Comments | sstormwatch: Brain stuck on idea...

sstormwatch

Brain stuck on idea...

Nov 19, 2008 20:24

My head is driving me nuts! ( whining about my health under here... )

retreat, health, sewing

Comments 9

hsifeng November 20 2008, 15:37:15 UTC

How do you see a sewing weekend retreat being organized? How many people? Any particular focus?

Let me ramble a bit... sstormwatch November 20 2008, 21:59:15 UTC

Focus is the kicker for me right now, as everyone has different areas they might want to focus on. I was thinking a group of between 6-12, depending on space and cost needs. The idea in general is to find a large room (the location the Fresno Fiberarts Group meets might work, or hotel conference room or similar, then allow people to bring their sewing equipment, set it up, and not have to take it down after just a few hours but it still be safe in that room ( ... )

Re: Let me ramble a bit... hsifeng November 20 2008, 22:03:17 UTC

If it was on the cheap, I would be interested. I don't know what sort of groups you are looking to invite, but I might suggest keeping the focus pretty narrow for the first go-round, just to see what the level of response is (you can always add classes for other periods if you find a lot of people wanting to attend).

A class on basic sewing & finishing techniques - both by hand and by machine - might be nice for people who have simply done a lot of 'learn as they go'.

dravon November 20 2008, 20:30:04 UTC

I hadn't heard of the sewing vacation idea. Thanks for the link ( ... )

sstormwatch November 21 2008, 02:29:13 UTC

That sounds great! I have the Fit book, and the Pants Fit book from them that I've used, and am interested in a few other books, too.

Let us know what happens after you get settled in.

casketgirl November 20 2008, 21:52:56 UTC

I agree with your assessment. Precision fitting/sewing can be sadly lacking at CoCo. I like your idea of just finding a good class on the matter. If you track one down that semi-local let me know. I might be interested in joining you!

sstormwatch November 21 2008, 02:26:59 UTC

Where do you consider semi-local to you? Would you go to Monterey for example, or the Bay area? Or are you thinking LA/So.Cal. places?

I am finding a few "sewing" retreats or workshops in the state, but not costume based. But I will post what I do find in state.

lydianmode November 20 2008, 22:28:35 UTC

I know that these are the wrong era and the wrong part of the country, but in New England there are some sewing groups (like http://thehiveonline.org/2009workshops.htm ) and some individuals who offer workshops that focus on fitting specific pieces. G Street Fabrics, in DC, has some classes that have covered period clothing as well.

Might some costumer/researchers nearer you offer something like that? Or might there be an independent fabric store that would?

Civil War ladies seem to be getting together for fitting bees all the time in the midwest.

sstormwatch November 21 2008, 01:18:28 UTC

Thanks for the links. I will be looking around to see if anyone or a store might be interested, but most of what I am finding is for quilters... not my thing, or general modern sewing workshops or retreats.

I think I need to ask the two costume guilds on this coast, tho CGW is the one who solely focuses on Costume College. But maybe their members might know something more.