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
Dallas Fair Park “Project Sew”
For Project Sew 2016 projects see this link Project Sew 2016 10 AM – 5 PM first Monday of each Month January – July 2016
In coordination with Fair Park – Plano ASG will be offering “Project Sew”. Project Sew will feature monthly projects organized by Plano ASG. It will meet on the 4th Monday from 10 am – 8 pm in the Women’s Museum. … Read the rest
Special Events brings Pamela Leggett to Plano
Is now Sold Out!!! Waiting list option available
Are you ready to make that perfect garment but afraid that it will look homemade? Many times the pattern directions are confusing and give poor results. The difference between “just OK” and “fabulous” are often simple techniques in stitching, pressing and products. Join us for an all-day Design Details Workshop led by Pamela Leggett that will show you many tricks-of-the-trade to make your garments look professional. … Read the rest
Textile Conservation
What comes to mind when you think about preserving our history?
We’re familiar with preserving famous paintings, architecture, furniture, and historical documents, but where do textiles fit when you think of history?
Because textiles are thought of as utilitarian, they rank at the bottom when conserving history comes to mind.
But, how can you think about your personal history without including memories of your wedding dress or your child’s christening gown?… Read the rest
Material Girls Wet Felting Field Trip
A cold Tuesday 
in January – What better time to have Material Girls venture to Farmersville to the Fancy
Fibers Store to learn how to Wet Felt using the dryer for the felting process.
Seven of us gathered around Mary Berry’s Fancy Fibers Store, first spending time just “petting” the
beautiful roving.… Read the rest
Plano ASG High Tea
Get out your fancy hat! Plano Chapter of ASG is taking everyone to High Tea!
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2015
Time: 1:15 – 3:15 PM
Location: Chocolate Angel, corner of Preston and Parker
Be ready for a fun afternoon of tea and conversation. We will be quite elegantly served white chocolate cranberry scones, tea sandwiches, petite quiche, chicken salad tartlet, ham & gruyere puff pastry, assorted fruit, an assortment of sweet pastries, & selected loose leaf tea paired with each course. … Read the rest
New York Fabric Tour
Debby and Sheryl’s Most Excellent Fabric Adventure!
It was a long time coming. Debby Bowles won Peggy Sagers’ December Fabric Tour to New York back in March. December finally arrived and with Christmas-like anticipation off she went. Sheryl Belson, also a Plano ASG member, tagged along and they did indeed have a MOST excellent adventure!… Read the rest
T.A.G Teach A New Generation
The American Sewing Guild has a special discounted membership for our Junior members.
- Junior: $25 /1 yr
Through age 17 and extending up to age 22 for registered college students.
Why join? Learning to sew is both an Art and a Skill. Our national website www.ASG.org has online projects exclusively for our junior members, but any member can access these projects as well.… Read the rest
Inspired by Gone With The Wind Exhibits – Adventures of Markita
What could be better than exhibits that feature beautiful and iconic clothing? It is the 75 anniversary of “Gone With The Wind” and the Ransom Center on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington has curated an exhibit called the Making of Gone With The Wind. If you can’t make the exhibit in person, I encourage you to check out the center’s website.… Read the rest
It’s a Wrap – 10 year anniversary of Plano Chapter Luncheon
The Plano Chapter of ASG celebrated 10 years of sewing friendships with a theme of another anniversary – Diane Von Furstenberg’s iconic wrap dress celebrating it’s 40th year!
Our dynamic special events team created a contest theme which included wrap garment, wrap outer wear and wrapped package categories.… Read the rest