Chicago Sews Newsletter: April 2025
Issue No. 22
Are you happy that spring has finally actually sprung here in Chicago? Do you find that the change of seasons affects your motivation to sew? Whether you're lacking inspiration or bursting with it, getting together with friends who sew is the perfect antidote. That's what we're all about here at Chicago Sews—commiserating when a sewing project doesn't work out, celebrating the ones that do, and being there for everything in between.
Looking Back
April Sip & Sew
At our April Sip & Sew our theme was spring cleaning our sewing spaces. Some of our guests mentioned specific challenges with organization such as knowing what to do with leftover fabric so that it doesn't go to waste or getting nearly done with a sewing project and then never finishing it because the fit is off. Fabric stash organization also came up and the Threadloop app was recommended along with folding fabric around comic book storage boards. It was interesting to find out each other's pain points as well as different ways that we've come up with to handle them.
April Open Sew
We returned to the Northtown Branch Library for our April Open Sew. As you can see from these photos, everyone was fully immersed in their sewing pursuits at this event. We all look so serious and focused, but we also made time to socialize, share tips, and tell sewing stories. Our Open sew events are a perennial favorite for a reason!
Looking Ahead
Sip & Sew: Friday, May 2
Join us for this month's virtual Sip & Sew on Friday, May 2nd at 6pm. Our theme is “Spring into Summer” and we're hoping to chat about our warm-weather sewing plans.
Open Sew: Saturday, May 17
We're headed to the South Side for our May Open Sew! We love planning events in different neighborhoods and areas of Chicago as part of our mission to be the most inclusive and welcoming sewing group we can be. This month we'll be sewing together at the McKinley Park Library, and we are excited to see you there.
Insider Exclusive Event: Spring Sew-cial
Insiders, check your email for more details about this special gathering! We hope you can join us to keep the fun going after our Open Sew, just a few minutes drive from the McKinley Park Library.
(If you have a sewing-related event that you would like featured in the Chicago Sews newsletter, please email chisews@gmail.com)
Inspiration
Where do you like to look for sewing inspiration? Here are a few places where you might find it this spring:
Concluding Snippets
Join the conversation with other Chicago Sews members in the chat any time you'd like. Tell us what you're sewing, ask a question, share a sewing win, or get community feedback!
Other Ways to Connect with Chicago Sews
Mia- thanks so much for mentioning the ASG neighborhood group! We really appreciate! Looking forward to attending more of your future sewing event!