The shoes have it.

This months meeting of the Chicago chapter, produced two shoe repairs, and the up-cycling of a maxi skirt into a sun dress.

 

 

Chicago Chapter is on the Mend

The Chicagoland Sewing Rebellion has been transplanted to the 4th Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30 pm at the same location.   We thoroughly got our mending needs satisfied!  Attached are a few pictures of products accomplished:  a chair cushion reupholstered, a top neckline seam-ripped, and some hand-made shoe insoles.

Cheers,
Pat

 

 

 

 

Reports from the feild

Frau Fiber recieved the following message from the Chicago Chapter Orgnizer:

 

Greetings,

 

The G8 has been cancelled for Chicago and relocated to Camp David!   Rumor has it a Sewing Rebellion was in the works that may have factored into the President’s decision to retreat to a remote setting.

February Production Report

Chicagoland chapter met a high production output this month of  Japanese inspired work.  Production was modivated by traditional Japanese music and sewing books, and a Kimono Art book.

Items in process were:

• kimono-inspired reversible vest made of scraps of fabric.
• making a pattern piece for an old top to turn into a vest with the addition of an old scarf.
• cutting up old pants for a vest with an old knit cap.
• hemming of pants
•  baby’s tutu more diaper friendly with snaps.
• SR badge turned into a brooch by sewing a big safety pin on the back.

 

 

 
Pat

Chicagoland Chapter re-launch – Production Report

Seven Participants

One Participant from Texas who follows the SR.

Conversation and actions of  consumption, mending, recycling, and refashioning.

Patches were discussed and ideas about how to wear them were as follows:

• Brownies or Miss America Sash
•  Create badges for items you have made for your sash.
• Put the patch on a pin so you can wear it with a variety of items
• sew it on a bag.

 

Regular meetings will occur monthly, join us for more actions and conversations on Mending and consumption.

Chicagoland Chapter to Launch

this Sunday, January 8, 3-5 pm, @ Blue Lotus Art Studio, http://bluelotusartstudio.blogspot.com  912 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60202.

Questions contact Patricia Otto @ pat.otto@att.net.

Chicago Chapter moves to Oak Park

Thanks so some wonderful Chicago supports, the Chicago Chapter of the Sewing Rebellion will meet this month.

 

Sunday March 27, 12-4pm

Lorenza’s house

325 S Oak Park Ave

Oak Park, IL

lorenza.perelli@gmail.com

 

This month instructions are the hoody make-over, bring your machines, thread, zippers, fabrics, old hoody’s and sewing questions for the sewing community to help you solve.

 

There will be one machine on hand to use, lot’s of table space, and Kids are welcome!

 

Chicago Chapter is in a recession.

Chicago Chapter, the cradle of the Sewing Rebellion is suspended until further notice.  A New Chapter organizer and location is found to sustain this sewing based gift economy.   If you are interested please contact Frau Fiber, at fraufiber@gmail.com

 

February Production

Chicago Sewing Rebellion Participants, beat the winter blues one stitch at a time!

November Production

Hi FF., Just wanted to give you and SR update. We had another great sewing rebellion, we had a demo of card weaving by Alex Isawa and about 5 people who did a weaving. We also had a man patching his blue jeans and another fixing a pocket on a winter coat. Not a ton of sewing but a ton of enthusiasm and a new technique.
Another great day.
Sew on, marianne