Charities
Here at Sew 'n Save we have a strong commitment to giving back to our community. We have wonderfully generous customers who give of their time and talent or donate to many of the organizations listed below.
Feel free to contact us to see how you can get involved! Scroll down to find out more about some of the charities we sponsor!
Please note:
All classes, events, and clubs have been canceled until shelter in place orders have been lifted. Please check back often for updated information.
Angel Gowns
Help create burial gowns for babies that have passed away too soon.
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Hugs for Kids
Help make stuffed animals for First Responders to distribute to children in crisis.
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Quilt for Soldiers & Others in Need
Help us create quilts for Veterans and others in need!
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Help us create quilts for Veterans and others in need!
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Kids First Chair Bags
Make chair bags to help RUSD Elementary Students stay organized.
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Mitten Madness
Help make up-cycled mittens to be distributed to students at RUSD.
Help make up-cycled mittens to be distributed to students at RUSD.
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Meals on Wheels Placemats
Make placemats for participants in the Meals on Wheels Program. No prior sewing experience needed!
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Racine Unified Transitional Program
Students make pillowcases for local charities.
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Day of Caring & Crafting
Every November the charity groups affiliated with Sew 'n Save get together at Roma Lodge to make items for gift baskets to be presented to homeless Veterans receiving services at Veteran’s Programs in Union Grove and Racine.
Watch your emails for requests to donate items to help fill those baskets!
Every November the charity groups affiliated with Sew 'n Save get together at Roma Lodge to make items for gift baskets to be presented to homeless Veterans receiving services at Veteran’s Programs in Union Grove and Racine.
Watch your emails for requests to donate items to help fill those baskets!
Relay for Life
Every year Sew 'n Save hosts a Fiber Arts Rummage Sale to benefit the Racine Chapter of Relay for Life.
We accept book donations year-round. After our Spring Open House, we take in donations of Fabric, yarn, machines, notions, and fiber art kits. Clean out your stash for a good cause, then come and shop the sale to find some new treasures!
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Donations
Throughout the year we collect items for a number of local and sometimes national causes. Here are a few things on our wish lists:- Gently used wedding, bridesmaid, First Communion dresses for Angel Gowns
- Completed pillowcases for pillowcase fabric for Ryan's Case for Pillows, A Case for Pillows, or the Racine Unified Transitional Program Pillowcase Project.
- Cotton Fabric for Kids First Chairbags.
- Soft cotton or flannel fabric for How to Dress up an Ostomy
- Fabric scraps for Kindred Kitties of Kenosha
- Winter coats, hats, mittens or warm accessories for The Big Bundle Up (Travel Wisconsin) and Downtown Racine Warm Accessories Drive.
- Yarn or knitted or crocheted hats for Operation Chemo Comfort.
- Paper goods such as toilet paper, paper towels or hygiene products for Bethany House or the Women's Shelter.
Contact Us
- Sew 'n Save Phone: (262) 554-8708
- Fabric Gallery Phone: (262) 554-6445
- 3701 Durand Ave. Suite 335 Racine, WI 53405
- Sew 'n Save General Email: jim@sewnsaveofracine.com
Fabric Gallery: hello@sewnsaveofracine.com