So today I had my first mentor meeting with Drew! We talked a little about what work I've done so far in terms of planning and what my final product is going to be. We decided that by the end of next week I should be signed up for the beginners sewing class at sew green which is from 6-8pm for the first 3 tuesdays in March. The class costs 75$ but my mom is going to support me in that area. Within the next two weeks the plan is to own a sewing machine. At this point in time I'm planning on finding a used machine and making it my own. We decided that 2 weeks was a good deadline for this because it's important that I invest in a machine that is actually going to be able to do what I want it to. It's clear that I need to send out a few more emails and get in touch with my friend Nancy as well within these next 2 weeks. Track starts on Monday and I can tell that my time management skills are going to be tested right from the start! As for my final product, well I decided that not having a specific outfit was best because I really want to see what I can get out of theses classes. I think this was a good meeting and I'm glad that I've set some goals to reach within a time period, I can tell that setting goals is going to be a big help in my success as well.
All in all it was a good day!
Now I'm off to bus tables at The Antlers Restaurant. YAY
Emma
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Flurrys
Unfortunately my plans to meet with my mentor were disturbed by the weather!!! So I don't have anything to report today! But we rescheduled for tomorrow!!
STAY TUNED
Emma
STAY TUNED
Emma
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Sew Green is Sew Kewl
But really it is SEW COOL!
Alright well first of all.. is it just me! or is parking in downtown ithaca always just a little stressful... I can never tell where I should park/I hate paying the meters! I love my dang quarters :(
okay so after I parked! I took a nice little stroll until I wound up outside of Sew Green. I entered the store and just felt a sense of homieness... it was just very welcoming. There was a little girl looking around at all the pretty fabrics and she looked like she was in heaven! I introduced myself to the woman at the cashier. I explained I was a WISE student and what my plans were and that I knew Emma and Julia (who encouraged me to go to sew green in the first place). The womans name was Betsy and she was just such a sweet caring person, I honestly didn't want to leave, I could have stayed and talked with her for a while longer. She showed me some brochures and told me to contact Autumn Newell about taking some classes, as well as to come back next week when Wendy Skinner the store coordinator would be back in town. She said that Wendy would be the best person to ask about getting a sewing machine and which kind would work best for me.
After Betsy and I chatted I decided to take a walk around the store... and I totally stumbled upon some treasures!
This being on of those treasures!!! who doesn't love the "stuff as much as you can into this bag" deal! I of course couldn't help myself.....
Alright well first of all.. is it just me! or is parking in downtown ithaca always just a little stressful... I can never tell where I should park/I hate paying the meters! I love my dang quarters :(
okay so after I parked! I took a nice little stroll until I wound up outside of Sew Green. I entered the store and just felt a sense of homieness... it was just very welcoming. There was a little girl looking around at all the pretty fabrics and she looked like she was in heaven! I introduced myself to the woman at the cashier. I explained I was a WISE student and what my plans were and that I knew Emma and Julia (who encouraged me to go to sew green in the first place). The womans name was Betsy and she was just such a sweet caring person, I honestly didn't want to leave, I could have stayed and talked with her for a while longer. She showed me some brochures and told me to contact Autumn Newell about taking some classes, as well as to come back next week when Wendy Skinner the store coordinator would be back in town. She said that Wendy would be the best person to ask about getting a sewing machine and which kind would work best for me.
After Betsy and I chatted I decided to take a walk around the store... and I totally stumbled upon some treasures!
These are some of the products I was able to stuff in my bag.. I figured it couldn't hurt to have some fabric at hand!
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| And finally! my favorite! SPOOLS OF LACE. I have no idea what, but I am most definitely incorporating lace into my project. There is something so beautiful and simple about lace. MMM :) All in all it was a really great experience to meet Betsy and see the store. I can really see myself spending a lot of time there. I'm excited to get back there to speak with Wendy and Autumn :) Thats all for now! Emma |
Time to Reflect
One class Assignment we had this past week was to check out some of our fellow classmates blogs and see how others are documenting their experiences. I feel a little relieved after exploring a handful because it seems as if most others are off to a relatively slow start in regards to their projects. Fortunately, with this being said, there are also a handful of people doing well with blog posts and reaching out to the community for support. With this being said I'd like to share some of the things I found most interesting from my exploration of others blogs.
Lauren Herrick @ http://happyfeetwise.blogspot.com/
(Lauren is doing a WISE project on learning how to dance)
My first impression with her blog was "WOW. All her posts are very thorough." Although she only has 4 posts at the moment, they all are lengthy and are meaningful! They tell the reader something, and give them a taste of how busy her life is, but also how she has been reflecting on Dance in her everyday life, as well as reaching into past memories, and her first big influence on dance. It was a neat way to journal her thoughts! I know that Lauren just recently got exited from the class but my only suggestion would be that she really get started on finding a studio and that sign up for some classes pronto! Learning to Dance is going to be a long process and the more time she has to perfect her new learned abilities the better.
