Sewing Divas of River Oaks

Sewing Divas of River Oaks The Sewing Divas is a weekly sewing group that makes clothes for kids in need. We are always looking for sewing materials and volunteers!

Feel free to join us on Mondays from 9am to 2pm at the River Oaks Community Center. No experience necessary to join.

We've achieved that rainbow aesthetic with our thread display.Join us for sewing sessions on Mondays at the River Oaks C...
10/18/2023

We've achieved that rainbow aesthetic with our thread display.

Join us for sewing sessions on Mondays at the River Oaks Community Center from 10-2pm!

Do you like our new wreath?I made it with scraps from the clothes we make.It's now hanging on the door to our sewing roo...
09/26/2022

Do you like our new wreath?
I made it with scraps from the clothes we make.
It's now hanging on the door to our sewing room!
Stop by the River Oaks Community Center to see it on Mondays from 9am to 2pm.

How we make a peasant blouse and elastic shorts: Part 17Now we open the shorts and lay them "right" side together. The s...
09/25/2022

How we make a peasant blouse and elastic shorts: Part 17

Now we open the shorts and lay them "right" side together. The shorts should be inside out while serging and sewing.

Now that they're unfolded, we'll serge down the long sides of the shorts.

How we make a peasant blouse and elastic shorts: Part 16The first seam we serge is down the curved side of the shorts. W...
09/24/2022

How we make a peasant blouse and elastic shorts: Part 16

The first seam we serge is down the curved side of the shorts. We'll do this for both the front and the back.

How we make a peasant blouse and elastic shorts: Part 15Finally time to serge! This is a special sewing machine that pre...
09/23/2022

How we make a peasant blouse and elastic shorts: Part 15

Finally time to serge! This is a special sewing machine that prevents fraying. We'll use it for most of the seams, then switch to a regular sewing machine for the hems.

How we make a peasant blouse and elastic shorts: Part 14Now that we have the patterns cut out, the last step before serg...
09/23/2022

How we make a peasant blouse and elastic shorts: Part 14

Now that we have the patterns cut out, the last step before serging is to identify the "wrong" side. The wrong side will go on the inside of the shorts.
The wrong side will be on the outside when we set up the patterns.
I like to pin the elastic to the backside. Easier to keep track of this way.

A special thank you to Barbara for donating this fleece blanket! We use blankets like this to make hoodies for the colde...
09/22/2022

A special thank you to Barbara for donating this fleece blanket! We use blankets like this to make hoodies for the colder months. It's almost time for us to start making them.

If you would like to make a donation of fabrics or sewing supplies, just drop it off at the River Oaks Community center.

How we make a peasant blouse with elastic shorts: Part 13Now the fabric, elastic, and size tag bundle is finally ready t...
09/15/2022

How we make a peasant blouse with elastic shorts: Part 13

Now the fabric, elastic, and size tag bundle is finally ready to be sewn! These bundles go on the shelf till one of our sewers is ready to take it to the next step.

How we make a peasant blouse with elastic shorts: Part 12Now that all the pieces are cut and folded together, I wrap the...
09/14/2022

How we make a peasant blouse with elastic shorts: Part 12

Now that all the pieces are cut and folded together, I wrap the bundle with an elastic and a size tag. The elastic will go in the waistband.

How we make a peasant blouse and elastic shorts: Part 11Now that they shorts are cut, I fold them with the pieces for th...
09/14/2022

How we make a peasant blouse and elastic shorts: Part 11

Now that they shorts are cut, I fold them with the pieces for the blouse inside. That way the matched fabrics will stay together as a matching outfit.

How we make a peasant blouse and elastic shorts: Part 10Now that the shorts are cut out, I place a pin in the back patte...
09/13/2022

How we make a peasant blouse and elastic shorts: Part 10

Now that the shorts are cut out, I place a pin in the back pattern. That will make it easier when it comes to sewing.

How we make a peasant blouse and elastic shorts: Part 9Just like for the blouse, I lay out the fabric and the patterns. ...
09/13/2022

How we make a peasant blouse and elastic shorts: Part 9

Just like for the blouse, I lay out the fabric and the patterns. We want to get as much fabric and as few scraps as possible from all our material.

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5300 Blackstone Drive
River Oaks, TX

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Monday 9am - 2pm

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