Neighborhood Groups

Neighborhood Groups (NGs) are small member groups who meet to pursue special interests such as:

Garment construction
Machine Embroidery
Knitting and crocheting
Fitting and pattern manipulation
Quilting
Hand sewing (embroidery, Sashiko, etc.)
And other fiber arts related interests

Please contact us LINK if you have an idea for a NG or would like more information.See the calendar LINK for meeting times and places.

Currently, the Lansing Clippers have the following Neighborhood Groups:

NG – Sew Styling

Purpose – To pursue the love of sewing. Every sewist is welcome, from beginner to experienced. We are primarily a discussion group, with interest in learning sewing tips and techniques. Members also try to help each other with sewing issues. We love show & tell!

Please join us June 12th, 1:00-4:00

Bath Twp Public Library

14051 Webster Rd, Bath, MI 48808

Topic: Bag strap making. Helpful knit sewing tips.

July 10: Neckline Sewing Secrets

Aug no meeting: Shipshewana Sewing Retreat 13-16

Sept 11: Burrito Method: yokes and sleeves

Oct 9: Serger/Overlocker sewing tips

Please bring on or before July 10: items made for the library to reward in July, the participants in their Children, Teen and Adult Reading Program.

Contact: Joyce Savage 517-331-9933 or savagejoyce@gmail.com.

NG – Happy Hoopers Embroidery Group

Purpose – To learn more about machine embroidery. This is a discussion group only. All aspects of machine embroidery are discussed and members show successful embroideries as well as those that did not turn out as expected. Members try to help each other with problems they encounter with embroidery projects. Everyone is welcome regardless of level of expertise or brand of embroidery machine.

Join us January 7, 2025 1-3 pm at the Hen House in Charlotte for a discussion and sharing of in-the hoop designs.

Happy Hoopers discussion/projects for 2025

Jan 7 In the hoop

Feb 4 Metallic thread

March 4 Applique

April 1 Patches /badges

May 6 Trouble shooting

June 3 Embroidery on screen

July 1 Title scenes

Aug 5 3-D

Sept 2 Corner embroidery

Oct 7 TBA

Nov 4 Stain glass

Dec 2 Tips and free standing lace exchange

Contact: Bev Day, dayb55@gmail.com or Char Thelen, thelen.cj@gmail.com

NG - Pattern Works

Purpose – To learn how to fit patterns and make changes to patterns (pattern hacking).

This group meets the second Saturday of each month at the Delta Community Library, Lissa K. McLean Room, 5130 Davenport Rd., Lansing, MI 48917 from 10:00 a.m. – noon.

The next three regular meeting dates are:

Saturday, July 12th

Saturday, August 9th

Saturday, September 13th

We are working on fitting pants patterns and making muslins. If you need help with fitting, bring your pattern, muslin and/or pants. We will also review how to insert a fly front zipper and other techniques used to make pants.

In addition to our regular July meeting, we are also meeting Saturday, July 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Elmwood Room at the Delta Community District Library. This will give us time and space to work on making fitting changes to our patterns, making a muslin, and cutting and sewing the pants. Remember to bring your pattern, muslin, sewing machine, and sewing notions. Bring your lunch if you are staying until 3:00 p.m.

If you have questions, call or text Judy at (517)348-3589.

NG- Skein Gang

Purpose - To pursue the art of knitting and crocheting. This group will work on individual projects. Members will help each other with problems encountered with their projects. Everyone is welcome regardless of their level of expertise.

Join us Monday,June 23th at the Delta Community Library, Lissa K. McLean Room, 5130 Davenport Dr., Lansing, MI 48917 from 10 a.m - 1:00 p.m.

Bring your lunch and something to drink. All drinks must have lids to prevent spilling.

The group will not meet in July and August. Have a great summer!

The group will be led by Pam Iwanicki. If you have any questions, please call her at 517-242-3613.

See the calendar HERE