[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News February 2015

SEWGREEN NEWS, FEBRUARY 2015 SewGreen is a not-for-profit community program dedicated to reuse and sustainability in everyday life. We accept and resell donations of sewing fabric, yarn, and sewing supplies; we teach all ages to sew; and we provide apprenticeships and jobs for teens and young ad

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Media Release: The Art and Found Moves to North Cayuga Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 26, 2015 CONTACTS: Olivia Royale, The Art and Found, 518-522-2219; theartandfo...@yahoo.com<mailto:theartandfo...@yahoo.com> Wendy Skinner, SewGreen, 607-319-4106; co...@sewgreen.org<mailto:co...@sewgreen.org> The Art and Found Moves to North Cayuga

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Introducing art supply reuse at SewGreen Ithaca

March 10, 2015 Contact: Wendy Skinner, co...@sewgreen.org<mailto:co...@sewgreen.org>, 607-319-4106 SewGreen adds art supply reuse program Success with reuse of sewing supplies has led Ithaca's SewGreen store to add another category of materials for reuse: art supplies. SewG

[sustainable_tompkins-l] bookkeeper sought

t-for-profit program. Please contact Wendy Skinner at co...@sewgreen.org with inquiries and referrals. Thank you. --- This email has been scanned for email related threats and delivered safely by Mimecast. For

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Celebrate A New Sustainable Business Model

SewGreen have also created an arts space that can accommodate community events, workshops, art shows and events. The first art show to debut in the space will be abstract drawings by Wendy Skinner, founder and director of SewGreen. Join the party this coming Friday at The Art and Found, 112 N Cayuga

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News: Summer Camps, Sale, Art, More

veryone is invited to the opening of our first show - abstract pastel drawings by Wendy Skinner - in the community arts space at SewGreen/The Art and Found, 112 N Cayuga Street, Ithaca. Please join us anytime from 5 to 8 pm, Friday, April 2, for a party during Downtown Ithaca's Gallery Night

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Summer Jobs for Teens

SUMMER JOBS FOR TEENS SewGreen has summer jobs for teens 14 and up, as camp counselors at our summer sewing camps. We provide training in sewing and teaching others to sew. Positions are available through local youth job agencies such as the Ithaca Youth Bureau, The Learning Web, Cornell Coopera

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen Sale Starts Tomorrow

DISCOUNT DAZE SewGreen is having a ONE-WEEK STOREWIDE SALE Saturday March 28 through Saturday April 4. Customers can draw from a jar of discount coupons of 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 percent off. Discounts must be taken that day. One discounted purchase per person per day. Come try your luck! SewGr

[sustainable_tompkins-l] April Gallery Night with an Easter Flair

Gallery Night in Downtown Ithaca, Friday April 3, 5 to 8 pm A highlight of this Friday's Gallery Night is a show of abstract drawings by SewGreen founder and director Wendy Skinner, in the new community arts space at SewGreen/The Art and Found. The show also features Easter weekend f

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Vintage Apron Show at SewGreen/The Art and Found

May is for Moms Opening tonight, May 1, from 5 pm to 8 pm SewGreen and The Art and Found present a show of vintage aprons from the 1940s and ‘50s that will make you think of fresh baked apple pie. The show opening also features illustrated mini-pottery by local artists Jill Hoffman and Dana Ki

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News: Camps, Teen Jobs, Benefit Ball, Art Supplies, More

SewGreen News, May 22, 2015 NEWS ALERT: Our summer hours are 11 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday; and 11 to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. We will be closed on Memorial Day, May 25; and Independence Day, July 4. NEWS ALERT: We have created a new FaceBook page: www.facebook.com/sewgreenithaca

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen Announces the Wedding Dress Ball

Wedding Dress Ball, a gala benefit for SewGreen 7 to 10 pm, Saturday, June 20 Six Mile Creek Winery, Ithaca Why wear your wedding finery only once? Join us for the most elegant of reuse events: the Wedding Dress Ball! It’s a time to dress up and dance in your fancy duds, or just relax in the com

[sustainable_tompkins-l] job opening

am to 4 pm, Monday through Thursday. There is a possibility of continued employment during the school year. Send a resume and cover letter via email to Wendy Skinner, co...@sewgreen.org SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106 www.sewgreen.org

