Our Biweekly Newsletter - 20 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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Have a look at our new donations! |
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This month we received an extremely generous donation of quilting fabric. A lifetime of fabric was collected and stored with care. The donation weighed 566.95 lbs. and we have been busy measuring, folding, and pricing each piece. Be sure to stop by regularly to have a look at all of this beautiful fabric. |
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The South Wedge Mission is having their 1st Annual Autumn Roots festival! Autumn Roots will celebrate the diverse ways that service, the arts, and spirituality bind everyone together in the South Wedge area. SewGreen@Rochester will be at the Festival with two antique treadle sewing machines for folks to try out. We'll also have information about our program. Join us on Saturday, September 30th 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 125 Caroline St 14620. For more information visit their website - South Wedge Mission |
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International Day for the Girl Child - All day Sewing event for "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. 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 contact us or visit - Days for Girls. |
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Sewing Machine Classes at Central Library. Join Georgia on Wednesday, October 25, and Monday, November 13 and learn how to sew! |
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Learn something different with our new classes for September and October! A few of the classes we have coming up are: Create Jewelry, Frame Weaving, Macrame Plant Hanger, and Hand Embroidery. 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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With our Create Jewelry class, you can design wearable art! You'll be using buttons, novelty yarn, and cording to put together your unique piece. |
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Learn various types of stitches with our Hand Embroidery class! With embroidery you can embelish purses, clothes, and items for the home. |
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We've recycled wooden picture frames into weaving looms for our Frame Weaving class. Create fiber art to hang on your wall, or design a special gift for someone. 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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Macramé has been around since the 13th-century! 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. |
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Join us for the Knit and Crochet Club! Bring your yarn, bring your tools, and bring your yarspiration! This will contunue for the rest of September and October, every Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. |
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Thank you to Midge's Tatters!
We had a tatting demo this month by Midge's Tatters. They showed us lovely samples of delicate lace, and brought in some of their unique tools for the demonstration. This is a local group of people here in Rochester, who love to get together and tat! |
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Upcoming Classes & Events |
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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. 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. Autumn Roots Festival at South Wedge Mission Saturday, September 30, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. located at 125 Caroline St. Help neighbors cultivate life together by creating ways to “Center, Commune, and Commit". 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. 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. |
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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. 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. |
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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 21 - October 31 Schedule |
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Mondays in September: 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Mindful Walk 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! Sat, September 30: 3 to 7 p.m. Autumn Roots Festival at the South Wedge Mission 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 Tue, October 10: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m.
Working with Dress Patterns SewGreen@Rochester is closed Sundays |
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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 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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