Community Sewing

Please check this page for volunteer opportunities related to COVID-19 response.

Volunteering is part of our Mission

Community service is a part of the American Sewing Guild mission, and is equally a component of the MASG mission.  We are continually looking for ways in which our sewing skills and resources can benefit the community. 

Every machine was humming!

On our 2019 Charity Sew day, we made 80 hot pads and 30 tote bags for Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS), based right here in Madison.  Members also made and donated an overflowing box of dish towels 

Over 100 hours were logged at the 2018 Charity Sew day.   Together, we made 34 aprons for Agrace (our gracious monthly meeting space hosts) and 5 flannel blankets for Porchlight men's shelter.  We continue to work on our goal of 40 gowns for Threads of Remembrance.
In 2017, 18 members and guests donated their time over two sewing sessions to make almost 100 pillowcases and 31 tote bags.

Recent MASG service projects


  • 2020: Port cushions and sensory blankets for dementia patients.
  • 2019: Hot pads and tote bags for DIAS
  • 2018:  Aprons for Agrace, blankets for Porchlight, and Threads of Remembrance
  • 2017:  Days for Girls  and pillowcases for dialysis patients
  • Annual partnership with the Junior League of Madison's “All Dressed Up” program where we provide hemming an minor alterations for donated prom dresses every year in March.
  • Pillow covers for American Family Children's Hospital
  • Tote bags made from disposable surgical pack wrapping for patients at St. Mary's Hospital.
  • Personal laundry bags for patients at Agrace Hospice.

Ideas for charity opportunities on an individual basis


The national ASG website has a list of additional community service opportunities and ideas.

Requests
If you have a recommendation or a need for a community service sewing project, please send your request to charity@madisonasg.com
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American Sewing Guild, Madison Chapter, 2021