Marie B’s adventures with clutches :Discovering How to Make Fringe
I recently wanted to add colorful fringe to a plain stole I was making for the pastor of our church. I tried a few ideas before finding a few video tutorials that gave me the idea that finally worked. It turned out to be very easy! … Read the rest
10 Plano Chapter ASG members signed up for a day class at the Best Little Retreat Center in Dallas. We all wanted guidance to make the Bionic Bag…the instructions on Craftsy are 84 pages long! And there’s a video that the creator keeps on referring the sewer to. She goes on and on, actually not making much sense. … Read the rest
In 2017 I decided to set a goal of growing my creative skills. These do not come naturally to me. I am a process/rows-and-columns kind of thinker by nature. As I set out to look for way to achieve that goal, I decided to sign up for Marla Kazell’s Koos coat workshop. … Read the rest
The Plano chapter of the American Sewing Guild hosted Mary Ray (http://www.maryraydesigns.com) on September 29th and 30th, 2017. Mary Ray is a contributing editor at Threads Magazine (http://www.threadsmagazine.com/). She is currently teaching Apparel Construction and Flat Pattern Design part-time at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.… Read the rest
Thanks to all who contributed to this award. Especially Nienke W. for the initial creation.
This message came with the award:
Greetings Sheryl & Markita: It was no surprise to me that the Plano Chapter was selected for this year’s Website of the Year Award by the ASG Board of Directors – the Plano Chapter has been outstanding in every category since it began. … Read the rest
There are so many events related to sewing, crafts, and all things fiber. How to keep up? We post happenings in 2 places. First there is the monthly calendar of Plano American Sewing Guild neighborhood group meetings. These are also listed on our calendar (on the right sidebar) and on meetup.com. … Read the rest
Me ! Yes, I love my life of world wide travel. I also love the community of PatternReview.com. I volunteered to be a first time Pattern Review contest manager. And the contest is “Travel Wardrobe”.
For those of you not familiar with this site, it functions on a Freemium structure. … Read the rest
This is just a small, small sample of the goodies we will have for sale on our next date of May 27th from 9:00 AM – 2 PM (weather permitting) at Four Season Market 677 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080 close to University of Texas Dallas. This is the first time in this location and we welcome your feedback.… Read the rest
What I learned today – contributed by Sheryl Belson
There are many things I love about being a part of the American Sewing Guild. I was reminded of one of them just today. In the Sewing With a Plan meeting we focused on incorporating more denim into our wardrobe. When it was my turn to show my project idea I told the group that I was having a horrible time trying to get the fabric on grain. … Read the rest
Announcing a New Neighborhood Group
Beader’s Workshop
First Meeting Thursday, January 5, 2017, 1:00-3:00
Please RSVP by Monday, January 2, 2017
bead@planoasgsews.org
Dear ASG Sewing Friends,
We are delighted to announce the beginning of another Neighborhood Group: Beader’s Workshop. If you have been wanting to learn off-loom beading techniques to create embellishments for your garments or design wearable objects, Beader’s Workshop is an opportunity you cannot miss.… Read the rest
I count myself very lucky that I have been able to travel about North and South America and Europe. Soon my travels will take me farther afield, but for now, I would like to share with you my recent adventures in Europe.
In early November, I spent 5 days in London. … Read the rest
