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ImageITHACA - SewGreen is moving its reuse store and sewing school to side-by-side storefronts in Ithaca's historic Clinton Hall. The new location, at 112 North Cayuga Street, will consolidate the organization's programs in a larger and more accessible space.

SewGreen collects unwanted fabric, yarn, and sewing machines for reuse. The not-for-profit group also teaches basic sewing to all ages and hosts a youth jobs program in the summer. Last November it opened a volunteer-run resale store in the DeWitt Mall, and for the last two years has held sewing classes in the nearby Women's Community Building.

Putting the disparate parts together will increase efficiency and visibility, said SewGreen Coordinator Wendy Skinner.

"We kept outgrowing our spaces and have moved four times in three years. It feels good to finally be able to put everything in one spot," she added.

The school is in operation now, and the new store will be ready for business on June 24. SewGreen is celebrating its "Grand Re-Re-Re-Re-Re-Opening" on July 10, with a special sale, sewing demonstrations, and tours of the classroom.

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