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Dress Up and Dance at the Wedding Dress Ball

on Saturday June 20. The Ball is a humorous take on wedding celebrations, says organizer Wendy Skinner, as well as a gala reuse event. "Dig out your fancy duds," says Skinner. "We'll have some wedding gowns to be tried on, lots of sweet treats, door prizes, even a ballr

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News 6- 11-15

king crew that puts our customers and students first! ~ Contact: Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen, 112 N Cayuga St., Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106; co...@sewgreen.org --- This email has been scanned for email related

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Romance Bloomed at the Wedding Dress Ball

SewGreen's benefit event, The Wedding Dress Ball, was a great success Romance was in the air at the Wedding Dress Ball this past Saturday at Six Mile Creek Winery. Brides and grooms showed off their wedding finery, and people and families of all ages came to celebrate life and love. Brilliant yo

[sustainable_tompkins-l] seeking antique, toy, and unusual sewing machines for exhibit

treat yours with great care. Send a description and/or photo to SewGreen director, Wendy Skinner, co...@sewgreen.org The exhibit opens in the gallery space at SewGreen and The Art and Found, 5 to 8 pm, Friday July 10, during downtown Ithaca's Gallery Night. The machines, along

RE: [sustainable_tompkins-l] seeking antique, toy, and unusual sewing machines for exhibit

t: Re: [sustainable_tompkins-l] seeking antique, toy, and unusual sewing machines for exhibit I have vintage sewing baskets...any interest? Sent from my iPad On Jul 4, 2015, at 7:41 AM, Wendy Skinner mailto:co...@sewgreen.org>> wrote: SewGreen is preparing an exhibit of antique and vintage sewi

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Sewing Machine Exhibit Opens July 10 at SewGreen

, and features a century's worth of unusual, odd, and beautiful sewing machines -- plus some hands-on demonstrations. On Saturday July 18, at 2 pm, SewGreen's director and founder Wendy Skinner will give an illustrated talk at The History Center in Tompkins County on the influences of the

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Fashion Fun tent at SewGreen today

Today is the official opening of the new Ithaca Commons! We'll be part of the giant ribbon-cutting at 1 pm. Drop by SewGreen and borrow a pair of scissors if you want to join in. As part of the celebration, SewGreen is hosting a free "Fashion Fun" tent in front of our store, from 11 am to 5 pm

[sustainable_tompkins-l] sewing teacher needed

answering questions and arranging to meet. Thanks! Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga Street Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106 www.sewgreen.org<http://www.sewgreen.org> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompki

[sustainable_tompkins-l] sewing teacher needed

answering questions and arranging to meet. Thanks! Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106www.sewgreen.org For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News: By-the-Bag Sale, Eileen Fisher, Ethical Fashion Show

quality. The fashions we are highlighting are designed and made in small quantities in the US or the Ithaca-area. Fabrics include organic cotton, or fabric from SewGreen's reuse store; and the styles are fabulous. Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News: Fall Classes, Ethical Fashion Show, Eileen Fisher, More

SewGreen News, September 13, 2015 SewGreen is a not-for-profit sewing reuse and education program. Our reuse/resale store is at 112 N Cayuga Street in downtown Ithaca NY, opposite the west end of the new Ithaca Commons. QUICK READ: Fall Classes for Kids and Adults - Eileen Fisher "Green Eileen"

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Sewing and Knitting Classes at SewGreen Start Oct 1

ts two weeks in a row on Wednesday evenings, 6:30 to 8 pm, Dec 2 and 9. Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106www.sewgreen.org For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Sewing Party for Days for Girls

Design sewing studio on campus. For more information on volunteering for that event, contact Charis Benjamin, cn...@cornell.edu<mailto:cn...@cornell.edu>. Thank you! Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106www.sewgreen.org For more information abou

[sustainable_tompkins-l] T-shirt donations requested

open: 11 to 6 weekdays; 11 to 5 weekends. Please follow the criteria for usability. Thanks! Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106www.sewgreen.org For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit:

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Help Impoverished Girls Have Bigger Lives

t will save steps and time. Thanks! Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106www.sewgreen.org For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list p

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Big, plain T-shirts needed

r poly-cotton blend, with minimal printing and no side seams. If you know of a campus or community organization that has T-shirts leftover from an event, please forward this message. Thanks! Wendy Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106www.sewgreen.org Fo

