Over the past few months, our members have shared their favorite source of sewing inspiration and their favorite books. This time some of our members are sharing their favorite online learning opportunities. We have heard several people lament that the pandemic seems to be dealing a blow to their sew-jo. … Read the rest
Are you thinking about summer sewing? We are! We reached out to a few of our members and asked if they had any summer inspiration to share. Whether you are looking for machine embroidery, quilting, garments, bags or even beading and weaving, we have a few ideas to get your summer creative juice flowing!… Read the rest
Sometimes we find the best sewing tools in the most unlikely places! Watch this 5 minute video and learn 3 ways you can turn your smart phone into your very own fit advisor.
Click here to see the tripod I used. I love that it has bendable legs!
… Read the restSuzy Furrer is the star of our next fireside chat and she is another delight you won’t want to miss. Suzy is the founder/director of the Bay area fashion design school, Apparel Arts where she teaches classes on pattern making, textiles, sewing, design principles and tailoring. In addition to teaching at her own school, Suzy teaches at conferences, guilds, and schools around the country, online on Blueprint, and has even taught for big name companies like GAP, Pixar, and Lucas Films.… Read the rest
Join me for a 25 minute fireside chat with Gail Yellen of Gail Patrice Designs and hear all about her serger magic. Gail offers a collection of patterns, teaches a wide range of classes and workshops, authored the book, Serger Essentials, and has a YouTube channel where she offers a wide range of videos called Serger Tip Clips.… Read the rest
We’ve all begun hunkering down away from social gatherings with our minds on COVID19. It can be exhausting to constantly listen for the latest news so we thought, why not take a break and dream about the summer?
Every year ASG hosts a conference somewhere in the US and every year lots of people go. … Read the rest
Most workshops cost about $15-20 for members, with a $50 surcharge for nonmembers.… Read the rest
Since Monica joined Plano ASG in 2014, she has been busy spreading her enthusiasm for sewing to DFW and beyond!
She does so many things and you can find everything she does on her sewing and DIY website called That’s Sew Monica.… Read the rest
Author: Sheryl Belson
Have you toyed with the idea of making your own swimsuit but just felt like it was too different or complicated from all your other sewing adventures to attempt it? This is your chance to spend a day giving it a try! It really isn’t as hard as you might think!… Read the rest
Are you a sewist frustrated with finishing your garment projects? Or are you looking to learn how to have a high end professional finish on your garments. There is no one better to help you with the details than Kenneth King!
The Plano Special Events Committee invites you to attend the Cool Tricks Takes Manhattan Workshop. The… Read the rest
Are you tired of looking for the bag that fits all your unique needs? Or are you tired of paying top dollar to get that perfect bag? Well, this workshop is for you!
Join us at the Customized Bag Workshop!
We will show participants how to customize a basic bag pattern with special touches such as custom pockets, adjustable straps, bag hardware, embroidery, applique, and accessories. We… Read the rest
At the Plano ASG chapter, we have so many talented members. Member Debby B. agreed to teach us her secrets for creating jeans that no one will believe you made yourself!
In August we had two Jeans Techniques Workshops held at the “Best Little Retreat Center” where attendees learned all the steps to making a RTW looking pair of jeans. … Read the rest
