Advancing Sewing as an Art and Life Skill
Upcoming Events
Style Show
Chapter Meeting - December 10, 2022 Get your entries in for the December Style Show! Entries due December 2nd. Style Show Entry Form |
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Chapter News
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Election
Members will receive an email in early December to vote for the 2023 president, secretary and treasurer. Meet the Candidates Do you have ideas, questions or suggestions for Chapter programs and activities? Would you like to get to know fellow members? Meet Denise, Tracy and Rosanne, candidates for the upcoming 2022 annual election. Get to know the candidates Inspiration!
The Tabula Rasa Jacket Challenge garments and State Fair entries were featured at the September Chapter meeting.
Sewing Retreat October, 2022
Three days and nights, of sewing, food, fun and fashion! Denise lead an optional class on sewing leggings. View retreat photos 
Help Desk
At the next Chapter meeting look for an "I can help!" button on the name tags of members who are willing to answer questions about techniques, patterns, fabric, alterations and more. Bring a project that's stumping you and hail a member with a sticker. |
Sewing Guild at the Quilt Show
Central Iowa Chapter promoted sewing at the Des Moines Area Quilters Guild Show in late September. Thanks to the members who represented the Chapter by providing items to display and tending our booth. 
Learn to Fit Pants
Central Iowa Chapter member Rosanne is leading a series of pants making classes. Participants will make a muslin, which can be used to sew trousers, jeans, leggings, joggers or shorts that fit. Goal: Learn to fit pants for yourself and others. Participants: Members only. Three to five participants per class. Cost: Nominal fee to support the Chapter. Location: Rosanne's house. Open to other locations. Time: Tentatively three 2- to 3-hour sessions. Interested: Join the class or get more information. |
Advancing Sewing as an Art and Life Skill
October 2022