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Free: denim jeans for reuse projects

For anyone who like to make things from old blue jeans, the SewGreen store just put out three bins of free denim parts and pieces, and some whole jeans. Check the free bins in front of the store. Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106

[sustainable_tompkins-l] seeking volunteer who knows about quilting cotton

lease forward to any quilters you know! Thanks. Wendy Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106www.sewgreen.org For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News: Sew-Ins, Eileen Fisher sale, Wool Day, ethical shopping, more

iends, family, and fellow travelers – who has contributed to our success. Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106www.sewgreen.org For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ I

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News 11-16-15: Green Friday, Machine Sale, another SewGreen, More

HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP SewGreen founder and director Wendy Skinner received an award for “Outstanding Professional Achievement in Non-Profit Leadership” at a National Philanthropy Day event on November 13, sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Wendy’s nominators Rhod

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Celebrate Green Friday at SewGreen

, shop small. Happy Thanksgiving! from Wendy and all the Crew at SewGreen in Ithaca --- Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106www.sewgreen.org For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Celebrate GREEN FRIDAY at SewGreen

Skip the Malls and Have a Relaxing Time at SewGreen Join us at SewGreen on the Friday after Thanksgiving for customer-appreciation discounts, treats, and free workshops. We will open at 9 am for an Early Bird sale of refurbished sewing machines, and the afternoon is filled with workshops. From 1

[sustainable_tompkins-l] See you at the Fair!

by and say hello. Our gifts are previewed at www.ithacaaltgiftfair.org<http://www.ithacaaltgiftfair.org> and if you can't make the Fair, can be purchased online through Dec 31. Thank you. Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106www.sewgreen.org

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen Winter Break

SewGreen will close today at 3 pm. We are taking a vacation and will reopen on Saturday Jan 9. Happy Holidays! Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106www.sewgreen.org For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News: Huge Sales, Spring Classes

ime to spare, ideas for fundraising, or want to offer support in your own way. Thank you for a wonderful 2015. We’re looking forward to a great New Year! Wendy Skinner, Director Ron Lis, Operations Manager Katie Mangan, Store Manager Kristy Jensen, Retail Assistant For more information about sustai

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen Reopens with Huge Sale

SewGreen, Ithaca's sustainable sewing center, reopens on Saturday Jan 9 with the biggest sale we have ever had. In addition to our traditional "by-the-bag" fabric sale, the entire store stock is discounted by 20 percent. The bag sale starts at $15 per grocery-sized bag and goes down weekly to $1

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Learn to Knit, Learn to Sew

Sign up now for SewGreen's classes in knitting and sewing for adults and kids. Classes start January 27. The fees are lower this semester, and we have a new classroom space perfect for learning, making new friends, and having fun. The complete class schedule and an easy sign-up link can be found

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Gently Used Eileen Fisher 30% off at SewGreen

DRESS UP, ITHACA! SewGreen has Eileen Fisher fashions, every day! The clothing is gently used, cleaned and wrinkle-free. Prices are incredibly low, new stock is added frequently, and starting today a beautiful selection of sweaters, jackets, and dresses are an additional 30 percent off. HOW IT

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Ethical Fashion Event Tonight at Cornell

Students Present an Evening of Ecouture A group of Cornell University students are raising awareness of environmentally responsible fashion at the "Ecouture Environmental Fashion Show" tonight, February 19 at the CHE Commons in the Human Ecology Building. Attendees can make crafts, hear about

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Weekend Manager Position Open at SewGreen

idates are asked to email, postal mail, or drop off a cover letter and resume. No phone calls, please. Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 www.sewgreen.org<http://www.sewgreen.org> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, plea

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Assistant to Director Position Open at SewGreen

resume. No phone calls, please. Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 www.sewgreen.org<http://www.sewgreen.org> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions abou

[sustainable_tompkins-l] E-Couture Fashion Show Friday March 4

shion are located at 112 N Cayuga Street. Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106www.sewgreen.org For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Join the campaign to keep SewGreen going

m/p2p/keep-sewgreen-going/wendy-skinner where you can read more about why we need to raise funds, and to make a donation. SewGreen needs you to help us keep going! * If you would like to become a fundraiser for SewGreen, Google "GiveGab SewGreen" to get to our main campaign page, and

