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Annual Luncheon and Election of Officers Saturday, October 17 at 11 AM

It’s that time again….. Time to celebrate all we have experienced together as a chapter in the past year and look forward to all we hope to accomplish together in 2016. In keeping with the idea of celebration, we will be enjoying a theatrical theme this year.

All The World’s a Stage!… Read the rest

National Sewing Month Community Service Sew In

Free Community Sewing Event

Sunday, Sept. 13^th 1:30 – 4:30 PM

Richardson Heights Recreation Center

711 W. Arapaho Road Richardson, TX 75080

Experienced and Beginners welcome! Never sewn before? That is ok! This is a great project to start.

We will be providing supplies, tools, notions and sewing machines or bring your own.… Read the rest

Leather handbags another perspective

Leather Handbags

My summer projects have been focused on leather handbags. My first handbag was a bucket bag, adapted from a pattern by Fabu-Leather.

I used beautiful lightweight leather purchased in New York, on my shopping adventure with Sheryl documented in a previous post. The big question with sewing leather is : Can I sew it with my home machine? … Read the rest

Sure, I would LOVE to test your pattern.

Recently, I had the fun experience of being a pattern tester for three independent pattern designers. Let me introduce them to you:

Itch to Stitch Kennis Wong is the owner and designer of this pattern line. While she received her masters of business from the University of Southern California, had careers in software and marketing – she now lives in Costa Rica with her husband. … Read the rest

Sign up for these Classes!

Techniques on Saturday –

No fee for this hands on learning experience (bring your machine)- but please register in the form below.

Welcome to the Plano ASG Techniques on Saturday ! Build on and improve your sewing techniques with Jami. Master the set in sleeve– hurry and register – registration closes on Weds July 22nd.

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Summer Sewing Camp

Summer Camp for Plano ASG Junior Students (ages 8 (or if you turn 8 this summer) – 17) . The Plano guild is offering a TAG sewing camp the week of July 6-10. There will not be a regular TAG meeting on Saturday July 11th.

Location is Plano Sewing Center, corner of Spring Creek and Custer – we appreciate the use of their space!… Read the rest

Adventures with the creation of leather handbags

A multiple part series, tips and techniques for sewing handbags with leather and other heavy fabrics.

My past experience with leather was sewing some purchased leather binding trim for a denim skirt. I “knew” not to pin, and to sew with a leather needle. Unfortunately, when I washed that skirt the color faded all over the cream denim. … Read the rest

Show us your style Fashion Show June 20th

Event details

I’ve got a style, she’s got a style, he’s got a style….What’s YOUR style? That’s what this year’s Plano ASG annual fashion show is all about. Saturday, June 20th 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at 4141 International Parkway, Carrollton, TX, United States

SHOW US YOUR STYLE!

Sew up and show up with the creation that best reflect who you are and what you love.

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Seam Finishes without a Serger – Hands on Techniques on Saturday class

Welcome to the Plano ASG Techniques on Saturday ! Build on and improve your sewing techniques with Jami. This month is a bring your sewing machine class to learn many different ways to “finish” your seams. These techniques are applicable to any type of sewing: fashion, home decor and accessories.

SATURDAY May 23rd Seam finishes without a serger

This neighborhood group format is a hands on class.

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Project Runway Junior Casting Call

Project Runway Junior – Casting call! Not to be confused with the Threads Junior program that ran earlier this year, this is a production from the producers of the Emmy-nominated show Project Runway. They are now searching for the next generation’s big names in fashion. Selected teen designers will have the opportunity to compete for cash prizes and a scholarship to the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM).… Read the rest

Dallas Fair Park “Project Sew”

For Project Sew 2016 projects see this link Project Sew 2016 10 AM – 5 PM first Monday of each Month January – July 2016

In coordination with Fair Park – Plano ASG will be offering “Project Sew”. Project Sew will feature monthly projects organized by Plano ASG. It will meet on the 4th Monday from 10 am – 8 pm in the Women’s Museum. … Read the rest