Crafts: Sewing
Position Summary
Be a part of a unique opportunity to assist in the making and maintenance of Historic Fort Snelling costuming.
Responsibilities
Project based volunteer work to repair and mend existing Fort Snelling costumes, as well as some opportunities for pattern building, sizing work, and constructing historic costumes from pre existing patterns.
Qualifications
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Strong hand sewing and mending skills.
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Comfort with project based work that varies throughout the year.
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Ability to work independently.
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Pattern drafting/sizing skills are desired, but not required.
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Ability to make garments with an existing pattern is desired, but not required.
Accessibility Information
Visit the Historic Fort Snelling accessibility page for more information.
Training & Safety
Staff will provide an overview of the sewing machine on site, but volunteers may also work remotely when approved.
Value to the Volunteer
This volunteer opportunity offers the chance to share your sewing skills to support Historic Fort Snelling experiences. It also allows you to learn through doing, with the ability to ask questions of the historic site's staff, and occasionally, other volunteers.
Perks for all active volunteers can be viewed on the bottom of the MNHS Volunteer News webpage.
Time Commitment
Varies throughout the year.
Supervisor: Katherine Longar, katherine.longar@mnhs.org