Wednesday, 27 November 2024

November 2024 Meeting Recap

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.


Workshops

  • Workshops are now available on the website via the Store tab.

    • January 18th: recreate a ready-to-wear knit garment

    • Jan/Feb bodice block making workshop at Assela’s home in Barrhaven


Sew-Ins & Events

  • Tickets for in-person can be found on the Square store, via the “Store” tab on the website

  • Virtual - If members sign up, they will receive a link to Zoom by email.

  • FREE Movie Night @ NAC November 23


Announcing the Tool Library

  • We now have an industrial Snap Press, dies and hardware for jean rivets, jean button and 24L snaps 

  • It can be used before/after meetings or during in-person sew-ins. Members can also send an email to the President if they want to use it


Community Events

  • Days for Girls - make reusable pads for girls. Same day as OGG meeting, but email address provided for the organizer to be added to mailing list for future events. 

  • Cavadelo Flax Garden - previous speakers at an OGG meeting that grow flax to make fabric are renting Gardens in 2025 to those interested in giving it a try. 

  • Mayfair Theatre hosts Crafter’s Afternoon where they play a movie, keep the lights on so people can craft. The next one is Feb 8 at 12:30, showing Chicago

 


Meeting - Care and Feeding of Fancy Fabrics with Vicki


  • This month we heard from long-time member and talented sewist, Vicki all about fancy fabrics and how to care for them. We learned how to select the right fabric, how to preserve its beauty, and keep final garments looking fabulous for years to come while oogling the many stunning samples of fabrics and finished garments that Vicki brought to share with us.

Sewing SOS

  • Some members had questions about Discord. It was noted that Discord can be easier to read on a desktop.

  • “How-to” video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBCAvQNkK6M&t=5s


OGGPOM - Enchantment! 

  • Consider using the tips from Vicki to make something spectacular!

  • Make something for an enchanted evening, whether at a fancy party or lounging in style.


Next meeting - December 12, 2024