2022-2023 Schedule
Please note: You will find event details on the Events & Registration Tab. We appreciate it if you can register, but understand that it is not always possible! Guests are always welcome!
September 18 Sewing Machine Repair with Michele Yves Jocelyn (see below) - Manchester Township, NJ
October 20-23 ASDP Annual Educational Conference - Baltimore, MD (https://www.sewingprofessionals.com/conference)
November 20 Charity Sewing Event - Reusable grocery bags for food pantries - Morris Plains, NJ
December 3 Holiday gala; this will be an afternoon party from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Food will be provided by the Association. Neptune, NJ
January 13-15 Annual Sewing Retreat at St. Francis Retreat House - Easton, PA
February 19 Patternmaking with Wendy Cettina - Rumson, NJ
March Cinderella’s Closet Boutique Alterations Station - Long Branch, NJ
April Tentative in-person class with Sarah Veblen. Details and location to follow.
May 21 Chapter Elections, Show & Tell, including specialized sewing machines - Manasquan, NJ
June 11 Annual Planning Meeting - High Bridge, NJ
September 18th, 2022 - Yves Michel Jocelyn
Background
Yves has over 30 years’ experience as a sewing machine repair technician serving a wide array of clients throughout the tri-state area. In addition to being a successful business owner, Yves has liaised between manufacturers and community-based organizations to repair, buy and sell all types of personal and commercial sewing machines. Currently Yves is teaching at both the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City as well as the High School of Fashion Industry.
Machines Displayed
During Yves’ visit to the ASDP NJ Chapter this coming September 18th, he will be displaying the following types of machines:
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Serger
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Blind Hemming Machine
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Cover Stitch Machine
Yves will review the overall operation of the machine as well as go over tips on how to maintain the machines for optimal performance.
Paid Services Offered
Yves offers many sewing machine repair services ranging from annual maintenance to complex repair jobs.Yves services the following brands:
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Bernina
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Brother
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Husqvarna
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Janome
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Juki
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Pfaff
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Singer
Members attending the meeting are encouraged to bring their sewing machines in need of repair to the meeting. Yves can bring the machine to his repair shop and after the repair work has been completed, the owner and Yves will arrange delivery options.