Notions/19Sept2018 - 19 September 2018 Check out what we've been up to so far this month & what's coming up next!

Our Biweekly Newsletter -  19 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!

Stuffed Animals

Our featured theme for Kids' Club during the next two Saturdays will be Stuffed Animals!  We'll help with each step of the way in the making of a unique creation!
Be sure to click on the Classes page for our complete class calendars and descriptions.

Extended Time

We're extending our Open Sewing time for Thursday evenings from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. starting in October!  We know a lot of people can't always arrive before 6:00 p.m. so we hope this extra time helps.  Our front door will be locked during this time, just ring the doorbell and we'll let you in.  Bring your sewing and even your crochet, and knitting projects! 

New Set Up

We recently installed a great new set up for the Drapey Fabric section in our shop!  Now you can easily look through all of the pretty fabrics hanging up on this double tiered rack.

Cute Crafts!

Keep sending us your pictures!  It's so inspiring to see all that you make with items you've purchased at SewGreen@Rochester!  If you'd like to share your photos, please send an email to sewgreenrochester@gmail.com

Shirley and Sandra are pictured here with their dolls, which are made to go with Dress a Girl dresses.  The doll hair is made with novelty yarn from our shop!

Ella made a drawstring bag out of this cute pizza print fabric from Scrappy Land as a birthday gift for her friend at our Kids' Club!

Upcoming Classes & Events

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.
 
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 25th
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Offered Saturday, October 13th
2:00 - 4:00 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.
Offered  Saturday, October 20th
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.
 
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 October - 4, 11, 18, & 25
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Embroidery with Deb
Embrace the fading art of embroidery. From lazy daisy and feather stitches to French knots and blanket stitching, let's rediscover fine needlework together!
Offered Saturday, October 6
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
 
Learn Continental Knitting
Continental knitting is also known as, German knitting, European knitting, or picking.  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.  Also, because of this you can reduce the strain on your hands and shoulders, and with a shorter distance between your needles and yarn, you can knit a lot faster!
Offered Monday, October 8
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Offered Monday, October 15
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 3:30 - 5:30 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.
 
Learn to Crochet
Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet?  Now's your chance!  Join us at the shop and learn the basics of crocheting, and more!
​Offered Monday, October 22
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 3:30 - 5:30 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.