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July Classes
All July events take place at the SewGreen Classroom
Women’s Community Building
100 West Seneca Street
Ithaca NY
Our classes are small, hands-on, and very friendly. Our classroom is open and accessible to all.
BEACH PARTY! Three-part summer sewing class, 7 - 9 pm, July 10, 17, 24: For beginners or those with who want to brush up on machine sewing skills. We'll make a drawstring tote bag/backpack, a pair of shorts, and a summer top. For teens and adults; guys, too. $35 for the series. Scholarships are available. Pre-registration is required. Contact us, 607-277-7611.
BEGINNING SEWING, 1 - 3 pm, Saturday, July 12; repeated 7 - 9 pm Wednesday, July 23: In this one-session machine sewing class for beginners, you'll learn the basics of how a sewing machine works and make a reusable tote bag. For teens and adults. Cost is $15 per class; scholarships available. Pre-registration is required. Contact us, 607-277-7611.
REFASHION WORKSHOP, 6 - 9 pm, Tuesday, June 15: Bring a garment you want to remake, restyle, or just make fit better. Some sewing experience is requested (one of our beginning classes is sufficient). For adults and teens; lots of hands-on help. $15; scholarships are available. Pre-registration is required. Contact us, 607-277-7611.
MEET YOUR MACHINE, 1 - 3 pm, Saturday, July 26: If you have an older or vintage sewing machine (made in the 1970s, 1960s, 1950s or earlier) and would like to learn more about using it, this workshop is for you. We'll advise you on threading, bobbin winding, tension adjustment, and care of your machine. $15 for one person with one machine. Pre-registration is required. Contact us, 607-277-7611.
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How to DONATE fabric, sewing supplies, and sewing machines to SewGreen. | |
WHAT TO DO WITH UNWANTED FABRIC
Time to clear out the stash? SewGreen accepts donations of usable fabric that is clean and folded. Yardage is the most useful but scraps are okay, too. We use the material in our classes, donate it to other charitable programs, or offer it for resale at affordable prices. The idea is to get good, usable materials back into circulation, and to keep items from going to the landfill.
We also accept donations of sewing and needlecraft supplies, and sewing machines of any vintage. Please observe our guidelines, and thank you!
Reuse will help save our only home.
Volunteer with us!
SewGreen is holding two Volunteer Open Houses in July. Drop by, see our classroom, and learn more about what we do. Stay longer and we'll put you to work! Two times: 11 am - 4 pm, Wednesday, July 16 and 11 am - 4 pm, Wednesday, July 23.
Make Your Own Reusable Tote!
To make your own reusable tote from reused materials, follow the simple pattern for a "Caroline Bag," posted here.
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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. Contact us for details.
SewGreen in the Media
Stitchers Help Save Energy
See SewGreen on News10Now
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SewGreen Business Spotlight:
* TUFF SOUL, for stylish organic and vintage apparel.
* 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. |
SewGreen's Resale Outlet and Donation Drop-Off
Tuff Soul, Ithaca's all-sustainable clothing store, 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 drop-off place for reuse donations. Tuff Soul's hours are 11 - 6, Monday through Saturday.
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A pleased student shows off the PJ pants he made at a SewGreen class.
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A visitor admires winning entries in the 2008 Green T Reuse Design Contest. |
