Our Biweekly Newsletter - 4 October 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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SewGreen Ithaca is 10 years old this month! |
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SewGreen in Ithaca, NY is celebrating by thanking all of their customers, donors, funders, volunteers, collaborators, and the entire community for all the support and belief in their mission. Everything in their SewGreen store, including gently-used Eileen Fisher clothing, is 10 percent off for the entire month of October. You are invited to a free brunch 11 am to 1 pm every Saturday in October, and they are having a free raffle for a vintage sewing machine. Take a little road trip and celebrate with them! SewGreen - 112 North Cayuga Street, downtown Ithaca, NY For more information about their store in Ithaca, please visit SewGreen Ithaca. |
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Creative Clubs for Everyone! |
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Join us at our clubs and get inspired! The Knitting and Crochet Club runs every Friday in October, and November from 3-6 p.m. We also have a Kids' Sewing Club on Saturdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in October, and November. So bring your fabric, yarn, projects, and your creative spirit! |
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Cheyanne made this drawstring bag during the Kids' Sewing Club! |
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Also, during Kids' Sewing club, Keris made this pillowcase! |
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In a week from today on Wednesday, October 11, a sewing team will be coming in to volunteer their time and effort to making DfG Kits. SewGreen will be providing materials such as scrap cotton, flannel and cotton batting as well as workshop space. We encourage members of the SewGreen community to volunteer on this day to help support this amazing organization. For more information or to get involved, please visit their website - Days for Girls. |
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International Day for the Girl Child - This will be an all day Sewing event for the "Days for Girls" organization. Days for Girls is dedicated to creating a more free, dignified, and educated world, through providing lasting access to feminine hygiene solutions and health education. |
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New Classes Start this Month! |
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We continue with new classes for October and November! Frame Weaving starts this Monday, then at the end of this month, and going into November we have the Macramé Plant Hanger class. The Flannel Lounge Pants class, and learning how to use the Hairpin Lace Loom are also new starting in November. To sign up for a class, contact us through email, phone call, or in person sometime before the date of the class. |
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Create fiber art to hang on your wall, or design a special gift for someone! We've recycled wooden picture frames into weaving looms for our Frame Weaving class. This is also a great way to use up those scrap bits of yarn from other projects! You're welcome to bring in yarn that you already have, or use what we have in Scrappy Land to make your woven fiber art. |
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If you don't have enough space for your plants, a macramé plant hanger could be the solution! In this class. you'll learn how to make a Macramé Plant Hanger using our supplies, or you can bring in some of your own materials. We will also have the option of adding beads to create your own personalized design. Make one for yourself or for a friend! |
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We have so much flannel here at the shop, so we've decided to offer a Flannel Lounge Pants class! You'll be ready for the cold weather in a pair of these high quality pj/lounge pants. |
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A couple of other classes coming up that are offered a little less often are our Costume Workshop in October, as well as the Hand-Knotted Prayer / Meditation Beads in November. |
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We'll help you with your costume this year in our 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. Offered every Saturday in October 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. |
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Researchers are still figuring out how regular contemplative prayer and meditation can change your brain, either way the benefits are good! Join us for our Hand-Knotted Prayer / Meditation Beads class on Fri, November 17 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 -6:00 p.m. Suitable for any faith, stringed beads make excellent tools for centering and meditative practices. |
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Upcoming Classes & Events |
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International Day for the Girl Child - All day Sewing event for "Days for Girls" Organization. Wednesday, October 11. 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. 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 and November except for the 23 - Closed for Thanksgiving. 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. Sewing Machine 101/201
We are offering our most popular class once more in October: 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! 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. and Tuesday, November 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. |
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Sewing Machine Classes at Central Library Wednesday, October 25, and Monday, November 13. Learn how to sew! 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: 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! 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.
October 31, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Flannel Lounge Pants Part 1 & 2
Get cozy and warm with flannel this season! We’ll show you how to make a pair of high quality pj/lounge pants. The flannel is included in the price of class.
Part 1 offered Fri, November 3, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or Sat, November 11, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
Part 2 offered Fri, November 10, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or Sat, November 18, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sewing Machine 101 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.
This class is great for ages 10 & up
(or younger with an adult present).
Offered Tue, November 7
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Offered Mon, November 20
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Hand-Knotted Prayer / Meditation Beads
Did you know that regular contemplative prayer and meditation can change your brain? Researchers are still figuring out how, but the benefits are good! On Friday, November 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. and on Saturday, November 25, 2 to 4:00 p.m. join us as we use nylon cording to create a couple different varieties of prayer/meditation beads. Suitable for any faith, stringed beads make excellent tools for centering and meditative practices. Hairpin Lace Loom with Joanna
Learn how to use the hairpin lace loom with Joanna! This was said to be invented in the 16th century by Catherine of Aragon. You’ll see how to use yarn or crochet cotton to make strips of this lace as well as how to piece them together.
Offered Mon, November 20 and 27 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 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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October 4 - November 30 Schedule |
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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 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 Tue, October 10: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m.
Working with Dress Patterns Wed, October 11: All day!
International Day for the Girl Child "Days for Girls" 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 Wed, October 25 and Mon, November 13:
Sewing Machine Classes at Central Library Fri, October 27: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2
to 4 p.m.
Serger 101/201 SewGreen@Rochester is closed Sundays |
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Mon, October 30 and Mon, November 6, & 13: 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 November: 3 to 6 p.m.
Open Sewing Opportunity - Free! Thursdays in November: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Except for Thursday, November 23 - Closed for Thanksgiving!
Open Sewing Opportunity - Free! & 4 to 6 p.m.
Create with Josefina Fri, November 3, and Sat, November 11: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Flannel Lounge Pants Part 1 Tue, November 7: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Sewing Machine 101 Fri, Novmeber 10, and Sat, November 18: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Flannel Lounge Pants Part 2 Tue, November 14: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. Working with Dress Patterns Fri, November 17, and Sat, November 25: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Hand Knotted Prayer Beads Mon, November 20, and 27: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Hairpin Lace Loom with Joanna Tue, November 21: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Working with Dress Forms Thurs, November 23: Shop Closed Happy Thanksgiving! Fri, November 24: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 3rd Annual Green Friday Tue, November 28: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Rub-Off a Pattern Part 1 |
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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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