As your chapter President, I attended the 2016 national conference. The first evening and 2nd day of the conference have separate track for Presidents or their delegates. Thursday was the annual meeting of the corporate members. Chapter awards were as follows: Newsletter: Houston Website: Indianapolis Chapter Growth: West Oakland Michigan . … Read the rest
Dallas Fort Worth Area Fabric and Fiber Shopping Map
We are excited to announce the first ever Dallas/Fort Worth Fabric and Fiber Shopping Map!!!
Susan Annand from www.DesignSynse.com in conjunction with the Plano TX Chapter of the American Sewing Guild invites you to enjoy all of the shopping opportunities in our North Texas Area!!! Please feel free to link to our map, be sure you credit DesignSynse.com… Read the rest
Gathering in Chicago – Pattern Review Weekend 2016
Pattern Review Weekend 2016 – Chicago
I just returned home from an amazing 3 day weekend with my sewing people. 15 years ago, a new sewer, computer programmer decided to create a gathering space for sewing folk. Today the site has over 400,000 members across the world. I will admit I am not an every day user of the website, sometimes I think I go months or years at one point without using the site. … Read the rest
Anyone can win it motivation and sewing tip from Louise Cutting
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
A Visit to Stetson Hat Factory
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
Interview Project Runway Junior Winner Maya Ramirez
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
Cross Country Quilting Adventures
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
Clothing Memories
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
DAFA February 22 program SHIBORI!, March workshops with Marinda Stewart
Invitation from Plano ASG and Dallas Area Fiber Artist member Lu Peters
Hi All,
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.
Lisa is an accomplished Shibori dye artist, felt maker, and bookbinder ( among other things!).
… Read the rest Dallas Blooms and Lunch at the Arboretum with Plano ASG
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Preparing to Sew – What you need to know
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
January 28th – 31st Sewing and Project Retreat – Register by 1/15 !
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