Member Survey

Now that we're done our first season, we would like to hear what you think!  Please take 5 minutes and fill in our survey below, so we can make next years' season even better!  If you have any further comments or questions, you can always contacts us at: ottawagarmentguild@gmail.com.

Thank You!!

I want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended our first season of meetings.  Your enthusiasm for the OGG has been so wonderful.  I was not at all expecting the response we got - we finished the year with 50 members!!  Amazing!  I also want to say a huge thank-you to Crystal, Kate, Gemini, Vicki, Sam, and Beth for being the best first executive team I could have asked for.  You've all been a treat to work with, and there is no way I could have gotten this Guild off the ground without you.  Looking forward to working with you all in planning next year <3

Hope you all enjoy your summer!  We'll start up the next season of OGG meetings in September on the second Thursday of every month, with our first meeting being on September 13th.

Kallie Auld
President

We're looking for pattern reviews!

Are you planning on tackling some new patterns over the summer? Would you be interested in writing a review for our blog? We are looking for sewists of all levels to give feedback on patterns they are trying for the first time. All it entails is filling out a form and taking some pictures. If you are interested, you can view the template via google drive, make a copy, fill it out, and send it back to us! Don't worry if you don't consider yourself a "blogger" or a "writer" - your insight is valuable and we are here to make your writing its best! If you want more info, send us an email.

Otherwise, start sewing and reviewing!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ksIDxDBkLwWcJewWIuTSDhkGMRawfoY8U6vaa2QcF84/edit?usp=sharing

Swimsuit Sew-in

The Ottawa Garment Guild is hosting a sew-in on Saturday June 9th from 10am-4pm.  This particular sew-in is going to be swimsuit oriented, and Kallie is going to be on hand to help out anyone who wants to make their own swimsuit!

May Pattern of the Month: Knit tees

Procrastinating sewing basics for your or your family? Need an excuse to try sewing with knits? Here's your chance: May's Pattern of the Month is knit tees.

We've got tons of pattern suggestions lined up. None of these work for you? Do your own thing and show it off at our May meeting! Don't forget to use the #OGGPOM hashtag.

Pattern Suggestions: Women

• Lark Tee by Grainline Studio
• Concord T-Shirt by Cashmerette
• Agnes Jersey Top by Tilly and the Buttons
• Tilly and the Buttons has a tutorial on the Agnes Dress Hack
• Rio by Seamwork
• Renfrew by Sewaholic in PDF or Paper
• Sewaholic has a tutorial on How to Draft A Swing Tee from their Renfrew top.

Pattern Suggestions: Men

• Strathcona Henley by Thread Theory in PDF or Paper
• Thread Theory has a very detailed blog post with lots of photos on How to Sew a Men’s T-shirt
• Nico Raglan Tees by Jalie
• Boys’ and Men’s T-shirts by Jalie

Pattern Suggestions: Children

• Basic Tee by Brindille & Twig
• Recess Raglan Knit Tee by See Kate Sew
• Flashback Skinny Tee by Made by Rae
• School Bus T-Shirt by Oliver + S
• Field Trip Raglan T-Shirt by Oliver + S