Welcome to a Neighborhood Group
Fabric Flourishes - Ames
- Focuses on embellishing fabrics in many different ways. Through dying, painting, stenciling, etc. Lots of hands on!
- The group meets once every three months. Contact Fabric Flourishes for meeting times. If you would like to lead one of the classes, please contact us!
- Ice dying and Sun Printing - Instructions, Supply List
- Ice dying and Sun Printing - Instructions, Supply List
- Lord of Life Lutheran Church, campus town, Ames.
Gourmet Garments - Urbandale
- Gourmet Garments January 2021 Slide Show
- Gourmet Garments November 2020 Slide Show
- Gourmet Garments October 2020 Slide Show
- Gourmet Garments September 2020 Slide Show
- Focuses on the finer details of fitting, construction techniques, marrying the fabric to the design, and couture details that take their sewing passion from ordinary to “gourmet.”
- Bring examples of sewing techniques and share how to achieve them.
- Great source for fitting help.
- 2nd Tuesday every month, 12:30 social, 1:00 program. Currently meeting via Zoom.
- Urbandale Library, 3520 86th Street, Urbandale
Pattern Testers - Ames
- Pattern Testers March 20201 Slide Show
- Pattern Testers January 2021 Slide Show
- Pattern Testers November 2020 Slide Show
- Pattern Testers September 2020 Slide Show
- Pattern Testers July 2020 Slide Show.
- Members bring garments made using the independent pattern companies and share their experiences.
- Members can audition (and often try on) patterns as potential projects of their own.
- 4th Monday every other month, 1:00pm. Currently meeting via Zoom.
- Creekside Clubhouse, 92 Lakeview Place, Ames (near the entrance to Creekside on S. 16th)
February 16, 2021