  Come learn basic mending skills with us!
Offered Tuesday, September 11
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
 
Frame Weaving
Woven wall hangings are popular again!  Learn how weave and create a unique fiber art piece with frame weaving.
Attend both weekly sessions, or come as you are able. $10/2-hour class.
Offered over two Mondays, September 10, and 17
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
 
Sewing Machine 101/201
Make friends with a sewing machine in our shop, or bring yours from home. We will take you through the basics of machine operation and safety, and guide you toward sewing a project.
In Sewing Machine 201, build on the skills you've gained in Sewing Machine 101. Is there a sewing project that interests you, or that you want to complete? How can your newly-gained sewing machine skills help you achieve that goal? This is the place and time to learn!
These classes are great for ages 10 & up (or younger with an adult present).
Prerequisite: Sewing Machine 101
Offered Tuesday, September 18th
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Offered Tuesday, September 25th
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 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. 
Offered Saturday, September 22
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Crochet Triangle Shawl
Get ready for the cooler weather with a pretty crochet triangle shawl! We'll show you the basics on how to get started with this project as well as how to make simple increases and optional tassels.
Offered Monday, September 24th, and October 1st
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
 
Serger 101/201
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!  In the 101 class, learn the basics of threading and tension.  For Serger 201, you've learned the basics but want to go further!  Bring your serger, or sit down at the shop sergers.  If you bring your own, don't forget your serger's manual and all its feet, too!
Offered Saturday, September 29th
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
 
Beautiful Hand Sewn Hems
This class will feature hand and machine techniques for the perfect finish for your new or ready-made garments. 
Offered Tuesday, October 2
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Offered Tuesday, October 9
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
 
Zippers Made Easy
Need closure?  Learn how to sew in zippers. Make them invisible or flaunt them!  Come learn how. 
Prerequisite: Sewing Machine 101​
Offered Tuesday, October 16
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
 
Working with Commercial Patterns
You've bought a sewing pattern, 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. 
Students may benefit from taking our Measure Up! class first.
Offered Tuesday, October 23
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
 
Crochet Maple Leaf Coasters
These cute little crocheted coasters are a perfect quick craft for fall!  Make some for yourself or as a gift for someone.  You'll learn how to chain, slip stitch, single, double, and triple crochet!
Offered Monday, October 29
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 3:30 - 5:30 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. 
Offered Tuesday, October 30
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

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.
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Scholarships are always available for each of our classes!

Thank you for your generous donations!  We accept donation deliveries on Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Fridays 11am to 2:00 p.m. and Saturdays 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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!

Click here for our complete Class, Camp & Program Schedule

Unless otherwise noted above, our shop is open Mon-Thurs, 11 a.m - 6 p.m. & Fri-Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.