As a way to engage our 4-H families with our community, we are excited to offer Open Sew Nights. Join us for an evening filled with “sew” much fun while you “hem and mend” with friends! Four different workshops will be offered from February to May. Two will focus on sewing machine maintenance and proper seam finishing while others will allow you to get inspired to tap into your creative side!
Thursday, February 19th
Sewing Machine Maintenance - Bring your own machine with a small brush and get it in tip top shape for your projects ahead! This workshop will focus on proper threading techniques, tension correction, and tools needed for basic machine maintenance.
Wednesday, March 25th
Needle Felting 101 - come learn the ins and outs of needle felting! All materials will be provided and participants will leave with the workshop with their very own needle felted bookmark!
Tuesday, April 28th
Seam Finishing - Now that your sewing machine is in working order and you’ve had some practice, it’s time to fine tune those seams! Bring your sewing machine, colored thread, and a pair of small sewing scissors to perfect your seam stitching.
Wednesday, May 6th
Visible Mending - a creative textile repair method that intentionally leaves mends visible anddecorative! Learn how to repair worn textiles by layering fabric scraps and stitching them up to prolong their life! All you need is a basic understanding of using a needle and thread!
Register by visiting: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/cattaraugusopensew_258 or calling 716-699-2377. All workshops will be held at CCE Cattaraugus, 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, NY 14731 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm.
