Advancing Sewing as an Art and Life Skill

Upcoming Events

All Day Sew-in July 16
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July 16, 2022 - Sew-in
Luana Savings Bank
855 W Bridge Rd, Polk City, IA 50226
Bring your projects and machine for a day of sewing enjoyment. Work on designing, cutting, sewing or fitting anything. Time to sew on your Chapter Jacket Challenge garment, doll clothes, community service project, state fair entry or something else. Sewing help available from experienced sewists. Non-members welcome.

Chapter News

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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.
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Dolls for Afghan Refugees
Interested in using your sewing skills to help the recent Afghan refugees who are relocating in our communities?
Patterns, fabric, sewing and doll tips here.
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Jacket Challenge
Central Iowa Chapter members are unleashing their creativity. We are choosing fabrics and contemplating design details for a fabulous Tabula Rasa  jacket. The 2022 sewing challenge is on!
Get the details.
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State Fair
Show your sewing to the more than a million people from all over the world who annually attend the Iowa State Fair.

Fabric and Threads Rules and Information
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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.
Meeting Dues Increase
Chapter meeting dues have been increased from $2 to $3. For each of us individually, the extra $1per month is minor, but it makes a real difference in our budget.
Name Change for Groups
Central Iowa Neighborhood Groups are now referred to as Special Interest Groups. The Chapter Advisory Board (CAB) recognized that members form and attend groups primarily based on their sewing interests rather than geographical neighborhoods.
Find out more about Special Interest groups.
Chapter Meeting Resources & Slide Shows
We were thrilled to return to in-person Chapter meetings this spring. More information about 2022 Chapter meetings.
View slide show presentations here.
Bag Making
Sustainable Fabrics
Bubble Ball
Doll Project