DC Threads http://www.dcthreads.org Keeping the art of sewing & stitch crafts alive in the District. Tue, 01 May 2012 13:12:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 New York City Trip! http://www.dcthreads.org/2012/04/30/new-york-city-trip/ http://www.dcthreads.org/2012/04/30/new-york-city-trip/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:50:01 +0000 admin http://www.dcthreads.org/?p=1739 The Northern Virginia Chapter of the American Sewing Guild is sponsoring a trip to New York City on Saturday, May 19, 2012 and are gathering participants to charter a bus there.  The bus will leave from Fair Oaks Mall at 6:00 a.m, and should arrive in NYC at approximately 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. The bus will depart NYC for Fair Oaks Mall at 6:00 p.m.

Since they are chartering the bus, you can leave whatever you want on the bus while you’re in NYC. Many of the participants will be fabric shopping in the garment district, but you’re welcome to attend even if you’re not interested in buying fabric… you can still go shopping, visit a museum, enjoy some great New York Deli, or see a matinee on Broadway!

The cost is $60.00 per person before May 11 and $65.00 per person after May 11.   Checks should be made payable to the American Sewing Guild.  No refunds will be given after May 11, 2012 unless the trip has to be cancelled due to low enrollment.  The checks won’t be cahsed until the Monday after the trip. The cost includes round trip bus fare and a brown bag breakfast.  You’ll need to purchase your own lunch and dinner, or brown bag it.  Also, the bus is equipped with a rest room, and should have the ability for a movie.

You may bring as many guests as you like, the cost is the same for ASG members and non-members.  Sorry, no children under the age of 16.

This is not a DC Threads event, so if you are interested, don’t contact us — please contact Mona Salah at dct022@aol.com. Payment can be sent to:
Debbie Tollin
3710 Oak Hill Way
Fairfax, VA 22030

You will receive an email confirmation when your check has been received.

For ideas on what shops to visit in NYC, check out the blog Shop the Garment District.

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This Sunday we’ll be gathering at Bits of Thread to help make Broviac Tops, a project  developed in 2004 by a mother whose 4-year-old daughter was undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. The top is meant to hold the tubes going into a child’s chest comfortable and in place. We’ll be following the steps outlined in this tutorial from Nancy’s Notions.

The shirts made on Sunday will be distributed through Project Sunshine, a nonprofit organization that provides free educational, recreational, and social programs to children and families living with medical challenges. If you can’t come on Sunday but would like to make tops on your own or donate to Project Sunshine, just let us know.

All supplies are provided and no prior sewing experience is required. For those who want to try something new, this is a great way to learn about applique and buttonholes for a good cause!

Where: Bits of Thread Sewing Studio

When: Sunday, August 29th 5:00-7:00pm

What to Bring: Yourself!

Cost: Free!

To RSVP, please visit this page

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]]> http://www.dcthreads.org/2012/04/02/fashion-fights-poverty-gala-an-amazing-event-an-amazing-organization/feed/ 0 Next Sip and Stitch: Crafty Entrepreneurs: From Hobby to Business http://www.dcthreads.org/2012/02/17/next-sip-and-stitch-crafty-entrepreneurs-from-hobby-to-business/ http://www.dcthreads.org/2012/02/17/next-sip-and-stitch-crafty-entrepreneurs-from-hobby-to-business/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:41:30 +0000 admin http://www.dcthreads.org/?p=1707
Join us Friday, March 16 from 6:30-8:30pm for our next Sip and Stitch event, Crafty Entrepreneurs: From Hobby to Business. We’ll be featuring several regional artists and entrepreneurs who have taken a craft they love and made it into a full time business or a side income. If you’ve ever dreamed of doing this yourself (or are just curious!), this is a great opportunity to hear personal stories, successes, challenges, and tips from those who have been down the road before. There will be plenty of time for questions and informal discussion following the presentation. Speakers include:

 

Where: Bits of Thread Sewing Studio, 1794 Columbia Rd, NW Suite 6, Washington, DC 20009

When: Friday, March 16 6:30-8:30pm

Cost: There is a $5 suggested donation at the door to cover the cost of wine and refreshments (payable by cash, check, or credit)

Space is limited, so RSVP early at here!

]]> http://www.dcthreads.org/2012/02/17/next-sip-and-stitch-crafty-entrepreneurs-from-hobby-to-business/feed/ 0 Sew Along – 2012: Join Us!!!!!! http://www.dcthreads.org/2012/01/16/sew-along-2012-join-us/ http://www.dcthreads.org/2012/01/16/sew-along-2012-join-us/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:33:34 +0000 admin http://www.dcthreads.org/?p=1698 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

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