Fashion Show Collection Slideshow 2

A variety of creative garments by our members.

Fashion Show Photo Collection Slideshow

Some of the lovely garments(and a purse) from our members. From our recent fashion show and tell.

Not a size 2? Neither are most of the rest of us!

One of the reasons you may sew is for fit. I know I have fitting challenges with asymmetrical hips and a tummy that curves out instead of Jessica Rabbit concave. Big and baggy, or stretched way too tight flatters no one. How to gauge whether a style or pattern will look good on your figure? … Read the rest

Mark your Calendars for these Upcoming Events!

There are two upcoming events that may be of interest. Check your calendars and invite your friends … these are great opportunities to be inspired.

Fiber Retreat

Are you in need of a mini creative vacation? Consider the Fiber Retreat August 15^th – 17^th at the Lone Oak Ranch & Retreat Center in Gainesville.… Read the rest

Neighborhood Groups Are Where It’s At!

An excellent resource for every ASG Member is the neighborhood group meeting. Not only are there are ton of options to meet your schedule, but the topics are wide ranging. This allows every one of us to dip our toes into unfamiliar territory in this ever changing world of sewing and crafting.… Read the rest

Indie Sewing Month

I never heard the term Indie Pattern Company until I started to research sewing related items on the internet. It didn’t take me long to figure out these companies are popping up everywhere. They are even showing up at sewing and quilting expos and specialty fabric stores.

It’s easy to overlook indie pattern companies for a number of reasons.… Read the rest

Vintage, what is old is new again

Have you notice the resurgence of vintage? Simplicity and Vogue have been re releasing vintage patterns, Butterick has a line of retro inspired patterns with the designer Gertie of the blog “blogforbettersewing.com“. Pattern review is running a vintage sewing contest. I adore the 1950’s playsuit by Madssews. http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/ContestGallery.pl?ContestID=208

I started sewing very early on, but in all the moves from high school to college, from this place to that place, I only kept one of my patterns from my high school sewing days. … Read the rest

Plano ASG June Fashion Show

Every year, the Plano Chapter of ASG provides an opportunity for its members to be in the limelight. The annual Fashion Show invites every member to participate by showing us those special works that have come to life in your sewing room. Garments, accessories, home décor…come and show them off on the RUNWAY!… Read the rest

Linda Lee Workshop and Fashion Show

Written by: Sheryl Belson

On April 26-27 our Plano ASG chapter had a wonderful time hosting Linda Lee’s Sewing with Knits Workshop and fashion show. Saturday began with Linda talking about fit and sharing a number of great tips for working with knit fabrics. Among many things, she told us that a walking foot will change everything!… Read the rest

Up for a Sewing Challenge?

One of my favorite things about sewing is you never really stop learning. There are always new techniques, fabric, and equipment to learn. And with every new thing we learn, we have the ability to hone those skills to get better. Sewing, no matter what the type, is a challenge.

But are you up for a new challenge?… Read the rest

Winners of half priced workshop announced

A random drawing of all Plano ASG members as of April 6, 2014 produced two lucky winners!

Cynthia Isley and Ozella Hailey will receive the option to purchase a seat at the April 26th Linda Lee

workshop at only half price! Just another benefit of membership! There are still a few seats available,

don’t hesitate to be a part of this special event.… Read the rest