We are still having free workshops (or suggested donation only events) at the ames progressive, but we are now having events all around town. Make sure to check the calendar page of the website often or to sign up for the newsletter to hear all about it.

We have two events this Sunday: Community Art Discussion Group from  1-2 and then from 2-4 a Codex Book Binding Workshop at the Ames Progressive. RSVP (optional) on Meetup.com/amescart.

I’m working on changing out fliers, so if you see them, please pick them up and use them for scrap paper. Or even better, print out some ames c.art fliers and swap them with the SR fliers!

You can follow ames c.art on Twitter, Flickr, and become an Ames C.art Art Worker on Meetup.com.

And, of course, we have some sewing workshops in the works, so don’t worry, all your mending and sewing needs will still be taken care of :)

See you on Sunday!
Kristin Roach

Bring: a project to work on, a project (or neat book or whatever you are excited about) to show off, and a sack lunch. I will be mending and knitting and bring a few interesting books I’ve come across lately. I want to encourage a bit of a show and tell this meeting. What have you been working on at home? what are you excited about? what have you been writing, playing, reading, making?

Questions: on any sewing, crochet, knitting, weaving, drawing, or painting project bring it along.  All members have their own areas of expertise; we will all work together to help find a solution for your project.

When and Where: Sunday, July 12th – Noon to 4pm – stop by anytime, we are so okay with dropping in when you can to say hi. The Ames Progressive – located at 118 Hayward Avenue, Suite #3 in Ames, in the same building as The Ark Pet Shop, Domino’s Pizza, Nite Owl Printing and Scallion Korean Restaurant (just go around back, or take the side entrance and follow the hallway)

See you there!
Kristin

This Sunday’s meeting is going to be a free for all hand work meeting! Hooray for mending and stitchery! Bring yourself, a project, some food to share. I don’t know about you but I have a mountain of mending to do. We will have at least one machine on hand – the Brother now in residence at the space – for seam work or anything else we dream up. Instruction sets on hand for making projects of your choice. Fabric, buttons, and zippers for using up and taking home.

Date: Sunday, June 28, 2009

Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Location:
Ames Progressive
118 Hayward Avenue, Suite #3
Ames, IA

Directions: The Ames Progressive – located at 118 Hayward Avenue, Suite #3 in Ames, in the same building as The Ark Pet Shop, Domino’s Pizza, Nite Owl Printing and Scallion Korean Restaurant (just go around back, or take the side entrance and follow the hallway)

For more info email me at: kristinmroach [at] gmail [dot] com

Participants of the Sewing Rebellion are invited to emancipate themselves from the global garment industry by learning how to alter, mend and make their own garments and accessories!

Instructions on hand:
sew a button
make a mend
thread a needle
turn and roll hem
Penny Pinching Coin Purse
East German Shopping Bag
Table Cloth Circle Skirt
Rolled Hem Napkin

Enough of that though, tomorrow’s meeting!

Central Iowa Sewing Rebellion
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2009

Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Location:
Ames Progressive
118 Hayward Avenue, Suite #3
Ames, IA

For more info email me at: kristinmroach@gmail.com

BRING: Participants are asked to bring garments to mend, alter and remake and sewing problems, which need solutions, materials and food to share and if you have it a sewing machine and a place setting (for the brunchluck – mugs and coffee provided).

We will be making table cloth circle skirts so bring a long zipper and a table cloth (card table size, square or round) if you want to make one. There are many other instruction sets on hand too if you would like to try your hand at something else.

Directions: The Ames Progressive – located at 118 Hayward Avenue, Suite #3 in Ames, in the same building as The Ark Pet Shop, Domino’s Pizza, Nite Owl Printing and Scallion Korean Restaurant (just go around back, or take the side entrance and follow the hallway)

Participants of the Sewing Rebellion are invited to emancipate themselves from the global garment industry by learning how to alter, mend and make their own garments and accessories! Instigated by Frau Fiber, textile worker and activist. Frau Fiber and / or regional chapter organizers distribute their knowledge of the garment industry, pattern making and sewing, encouraging the reuse, renovation and recycling of existing garments and textiles in the creation of unique items tailored to individual tastes and body shapes.

