What could be better than exhibits that feature beautiful and iconic clothing? It is the 75 anniversary of “Gone With The Wind” and the Ransom Center on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington has curated an exhibit called the Making of Gone With The Wind. If you can’t make the exhibit in person, I encourage you to check out the center’s website.… Read the rest
It’s a Wrap – 10 year anniversary of Plano Chapter Luncheon
The Plano Chapter of ASG celebrated 10 years of sewing friendships with a theme of another anniversary – Diane Von Furstenberg’s iconic wrap dress celebrating it’s 40th year!
Our dynamic special events team created a contest theme which included wrap garment, wrap outer wear and wrapped package categories.… Read the rest
Sewing Boot Camps – Learning to Sew
Do you have a sewing machine that has been collecting dust? One in the box? Are you itching to try out all of the creative projects you find on Pinterest, Craftsy, and creative blogs?
Here at the Plano Chapter of the American Sewing Guild, we want to start you off with a series of classes we fondly call Sewing Boot Camp. … Read the rest
Travelogue of a Wandering Sewist – Visiting Marla Kazell
The continued adventures of Sheryl and her trip west.
Further north on our journey I had the privilege of spending the morning shopping in Portland, OR with Marla Kazell. It was such fun!
She introduced me to the Old Mill Store, which is so massive and has such incredible fabric offerings that I could have stayed there an entire day! … Read the rest
Travelogue of a Wandering Sewist – Inspiration Time with Diane Ericson
While on our road trip from Sonoma, CA to Seattle, WA I had the great privilege to make two “sewing nerd” stops. I know you understand my enthusiasm because if you are reading this you are probably a sewing nerd too. ASG is full of people like us! Yea!
My first stop was in downtown Ashland, OR at Diane Ericson’s studio. … Read the rest
Space is Limited … Reserve your Space for the 2015 Plano ASG Retreat
Pack your luggage and your sewing room for three days dedicated to nothing but sewing! Hunker down at your machine along with fellow sewists to … complete works in progress, focus on projects requiring your complete attention & to dedicate uninterrupted time complete your most complex & challenging makes!
Do all this and more on one of the most breathtaking 30-acre parcels of land in North Texas at the Lakeview Camp & Retreat Center !… Read the rest
It’s a Wrap! Oct 25th 2014
It’s a Wrap Challenge Rules 2014:
For all categories:
You must be a member in good standing of the National American Sewing Guild at the time of the Judging.
All judging will take place at the ASG Plano Annual Luncheon. October 25, 2014, Blue Mesa Grill in Plano. No entries will be accepted at any other time.… Read the rest
Neighborhood Group News
Growing and evolving –
Our neighborhood groups change in response to our members interests. The Hoopla Sisters (machine embroidery neighborhood group) has grown to 35 ladies. The new morning meeting time is 10:30am and no lunch. We also have a new evening meeting at 7:00pm and no dinner. Both these meetings take place on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.… Read the rest
Pressing Matters
The one habit that can make or break the success of your creations is the proper pressing technique.
To begin with there is a difference in ironing and pressing. When you iron a garment, you are smoothing out wrinkles with a gliding motion. Pressing, on the other hand is lifting the iron up and down with the goal to meld the thread into the fabric, open the seams or shape the seam or other portions of the item into a curved shape. … Read the rest
Organization – Part Three – Projects and Pantone
Do you ever go to an all you can eat buffet and fill your plate because everything looks so good? Well I am guilty of that with fiber of all types. The almost unlimited selections of such beautiful fabrics, yarns, and ideas on how to use them finds my sewing space bulging with half formed projects and ideas for projects. … Read the rest
Organization – Part Two – Patterns
This post collects some advise from our members on how they manage both patterns. Projects will be the topic of the next organizational post.
Patterns/Designs/Paper/Electronic
Even if you only started sewing, I am sure you have collected many paper patterns, pattern pdfs, patterns for your quilting and/or embroidery software. And if you haven’t – you soon will!… Read the rest
It’s A Sewing Party!!!
Mark your calendars! November 8, 2014 is a first of its kind sewing and crafting educational event. If you love learning online The Sewing Party is the place for you. For one day sewing and crafting classes will be taught by leading bloggers and DIY educational experts.
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Attendees will have the opportunity to attend over 30 classes, and will be able to access the classes 90 days after the event.… Read the rest