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Switten Creation

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What are swittens?   Sweater-Mittens!  Mittens with an attitude!   More specifically, wool mittens made from up-cycled sweaters.

Members of the Oconomowoc Circle of Friendship Bridge come together monthly for lively cutting sessions designed to build community and produce a product. Swittens and other wool items made by our members are sold with all profits used to fund educational programs, health initiatives and microloans for impoverished women in Guatemala.
 

                         Step-by-Step Switten Construction
1. "Hunters & gatherers" collect buttons & sweaters of 80% or more wool
2. "Washer women" clean and felt the sweaters
3. "Preppers" open seams and remove cuffs/buttons
4. "Fleecers" cut and sew the lining 
5. "Designers" cut pieces from several different sweaters to create colorful, unique combinations
6. "Sewers" take home all prepared pieces to produce the wool product
7. "Steamers" shape the swittens

8. "Buttoners" hand-tack and choose the perfect embellishment for the cuffs
9. The "quality controller" assesses the finished product and tags each pair for sale.
One pair of swittens is produced through the work of 8 or more women. That's what we call teamwork! 

                   See some of our "Swittenette" Circle members in action 

at one of the outdoor sewing sessions.  

           Are you interested in joining the Friendship Bridge cause? 
                  Help is needed for many different types of activities.
-  Are you internet savvy?
-  Are you a rummager?
-  Do you like to organize events?
-  Do you enjoy working with fabric or like to sew?
Contact us today to find out how to get involved in our Circle.
 

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