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen Starts After-School Sewing Program at BJM

ttp://www.givegab.com.> and go to SewGreen's campaign. GiveGab is a local crowdfunding service for not-for-profits. Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106www.sewgreen.org For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please v

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News: Summer Camp Dates, More

ioning clothes Week 1: August 22 through 25 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ SewGreen, 112 N Cayuga Street, Ithaca NY 14850, 607-319-4106, www.sewgreen.org<http://www.sewgreen.org> Wendy Skinner, Director Ruth O'Lill, Assistant to the Director Katie Mangan and Ron Lis, Co-managers Kristy Jenkens,

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Job Opening at SewGreen for Assistant Store Manager

urate with experience. Job starts as soon as we have a top candidate. Full job description available. TO APPLY: Email or drop off a cover letter and resume. No phone calls, please. Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 www.sewgreen.org<http://www.sewgreen.org> For

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen Summer Sewing Camps Now Enrolling

tudents only, offered once Focus is on improving sewing skills, and designing, making, and refashioning clothes Week 1: August 22 through 25 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ SewGreen, 112 N Cayuga Street, Ithaca NY 14850, 607-319-4106, www.sewgreen.org<http://www.sewgreen.org> Wendy Skinner, Director

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Job Opening at SewGreen for Assistant Store Manager

urate with experience. Job starts as soon as we have a top candidate. Full job description available. TO APPLY: Email or drop off a cover letter and resume. No phone calls, please. Wendy Skinner, Director, co...@sewgreen.org<mailto:co...@sewgreen.org> SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 www.s

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Summer Sewing Camps Now Enrolling

tudents only, offered once Focus is on improving sewing skills, and designing, making, and refashioning clothes Week 1: August 22 through 25 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ SewGreen, 112 N Cayuga Street, Ithaca NY 14850, 607-319-4106, www.sewgreen.org<http://www.sewgreen.org> Wendy Skinner, Director

[sustainable_tompkins-l] One more week to help Keep SewGreen Going

J Martin school; and help us stay strong into the future. There is a whole week left in the campaign, plenty of time to contribute. Thank you. Wendy Skinner, Director Roth O'Lill, Assistant Director and the staff, volunteers, and young people at SewGreen www.sewgreen.org<http://www.sewgreen

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Seeking Sewing Machines to Donate to Mission Trip

thaca Sewing Machine Shop in the DeWitt Mall, corner of Cayuga and Buffalo Streets. Hours are 1 to 6 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information about machines for the DR, contact Wendy Skinner at 607-216-7152 or email ithacas...@gmail.com. Ithaca Sewing Machine Shop DeWitt Mall, one flig

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Clarification to Request for Sewing Machines

Machines should be motorized (electric) but not computerized (electronic). Sorry for the confusion! Wendy Skinner Ithaca Sewing Machine Shop 607-216-7152 For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News: Camp, Summer Job, New Faces

he job starts as soon as our top candidate is available. A more complete job description is available by email. TO APPLY, email a cover letter and resume with two references to Wendy Skinner, co...@sewgreen.org<mailto:co...@sewgreen.org> . No phone calls or walk-ins, please. SEWGR

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News June 2016

for summer sewing camps and adult classes in July and August. In September, SewGreen will be rejoined by the Ithaca Sewing Machine Shop! ITHACA SEWING MACHINE SHOP SewGreen’s sewing machine repair services are now done by Wendy Skinner at the Ithaca Sewing Machine Shop. Currently located in the

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News: Fall Classes, Yarn Sale, Green Eileen, Sewing Machine Repair

SEWGREEN NEWS September 2016 SewGreen is a not-for-profit reuse and community education program dedicated to sustainability in everyday life. We operate a beautiful sewing reuse store in downtown Ithaca NY. We offer sewing and knitting classes for kids and adults, as well as apprenticeships and

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News: Sewing Camps, Giant Yard Sale, Downtown Update

SewGreen News, July 2013 www.sewgreen.org CONTENTS Summer Sewing & Fashion Camps SewGreen Benefit Yard Sale July 5 & 6 Sewing Teachers Needed Treasure Hunt for Second-Hand Shoppers Commons Reconstruction SUMMER SEWING & FASHION CAMPS SewGreen still has a few openings in our sewing and

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Announcing 10th Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair

Preview: The 10th Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair Not-for-profit organizations are invited to apply for inclusion in the Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair, which will be held this year on Saturday, December 7. The fair offers holiday shoppers an easy way to buy gifts of charitable donations and to s

