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SewGreen Opens New Classroom
May 1, 2008: We have a new classroom space at the Women's Community Building, 100 West Seneca Street, in downtown Ithaca. The space will allow SewGreen to expand its class offerings and respond to community requests for instruction and gatherings. Watch for announcements here, or sign up for SewGreen News, our very concise online newsletter.
Tuff Soul Hosts SewGreen Resale Outlet and Donation Drop-Off
SewGreen's successful partnership with Tuff Soul, Ithaca's all-sustainable style store, will continue. Tuff Soul, 516 West State Street, is our retail host for resale of new-to-you fabrics and sewing and needlecraft supplies. The store is also SewGreen's primary drop-off place for donations, which help us run and expand our programs. New Spring hours are 11 - 6, Monday through Saturday.
Green T Campaign
Reduce. Reuse. Reconsider your promotional t-shirt purchases. If your organization buys t-shirts, you need to know the real story about conventional cotton and the clothing glut in the U.S.
"ReMake a T" workshops
Create a new fashion, bag, laptop cozy, pillow cover etc., using just scissors and recycled t-shirts. We'll come to your class or group to present this easy, hands-on activity that also promotes sustainable style.
GOT SURPLUS T SHIRTS? We'll find a use for clean, unwanted cotton Ts. Contact us for details.
SewGreen in the Media
Ithaca Journal article, March 29, 2008
Stitchers Help Save Energy
See SewGreen on News10Now
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How to DONATE fabric, sewing supplies, and sewing machines to SewGreen. | . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Pajama Party! Sewing class series in May
Learn, or re-learn, the basics of machine sewing, make a stylish pillowcase, and a pair of pajama pants. Three-part series is offered twice, starting Tuesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 8. More info. Register now!
Refashion Workshop, May 10
Learn to alter or enhance an existing garment, or refashion something new from something old. Bring your own project to work on. Sewing machines and supplemental materials will be suppied. Our sewing teachers will show you the skills you need for successful refashioning! More info.
A Thousand Reusable Bags
More than a thousand reusable tote bags were completed by the sewing community in Tompkins County and beyond, as part of a collaboration with Energy Independent Caroline. Sewing enthusiasts from beginners to experts, including Girl Scouts, 4H-ers, and a treadle machine user who zoomed through about 40 bags at a sew-in, made this experiment in "anonymous generosity" a success.
Student volunteers helped prepare the bags for distribution.
A bag containing a compact fluourescent light bulb and a small packet of literature was delivered by vounteers from Cornell University, Ithaca College, and the local community to each household in the town of Caroline NY on April 19. The project, called "Lighten Up Caroline" was made possible by grant funding from Cornell and others. SewGreen provided 1,010 of the needed 1,400 bags.
Make Your Own Caroline Bag!
To make your own Caroline Bag, use the simple pattern posted here. All materials must be reused.
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SewGreen Business Spotlight:
* TUFF SOUL, for organic and vintage apparel. SewGreen's success hinges on Tuff Soul's success. Come shop!
* PETRUNE, for vintage styles and earth-friendly fashion items
* HOME GREEN HOME, for organic and earth-friendly housewares and furnishings
* MAMA GOOSE, for gently-used children's clothing and other stuff mamas need
* SILK OAK, for original designs on organic fabric. "Celebrating life since 1977."
* JILLIAN'S DRAWERS, cloth diapers and sustainable items for moms and babies.
JO-LE FABRICS, a locally-owned outlet for fabric, when the reuse market doesn't have what you need. Call during the day for hours, 607-539-7994. |
Yes, 1,010 Caroline Bags will
fit in a Bug!
Top right photo:
A visitor admires winning entries in the 2008 Green T Reuse Design Contest.
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