by Nia Kelley-Jester
Materials Needed:
• Freezer Paper
• Laser or Ink Jet Printer – For this example, I used a Brother Laser printer and white muslin. Personally, I haven’t tried this process with an ink jet printer since I don’t own one, but it is reported to work. Disclaimer: Please test your materials.… Read the rest
Are you thinking about summer sewing? We are! We reached out to a few of our members and asked if they had any summer inspiration to share. Whether you are looking for machine embroidery, quilting, garments, bags or even beading and weaving, we have a few ideas to get your summer creative juice flowing!… Read the rest
Sometimes we find the best sewing tools in the most unlikely places! Watch this 5 minute video and learn 3 ways you can turn your smart phone into your very own fit advisor.
Click here to see the tripod I used. I love that it has bendable legs!
… Read the restJoin me for a 25 minute fireside chat with Gail Yellen of Gail Patrice Designs and hear all about her serger magic. Gail offers a collection of patterns, teaches a wide range of classes and workshops, authored the book, Serger Essentials, and has a YouTube channel where she offers a wide range of videos called Serger Tip Clips.… Read the rest
If you are a garment maker, you have very likely either made a cardboard template or wished for one many times. When Claire Cochran of Stitch Buzz felt that way, she invented a permanent one! In 2011, Claire launched her business with just one specialty ruler. Watch this 20 minute interview as she takes us behind the scenes into that journey.… Read the rest
It is a day we are encouraged to turn off our lights from 7:30 – 8:30 PM CT as a reminder that we can all make a difference………. even in small ways.
I had never heard of Earth Hour Day before this year, but it made me think once again about what I can do within the framework of my much-loved hobby. … Read the rest
Two years ago, I decided I wanted to jump on the jeans-making band wagon. I bought the Closet Case Morgan boyfriend jeans pattern and was ready to go. Six months later I had done nothing so when our chapter offered a jeans technique workshop, I was excited to attend. … Read the rest
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
We’ve heard the old saying cleanliness is next to godliness. Whether you think that saying holds any truth, it definitely could be rewritten in our community as:
Maybe I exaggerate. But it certainly is an endless task! On a regular basis, we need to take a minute to clear out the lint in our sewing machines if we want them to function well. … Read the rest
Do you understand fabric grain, why it is important and how to work with it? This video will tell you everything you need to know to begin building your understanding.
The Plano ASG Chapter met on Saturday, Oct 27. If you missed the annual luncheon, you missed a wonderful event! We were fortunate to have Rosalind Gaither of Sew Much Fabric (www.smfabric.com,) Katy, Texas, as our speaker. She has been in business since 1987.
Rosalind shared four important things to know when “Online Fabric Shopping.”… Read the rest
Check out this quick tutorial on how to reshape welt pocket flaps.
Download the PDF here: Wellt Pockets
