This is just a small, small sample of the goodies we will have for sale on our next date of May 27th from 9:00 AM – 2 PM (weather permitting) at Four Season Market 677 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080 close to University of Texas Dallas. This is the first time in this location and we welcome your feedback.… Read the rest
What I learned today – contributed by Sheryl Belson
There are many things I love about being a part of the American Sewing Guild. I was reminded of one of them just today. In the Sewing With a Plan meeting we focused on incorporating more denim into our wardrobe. When it was my turn to show my project idea I told the group that I was having a horrible time trying to get the fabric on grain. … Read the rest
Let’s Celebrate the Kent
ucky Derby Plano ASG Style. It’s the Social Event of the Season! May 6th 2:00 – 4:30 PM
Bring out your fancy hats, breathtaking fascinators and horse track attire to celebrate Derby Day! While everyone in Kentucky is at the track, we’ll be celebrating High Tea at Lavendou’s. … Read the rest
Techniques on Saturday will be trying a new format for the next few months. Instead of a program on a specific technique, we will offer sewing mentor advise on YOUR project. What project are you working on, or wanting to start ? Members will pick a pattern and fabric of their choice to bring to the meeting.… Read the rest
This special neighborhood group is a joint project of the City of Dallas Parks and Rec and Plano ASG. It is free and open to the public with a Dallas Recreation Pass.
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Time for reflection, for planning and goal setting.
I am going to encourage you to set reasonable goals for 2017. I would characterize myself as someone who attempts to over achieve. I have lots of plans for lots of great designs, projects, paintings and more. In my mind, I think, I can lose ## pounds, return to my body’s athletic and physical shape of my 20’s or 30’s.… Read the rest
Announcing a New Neighborhood Group
Beader’s Workshop
First Meeting Thursday, January 5, 2017, 1:00-3:00
Please RSVP by Monday, January 2, 2017
bead@planoasgsews.org
Dear ASG Sewing Friends,
We are delighted to announce the beginning of another Neighborhood Group: Beader’s Workshop. If you have been wanting to learn off-loom beading techniques to create embellishments for your garments or design wearable objects, Beader’s Workshop is an opportunity you cannot miss.… Read the rest
I count myself very lucky that I have been able to travel about North and South America and Europe. Soon my travels will take me farther afield, but for now, I would like to share with you my recent adventures in Europe.
In early November, I spent 5 days in London. … Read the rest
I just wanted to share some of my favorite resources for fashion design and sewing. I love books, maybe it is my age or desired learning style.
Books
Our local chapter has collected a great many books that are available to check out for a month at a time to any member of ASG. … Read the rest
High Society: The Portraits of Franz X. Winterhalter, featured exhibit at the Fine Art Museum of Houston through August 12th, 2016.
Franz Xaver Winterhalter, the 19th century’s most renowned portraitist of European aristocracy, captured the elegance and opulence of his distinguished sitters with an unrivaled brilliance. The 
comprehensive exhibition High Society: The Portraits of Franz X.… Read the rest
As your chapter President, I attended the 2016 national conference. The first evening and 2nd day of the conference have separate track for Presidents or their delegates. Thursday was the annual meeting of the corporate members. Chapter awards were as follows: Newsletter: Houston Website: Indianapolis Chapter Growth: West Oakland Michigan . … Read the rest
