In spite of the heavy rains, the 2007 Fabric Swap Meet was a huge success! PSC collected over 25 bags of fabric and notions for recipients of United Way SEPA’s Gifts in Kind program. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this a great event!

Scratching the Stitch Itch – Uwishunu, which provides an insiders look at what’s hot in Philly, has called out PSC’s classes as the place to learn “how to sew just about anything your heart might desire.”

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Megan Haupt ~ Founder, Project Coordinator, Teacher

Website: http://www.flickr.com/photos/needlethread71/

Megan began sewing at an early age, after being signed up for embroidery classes at Sears when she was seven. Both her mother and grandmother were avid sewers.

She studied Theater at Temple University in Philadelphia and pursued costume design and freelance sewing upon graduation. She has worked in theaters in both Chicago and Philadelphia as a designer and in wardrobe, including: Steppenwolf Theatre Co., Joffrey Ballet Co., Philadelphia Theater Co., and Pig Iron Theatre. In 2000, she was a recipient of the Leeway Foundation’s Window of Opportunity

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PSC is open to all people who are involved with or interested in sewing and needlecrafts. We are a very diverse group in age, background, and experience. It doesn’t matter if you have been sewing for 30 or 0 years, PSC has something to offer you!

Starting in the spring of 2006, PSC will offer a variety of workshops to the public. Please check our classes link for class descriptions, times, and locations. Also, please check our “Events” section for upcoming PSC and other sewing and crafting events in Philadelphia.