March 2023 Meeting Summary

March 2023 Meeting Summary

If you weren't able to join us, please read on for a short recap. Members are welcome to request the full minutes by e-mail.

• Opening Remarks
• Happy 5th Anniversary to the Guild!!!!
• April's meeting with be virtual only
• Upcoming events and sew-ins
  • Spring Sew-ins sign-up will go out shortly to members!  back to Thursdays/Sundays for April/May/June
  • Stay tuned for details on an OGG Hosted Fabric Sale! - Sunday May 28
  • June AGM will feature a handmade clothing swap!
  • Frocktails planning is starting - Planning for Late Sept/Early Oct - Looking for volunteers for the committee!
• Erica of Sacred Tree Sewing spoke to us all about making the Indigenous regalia for everyday life and ceremonies!
• We loved hearing about how passionate she is to share her work and journey and how she was able to reclaim her culture through her work, building on her background in costume design.
• Sewing SOS
• Don't forget to send along your SOS for next month!
• Sew and Tell!! and Pattern of the Month (#oggpom)
• Thank you all for sharing your JEANS! you made through our Jeans sewing support group and all your other awesome makes.
• Don't forget to use #oggpom for your OGGPOMs and #oggsewandtell on Instagram for other projects you would like to show off

You can find March's slides (and all of our past meetings) here!

February 2023 Meeting Summary

 

February 2023 Meeting Summary If you weren't able to join us, please read on for a short recap. Members are welcome to request the full minutes by e-mail. Opening Remarks This was our 50th meeting! March's meeting will mark the 5th anniversary of the Guild and will be back in-person with a hybrid option! Our membership fee for the rest of the season is now reduced! Visit our fellow guild, the Ottawa Modern Quilt Guild for info on a virtual bomber jacket making workshop they have now set for March/April! Upcoming events and sew-ins Sew-in and Jeans sewing support group continues, Members, check your e-mail for info, or email us! Mélyna Langevin of Gorgeously Vintage spoke to us all about her passion for vintage sewing!  Included talkong about her sewing heros (her grandma, Edith Head), fav sews, key vintage techniques, and tips and tricks! Sewing SOS Stephanie asked about tips for constructing with a serger. Jessica asked about serging seams before or after constructing the garments. Sew and Tell!! and Pattern of the Month (#oggpom) Thank you all for sharing your winter skirts!  Don't forget to use #oggpom for your OGGPOMs and #oggsewandtell on Instagram for other projects you would like to show off You can find February's slides (and all of our past meetings) here!

Pattern of the Month for February February's OGGPOM is JEANS! Bring your jeans in progress or finished as a result of our Jeans sewing support group! Or show us your Top Down Centre Out pants fitting experiments! Remember it doesn't have to be something you sewed this month, you are welcome to share any past makes! You are welcome to sew for yourself, a family member, a friend, or whoever you would like!  Remember to post your makes in our Facebook group, or on Instagram using #OGGPOM so we can see what you're up to!

January 2023 Meeting Summary

 

January 2023 Meeting Summary If you weren't able to join us, please read on for a short recap. Members are welcome to request the full minutes by e-mail. Opening Remarks February's meeting will also be exclusively on-line! Our membership fee for the rest of the season is now reduced! Upcoming events and sew-ins Members, check your e-mail for the Sunday afternoon winter sew-in registration link.  Info has also gone out to members for the Jeans sewing support group! Ruth Collins @ithicamaven taught us all about her Top Down Center Out pants fitting approach! You can learn more through her article at Threads Magazine or by watching The Crooked Stitch video reviews of the method over on YouTube!  Sewing SOS Leah asked for recommendations on setting snaps that work and don't rattle. Suggestions were mainly that a big snap setting press was worth and and members shared their resources for one. Kim asked for recommendations on a glue that didn't come apart when piecing PDF patterns Sew and Tell!! and Pattern of the Month (#oggpom) Thank you all for sharing your #DopamineDressing items and other makes. Don't forget to use #oggpom for your OGGPOMs and #oggsewandtell on Instagram for other projects you would like to show off You can find January's slides (and all of our past meetings) here!

