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Posted at 11:42 AM in Buy Local, Classes, Community, Craft Lounge, Sew Bar, Sewing Lessons | Permalink | Comments (0)
The Bobbin is entering into its fourth year of business on the corner of Archibald and North Winooski, in the Old North End of Burlington. As a bit of a birthday present, the store was closed for a few days of "beauty treatments". The windows were cleared of clutter. Cobalt blue curtains were stitched up from donated polar fleece, generously given to The Bobbin from our local mountain lovin' gurus, Burton. The Sew Bar was restructured for maximum work space and decoupaged with vintage pattern pieces.
The Craft Lounge was re-painted and fresh "new" bench cushions were stitched and stuffed from locally sustainable textiles. Black denim rementants that were landfill bound, combined with teal & white polka-dot fabric
The racks were re-arranged for maximum browsing and additional space was created to showcase local designers and their one-of-a-kind Slow Fashion Designs. Caps from Flying Hen Studio, Sock Monkeys from Wee Silly Beastie, Unique puffed sleeved little girl dresses hand sewn by Pius Sinzohagera, Upcycled knit skirts from Nicole's Threads and of course, ARt Jackets, UpDresses, gauntlets, mittens, critter skirts, love bunnies and sew much more...all designed and created in our very own Sew Bar!
Be inspired by our variety of vintage fabrics + notions! The Bobbin has a unique selection of sustainable green fabrics, needles, zippers, buttons, snaps, rick-rack, bias tape, sewing kits, etc... for sale.
The shop is open 11am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday
Call ahead with your specific fabric desires and we can organize a personal fabric trunk show. 802-862-7417
Posted at 08:54 PM in Bobbin Products, Buy Local, Classes, Craft Lounge, Sew Bar, Sewing Lessons, Sustainable Sewing | Permalink | Comments (0)
Last week, our very own Mayor of Burlington, Vermont, Bob Kiss, participated in a tour of North Winooski Ave in the Old North End. Our neighbors & friends at Local Access Television Channel 17 CCTV created a video all about that day.
DescriptionMayor Bob Kiss will head back to Burlington’s Old North End as part of the Mayor’s: "Business Call" Program. Having visited a number of North Street establishments in July, this time Mayor Kiss will focus on the Old North End’s other commercial artery, North Winooski Avenue. The Business Calls are done in collaboration with the City’s Community & Economic Development Office. As with past visits, Mayor Kiss will be accompanied by Bruce Seifer, Assistant Director for Economic Development with CEDO, and Jon Adams-Kollitz, Economic Development Specialist. For more information, please contact Joe Reinert at 865-7275 or jreinert@ci.burlington.vt.us
1 Wednesday October 6, 2010 at 10:50 PM
2 Thursday October 7, 2010 at 3:50 AM
3 Thursday October 7, 2010 at 9:50 AM
4 Thursday October 7, 2010 at 1:00 PM
5 Saturday October 9, 2010 at 4:05 PM
6 Sunday October 10, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Posted at 04:02 PM in Buy Local, Community, Mamas, Sew Bar, Social Media | Permalink | Comments (2)
Learn more about Smitty's Sewing Machine Service on their Facebook Fan Page.
Stop by the shop!
Smitty's Sewing Machine Service
802-878-4545
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Posted at 11:57 AM in Bobbin Products, Buy Local, Classes, Community, Handmade, Mamas, Music "Craft w/The Band", Sew Bar | Permalink | Comments (0)
Today has been a VERY good day. Dark & Stormy turned to sunshine, blue skies, and springtime weather. Custom orders were finalized, new products priced, straggling alterations finally finished, with the next phase ready to begin. Hooray for Spring! The day began with a surprising message waiting for the Mamas at the shop. Project Runway had called. Yes, the show, Project Runway had somehow learned about our little Old North End - Burlington - Vermont shop. Not only did someone(s) know about our Mamas-on-a-Mission, sustainable neighborhood textile studio... but they had actually gone so far as to call us right up and leave a message on our voice mail. Can we say Wonder-ment?!!? Awe?!!? Disbelief? What a treat!
