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Donation Guidelines*

We are now requiring appointments for donations. Please call or text 607-319-4106 to make an appointment.

CURRENTLY SEEKING:
Janome Sewing Machines and Sergers in good working order for our Classroom
Jewelry Making Pliers and Tools
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WHAT WE ACCEPT:
Fabric of any type, age, and size that is still in usable condition. It must be clean, mildew-free and odorless.
Unfinished Quilt Blocks or Toppers
Beads
and Jewelry Making Tools and Supplies
Genuine Leather and Fur scraps, pieces, and apparel
Yarn of all types and quantities. 
Knitting needles, crochet hooks, embroidery tools
Notions and tools, such as thread, pins, needles, scissors, rotary cutters, mats
Buttons, buckles, zippers, fasteners
Trims, bindings, ribbon, lace
Uncut Sewing Patterns of all kinds
Books on Sewing and Fiber Arts
Unused polyfill, stuffing, and batting.

Sewing baskets and kits
Cashmere or Merino Wool
scarves and sweaters for felting and upcycling
Denim Jackets and Jeans for upcycling!
Art Supplies of all kinds!
Paint, markers, clay, paper, all the things! What can't be resold will be put on the Free Art Supply shelf!

WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT
Anything smelly, soiled, worn-out, moldy, mildew-y (Mildew is mold on fiber; it is an allergen and not good for our health.)
Clothing, whole or cut up (Exceptions: saris, kimonos, ethnic, vintage, leather, historic)
Rugs, towels, bed or table linens, duvet covers, curtains, slipcovers (Exceptions: vintage embroidered table linens and napkins)
Feathers, down, foam rubber, old or used stuffing
Magazines and catalogues
Furniture, empty sewing tables, quilt or rug frames

SewGreen is a reuse program, which means donated items must be in usable condition. Donated items are used in the SewGreen classrooms, resold, or passed along to other community programs.

*Because of our organizational structure, PLEASE NOTE that we are unable to provide tax receipts for donations.


Location

SewGreen: We make reuse beautiful!

An artful reuse store featuring pre-owned fabric and materials, a bead bar, local yarn and Darn Good Yarn, felting supplies, needlework and weaving supplies, and vintage lace and notions. 

Press Bay Court
112 W Green Street, #5
Ithaca, NY 14850
​607-319-4106

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