Mittens For Good Sew-Along
Welcome to the ultimate Giving Tuesday challenge! For this special but timeless project, you'll learn how to repurpose sweaters from your closet or local thrift store into cozy mittens in just 20 minutes, perfect for the winter season for those in need.
Giving Tuesday, which falls on November 28th, is a yearly global generosity movement that encourages people to give back to their communities and support various causes, promoting the spirit of kindness and charity. Join us this year in making a positive impact in our community by creating mittens to donate to the Portland Rescue Mission. You’re not just helping the homeless, but also reducing waste for our planet; did you know that over 85% of ALL thrift store donations never get bought and end up in a landfill?
To participate, just grab an old sweater from home or head into your local thrift store to pick up a sweater (or two) to create a pair, or multiple pairs of mittens (also check the supply list below). If you'd like to join us in class, please sign up below. Then stop by our Beaverton store between 10am - 5pm on Tuesday, 11/28 for our mitten sew-along! This will be an open class, so you are welcome to stop by anytime throughout the day, and stay as long as you'd like, but please sign up below so we know how many people to expect. Or if you'd rather create mittens from home, you are welcome to drop off your completed mittens at our Beaverton store on or before November 28 so they can be added to our donation.
If you're joining us for class, we can print the pattern out for you. If you'd like to sew from home, you can click here to download the pattern. You can also click here to watch a tutorial video.
We encourage you to showcase your wonderful upcycled mitten creations on social media to help ignite this initiative and inspire others to also contribute within their communities and the planet. Kindly use the hashtag #MittensForGood when sharing your posts, as it allows us to track and share the collective impact we’re making together. You can also post your creations in the WeAllSew Community section for a chance to be featured in our weekly WeAllSew Newsletter! Be sure to select the #MittensForGood Challenge as the post campaign before submitting your post.
Supply List
- A sweater (a ribbed finish on bottom hem is preferred)
- Fleece fabric for your lining (at least 1/4 yard)
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Stretch or ballpoint sewing needles
- Pins or clips
- Polyester all purpose thread
- Fabric weights
- Sewing machine
Schedule
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Cancellation & Refund Policy
Class, club, and event fees are nonrefundable. You must cancel 72 hours before the first session of the class, club, or event to receive store credit or apply the fee to another class, club or event. However, if the instructor or Montavilla Sewing Centers has to cancel a class, club, or event, you have the option for a store credit or full refund. Students must bring their own machines to all classes, unless otherwise noted. We request that you do not bring children or guests to the classes. Thank you!