It turns out that Project Runway is very eager to attract contestants from Vermont to apply for Season 8. They had learned about The Bobbin Sew Bar + Craft Lounge from our facebook fan page. (Oh yes they did... says Gyllian -sticking-out-her-tongue- at all those social media nay sayers) They thought we would be great at getting the word out about their casting call for the next season. So here goes, in our loudest Mama voices:
ATTENTION VERMONTER DESIGNERS: PROJECT RUNWAY WANTS YOU!!!
Let's see the great talents of local Vermont fashion designers on the runway!
Let's take our unique fashion sense displayed on Church Street, Farmer's Market's & Town Hall Meetings and take it to the big apple!
When the kiddos are a little older and the bobbin is a little older...The Mamas are totally applying for Project Runway. Season 10, here we come!
Click on the following link to apply:
Posted at 09:36 PM in Handmade, Mamas, Sew Bar, Sewing Lessons, Social Media | Permalink | Comments (6)
The goals of the group are to talk about sewing, show our sewing and encourage more sewing! If this sounds like you, or someone you love, mark your calendar and come on down!
We discussed the group's desire for inclusion (welcoming all sewing levels and encouraging the younger generations), organizing group sewing challenges, and an interest in establishing community sewing projects for local charities.
Our next meeting is - Thursday, May 6th at:
The Bobbin Sew Bar + Craft Lounge, LLCOur agenda for the April meeting is:
-Brainstorm about a name + logo for the group (contest?)
-Show + Tell: Bring along a project for showing and questions
-Contemplate community action through sewing
Posted at 07:28 PM in Community, Craft Lounge, Handmade, Sew Bar, Sustainable Sewing | Permalink | Comments (0)
Save money-- learn to mend.
"The savings really add up when you have the basic skills in place," says Gyllian Rae Svensson, of the Bobbin Sew Bar and Craft Lounge.
The owners of the Bobbin say people can save a bundle by learning to sew. You can do your own alterations instead of paying someone else to do them.
Svensson says, "Let's say you are a petite person and get a lot of hems done. You can come in here and at eight dollars an hour at our sew bar, whip through a bunch of them and be all done, or pay 20 dollars per pair for someone else to do it."
You can also update your old wardrobe by giving it a new look.
"Taking an existing item in your closet that's outdated, or fits a little funny in the waist, or the hem is off; you can take that, spend an hour and customize it yourself," Svensson says. "It comes out of your closet and is back on your body."
Learning the trade doesn't cost much; you can find affordable classes. Now sewing equipment isn't cheap, but again, some places like the Bobbin rent all you need to get you going.
"It's not the type of thing where you can just sit down at a machine and start sewing," Svensson explains. "You will find that learning those skills are in your hands and you can save a lot of money that way."
A recent Consumer Expenditure Survey found that on average people spend about $1,750 a year on clothing, shoes and their upkeep. The Bobbin says you can cut that number in half by learning to sew.
Another way to cut it in half, according to experts-- buy used!
At consignment shops, like Dirt Chic in Burlington, shoppers will find deep discounts on previously owned clothing.
But keep in mind since they are used the life of the goods may be less than buying new. To account for that, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says the annual savings could be 25 to 50 percent. And these days, most consignment shops only take clothes that are still cool.
Saving money on clothes seems to be in fashion.
Darren Perron - WCAX News
Posted at 01:36 PM in Bobbin Products, Buy Local, Community, Green Alterations, Handmade, Recycling + Refabrication, Sew Bar, Sustainable Sewing | Permalink | Comments (0)
Mommy-owned and operated The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge welcomes nursing moms, kids, crafters, novices and community members to take part in the fun.
Whether you are knitting, crocheting, sewing, shopping, hanging out or just observing, The Bobbin will keep you entertained.
So why should you pledge to buy locally-produced handmade goods this holiday season? Meet some of the artists like Happy Fantastic and Urban Farm Girl to help make up your mind.
Music:The Smittens, "Baby, Don't You Know," The Coolest Thing About Love
Posted at 07:55 PM in Buy Local, Community, Craft Lounge, Handmade, Mamas, Sew Bar | Permalink | Comments (0)