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DC Threads announces our first 2012 “Sew Along” – thanks to Colleen Lea at the “Fashion Sewing Blog“. Colleen is “hosting” a sew along for a New Look garment that is approachable by new sewists as well will offer opportunities for design experimentation for more experienced stitchers. Laura is going to sew along with Colleen and her minions and will post her progress on the DC Threads Facebook page (so be sure to join that discussion by clicking on the FB link over there to the right!). Hope you will join us!

http://www.fashionsewingblog.com/sewing-project-checklist-6648-e

The DC Threads Sewing Lounge was back in FULL swing last weekend! We had a great class of new sewists learning their way around a sewing machine and a studio packed with stitchers working on projects ranging from up-cycling a pair of black jeans into a form-fitting pencil skirt to the design and construction of a great knit skirt to the near complete construction of an uber cute sky blue hoodie! An amazing group of women, men and teens! Thanks to all for getting 2012 off to a terrific start!

Enjoy the photos!!!

After  long winter’s nap, DC Threads is back! We’re excited to get rolling again in the new year, and have already posted registration for the January Lounge.

Stay tuned for more details coming soon about this years programs and activities! We’re also looking for suggestions and requests for Sip and Stitch topics and other special events, so feel free to join the conversation on Facebook!

Hello wonderful friends and followers,

It’s been another fabulous year full of sewing lounges and special events, and we’re feeling it’s time to take a little winter’s nap so we can wake up ready and roaring for 2012!

DC Threads will be going on break in November and December while co-founders Laura and Allison  take some time to rest up and plan for what the new year will bring. We won’t be checking our email much during this time, so we appreciate your patience while we’re out. Of course, we will miss seeing our loungers for the next two months, but this time will help us dream up some new program ideas and possibilities so that we can keep going and growing. While we’re recessing, you can keep sewing through the holidays with some of these great blogs and resources:

• Sew Mama Sew
• A Beautiful Mess
• Pattern Review

We’d like to send a special THANK YOU to all of our volunteers who have helped make this year another great one. DC Threads would not continue without your support. We’re also grateful for all of you who participate in our programs and make DC Threads such a fun endeavor — have a very happy holiday season, and we look forward to seeing you in the new year!

DC Threads is to thrilled to announce our Fall Sip and Stitch”!

“2011 Fall Fashion, Fabric, and Holiday Trends!”

with Judah and Molly Greenzaid

Judah and Molly Greenzaid, co-founders of Fabrics and Trims online store and long time denizens of the DC sewing and fashion scene,  will share with us this season’s fabric and color trends as well as bring along piles of fabric for the coming cool seasons – wools, tweeds, knits and lux silks. We will even venture in to “Glam Land” with laces, tulle, applique and trims!

Come and get a first hand glimpse into the upcoming fall fabric trends.

They will have plenty of yards of fabric for you to touch and purchase!!!!

Sip and Stitch” is a series of events that will bring together local and national sewing experts and DC area sewists (of all experience levels) for a relaxed evening of information-sharing, hands-on learning, wine, and light refreshments.

“Sip and Stitch” events are sponsored by DC Threads and are held at Bits of Thread Sewing Studio in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of DC.

When?

Friday September 23, 2011

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Where?

Bits of Thread Sewing Studio

1794 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009

Suite 6

(For entry – dial 9 then 06)

http://www.bitsofthread.com

How Much?

A $5.00 donation is requested

Our registration fee covers libations (wine and tea), light refreshments, and an honorarium for our speakers.

Registration Required?

Yes, space is limited so register early.

You can RSVP here or via the RSVP button on the DC Threads website.

This Sunday, September 11 from noon-4pm, we’ll be hosting another great fabric sale at the Bits of Thread Sewing Studio, this time benefiting a sewing cooperative for women in Honduras. You can check out some of the photos from the project here:

Proceeds from the sale will help the women purchase much needed items such as:

• new sewing machines (they only have two, and we can’t get donated ones through customs)
• pattern paper for designing and producing uniforms and other projects
• fabric, thread, and other essential supplies

If you have fabric or supplies you would like to donate for the sale, feel free to bring them to the Bits of Thread Sewing Studio on September 11 Sunday by 11am.

DC Threads is pleased to be part of Adams Morgan Day Festival 2011.

We will be hosting one of our fabulous FABRIC SALES

(for the benefit of DC Threads “Stitchin’ for Change” programs)

as well as hosting a VINTAGE FASHION POP-UP SHOP featuring Quarter Life – a long time DC Threads friend and supporter!