Plano ASG member, Tricia Kemp, showed off her latest creation at the November Toujours! Couture meeting. It is a story of creativity and the value of ASG relationships, so we knew we had to share.
With the help of ASG friend, Penny Hanstein, Tricia developed a blouse sloper that she can now use to design any blouse she wants. … Read the rest
How long have you been a member? Since 2012
What do you like to sew? I love sewing garments, especially when I can add a creative element to them. I also like making my own purses, but more as a need than a creative outlet.… Read the rest
Kelli Robertson is a multi-talented member using her skills for good in the community. We are glad she took some time to share what she’s been up to with us.
I’ve been a member since 2014.
I really like to sew a little of everything.… Read the rest
We are so excited to partner with Fabrique Fabrics one last time to generate a space for local RTW fasters to meet each other.
We will meet at Fabrique Fashion Fabrics on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The address is 3801 W President George Bush Hwy, Plano, TX 75075.… 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
Sewing retreats are a wonderful way to relax, unwind, rejuvenate, and inspire our minds and bodies. You will meet new friends and learn a new technique or two!
The 2018 AGS Plano was another huge success! There were 26 ladies sewing day and night! The Sunset Retreat and Quilt Shop is setup to allow you to sew and shop all night if you want to! … Read the rest
Marie B’s adventures with clutches :Discovering How to Make Fringe
I recently wanted to add colorful fringe to a plain stole I was making for the pastor of our church. I tried a few ideas before finding a few video tutorials that gave me the idea that finally worked. It turned out to be very easy! … Read the rest
10 Plano Chapter ASG members signed up for a day class at the Best Little Retreat Center in Dallas. We all wanted guidance to make the Bionic Bag…the instructions on Craftsy are 84 pages long! And there’s a video that the creator keeps on referring the sewer to. She goes on and on, actually not making much sense. … Read the rest
Every fabric has its day…or use. At our recent farmers Market fabric sales I watched as our shoppers looked through our selection, delighting when they found a treasure. One roll of fabric was always set to the side, its pattern was not obvious and the colors had no charm. Toward the end of the sale I opened the roll and discovered four yards of cornstalk camouflage fabric. … Read the rest
In 2017 I decided to set a goal of growing my creative skills. These do not come naturally to me. I am a process/rows-and-columns kind of thinker by nature. As I set out to look for way to achieve that goal, I decided to sign up for Marla Kazell’s Koos coat workshop. … 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.