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Applications for Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair Available Monday, Sept 16

Online Applications for Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair Available Monday, Sept 16 Starting Monday, Sept 16, not-for-profit organizations may apply online for inclusion in the tenth annual Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair. The fair will be held at the First Baptist and First Presbyterian churches borde

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News: Fall Classes for All Ages

SewGreen News, September 2013 SewGreen is a not-for-profit reuse and community education program. Our resale store and classrooms are located at 112-114 North Cayuga Street in downtown Ithaca NY. Visit www.sewgreen.org for more information. NEWSLETTER CONTENTS > Come See Our Expanded Store!

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Oct 1 Last Day to Apply for Gift Fair Fundraiser

Only a Few Days Left to Apply for Gift Fair Fundraiser For the 10th year in a row, local not-for-profits can be part of the Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair, a group fundraiser that has brought in over $400,000 for participating organizations. To be eligible, organizations must have a 501(c)(3) d

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen Fall Classes for Kids, Teens, and Grown-Ups

youth from diverse backgrounds. We’re located in a beautiful setting at 112 N Cayuga Street in downtown Ithaca. Come for a visit! Wendy Skinner, Coordinator SewGreen, 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 co...@sewgreen.org 607-319-4106 Store Hours: Mon thru Fri, 10 am to 6 pm; Sat, 10 am to 5 pm; Sun

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Don't Miss the Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair Dec 7

”Green Up” Your Holidays at the Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair The 10th Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair will be open on December 7, from 11 am to 6 pm, at the First Baptist and First Presbyterian churches bordering Dewitt Park, near the corner of North Cayuga and Court Streets in downtown Ithaca. Th

Re: [sustainable_tompkins-l] Sustainability Internship Program - RECRUITING HOSTS, 12/20/13 Deadline

Hi, Jackie -- A file containing two SewGreen internship opportunities is attached. I had to copy the form into Word and create my own PDF. I’m sending the file in both formats. Thanks. Happy Holidays! Wendy Wendy Skinner, Coordinator SewGreen, 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 co

[sustainable_tompkins-l] aargh

Sorry to bother the list members with email intended for specific person. Hit a wrong key. Happy Holidays. Wendy Wendy Skinner, Coordinator SewGreen, 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 co...@sewgreen.org 607-319-4106 Store hours: Weekdays 10 am - 6 pm; Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm; Sundays noon - 5

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News, January 2014

from noon to 2 pm Saturday Jan 25. In her book, Cline reveals the true costs of "fast fashion" to the environment, international economies, and human dignity. Panelists Tasha Lewis, Autumn Newell, and Wendy Skinner will lead a discussion of the dichotomy between looking fashionable at

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Announcing seamstress services

, Ithaca. Wendy Skinner, Coordinator SewGreen, 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 co...@sewgreen.org 607-319-4106 Store Hours: Mon thru Fri, 10 am to 6 pm; Sat, 10 am to 5 pm; Sun noon to 5 pm Machine Shop: By appointment For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen Saturday Sewing Camps

available. Reply to co...@sewgreen.org or visit the SewGreen website www.sewgreen.org for info on fees and easy online sign-up. Wendy Wendy Skinner, Director and Chief Camper SewGreen, 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 co...@sewgreen.org 607-319-4106 Store Hours: Mon thru Fri, 10 am to 6

[sustainable_tompkins-l] News Release: SewGreen Partners with Diaspora Gallery

To all media: BUSINESS NEWS / DOWNTOWN ITHACA NEWS / FABRIC-LOVER NEWS / AFRICAN CULTURE NEWS SewGreen Partners with Diaspora Gallery Wendy Skinner of SewGreen is collaborating with Christine Barksdale, owner of Diaspora Gallery, to keep African-made fabrics available in downtown Ithaca

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Celebrate African fabrics at SewGreen this Friday evening

colorful prints. We'll be welcoming guests from 6 to 8 pm, this Friday, March 7 during Ithaca's First Friday Gallery Night. Lots to do and see downtown! SewGreen: www.sewgreen.org Gallery Night: http://gallerynightithaca.wordpress.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wen

