April 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 and Events
- May and June meetings will be hybrid (in-person and virtual)
- June meeting will feature a handmade clothing swap
- Frocktails planning is starting - Planning for Late Sept/Early Oct - Looking for volunteers for the committee!
- Elections and Member Discussion Space
- President and Vice President spots for 2023-24 open up for nominations
- Looking for volunteers to test out Discord as a place for member discussion!
- Email ottawagarmentguild@gmail.com if you are interested.
- Katherine from WinnipegSews/Fabric Collective spoke to us about the circular textiles.
- Fills the space between retail fabric and thrifted fabric, helping fabric find a new home to be loved!
- Sewing SOS
- Kate asked how to steam wrinkles out of ultra suede: Suggestions include: using a handheld steamer or hanging in the shower to steam.
- Stephanie asked how to safely dispose of sharps like needles or rotary blade: Suggestions are to use a plastic container or something puncture proof.
- Sew and Tell!! and Pattern of the Month (#oggpom)
- Thank you all for sharing your SPRING inspired 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 April's slides (and all of our past meetings) here!
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