10/28/2026
Ever since it started back in 2007 with a one-day sale at the DeWitt Mall, our shop has been an important hub for crafters, makers, upcyclers, and anyone who cares about keeping great textiles out of our local landfills. When SewGreen started nearly 20 years ago, "creative reuse" wasn’t even a common phrase! Today, thrifting, upcycling, and sustainable crafting are having a massive moment everywhere, but SewGreen was right here doing the work in Ithaca long before it was trendy. I feel a huge sense of responsibility to our loyal and enthusiastic community of crafters. Which is why it is so difficult to say that because of shifting priorities in my own life and that of my family, I am no longer able to run the SewGreen retail shop. The great news? I am not leaving teaching! I love working with our young makers way too much, so I will continue running our kids' sewing camps and classes in The Art Room in Press Bay Court. SewGreen’s retail shop is too special to Ithaca to let it disappear, and my goal is to pass the baton to someone or a group of someones who can take over the store side and keep this vibrant reuse hub thriving. Could that someone be you, or someone you know? Here is what makes taking over the SewGreen shop such an amazing turn-key opportunity:
-It’s fully established: You get a beloved shop in Downtown Ithaca, a steady, reliable stream of community donations, and an amazingly loyal customer base that drops in every week.
-Incredible inventory: You’ll be stepping right into a shop stocked with rescued fabrics, yarn, notions, and craft supplies--all beautifully displayed and ready to sell.
-Great timing: Eco-conscious shopping and secondhand crafting are exploding right now, and the demand for affordable, rescued craft materials has never been higher. Whether you're a local maker who has always dreamt of running a sustainable craft shop, an eco-minded entrepreneur, or a team of creative folks wanting to take it on together, I’d love to chat with you! I’m very open to flexible transition options to make sure the store lands in great hands—and bonus: we'll still get to be creative neighbors!
