Philadelphia Sewing Collective

About Me

PSC was started in Jan. 2005 to address the needs of the sewing community in Philadelphia. PSC offers it members a community where they can network and share resources. PSC has a job referral service, organizes master classes and professional development workshops. We also hold affordable sewing workshops and classes for the public. Check out our website, www.phillysewing.org to learn more!

My Interests

sewing, embroidery, crewel, cross-stitch, smocking, beading, applique, dyeing, macrame, felting, weaving, draping, pattern drafting, fashion design, costume design, tailoring, thrifting, sustainable businesses, entrepeneurs, teaching, recycled or reclaimed fabrics, vintage patterns, textiles.

I'd like to meet:

Anyone who likes to sew or design or work with fabric.

Music:

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Television:

This isn't a picture of the PSC sweatshop, it's our Sewing Basics class!

My Blog

Two New PSC Professional Development Worshops!

Philadelphia Sewing Collective is very excited to be offering two new professional classes next month. Please see descriptions below. Pre-registration is required. To learn more inf...
Posted by Philadelphia Sewing Collective on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:01:00 PST

Advanced Sewing- Basic Corset Construction Wednesdays 2/27-3/19

If you love the look of corsets, but can't find your size or favorite color, now is your chance to learn to make them! Taught by a full-time lingerie designer with extensive experience in corset desig...
Posted by Philadelphia Sewing Collective on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:22:00 PST

PSC Sewing Cafe

Every 4th Monday of the month, PSC will host a free, drop-in session at Old Pine Community Center from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Do you have a project that you can't seem to finish? Tired of sewi...
Posted by Philadelphia Sewing Collective on Mon, 10 Jul 2006 07:33:00 PST

Message board

PSC is in the process of launching our online message board. This will be available only to PSC members. It will include topics such as: job alerts, resource sharing, upcoming events, volu...
Posted by Philadelphia Sewing Collective on Tue, 27 Jun 2006 06:24:00 PST

PSC picnic

PSC will be having a picnic in lieu of our June meeting on Monday, 6/26 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. If you live in Philly and are interested in becoming a member of PSC, now is your chance! Email me i...
Posted by Philadelphia Sewing Collective on Tue, 13 Jun 2006 07:23:00 PST

PSC Fabric Swap Meet Sunday, 5/7 1:00 to 4:00 PM

Join PSC for our first ever Fabric Swap Meet! The Swap Meet will be at the Ethical Society Building, located at 1906 S. Rittenhouse Sq. on Sunday, 5/7 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.Just in time for your sprin...
Posted by Philadelphia Sewing Collective on Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:42:00 PST