Instructions on hand:
sew a button
make a mend
thread a needle
turn and roll hem
Penny Pinching Coin Purse
East German Shopping Bag
Table Cloth Circle Skirt
Rolled Hem Napkin

Join the Sewing Rebellion, an economic tactic for change of the apparel industry.

This month’s Instructions – Table Cloth Circle Skirt – perfect for summer picnics! (demo will be provided in June)

BRING: Participants are asked to bring garments to mend, alter and remake and sewing problems, which need solutions, materials and food to share and if you have it a sewing machine and a place setting (for the brunchluck – mugs and coffee provided).

WHEN: MAY 17th, 2009; Noon to 4pm; brunchluck noon

WHERE: The Ames Progressive – located at 118 Hayward Avenue, Suite #3 in Ames, in the same building as The Ark Pet Shop, Domino’s Pizza, Nite Owl Printing and Scallion Korean Restaurant (just go around back, or take the side entrance and follow the hallway)

Participants of the Sewing Rebellion are invited to emancipate themselves from the global garment industry by learning how to alter, mend and make their own garments and accessories! Instigated by Frau Fiber, textile worker and activist. Frau Fiber and / or regional chapter organizers distribute their knowledge of the garment industry, pattern making and sewing, encouraging the reuse, renovation and recycling of existing garments and textiles in the creation of unique items tailored to individual tastes and body shapes.

Instructions on hand:
sew a button
make a mend
thread a needle
turn and roll hem
Penny Pinching Coin Purse
East German Shopping Bag

Join the Sewing Rebellion, an economic tactic for change of the apparel industry.

See you there!
Kristin Roach
“Stop Shopping, Start Sewing!”

So next week – the 3rd sunday of the month – come and sew and share your ideas with us! I’ll post again on Monday with more details!

Happy Mother’s Day and Happy Graduation!
Kristin

Over on Craftzine there is a No-sew duct tape apron, the Fashion Incubator shows us all how to find the grainline on a sleeve, and Sew Mama Sew has a super cute free summer shirt pattern to download.

Also thank you to everyone who came to the meeting on the 26th! I’ll post again soon about the next meeting’s details – Sunday, May 10th is the date of the next meeting just to give you a heads up.

::Kristin::

Sunday April 26, 12-4 PM,
Ames Progressive,
118 Hayward Ave, Suite #3, Ames Iowa

Brunchluck noon – 1pm; demo at  1ish

This month’s Instructions – East German Shopping Bag –is the perfect
scale for recession shopping!

Participants of the Sewing Rebellion are invited to emancipate
themselves from the global garment industry by learning how to alter,
mend and make their own garments and accessories!  Instigated by Frau
Fiber, textile worker and activist.  Frau Fiber and / or regional
chapter organizers distribute their knowledge of the garment industry,
pattern making and sewing, encouraging the reuse, renovation and
recycling of existing garments and textiles in the creation of unique
items tailored to individual tastes and body shapes.

Participants are asked to bring garments to mend, alter and remake and
sewing problems, which need solutions, materials to share and if you
have it a sewing machine.

Instructions on hand:
sew a button
make a mend
thread a needle
turn and roll hem
Penny Pinching Coin Purse

Join the Sewing Rebellion, an economic tactic for change of the
apparel industry.

We will be learning how to recycle zippers from old clothing and how to sew them into your project! A simple zippered clutch will be demoed. Bring zippers to recycle, sew, and swap. Fabric will be provided to make your own zippered clutches. If you have a sewing machine, this would be a great meeting to get acquainted with it and the zipper foot.

Brunchluck (breakfast/lunch potluck) to start at noon, demos at 1ish, and sewing freesytle for all until 4 pm. Drop in when you can, leave when you need to. All are welcome!

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The February meeting was a great sucess and much sharing of skills and ideas was achieved. So much so that we decided to start meeting twice a month! From now on the Sewing Rebellion will be every 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. So in March the 8th and the 22nd. More updates forthcoming so check back later this week!

++ Kristin Roach ++