Deb and Rianna
Leila and Kathleen
Judy Padgham
Another great season of sewing ended in December for Teens Sew Cool (TSC) students in Coronado, Oracle and San Manuel. In the last class we focused on making gifts for the holidays including table runners, napkins folded like Christmas trees and wallets.
Our talented mentors assisted boys and girls ages 8 to 14 in learning and perfecting their sewing skills. When we began our program 15 years ago, it was only offered to students ages 13 to 18, hence the name Teens Sew Cool, Inc. A few years ago we invited the younger students to join us.
In 2013 we moved our Catalina program to Oracle where we continue to receive a warm welcome.
After several successful summer sessions, Impact of Southern Arizona asked TSC to join their after school program at Coronado. In October eight students took advantage of this opportunity to learn a new skill. Impact provides the sewing machines and Teens Sew Cool provides the mentors, fabrics, etc. We are looking forward to continuing this partnership.
Our San Manuel program has been going strong since 2000. We have our own sewing room which means we are able to leave our 14 machines set up and ready to use. Our former students know where to find us and often stop in to say hello and reminisce.
Teens Sew Cool Spring program will begin February 3 at Coronado and February 4 in Oracle and San Manuel. We will be holding a Mentors Workshop on January 28, 2015. Teaching our youth to sew is rewarding and lots of fun. Why not join us? For more information regarding TSC visit www.Teenssewcool.org or email Judy Padgham at [email protected].