Special Interest Groups

Formerly known as Neighborhood Groups (NGs).
Central Iowa Chapter now refers to all groups as Special Interest Groups (SIs).
Check the calendar for upcoming meetings.
Copy Cats - West Des Moines
Have you ever seen a garment in the "wild" and wanted to recreate it at home?
  • Our Copy Cat group can help you find the right pattern and fabric.
  • We focus on sharing inspiration, finding patterns, and sharing Copy Cat makes.
  • Third Tuesday of most months, 6:00pm-8:00pm
  • West Des Moines Library
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!
  • Lord of Life Lutheran Church, campus town, Ames.
Gourmet Garments - Urbandale
  • 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.
  • Meeting Room A, Urbandale Library, 3520 86th Street, Urbandale
Past Meetings
Pattern Testers - Ames
  • 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.
  • Fourth Monday every other month, 1:00pm.
  • Creekside Clubhouse,  92 Lakeview Place, Ames (near the entrance to Creekside on S. 16th)
Past Meetings