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
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.
Community Events
This is be a new addition to the regular meeting slides. Members are invited to submit fiber related events happening in the Ottawa area to let other members know.
Meeting - Sew Smart - Apps!
The first presenter was Leah, showing My Body Model, which is an online service that creates custom digital croquis based on one’s measurements.
Bonnie followed, giving a presentation on Trello, an app which she uses to organize her sewing.
Lastly, Kallie gave a live demo of Threadloop, a new sewing organizing app that has recently taken off in the sewing world.
Sewing SOS
Kallie was looking for tips and tricks for pressing belts/ ties/ etc. to make sure seam allowance is fully turned out.
OGGPOM
My Favourite Make. Several options to participate:
Re-post and re-wear a favourite thing you’ve made. Log it into some new software or app you’ve learned about tonight.
Make a new version of a TNT (Tried n’ True pattern to show off and see if something you learned about tonight can help you track how you changed it.
Learn about a new way to store, organize, and sort your stash digitally and find a beloved pattern to match you freshly rediscovered stash to!
