Sew Green

VOLUNTEER ORGANIZERS NEEDED TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT CLOTHING REUSE AND SEWING SKILLS PROGRAM.

At each LITE clothing swap folks comment how great it would be to learn to mend, alter and even re-manufacture clothing. We agree! Research was conducted in mid 2008, and a few fun and informative classes were held in Spring 2009.

Unfortunately, the program did not get lift-off. We have the supplies, sewing machines and curriculum; now we need leaders who know how to sew and would enjoy teaching others.

The concept was reignited when we discovered Sew Green of Ithaca, NY, www.sew-green.org/sew_sewing.html. Their inspiring non-profit program goes much further then we even imagined: “encouraging sustainability in fabric, fiber, fashion”.

It would be great to convene a group to discuss their work and see what could be done here.