By Debbie Bowles and Sheryl Belson
A few years ago, I adapted my knit Grainline Morris blazer pattern so I could make it with some luscious silk matka. I made all the pattern adjustments to shift from a zero-ease design that works with the stretch of a knit to a design that would work with a non-stretch woven.… Read the rest
Plano ASG’s annual retreat will be held on February 6th – 9th 2020. Registration will be coming soon! Be on the look-out for the email if you are interested!
We are headed back to Sunset, Texas! Time to pack your sewing gear and spend the weekend with your sewing buddies’ sew-cializing for a few days!… Read the rest
How long have you been a member? Since 2012
What do you like to sew? I love sewing garments, especially when I can add a creative element to them. I also like making my own purses, but more as a need than a creative outlet.… Read the rest
We’ve heard the old saying cleanliness is next to godliness. Whether you think that saying holds any truth, it definitely could be rewritten in our community as:
Maybe I exaggerate. But it certainly is an endless task! On a regular basis, we need to take a minute to clear out the lint in our sewing machines if we want them to function well. … Read the rest
Do you understand fabric grain, why it is important and how to work with it? This video will tell you everything you need to know to begin building your understanding.
Kelli Robertson is a multi-talented member using her skills for good in the community. We are glad she took some time to share what she’s been up to with us.
I’ve been a member since 2014.
I really like to sew a little of everything.… Read the rest
One of the best parts of being a Member of the Plano Chapter of ASG is learning from other members. I made a personal goal to learn to sew my own clothes. I quickly ran into fitting issues and learned that I needed help. I brought a blouse that I was working on to the Designing Divas neighborhood group, and two wonderful ASG members offered to help me with fitting.… 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
By Sheryl Belson
Social media… to some it is a dirty word; to some it is their source of connection; and to some it is a word you don’t quite understand yet. We get that! And since a lot of chapter news published this year has been on social media, we wanted to provide a little bit of information to help you find it. … 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
Let’s Celebrate the Kentucky Derby and Spring Plano ASG Style. It’s the Social Event of the Season!
Bring out your fancy hats, breathtaking fascinators and horse track attire to celebrate Derby Day! While everyone in Kentucky is at the track, we’ll be celebrating High Tea at Lavendou Bistro Provincial on Saturday May 4, 2019.… Read the rest
Have you ever wanted to add a special couture touch to your sewing projects? Well this workshop is for you!
Jami Roux will be teaching this workshop about fabric Origami (also known as Shark’s Teeth). Participants who complete the class will learn how to create a fabric band embellished with folded and clipped tucks forming a variety of patterns.… Read the rest
