Notions/8Aug2018 - 8 August 2018 Check out what we've been up to so far this month & what's coming up next!

Our Biweekly Newsletter -  8 August 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 August!

We hope you're all having a good start to August!  Here are a couple of fun classes coming up at our store.  Click on the Classes page for our complete class calendars and descriptions.

 
Felted Bird
 
Don't forget that we have our Felted Bird class coming up this Saturday, August 11th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
(for ages 8 & up)
 
Come and learn how to make one of your own!
 
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Mini Macramé Wall Hanging
 
There's one more opportunity to learn how to make your own fiber art!  Monday, August 13th from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
 
Learn how to turn knots into art!

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!

Upward Bound

We had a group join us from Monroe Community College in the Upward Bound Program.   They were with us for two sessions.  The first day was all about learning the basics of sewing and each of them sewed their own pillow project.  On the second day they  learned how to stitch together a world map quilt to further their sewing skills and at the same time, help them learn about geography.  Great job everyone!  Please be sure to visit the Monroe Community College website for more information.

Saturday Kids' Club

Some recent projects from our Kids' Club!  If you don't already know, this is a free club, which takes place every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Kids' Club now has special themes each week so be sure to check out our Calendar to see what's coming up!

Aneka, Cheyanne, and Kionna with their stuffed pillows!

Irelynn with her pillowcase!

Productive Projects!

Have a look at these wonderful projects from our creative friends!

Chris makes these awesome bags with materials from SewGreen.  We can't wait to see what else you design!

In the picture above, Nicole is wearing the Jennifer Lauren Hunter tank pattern made with pretty plaid fabric from our shop!

Here is Taniya in her completed skirt also made with cute fabric from our shop!
 
To share your photos of projects that you've made with materials from SewGreen@Rochester, send us an email to sewgreenrochester@gmail.com

Upcoming Classes & Events

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, August 14th
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 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, August 18th
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Offered Tuesday, August 21st
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
 
Mini Macramé Wall Hanging
Create your own unique mini macramé wall hanging!  You'll learn how to use different types of knotting techniques such as square knots and half hitches, to make your fiber art piece.  Bring any yarn you'd like to work with or use what we have available in Scrappy Land!
Attend both weekly sessions, or come as you are able.  $10/2-hour class.
Offered Monday, August 13th
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
 
Crochet Sewing Machine Doily
This little doily is for your sewing machine spool pin, which holds your thread.  On this spool pin there's usually just a small round piece of felt.  In this class you'll learn how to make your own fun and functional piece for your machine!
Offered Monday, August 20th
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
 
Machine Buttonholes
Scared to tackle a project because of the buttonholes?  We'll show you how to get set up and get closure for your garment.  If you have a machine with a buttonhole foot, feel free to bring it along with your manual.  Or you can use our machines at the shop.
Offered Saturday, August 25th
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
 
SewGreen at the Westside Farmers Market
SewGreen@Rochester will be at the Westside Farmers Market on Tuesday, August 28th from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.  We'll have some fun activities for everyone so be sure to stop by and say hi!
For more information visit - www.westsidemarketrochester.com
 
SewGreen@Rochester is closed for Labour Day on Monday, September 3rd

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, September 4
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 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 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 10th, and 17th
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 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.

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.