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News 3-5-14

SewGreen News, Feb 26, 2014 SewGreen is a not-for-profit community organization that promotes sustainability in everyday life. www.sewgreen.org – 112 North Cayuga Street, downtown Ithaca NY CONTENTS Announcing Spring Eco-Fashion Contest Celebrate African Fabrics at SewGreen March 7 Join the

[sustainable_tompkins-l] News Release: SewGreen Announces Ecofashion Contest

Fro Immediate Release Contact: Wendy Skinner, co...@sewgreen.org, 607-319-4106 Denim is Focus of Ecofashion Contest SewGreen, Ithaca’s sustainable sewing center, has announced “Denim Plus,” a reuse/refashion contest for apparel and accessories. The contest is open to designers of all ages and

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Green Dollhouse Challenge Invites Entries

-216-7289 Wendy Skinner, SewGreen, co...@sewgreen.org, 607-319-4106 - end - Wendy Skinner, Coordinator SewGreen, 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 co...@sewgreen.org 607-319-4106 Store Hours: Mon thru Fri, 10 am to 6 pm; Sat, 10 am to 5 pm; Sun noon to 5 pm Machine Shop: By appointment

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen Promotes Ethical Fashion

SewGreen Promotes Ethical Fashion SewGreen has launched a campaign to promote ethical fashion choices, including a green fashion show and a pop-up store of fair trade clothing. Ethical fashion encompasses fair wages and safe labor practices, items that are locally or US-made, use of sustainable

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Eco-Fashion Celebration at SewGreen

euse denim. SewGreen is a not-for-profit sewing reuse and education program. The fashion show and pop-up store are fundraisers to help SewGreen continue its work. - - - - - - - - - Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen, 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106www.sewgreen.org<http://www

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Summer Sewing Camps at SewGreen

Please forward widely. Thank you. SewGreen Summer Sewing Camps Ages 8 to 10; 11 to 13; teens 14 and up SewGreen day camps bring kids together in a small-group, hands-on setting that is friendly and supportive. Beginners and returning students are welcome in all of the camps – which are suitable

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Do a Double Take on Spring Fashion Night!

Do a Double Take on Spring Fashions: Fashion Night in Center Ithaca & SewGreen's "Denim Plus" at the DeWitt Mall Here's your chance to see a range of Spring fashions and accessories from local merchants, as well as original apparel and eco-fashions made by designers of all ages. Two great shows

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Canada plus Haiti equals Fair Trade Fashions

www.localbuttons.ca<http://www.localbuttons.ca> How Local Buttons Retrieves and Reuses Materials: http://swayanne.wordpress.com/author/swayanne/ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen, 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106www.sewgreen.org<http://www.sewgreen.or

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Lunchtime talk today with ecofashion designers-entrepreneurs

Lunchtime Talk with Anne Pringle and Consuelo McAllister, co-owners of Local Buttons Wednesday, noon to 1 pm, at SewGreen, 112 N Cayuga Street, Ithaca. Meet the founders of Local Buttons, a Canadian-Haitian collaboration that makes ethical, fair trade, stylishly wearable fashions. Learn how they

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Free Saturday Workshop - Reusing Denim

SewGreen 4 to 5 pm, Saturday May 3 Free Workshop on Creative Ways to Reuse Denim Meet three three local designers who combine reclaimed denim with other materials to create accessories and clothing. Barbara Brazill will demonstrate the stages of construction of beautifully-made and adorned denim

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News: Sewing Camps, Summer Jobs, Free Fun

SewGreen News, May 20, 2014 www.sewgreen.org 607-319-4106 SewGreen is a not-for-profit sewing reuse and education program located at 112 N Cayuga St in downtown Ithaca NY. We operate a sewing reuse store featuring beautiful materials donated by community members looking

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SUMMER POSITION AVAILABLE: SewGreen Store Manager

ability to handle a multi-faceted lead role within a diverse work environment. Knowledge of sewing, knitting, or fabrics is a plus. For a more detailed job description, email Wendy Skinner at co...@sewgreen.org<mailto:co...@sewgreen.org>. To apply, send a cover letter and resume by

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Eileen Fisher Reuse Sale Oct 18 and 19 Benefits Youth

ne, and SewGreen director Wendy Skinner to make the sale a success. For more information on Green Eileen, go to www.greeneileen.org<http://www.greeneileen.org>. For more info on the sale, email co...@sewgreen.org<mailto:co...@sewgreen

