What is a Shop Hop? There are many kinds but in this article, we will stick to quilt stores. A Shop Hop is a group of quilt stores who agree to participate in a common program for a limited length of time to produce a common quilt. Each store might sell one block in the common quilt. … Read the rest
Leather handbags another perspective
Leather Handbags
My summer projects have been focused on leather handbags. My first handbag was a bucket bag, adapted from a pattern by Fabu-Leather.
I used beautiful lightweight leather purchased in New York, on my shopping adventure with Sheryl documented in a previous post. The big question with sewing leather is : Can I sew it with my home machine? … Read the rest
An Epic Weekend of Fashion, Sewing & Style!
The Sew-cial Media Darling
Meet Mimi Goodwin – I think the most famous Fashion, Sewing & Style forward blogger. You may argue that there are other sewing bloggers that are famous too. However, are they also promoting fashion (I mean today’s fashion, not fuddy-duddy looks) and style? On her blog, MimiGStyle shows us how to “Buy it, Make it, Mix it, & Rock it!”… Read the rest
Sure, I would LOVE to test your pattern.
Recently, I had the fun experience of being a pattern tester for three independent pattern designers. Let me introduce them to you:
Itch to Stitch Kennis Wong is the owner and designer of this pattern line. While she received her masters of business from the University of Southern California, had careers in software and marketing – she now lives in Costa Rica with her husband. … Read the rest
Sign up for these Classes!
Techniques on Saturday –
No fee for this hands on learning experience (bring your machine)- but please register in the form below.
Welcome to the Plano ASG Techniques on Saturday ! Build on and improve your sewing techniques with Jami. Master the set in sleeve– hurry and register – registration closes on Weds July 22nd.
… Read the rest Summer Sewing Camp
Summer Camp for Plano ASG Junior Students (ages 8 (or if you turn 8 this summer) – 17) . The Plano guild is offering a TAG sewing camp the week of July 6-10. There will not be a regular TAG meeting on Saturday July 11th.
Location is Plano Sewing Center, corner of Spring Creek and Custer – we appreciate the use of their space!… Read the rest
Adventures with the creation of leather handbags
A multiple part series, tips and techniques for sewing handbags with leather and other heavy fabrics.
My past experience with leather was sewing some purchased leather binding trim for a denim skirt. I “knew” not to pin, and to sew with a leather needle. Unfortunately, when I washed that skirt the color faded all over the cream denim. … Read the rest
Show us your style Fashion Show June 20th
Event details
I’ve got a style, she’s got a style, he’s got a style….What’s YOUR style? That’s what this year’s Plano ASG annual fashion show is all about. Saturday, June 20th 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at 4141 International Parkway, Carrollton, TX, United States
SHOW US YOUR STYLE!
Sew up and show up with the creation that best reflect who you are and what you love.
Seam Finishes without a Serger – Hands on Techniques on Saturday class
Welcome to the Plano ASG Techniques on Saturday ! Build on and improve your sewing techniques with Jami. This month is a bring your sewing machine class to learn many different ways to “finish” your seams. These techniques are applicable to any type of sewing: fashion, home decor and accessories.
SATURDAY May 23rd Seam finishes without a serger
This neighborhood group format is a hands on class.
Project Runway Junior Casting Call
Project Runway Junior – Casting call! Not to be confused with the Threads Junior program that ran earlier this year, this is a production from the producers of the Emmy-nominated show Project Runway. They are now searching for the next generation’s big names in fashion. Selected teen designers will have the opportunity to compete for cash prizes and a scholarship to the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM).… Read the rest
The Fabric Affair
A New Friend in an Old Place
If you have been around Richardson, Plano and Dallas for any length of time you probably have been to or heard about The Fabric Affair. Last year the store closed and then re-opened under new ownership in the same location. The new owners are Chris & Cathy Musson and Abigail & Michael Kralicek who also own Suddenly Sewing in Fort Worth.… Read the rest
A Wardrobe Purge
Lately, every time I step into my closet I get overwhelmed with the unknown. What do I really have in there, how much of this stuff is useless to me? I’ve been thinking about re-organizing my closet lately but was not inspired until the first day of spring. I’ve been reading blogs about the minimalist life, in particular, the minimalist wardrobe.… Read the rest