By Debbie Bowles and Sheryl Belson
A few years ago, I adapted my knit Grainline Morris blazer pattern so I could make it with some luscious silk matka. I made all the pattern adjustments to shift from a zero-ease design that works with the stretch of a knit to a design that would work with a non-stretch woven.… Read the rest
Tuesday, November 27, Designing Divas had a wonderful tour of the Balenciaga in Black exhibit at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth. They learned how this leader of fashion design used fabric and form to create beautiful artwork. The group will strive to recreate the lines in
some of the designs to create their own patterns.… Read the rest
At the Plano ASG chapter, we have so many talented members. Member Debby B. agreed to teach us her secrets for creating jeans that no one will believe you made yourself!
In August we had two Jeans Techniques Workshops held at the “Best Little Retreat Center” where attendees learned all the steps to making a RTW looking pair of jeans. … Read the rest
Tunic Bible Workshop is coming to Plano! We are so excited to be hosting this event and we’ve been busy getting ready!
On July 14, 2018 we had the Tunic Bible Fitting workshop. Plano ASG members tried on samples from the “Tunic Bible” in both woven and knit. Everyone made notes on how to create the perfect fitting tunic ahead of the workshop. … Read the rest
Subscription services – They used to be book of the month club, fruit baskets, etc. Then came the beauty product clubs, and the popular clothing club, stitch fix.
There have been crafting clubs, quilting and embroidery clubs, knitting clubs, well now there is a new subscription sewing club.
Needle Sharp is the brain child of Mary Grabenstatter. … Read the rest
PLANO ASG MEMBERS SHARE THEIR TALENT !!!
We have so many talented members that have shared their expertise both on our YouTube channel as well as with pdf handouts.
We will be adding more of these tutorials so bookmark the tutorial page on our website it is here: http://www.planoasgsews.org/tutorials/
Do you have a specific tutorial or how to request? … Read the rest
Adventures with Sheryl and Debby
What a field of eye candy! Debby Bowles and I made the trek to the design district near downtown Dallas recently to hear a lecture on the history of print in fashion. It was a very interesting lecture that highlighted 4 designers, all with a unique signature look. … Read the rest
The Plano chapter of the American Sewing Guild hosted Mary Ray (http://www.maryraydesigns.com) on September 29th and 30th, 2017. Mary Ray is a contributing editor at Threads Magazine (http://www.threadsmagazine.com/). She is currently teaching Apparel Construction and Flat Pattern Design part-time at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.… Read the rest
Two beautiful, interesting and inspiring exhibits to view in Dallas.
The exhibition “Reimagining the Kimono,” presented by the Texas Fashion Collection of the University of North Texas is at North Park between Neimans Marcus and Dillards. It runs now through June 27th. It features not only traditional Japanese kimonos like the uchikake see in the photo (a formal outer kimono by an unknown designer), but also imagined garments by designers Oscar de la Renta, Halston, Issey Miyake, Balenciaga, Hanea Mori, and Karl Lagerfeld.… Read the rest
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
We are excited to announce the first ever Dallas/Fort Worth Fabric and Fiber Shopping Map!!!
Susan Annand from www.DesignSynse.com in conjunction with the Plano TX Chapter of the American Sewing Guild invites you to enjoy all of the shopping opportunities in our North Texas Area!!! Please feel free to link to our map, be sure you credit DesignSynse.com… Read the rest
It is January a new year, I am sure you have lots of sewing projects planned for 2016. Before you sew here are a few tips of preparation.
When shopping and you fall in love with a fabric but you are not exactly sure what you will create. Here is a general guideline that several of our members use when buying fabric for misses sizing (especially for coordinates) : 3 yards for 1 garment; 5 yards for 2 garments and 7 yards for 3 garments.… Read the rest