Maja Alikalfic @ http://greenteaforthree.blogspot.com/
(Maja's final product is going to be making a Japanese Tea Set)
Maja's blog has a little more in terms of research and progress made outside of class. I've known what Maja's project was for quite some while, but I never thought to ask why? or where the idea came from. It was really nice that she explained these questions in her first entry and set up a sound plan for her final destination. It is clear she has already done a lot in regards to her project and the research side. It has inspired me to look for a book to read about fashion or sewing in general. Thanks Maja and I can't wait to see your tea set!!
Lauren Herrick @ http://happyfeetwise.blogspot.com/
(Lauren is doing a WISE project on learning how to dance)
My first impression with her blog was "WOW. All her posts are very thorough." Although she only has 4 posts at the moment, they all are lengthy and are meaningful! They tell the reader something, and give them a taste of how busy her life is, but also how she has been reflecting on Dance in her everyday life, as well as reaching into past memories, and her first big influence on dance. It was a neat way to journal her thoughts! I know that Lauren just recently got exited from the class but my only suggestion would be that she really get started on finding a studio and that sign up for some classes pronto! Learning to Dance is going to be a long process and the more time she has to perfect her new learned abilities the better.
Maja Alikalfic @ http://greenteaforthree.blogspot.com/
(Maja's final product is going to be making a Japanese Tea Set)
Maja's blog has a little more in terms of research and progress made outside of class. I've known what Maja's project was for quite some while, but I never thought to ask why? or where the idea came from. It was really nice that she explained these questions in her first entry and set up a sound plan for her final destination. It is clear she has already done a lot in regards to her project and the research side. It has inspired me to look for a book to read about fashion or sewing in general. Thanks Maja and I can't wait to see your tea set!!
Monday, February 25, 2013
Tomorrow
Tomorrow is my first official day of not going to wise!! I looked up the store hours for Sew green and they're open from 10am-6pm.. I was hoping to stop between 8-10 in the morning because I don't have class. Unfortunately it looks like I'll have to go after school, which wont be a huge deal! but I do have track workout at 5:30 so it will just be a quick stop to look around and introduce myself to some people! I'm excited, it feels good to be doing something! And then on Wednesday I meet with my Mentor, Drew. On the list of things to do is research/find a sewing machine!
I'll be sure to let you know how it goes!
Emma
Friday, February 22, 2013
Not a Minute to Spare
well it's almost not Friday anymore and I somehow miraculously remembered to blog! for all you intense readers I'd like to proudly announce that my mentor will be Drew Hilker! My track coach :) I'm exited that I've finally been exited and can focus on getting my project underway!!
:)
emma
:)
emma
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Good News
So my trip to Vermont was very relaxing and skiing at Stowe was magical compared to Greek Peak! I also would like to announce to all you committed readers that I officially got into college! The University of Vermont :) and I'm almost positive that's where I'll be next Fall!!! But for now four more months of high school require my attention. I think I've finally found a Mentor after my slight stalled start... the goal is to be exited by FRIDAY!!!! I wont reveal my mentor until then though so make sure to check back then for the BIG news!!
I hope to not disappoint!!
Emma
I hope to not disappoint!!
Emma
Friday, February 15, 2013
Backfire
So my 2 week plan is going to need some editing.. I went to talk to who I hoped could be my mentor and found out she was unable to mentor anyone this year. For a totally legitimate reason that was made in the interest of her students. However, now I'm lost. I have no idea who to ask but thats all I have left until I can be exited! We are on break for a while now so Im going to brainstorm some ideas and hopefully be ready to go when we return!
Flustered and a little stressed out,
Em
Flustered and a little stressed out,
Em
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
The Game Plan.... for 2 weeks
Here it is.. my two week plan!
Wednesday 1/13/13 : Get exited from WISE class, and meet with my mentor during my free period to discuss a weekly time to meet and explore the ideas of my project.
Thursday: This will be my last day in town before I head off to Vermont for 4 days for some family skiing! I'd really like to contact Autumn Newell at the Sew Green Organization either today or before I get back from break. While in Vermont I'm going to keep my eyes open for some local shops that might have some inspiration for project, as well as do a little research to see if there are any boutiques in the area to visit!
Wednesday (back from break) We'll have our weekly class meeting and I expect to have some questions for Mrs. Gergely
Thursday-Saturday I plan on stopping at some of the local boutiques (Sew Green, Quilters Corner, etc.) and seeing when classes are available as well as getting some helpful contacts in the area to have for the extent of my project.