Pattern of the Month for January January's OGGPOM is SKIRTS! with a focus on skirts for winter in fabrics like wool, leather or quilted fabric!   You can find inspiration on our Pinterest Board. Remember it doesn't have to be something you sewed this month, you are welcome to share any past makes! You are welcome to sew for yourself, a family member, a friend, or whoever you would like!  Remember to post your makes in our Facebook group, or on Instagram using #OGGPOM so we can see what you're up to!

December 2022 Meeting Summary

 

December 2022 Meeting Summary If you weren't able to join us, please read on for a short recap. Members are welcome to request the full minutes by e-mail. Opening Remarks Next meeting (January) will be virtual only on ZOOM. No in-person option. Visit our fellow guild, the Ottawa Modern Quilt Guild for info on a virtual bomber jacket making workshop they have set for January! Upcoming sew-ins Sign-up will be out soon for virtual sew-ins to restart in January. Our own Stephanie showed us how to take your own measurements! You can see her summary video on her YouTube under Couture, Costumes and Cats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwYCEep53O0 Sewing SOS Drag lines at front armpit on a knit turtle neck - Likely needs an FBA, material is trying to make more space by creating a diagonal line. Sew and Tell!! and Pattern of the Month (#oggpom) Thank you all for sharing Blazers and other makes. Don't forget to use #oggpom for your OGGPOMs and #oggsewandtell on Instagram for other projects you would like to show off You can find December's slides (and all of our past meetings) here!

Pattern of the Month for December: December's OGGPOM is DOPAMINE DRESSING! Making and wearing clothes you love to boost your mood! This is an opportunity at the end of the year to sew something that you love! in special fabric your favourite pattern or in favourite colour  Remember it doesn't have to be something you sewed this month, you are welcome to share any past makes! You are welcome to sew for yourself, a family member, a friend, or whoever you would like!  Remember to post your makes in our Facebook group, or on Instagram using #OGGPOM so we can see what you're up to!

November 2022 Meeting Summary

 

November 2022 Meeting Summary If you weren't able to join us, please read on for a short recap. Members are welcome to request the full minutes by e-mail. Opening Remarks You can now subscribe to the OGG google calendar to get meeting reminders! Please follow on all our social media for announcements as well. Blazer/Jacket Sewing Support Group! Tuesdays from October 25th to November 22 (members check your e-mails!) Join us for the December meeting to see the final projects. Upcoming sew-ins Resumed in October, Check your e-mail! Fabrications Shopping Event November 28. Details will be sent by e-mail to members. Jessika Harkonnen spoke to us all about cosplay sewing! most people start with cosplay then learn to sew. Is a master cosplayer with lots of competitions won! Talked about a number of costumes she's made and the materials and process. Most are impractical, but they aren't meant for long term wear! Not cheap! tips to be cost effective: Avoid satin, capes and trains are actually low effort to sew, buy a corset and embellish. Sewing SOS How to iron a velvet garment?  Don't! finger press, use steam, no crushing. Tips on sewing vinyl. Use flock-back vinyl or upholstery vinyl. Sew and Tell!! and Pattern of the Month (#oggpom) Thank you all for sharing your makes sewn with unconventional materials! Don't forget to use #oggpom for your OGGPOMs and #oggsewandtell on Instagram for other projects you would like to show off You can find November's slides (and all of our past meetings) here!

Pattern of the Month for November: October's OGGPOM is to show us your Blazers! made during the sew-along (or of course before!!  Feel free to bring it at any stage, or use the opportunity to get fitting advice! Remember it doesn't have to be something you sewed this month, you are welcome to share any past makes! You are welcome to sew for yourself, a family member, a friend, or whoever you would like!  Remember to post your makes in our Facebook group, or on Instagram using #OGGPOM so we can see what you're up to!