{"id":7442,"date":"2020-08-04T14:10:26","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T18:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/floridanewsline.com\/Clone2\/?p=7442"},"modified":"2020-08-04T14:10:28","modified_gmt":"2020-08-04T18:10:28","slug":"sewing-group-the-rippers-keeps-busy-with-handmade-projects-to-help-those-in-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floridanewsline.com\/Clone2\/creekline-st-johns\/sewing-group-the-rippers-keeps-busy-with-handmade-projects-to-help-those-in-need\/","title":{"rendered":"Sewing group \u201cThe Rippers\u201d keeps busy with handmade projects to help those in need"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>By Heidy Brosofsky-Weaver<br>mail@floridanewsline.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Susan Fischer may not be a marathon runner, but if miles could be measured by stitches made on a sewing machine, she would earn a spot on the winner\u2019s list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI wonder how many miles of thread she\u2019s used,\u201d says Peggy Preusler, a member of Fischer\u2019s sewing group, The Rippers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The group meets monthly and primarily creates projects that help those in need. Items include clothes for stillborn babies, turbans for cancer patients, and personal hygiene kits for Days for Girls. In fact, the group\u2019s name came about while she was working on a project \u2014 ripping apart garments and remaking them with Velcro for wounded soldiers to wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEverything she brings us to sew is a benefit to so many people,\u201d says Preusler, who joined the group about eight years ago.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presently, the focus is on making blue jean duffel bags for homeless students in St. Johns County. There are about 700 to 800 homeless students identified yearly, and each situation is different, according to Michael Israel, St. Johns County School District Homeless Liaison.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He says it can be challenging locating and helping these students as they often come to school well dressed and conceal their living situations. \u201cMany are hidden in plain sight,\u201d Israel says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with Mitchell Moody, Israel works to bring about awareness in the community through the ASSIST program, working closely with guidance counselors and educating people about the homeless population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Israel says many local residents assist with food drives, clothes collections, and other fundraising events. Fischer\u2019s group found an important niche, as well. \u201cThey offer a unique service, and we are thankful for what they are doing,\u201d says Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The duffel bags are something sustainable that students can call their own, according to Israel. Students know the bags are \u201cmade with love by somebody who cares about them,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea for the duffel bags actually came to Fischer while participating in an Angel Tree gift program at her church. The child she was to buy a gift for simply wanted a Frisbee; so, she decided to wrap it in a duffel bag as a special touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So far, Fischer\u2019s group has made about 80 duffel bags for the ASSIST program, and donations are needed for them to reach their goal of 800. In addition to gently used, non-stretch jeans in adult sizes, the group is collecting eight-packs of 20 oz. Gatorade and small hygiene items, such as hotel samples to place in the pockets. Items can be dropped off at Swiss Cove Christian Church Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To lend a hand, Israel suggests reaching out to local schools, faith-based groups, and other community organizations as a majority of volunteer activities focus on supporting students.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo courtesy Heidy Brosofsky-Weaver<br><br><em>Susan Fischer working on a duffel bag.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Heidy Brosofsky-Weavermail@floridanewsline.com Susan Fischer may not be a marathon runner, but if miles could be measured by stitches made on a sewing machine, she would earn a spot on the winner\u2019s list. \u201cI wonder how many miles of thread she\u2019s used,\u201d says Peggy Preusler, a member of Fischer\u2019s sewing group, The Rippers. 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