Sunday: I am going to reach out to my family friend Nancy Pepin and hopefully meet with her today to get a little beginner work done on the sewing machine.
Monday: will be another weekly WISE meeting
Tuesday: Meet with mentor, discuss my busy schedule with Track starting and see what their advice is on getting all my 8 hours in a week, and a time management plan.
Wednesday 2/27/13: Hopefully by now I will have taken some classes or have a date set up to attend some sewing classes. I also would like to start creating a place to put my ideas and inspiration for what I will actually create, either on this blog or a more hands on poster board.. Something to discuss with my mentor.
Wednesday 1/13/13 : Get exited from WISE class, and meet with my mentor during my free period to discuss a weekly time to meet and explore the ideas of my project.
Thursday: This will be my last day in town before I head off to Vermont for 4 days for some family skiing! I'd really like to contact Autumn Newell at the Sew Green Organization either today or before I get back from break. While in Vermont I'm going to keep my eyes open for some local shops that might have some inspiration for project, as well as do a little research to see if there are any boutiques in the area to visit!
Wednesday (back from break) We'll have our weekly class meeting and I expect to have some questions for Mrs. Gergely
Thursday-Saturday I plan on stopping at some of the local boutiques (Sew Green, Quilters Corner, etc.) and seeing when classes are available as well as getting some helpful contacts in the area to have for the extent of my project.
Sunday: I am going to reach out to my family friend Nancy Pepin and hopefully meet with her today to get a little beginner work done on the sewing machine.
Monday: will be another weekly WISE meeting
Tuesday: Meet with mentor, discuss my busy schedule with Track starting and see what their advice is on getting all my 8 hours in a week, and a time management plan.
Wednesday 2/27/13: Hopefully by now I will have taken some classes or have a date set up to attend some sewing classes. I also would like to start creating a place to put my ideas and inspiration for what I will actually create, either on this blog or a more hands on poster board.. Something to discuss with my mentor.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
What in the World
Dear Readers,
This is my first post of many. I'm a student at Ithaca High School and I'm enrolled in an English class called WISE. For those of you that don't know what our WISE program is, the first semester is a typical English class, where we try to cram a years worth of work into 5 months. The second, and more exciting semester, consists of all the students in wise creating independent projects to carry out over the next 16 weeks. These projects are rather BIG ideas, and therefore require a lot of our time. So within the next few days one by one each and everyone of us will be "exited" from class and gain a free period 4 out of the 5 days a week. My project in particular focuses on the art of sewing. I have no experience what so ever with a needle and thread, let alone how to maneuver a sewing machine. For a while though I've thought it'd be a great skill to know. The idea was rekindled recently while shopping on our local Urban Outfitters store. I wanted this adorable bandeau but it was THIRTY DOLLARS! for a strip of cloth! That's when I decided heck I can make that myself... and so here we are. My plan is to take some lessons at a local organization called Sew Green ad maybe even do an internship with them. From my experiences there and new knowledge I hope to then create a few outfits to display as my final products! I'm a little nervous about getting discouraged or bored with the idea because it's something new and I really don't know if it will be a fast enough pace for me! I'm a runner and I like to keep moving! Also, I'd like to incorporate photography into the overall project but as of right now I'm not sure how that'll work! If anyone's out there feel free to give me some ideas! That's all I've got for now :)
Later,
Emma
This is my first post of many. I'm a student at Ithaca High School and I'm enrolled in an English class called WISE. For those of you that don't know what our WISE program is, the first semester is a typical English class, where we try to cram a years worth of work into 5 months. The second, and more exciting semester, consists of all the students in wise creating independent projects to carry out over the next 16 weeks. These projects are rather BIG ideas, and therefore require a lot of our time. So within the next few days one by one each and everyone of us will be "exited" from class and gain a free period 4 out of the 5 days a week. My project in particular focuses on the art of sewing. I have no experience what so ever with a needle and thread, let alone how to maneuver a sewing machine. For a while though I've thought it'd be a great skill to know. The idea was rekindled recently while shopping on our local Urban Outfitters store. I wanted this adorable bandeau but it was THIRTY DOLLARS! for a strip of cloth! That's when I decided heck I can make that myself... and so here we are. My plan is to take some lessons at a local organization called Sew Green ad maybe even do an internship with them. From my experiences there and new knowledge I hope to then create a few outfits to display as my final products! I'm a little nervous about getting discouraged or bored with the idea because it's something new and I really don't know if it will be a fast enough pace for me! I'm a runner and I like to keep moving! Also, I'd like to incorporate photography into the overall project but as of right now I'm not sure how that'll work! If anyone's out there feel free to give me some ideas! That's all I've got for now :)
Later,
Emma
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