We just finished a weekend hosting Louise Cutting from http://www.cuttinglinedesigns.com/ Fabrique Fabrics hosted a champagne trunk show of Cutting Line Patterns on Friday evening, and all day Saturday participants learned how to measure, identify and solve common fitting issues. We are proud that we can host nationally recognized sewing instructors, and would love all input on which sewing star you would like for us to host in 2017.… Read the rest
The more you know about how something is created, the more you can appreciate the craftsmanship. This applies to not only garments, but also hats. Recently, members of Plano ASG along with members of the Dallas Millinery Society toured the HatCo Stetson/Resistol factory in Garland, TX. John Stetson first marketed the iconic cowboy hat over 150 years ago. … Read the rest
Last ye
ar we posted the request from Lifetime looking for young creative clothing designers for a new format of the Project Runway competition series. This new format selected 12 designers from ages 13 to 17 to compete in weekly clothing design challenges. While there were no contests from our local area, Maya Rameriz, the inaugural season winner’s aunt does live here.… Read the rest
by Sandie Gregio
Magg
ie Tinnin and I attended a three day class at Quilting by the Bay in Panama City, Florida given by Nancy Mahoney. It took us two days to drive to Florida since flying with a sewing machine is difficult, and we took our husbands. After checking into our hotel, I drove to the quilt shop to scope it out. … Read the rest
Musings on Memories and Clothing
Now showing at Contemporary Theatre of Dallas through March 6, 2016 “Love, Loss and What I Wore by by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron ”
Superstar sisters Delia Ephron and the late, great Nora wrote some of the most popular romantic comedies in history, including Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met Sally.… Read the rest
I thought that the ASG membership would be interested in attending the February program presented by Lisa Covert, who attended the Decadence show with me.
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It is January a new year, I am sure you have lots of sewing projects planned for 2016. Before you sew here are a few tips of preparation.
When shopping and you fall in love with a fabric but you are not exactly sure what you will create. Here is a general guideline that several of our members use when buying fabric for misses sizing (especially for coordinates) : 3 yards for 1 garment; 5 yards for 2 garments and 7 yards for 3 garments.… Read the rest
Registration closes January 15th !!!
Pack your bags and your sewing room for three days of sewing with your fellow sewists.
Come and bring your new projects or unfinished works.
Start off by claiming your Retreat Goodie Bag
Optional excursion to fabric store on Friday AM with demo & gift bag
Optional knitting with beads class Friday PM –
Share your best sewing tips and learn from others
Contests and prizes
Enjoy the company with fellow sewists
Share ideas, get feedback on projects and complete UFO’s
Full Registration includes 3 nights lodging and 7 meals.… Read the rest
You are welcome to work on your own projects, but here are the projects we will be teaching for January and the supply lists. Note, cutting and pressing stations will be provided. All of the January projects will keep you warm and can be made quickly!
For hat – 1/2 yard polar fleece (note this will make 2 hats)
For the reversible cowl – 3/8 yard of polar fleece two different colors/prints or you can use 2 ready made scarves – check thrift shops or dollar store for bargains
Hawn Gallery, Hamon Arts Library @ Southern Methodist University
The exhibition features fashion design sketches, circa 1933-1942, by Nancy B. Hamon (1918-2011) from the Jake and Nancy Hamon Papers, housed in Jerry Bywaters Special Collections in the Hamon Arts Library, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary.… Read the rest
Plano Chapter of American Sewing Guild sewing class options:
Classes for youth: We offer a once per month hands on sewing project.
Class for youth 6 – 8 is called Tiny Tag. It is generally on the 3rd Saturday of the month in McKinney. Registration is required. This link will take you to the registration page.… Read the rest
