We got a super fun jump on 2024 holidays!
We're here to tell you our Christmas in July 2024 sew-in was a hit! Click here to see pictures of the fun at the July 11 event on our Facebook page. Below are the supply lists and step-by-step instructions for this year's projects. Enjoy!
Projects presented by our neighborhood groups are (starting at top left) Christmas Bell, tree or package ornament, Leaf Potholder, Fleece Scarf, Decorative Towel, Zippered Lingerie Bag, YoYo Christmas Tree ornament, and Fabric Gift Box, presented by Julie, our special events chair. See the supply lists and step-by-step instructions documents below.
Past Christmas in July fun!
Sewing for the holidays - in July? YES!
Our hearty band of members pictured here got a good jumpstart on Christmas gift-giving at our annual Christmas in July Sew-in.
Our 2023 Christmas in July event held July 20 at the UAW Local 2209 Union Hall, 5820 East 900 North, Roanoke, IN (near the GM plant) was a hit! . Our chapter leaders had developed a variety of projects to make our holidays bright, cheery and applaud-worthy! Holiday decorations by our dear UAW friend Donna (pictured above at left) set the stage and we enjoyed yummy Christmas cookies to help set the mood.
Projects included a chevron placemat, reversible apron, infinity scarf with a hidden zipper pocket, travel pillow ready for embroidery, mini-stocking garland, wine tote and Christmas tree napkins. In case you missed the fun, the projects and instructions are below. Hope to see you there next year!
Find lots more pictures on our Facebook page by clicking here.
Projects presented by our neighborhood groups were ( top left to right) Christmas Tree Napkin, Infinity Scarf with hidden pocket, Spiral Pillow with machine embroidery, (bottom left to right) Chevron Placemat, Reversible apron with spaghetti bias tree design, Mini Stocking Garland and Holiday Wine Tote. See the supply lists and instructions below.
Christmas Tree Napkins
Submitted by Pieced Together NG
(Makes four napkins)
Reversible Apron with Spaghetti Bias instructions
Submitted by Garment District
Wine Tote
Submitted by Julie Harber, Special Events Chair
Infinity Scarf with Hidden Pocket
Submitted by Judy's Girls
(Fabric listed makes 3 scarves)
Chevron Placemat
Submitted by Sew Creative NG
Van Wert, OH
(Supply list makes one 12" x 16" placemat)
Mini Christmas Stocking Garland
Submitted by Sew Fun NG
Supply List
Fat quarters of Christmas fabric
Bakers Twine
Mini clips – The ones we use for sewing look cute and there are also others offered with paper crafting supplies and online
Thread
Sewing machine and supplies. To make sewing easier, have a ¼-inch foot and a zipper foot on hand.
Spiral Pillow
Submitted by Machine Embroidery NG
(Original design by Lydia Young)