HELP NEEDED FOR FUND RAISING PROJECT

We are working with Enable - a social enterprise on a mission to tackle disadvantage in inner-northern Melbourne.  We are making dog bandanas which will be sold by Enable online and at local markets.   

MWSG will receive part of the profits that we can then spend on overlocker repairs or new scissors! 

It’ll be a fun way to practice sewing.  So come along to help make these simple scarves, support the work of Enable, and make much needed money for our sewing group!

We will be working on the Dog Bandanas for the next couple of months at all of our regular sessions.  We’d love your help to cut, iron, turn out and machine-sew!

Wednesdays @ 12.30- 3 pm & Saturdays @ 2.30 - 4.30 pm

For more information talk to Laura or call Angela on 0402 765 928

Daughter sews a bag!

Ayesha sews the straps of her shopping  bag

It's just so lovely to see both mothers and daughters sewing!  
In this case, Ayesha was making a bag under the guidance of her mother, Anu and Laura.
Ayesha also happened to have a beautiful butterfly painted on her face!

When shall we see the boys on the sewing machines?

Check out this video about our group  

This short video was made by Moreland City Council in 2014 and gives a little insight into what we're all about.  It features Jennifer Mok - volunteer and sewing group ambassador extraordinaire!

There's been some pretty

 patch-working going on lately!

Nicole is a new member of the sewing group, an American who has been living here for about 6 years.  At her first session, Nicole finished this beautiful quilt by binding the edges. 

Terese has been coming to the sewing group since July and has been very busy.  With help from Ann, one of our lovely volunteers, Terese recently created this great cushion cover.

 

FABRIC SALE

Vintage Fabric & Trims Sale:

Phillips Shirts, an established Melbourne based shirtmaker is selling a broad selection of rare vintage fabrics from its exclusive archive to public. Fabrics featured in the sale are 100% cotton, silk, linen and cotton blend suitable for kidswear, womenswear, menswear and homewares. Source quality fabrics from Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Japan and China kept in excellent condition for your collection. Buttons and lace trims also available. Fabric price starting from $5 a metre. Sewing machinery also for sale!

Date: 5th-9th Oct 12-6pm and 10th Oct 10-4pm.

Location: 274 Little Lonsdale Street

To make a viewing time contact: Amit

Phone: 0422213736

Email: showroom@phillipsshirts.com.au

Christina from Columbia

Christina and her daughter Camilla have been coming to sewing for a couple of months.  Christina is visiting from Columbia.  She created this beautiful apron!

Christina in her apron

Some more images from Asylum Seeker Women's Sewing Gathering

On the machines with a super quiet toddler 
watching on from Melissa's lap

Knitting and Crocheting Corner

A finished bag about to walk out the door!

Knitting and chatting 

A first time knitter learns the basics from Jodi

A Lentara volunteer with a keen knitter