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The Sewing Special Interest group is for DMS members who are interested in sewing in a wide variety of projects. From apparel to quilting to leather, the Sewing group has a sewing machine that can work with almost any project. In addition to the equipment owned by DMS, members are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines/sergers to use in classes or at events to further sewing skills.

The Sewing SIG is currently housed under the Creative Arts committee.

Sewing SIG Goals

1. Development of a like-minded group who can share resources and tips for sewing.
2. Learning new techniques
3. Development of classes

How to Join

The Sewing SIG is open to all DMS members, from novice to expert. Please add your name in alphabetical order to this Wiki and include your TALK handle.

Active Members

1. SIG Leader - Amelia Greisch (@lazer)
2. Beth Appleton (@dryad2b)Amelia Greisch (@lazer)
3. Astrud Aguirre (@printwitch)Judy Kriehn (@jrkriehn)
4. Paul Wilson (@hardsuit)
5. Linda Wynne (@classylassy)
6. Steve Wynne (@lordrook)
7. Melanie Jasmine
8. Karl Dill (@stitchedbyte)

Past Members

1. Judy Kriehn (@jrkriehn)
2. Robyn Butler (@sewwhat)
3. Cindy Dalton (@cookiecody)
4. Caireen Day (@Cairenn_Day)
5. Serena Nguyen (@aneres)
6. Laurie Ruggles (@mizgeek)
7. A. Young (@sewingstuff)

Tools

All sewing machines require training before use both for your safety and to prevent damage to the machines.

1. Babylock Zest (6) Sewing Machines
   1. Refresher videos:
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2. Brother 1034d Sergers:(6)
   Viking Designer SE (1) Machine Embroidery & Sewing Machine
   1. Refresher Videos: Brother 1034d How-To Videos
   1. Pfaff 130 (1) Vintage sewing machine (used primarily for leather sewing)
      1. How to thread, set zigzag width: Pfaff 130 How To
   2. Thor GA 441- heavy duty leather sewing machine
   3. Viking Designer SE (1) Machine Embroidery & Sewing Machine
   4. Female Size 6 Full Body Dress Form
   5. 3x5 Cutting Mat
   6. 3x5 Ironing Table

   Consumables

   • Machine Sewing Needles (universal, ballpoint, denim, leather, serger)
   • Threads
   • Muslin
   • Pattern Paper

   Classes

   "Training Required" Equipment:

   1. Basic Home Sewing Machines
      Babylock Zest
      (note: some project classes will include the intro skills to these machines or you can get one-on-one training to verify that you understand how to thread the machines, wind/properly insert a bobbin, and stitch a straight line.)
   2. "Heavy-duty" home sewing machine
      Pfaff 130
      (note: ask for one-on-one training to verify that you understand how to thread the machines, can wind & properly insert a bobbin, and stitch a straight line)
   3. Machine Embroidery Machines
      Babylock Ellure ESL and/or Viking Designer SE
   4. Industrial Sewing Machine
      THOR leather machine

   Required Serger Class for Equipment Usage:

   101 - Serger Basics
   Brother 1034D 4-thread

   Sewing Machine Project Classes

   Classes offered in the past include tote bags, colorful and adjustable fabric dog collars, simple zipper bags.
   Watch the DMS Calendar for new class offerings.

   Serger Classes

   102 - Hats
   (learn how to stitch curves and corners)
   103 - Hooded Infinity Scarf
   (build on your curve-stitching skills)
   200 - Tunic Pullover
   (learn basic clothing construction with a serger)
   201 - Strip-pieced fleece blanket
   (learn to create a simple blanket that employs quilt-piecing techniques)
   202 - Scarf
   (learn to put a rolled-edge on your piece)

   Combining Serger Skill with Sewing Machine Skill Classes

   1. Tote Bag
   2. Microwave Potato Bag
   3. Easy Pot Holders
   4. Recycled Monsters
   5. Bib-style Apron

   "Serge for a Cause" Events

   - Burp cloths
   - Dog Beds
   - Beanie-style Hats

   Please note: If you own a sewing machine and/or serger and know how to use them (or want to build your knowledge) you are encouraged to bring them for project classes and events. Ask the class instructor in advance if you have a machine but are not absolutely comfortable with threading, stitch settings, bobbin setup, etc.

   Library

   The Sewing Room library is located on the cubby-shelves in a corner of the room.

   Sewing Tips

   Book Title	Author
   Speed Sewing	Janice S. Saunders

   Fashion

   Book Title	Author
   Generation T: 108 ways to transform a T-shirt	Megan Nicolay
   The Sweater Chop Shop: Sewing One-of-a-Kind Creations from Recycled Sweaters	Crispina Ffrench
   Pattern Making for Fashion Design (6th Edition)	Helen Joseph Armstrong
   Drawing Fashions: figures, faces and techniques	Don Bolognese & Elaine Raphael
   T-shirt Style: Super-easy looks in no time	Gabrielle Sterbenz

   Sewing Project Ideas

   Book Title	Author
   Sew What! Fleece: Get comfy with 35 Head-to-Toe, easy-to-sew projects	Carol Jessop & Chaila Sekora
   Plush-O-Rama: Curious Creatures for Immature Adults	Linda Kopp
   Stupid Sock Creatures: Making Quirky, Loveable Figures from Cast-off Socks	John Murphy
   We Love to Sew: 28 Pretty Things to Make: Jewelry, Headbands, Softies, T-shirts, Pillows, Bags & More	Annabel Wrigley

   Quilting

   Book Title	Author
   Maverick Quilts: Using Large-Scale Prints, Novelty Fabrics & Panels with Panache	Alethea Ballard
   101 Fabulous Rotary-Cut Quilts	Judy Hopkins & Nancy J. Martin
   Quilt As You Go (Second Edition) The easy foolproof way to quilt and assemble portable blocks and strips	Sandra Millet
   Fine Art Quilts: Work by Artists of the Contemporary QuiltArt Association
   The Joy of Quilting	John Hanson & Mary Hickey
   Quilt Yourself Gorgeous: 24 Irresistible Fat Quarter Quilts and Homestyle Projects	Mandy Shaw

   Art Quilt/Fiber Projects

   Book Title	Author
   Stitched Textile Collage: Innovative Designs for Textured Surfaces	Lucille Toumi
   Fabric Art Journals: Making, Sewing and Ebellishing Journals from Cloth and Fibers	Pam Susan

   Meeting Minutes