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We've Moved!
The SewGreen Store and School are now located in side-by-side storefronts in Ithaca's historic Clinton Hall, 112 North Cayuga Street, about a half block from the Ithaca Commons. Store hours are 10 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday. The store is open now, and we will celebrate a GRAND RE-RE-RE-RE-OPENING on July 10, with a special sale, sewing demonstrations, and tours of the classroom.
The SewGreen Store carries materials that have been donated from the sewing community and are clean, ready-to-use, affordable and fabulous.
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VOLUNTEER WITH US
Work in the store or help us with classes. Teens and college students welcome. Contact us for more information.
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DONATIONS
of fabric, yarn, sewing machines etc may be brought to the store any time we are open. Please follow the donation guidelines! Thank you.
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.
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Two SewGreeners in a sunbonnet class, to celebrate local 4th-graders' visit to the Eight-Square Schoolhouse.
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Learn to Sew!
at the NEW SewGreen Classroom
112 North Cayuga Street
downtown Ithaca
Pre-registration is required for all classes. Send us an email with your contact info and the class(es) you want to attend. Youth scholarships are available.
Summer Kids' Classes
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School's Out! Creative Days
For new and returning students. Supervised but free-form time to pursue original sewing projects and explore individual creativity. Previous sewing experience requested. Limited to 8 students. $40 for one day; $75 for two days; $110 for all three.
Friday, June 25, 10 am to 4 pm.
Friday, July 23, 10 am to 4 pm.
Friday, August 13, 10 am to 4 pm.
Three-Day Beginners’ Series
For new students, or repeaters who want to get more practice. Kids learn to sew with a sewing machine and make easy projects, including a drawstring backpack, pillow, stuffed animal, and small quilt.Limited to 6 students. $75.
Tuesday through Thursday, July 13 to 16, 9 am to noon.
Repeated Tuesday through Thursday, July 27 to 29, 9 am to noon.
Four-Day Skill Builder Series
For returning students. Kids expand their sewing knowledge and work on more complex projects, including a skirt or pants, refashioning project, and a zippered bag. Limited to 8 students. $120 per series.
Monday through Thursday, August 23 to 26, noon to 4 pm.
Repeated Monday through Thursday, August 30 to September 2, noon to 4 pm.
Summer Classes
for Adults & Teens
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Beginning Sewing I
Learn to use a sewing machine and make a simple project.
6 to 8 pm, Tuesday June 8
Repeated 6 to 8 pm, June 22, August 3, and August 10
Beginning Sewing II
Learn the next steps in sewing with a machine and make a bib apron.
6 to 8:15 pm, Thursday June 1
Repeated 6 to 8:15 pm, June 17, August 5, and August 12
Beginning Sewing III
Learn to put in a zipper and make a lining as you create a small purse/cargo bag. Beginning I and II or equivalent experience needed.
6 to 8:30 pm, Wednesday, June 16
Repeated 6 to 8:30 pm, June 30, August 11, and August 18.
Fix & Stitch
Bring in your older sewing machine and learn to clean, oil, and troubleshoot it for optimum performance. Use our tools and materials. For adults and teens; 12 and under with a parent.
2 to 4 pm, Saturday June 12
Repeated 10 am to noon, August 7
$15 per class; $25 for two; $40 for three.
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FOR LOCAL NEWS AND
WEEKLY SEWGREEN UPDATES
Teens at SewGreen
2010 Summer Youth Program
SewGreen runs a six-week Summer Youth Program for teens. The program combines learning and job skills training, using sewing and apparel design as a primary focus. Teens may participate as paid workers through local youth job programs, such as the Youth Employment Service (YES) of the Ithaca Youth Bureau, or they may apply directly to SewGreen for a free apprenticeship. Boys are welcome, too.
This year’s program runs from July 12 to August 20. We will meet from noon to 5 pm, Monday through Thursday. Participants will learn to sew or perfect their sewing skills, as well as explore fashion drawing and fashion design; apparel construction; sewing machine technology; and teaching others to sew. Teens will be supported in planning and completing a project for our Summer Showcase event. They may also work in the SewGreen store to gain retail experience, and there is an option to stay an additional two weeks to work as classroom assistants for children's classes.
Teens 17 and under who seeking a job subsidy need to have working papers, which must be acquired through their school before the end of the semester. Now is the time to contact the YES program or a subsidized youth employment or apprenticeship program in your municipality. Tell them you want to be at SewGreen this summer. We work hard, leave time for play, and have fun every day!
MORE INFO & APPLICATION FORM
Contact us
SewGreen Coordinator Wendy Skinner, coord@sew-green.org, 607-277-7611.
College Internships
& Summer Jobs
College fashion and apparel design students are invited to apply for unpaid internships at SewGreen during the summer. Responsibilities include helping with the summer youth program. Perks include unlimited access to a fully-equipped sewing studio, volunteer experience, and deep discounts at the SewGreen store. Paid internships and summer jobs are a possibility if you qualify for federal work-study assistance or can coordinate an academic program with our needs. Spend the summer in Ithaca, build your resume, and work on your own projects in a creative atmosphere!
Contact us
SewGreen Coordinator Wendy Skinner, coord@sew-green.org, 607-277-7611.
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