Start a Local BurdaStyle Sewing Club!

Several members have expressed the wish to meet with other sewing enthusiasts near them. So we thought it would be great to help organize BurdaStyle Sewing Clubs!

A BurdaStyle Sewing Club (BSC) is a group that meets regularly to discuss sewing related issues. Each one is uniquely tailored to fit its members, and each leader is given control over what is discussed, taught and created.

BSCs are centered around each group’s unique schedules, and can meet weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. The clubs are simply a way to bring our online community offline and, like our website, is intended to be versatile for a wide range of interests and lives. They promote our open-source philosophy: the idea that information ought to be shared freely among anyone interested in learning. The BurdaStyle Team is on hand to offer advice regarding meeting ideas, venue options and promotional help.

Forming a BSC is easy! Interested members can simply send an e-mail to team[at]burdastyle[dot]com, stating their interest and location. You are then sent a detailed introductory letter, explaining what a BSC is and their expected responsibilities. Although having more than one BSC in the same location is accepted, we encourage prospective leaders to first contact the leaders nearest them.

Once you review and accept the responsibilities in the introductory letter, you will be sent a Leadership Packet. The Leadership Packet contains everything one needs to start and maintain a successful club, including:

- An introductory guide to the BurdaStyle Sewing Clubs
- A sample proposal letter for prospective hosting venues
- A flyer template to advertise your BSC
- A Member Information Sheet to learn more about your club members
- A preformatted Excel spreadsheet for organizing your club
- A printable How-To

Along with the Leadership Packet, new BSC Leaders are given a custom 125 pixel badge, with the BSC logo and their specific location. You are then listed on the BSC Leader Directory and on the BSC Google Map. Our Leaders are then encouraged to create a group page on the BurdaStyle Ning Site, an extension of BurdaStyle.com specifically for BSC members. There you can meet other leaders throughout the world, post upcoming meeting dates, share group photos and creations, and brainstorm new ideas!

Established in April 2009, there are over 220 BurdaStyle Sewing Clubs in 14 countries worldwide.

Start a new BSC today! E-mail team[at]burdastyle[dot]com for more information.

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Apr 10, 2009, 07.36 AMby SewTP

It would be great to get together and share sewing ideas and talents. I am in Central Massachusetts, USA (Brookfields area). I welcome anyone who wants to learn to sew, share sewing ideas, or brag about their sewing to contact me. Together we can start a club.

Apr 12, 2009, 06.31 PMby JanuaryT

How Fun!! Fort Worth, TX?

Apr 13, 2009, 08.48 AMby africancotton

Hi there, I’m in South Africa, near Durban and would love to organise a club.
What a fabulous idea. Any others out there, let’s get started.Helen

Apr 13, 2009, 09.14 AMby ohwrite

I’d love to participate or start a group in the Los Angeles South Bay area!!

Apr 13, 2009, 10.07 AMby saturnschild

Maine here, message me people!!!

Apr 13, 2009, 07.45 PMby ldsfashion

Anyone on the Northen Seattle area?

Apr 13, 2009, 11.24 PMby solemnraven

I would like to organize a Denver Chapter.

Apr 14, 2009, 05.28 AMby NannyPenny

Wow, a sewing buddy…now that would be nice! I have everything to teach someone how to sew and I mean EVERYTHING…I just need a buddy who can sew on weekends, maybe one evening during the week but I get up at 3:00 am to get to work (65miles one way!). I’m in little old Gleason, TN. That’s near Martin, Dresden, Greenfield if anyone is in the area. Send me an email!

Apr 14, 2009, 07.11 AMby littlevigilante

I sent an email to organize a group in Bemidji, Minnesota. Anybody intersted can message me!

Apr 14, 2009, 10.21 AMby sewingkatyenka

hi all
we in the bristol area have just started a bellydance costume making group, I am the one helping with the making as i am a sometime costume maker and textile artist.
We have started on a Burda skirt pattern which we will add some shiny decoration (roll on shimmies and sequins).
we meet ounce a month, is ther anybody out there, we stil need a venue though, perhaps burda can help.
sewing katyenka

Apr 14, 2009, 10.50 AMby needlebug

For year, I have wanted to join a craft club, but I just wasn’t down with the S&B kids. This is perfect, so if anyone from St. Louis, MO wants to join my club, feel free!

Apr 14, 2009, 11.06 AMby bellamabella

im in the yonkers ny area, but i also work in nyc..

Apr 14, 2009, 11.14 AMby sharonsc

I’m in South Africa, on the Bluff and would love to have someone to swap tips and tricks, patterns and good spots to get bargains and generally natter about sewing as only sewing junkies do! ;~)

Apr 14, 2009, 11.19 AMby luloo

I would be very interested in this……space isn’t a problem.

Apr 14, 2009, 11.21 AMby MKcollection

I’d love to be a part of a club too! I have an office and could host if need be…I’m in central NH…anyone else?

Dawna

Apr 14, 2009, 11.21 AMby sewingbee29

I love this idea! Manhattan…???

Apr 14, 2009, 11.24 AMby brooklynstitch

I’m in Brooklyn (Cobble Hill/Red Hook area). I definitely want to join a sewing club and might even be up to organizing it…Anyone in my area looking to join forces?

Apr 14, 2009, 11.25 AMby tinkerbellehell

I’m in Austin, TX – How about it? Anyone here also interested? Thanks

Apr 14, 2009, 11.54 AMby Heidi-

What a brilliant idea… Anyone from Wirral or Liverpool (UK)

Have just emailed the team… not sure i’m experienced enough to be a leader although i’d still give it a go, would definately love to join a group though

Apr 14, 2009, 12.05 PMby foxyroxy

Santa Barbara, CA—-anyone, anyyyyyone :-)

Apr 14, 2009, 12.40 PMby Muzerlina

Cool! Is anybody near Wilmington, Delaware?

Apr 14, 2009, 12.43 PMby leanor

brilliant idea! I just wish there were some crafters in this community from around Prague, Czech Republic…

Apr 14, 2009, 12.50 PMby Kesakuu

This sounds very interesting! I wonder if there are any BurdaStyle members in London, UK?…

Apr 14, 2009, 02.00 PMby sewmichelles

I an already a member of the Australian Sewing Guild and go to a group in Boronia Victoria Australia, Anyone is welcome to share the fun of sewing.
Anyone not in a group its a great way to learn, fit be fitted and enjoy creating.