Giveaway of Cloth: 100 Artists Contemporary & Heritage Techniques by Lena Corwin

Artist, textile designer, and author Lena Corwin showcases the creativity of 100 diverse and talented American fiber artists in her latest book, Cloth, celebrating the timeless crafts of weaving, quilting, dyeing, and other heritage textile techniques. Cloth highlights contemporary artists who are thoughtfully reviving and reimagining traditional methods. Corwin introduces artists from a vibrant array of backgrounds, each uniquely influenced by their cultural heritage and … Continue reading Giveaway of Cloth: 100 Artists Contemporary & Heritage Techniques by Lena Corwin

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#SecondHandSeptember is Here!

Second Hand September has begun! The movement started by OxFamUK last year is back for its second year Continue reading #SecondHandSeptember is Here!

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Roundup of Our Last Meetup

At the Zoom Meetup for August, we had our round of introductions and shared what we were currently working on. Then we got down to business. Lots of opinions on what we do when we sew. We all have some favorite podcasts that we listen to while we’re stepping on the pedal. And, that’s why we drink Dressed: A History of Fashion (highly recommended by … Continue reading Roundup of Our Last Meetup

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Sewing For Covid-19

Would you like to use your sewing skills to make masks and gowns to help emergency personnel? Below find resources, patterns, Facebook groups and ways you can use your sewing skills to help Colorado and nationwide. I’ll also update with news on where to drop off and local businesses that are supporting this effort. Aaron Stokes, an Infectious Control RN at Boulder Manor contacted me … Continue reading Sewing For Covid-19

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Me Made May 2018 Is Here!

Me Made May is an entire month devoted to showing off what you’ve made. You can sew, crochet, knit, bead whatever the medium, all you need to do is create and you don’t even need to share it on social. Thousands of sewcialists, seamstresses, sewists, sew and make garments and wear it throughout the month of May. The challenge is to wear something every day … Continue reading Me Made May 2018 Is Here!

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Fabric Painting + Make Your Own Scarf

We have an extra special meet up coming soon. We have studio space reserved for a paint your own scarf day. On May 20 from 12:30 -2:00 we’ll meet at 24 West Lemon and Jennifer (owner and concept creator) will walk us through how to create our own one-of-a-kind hand-painted scarves. It’s all very simple. First you pick the size of scarf you’d like. There are … Continue reading Fabric Painting + Make Your Own Scarf

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Learn To Sew With Burda Style Patterns

BurdaStyle patterns. Love ’em or leave ’em? For those new to BurdaStyle patterns, there are two choices. One, you can purchase patterns in a brick and mortar store like Joann’s or at online retailers. These are licensed via Simplicity. The patterns have seam allowances and include decent directions. They look just like other big 4 patterns. Next, there are the BurdaStyle patterns that come from the … Continue reading Learn To Sew With Burda Style Patterns

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Sew Expo 2018 Puyallup, Washington

I’ve heard about the Sew Expo for a few years. It is always described as the expo for those that sew garments. It has plenty of quilting stuff but has more for garment sewers than anywhere else. This year it started on February 28 and went through Sunday March 4. A group of us from Denver Sewing Collective went as a group, staying at a … Continue reading Sew Expo 2018 Puyallup, Washington

JillyMarch 6, 2018March 6, 20185 Comments

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Denver Maker Faire 2017 & You!

Denver Maker Faire 2017 is coming and coming soon! This year’s faire will be October 14 and 15 at the Denver Mart. If you have not been to one of these they are absolutely fantastic. This year Denver Sewing Collective is partnering up with Colorado Fabrics, we’ll have a large area to show off why sewing is the best maker activity around. Plus, folks that … Continue reading Denver Maker Faire 2017 & You!

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The New Colorado Fabrics Is Here!

I was fortunate to get a peek at the new Colorado Fabrics Aurora location on Wednesday night. It is everything and more. Laurel the Marketing Manager said it is an additional 8000 more square feet than the old space. Plus, it has a meeting/conference room, a lovely and spacious classroom and a dedicated space for scissor sharpening. Here are a few pics of the new … Continue reading The New Colorado Fabrics Is Here!

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Kenneth D. King Workshops Are Coming To Denver

Sewing & Design School has announced several Denver dates for Kenneth D. King Workshops! If you love garment sewing and want to refine your skills and techniques from a pro check out these workshops. Please visit the Sewing & Design School website to register, information and more. All classes for Denver location are: Holiday Inn & Suites 6900 Tower Road Denver, CO 80249 Attendees have a … Continue reading Kenneth D. King Workshops Are Coming To Denver

JillyDecember 12, 2016December 12, 20163 Comments