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Special Clothing Sale Supports Youth Programs

Don't miss the two-day-only sale of Eileen Fisher clothing at SewGreen, 11 am to 4 pm, this coming Saturday and Sunday, Oct 18 & 19. The clothes are gently used, have been professionally cleaned, and are ready to make you look gorgeous. The "Green Eileen" crew is bringing more than 500 Eileen Fi

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News: Sewing Machines, Private Lessons, Free Parking, More

SEWGREEN NEWS, October 29, 2014 Compiled by SewGreen, your friendly neighborhood not-for-profit sewing center. SewGreen is located at 112 N Cayuga Street in downtown Ithaca NY. We operate a reuse store for unwanted sewing materials, carefully selected and beautifully displayed. We also have a y

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Used Sewing Machine Sale Starts Tomorrow

SewGreen is holding a week-long sale of used and refurbished sewing machines ranging from vintage to modern. Many have been tuned up and are ready to sew. Others are collector's machines or fixer-uppers. We will help you choose a machine that's affordable and best for your needs. The sale runs

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Days for Girls Sew-Ins

Days for Girls Sew-Ins Wednesday, Dec 3, 1 to 6 pm Sunday, Dec 7, noon to 5 pm SewGreen, 112 N Cayuga St, downtown Ithaca SewGreen, in collaboration with students and faculty at Cornell University and the local Days for Girls Chapter, is holding two sew -ins to complete 105 reusable feminine hy

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News: Fashion Show, Free Workshop

SEWGREEN NEWS, DECEMBER 3, 2014 SewGreen is a not-for-profit program for creative textile reuse, sewing education, and jobs for youth. Come see our store-chock full of fabric, yarn, and everything needed for sewing and needlecrafts-at 112 North Cayuga Street in downtown Ithaca NY. www.sewgreen.o

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News: Spring Classes, Sales

SEWGREEN NEWS January 2015 SewGreen is a not-for-profit reuse and sewing education program located at 112 North Cayuga Street in downtown Ithaca NY. Our reuse store features beautiful textiles, yarns, and sewing supplies donated by members of the community. Proceeds help to support our youth app

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Free Friday at SewGreen

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night shall stay SewGreen from holding a Free Friday in front of the SewGreen store, 112 N Cayuga Street. 10 AM to 5 PM or until it's all gone, whichever comes sooner. Fabric, yarn, other useful stuff - all for free. Come inside to get warm! NO BAGS S

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Care to Crochet - Help Make Sleeping Mats for Homeless

es – are being collected at SewGreen and Boynton Middle School. We needs lots of bags! Come to the workshops for as long as you can, donate bags, and help these girls help others. Thanks. Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106www.sewgreen.org For more inf

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News: Charity Crochet Project, Sewing Machine Sale, More

oon to 5 pm on Saturday Dec 10. Thank you, Downtown Ithaca Alliance, for all your hard work and ingenuity in support of the local downtown economy. Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106www.sewgreen.org For more information about sustainability in the T

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Join the SewGreen Team in 2017

eople. Learn more about us at www.sewgreen.org. Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106www.sewgreen.org For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions abo

[sustainable_tompkins-l] volunteer sewing teachers needed

ers are welcome to join our volunteer team. We have A LOT of fun. SewGreen is a great place to learn, make new friends, and help others accomplish their goals. Feel free to DROP IN for a visit, or send an email expressing your interest. Thanks. Wendy, Katie, & Barb Wendy Skinner, Di

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Eileen Fisher Sale is Sustainable, Stylish, & Supports Good Causes

Wendy Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106www.sewgreen.org For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager

[sustainable_tompkins-l] SewGreen News: Classes, Free Teen Night, More

ank our previous sponsor Social Ventures for its support, guidance, and encouragement over the past few years. SewGreen is proud to be connected to Sustainable Tompkins, which is a like-minded and inspiring organization. *** Wendy Skinner, Director Katie Mangan, Manager Barba

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Correction for SewGreen Classes link

To see the full schedule of SewGreen's Spring classes and to sign up, go to www.sewgreen.org/our-classes For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about th

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Monday is last day for SewGreen's half-off sale of Eileen Fisher

rship and empowerment programs for girls and young women. So, thanks for shopping! Wendy Wendy Skinner, Director SewGreen 112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850 607-319-4106www.sewgreen.org For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit:

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