The Sewing with Handwovens Study Group is led by Linda Edquist. Their primary focus is constructing garments and other soft goods with handwoven fabric. Here’s news from the Sewing with Handwovens Study Group.
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Sewing with Handwovens Study Group
The latest news from the group
Resources
FABSCRAP online store with fabrics and yarns from the garment industry works to create a world where textile waste is no longer a byproduct of creativity but an opportunity for innovation. They offer affordable and accessible materials https://shopfabscrap.org/
FAFAFOOM STUDIO is a design hub to Reimagine, Repair, and Refashion used clothes and discarded textiles by Mira Musank. Located in the Bay area https://www.fafafoom.com/
SEWCIAL STUDIOES in Milwaukie. Open sewing studio for help on projects, fabrics, fittings and problems https://www.sewcialstudies.com/
BOG COAT – There are many sites you can search that highlight this coat
CONE & FIBER in NW Portland has cones of yarn from Italy, Japan and Turkey and sells by the gram. https://coneandfiber.com/
JOHN MARSHALL https://www.johnmarshall.to
GREENSPRINGS WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Bringing back the Oregon silk moth for cloth https://www.bhaktibee.com
Wool Friends in Seattle, yarns and patterns https://www.wool-friends.com/
KIRIKO shop in Portland carrying Japanese goods and garments https://kirikomade.com/
Books
The Art of Fashion Draping by Connie Amaden-Crawford | Feb 8, 2018
Supplies
WAWAK – online sewing supplies https://www.wawak.com
BOLT FABRIC BOUTIQUE – Prints PDF patterns for you https://shop.boltfabricboutique.com
FABRIC FOR LESS – fabric shop for silks at SE 121st St & Powell. https://www.facebook.com/fabricspdx/
MAIWA – Check out their linen yarns https://maiwa.com
TESSUTI (Sewing Patterns). https://www.tessuti-shop.com
DRESS FORMS https://fabulousfit.com/ or https://uniquelyyoudressforms.wordpress.com/dress-forms/
CONE & FIBER in NW Portland has cones of yarn from Italy, Japan and Turkey and sells by the gram. https://coneandfiber.com/
JUNE TAILOR Focus on quilting but has sewing supplies for sale online https://june-tailor.com/
MILL END STORE Seniors (65 years +) & Military who shop Tuesdays from 10am-1pm are eligible for 15% off any regular priced item. Seniors may also purchase a discount card for $5 per year / 10% off entire purchase.
TWIG & TALE Patterns: a magical place where time slows down and imaginations run wild. A printable sewing pattern transforms into a journey. https://www.twigandtale.com/
Videos
PBS sketch program https://www.pbs.org/show/lets-draw/
Instructors & Workshops
DARYL LANCASTER’S YouTube channel with many videos on sewing with handwoven fabric https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeaverSews