Some of the lovely garments(and a purse) from our members. From our recent fashion show and tell.
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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
July – August – September Newsletter Online
The Plano TX Chapter newsletter for July – September has been posted. It can be downloaded here. You’ll need your Plano ASG password to get into the page (hint: 2 words, no break, no capitals).
This edition of Material Issues has the following items:
- President’s Corner – Planning your sewing
- Neighborhood Group Schedule
- Our first “Sewing Boot Camp” Review
- Founding Plano ASG member highlights – Maggie and Jami
- Our first ever “Share Fair” is coming
- Annual Luncheon and Elections
- Photo highlights from Sew Along and Linda Lee Workshop
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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
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
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