by Sally-Ann Flak
What are some of the hottest fashion trends that we as sewists can readily join in? One fashion staple that has been gaining popularity for the last few years has been quilted garments, in particular, quilted coats and jackets. Many of the most popular Indie designers and even the big 5 pattern companies have been showcasing patterns that are available and appropriate for the creation of quilted coats. … Read the rest
By Davie Marie Hurlbert
For their first year as a neighborhood group, Upping Your Game (UYG) has been exploring embellishing our garments to take us out of our super causal staying at home routine.
A few of our members have shared their expertise and challenged us to consider how to transform a plain garment to one with some interesting embellishment.… Read the rest
A DittoForm representative will be making scans in our area on August 2nd, 3rd, and 7th.
The primary location will probably be a private home in Coppell OR they can come to your home.
The cost is $1,975.00.
You can make an appointment by going to this website:DFW Appointments for DittoForm
A DittoForm is a precision-carved copy of your body.… Read the rest
by Margaret Montgomery
My journey – overcoming the fear of cutting into handwoven fabric and how the techniques used have evolved.
Weaving is great fun and it is so rewarding to sew using something I have woven. Concerns: Will the woven fabric fall apart when I cut into it? Should the fabric be stabilized?… Read the rest
Ever wonder what sewists use when tracing patterns or when they actually make patterns, whether it’s their own or a final copy of a favorite? We searched our membership and came up with these suggestions. Looks like there’s more choices out there than anyone knew! If you have another paper that you find works well for you, let us know.… Read the rest
by Mary Jo Forbes
11:30 am, October 22, 2022
Heard-Craig Center for the Arts
205 W. Hunt St., McKinney, TX, 75069
(Note: not to be confused with the Heard Natural Science Museum)
We hope you will be as excited about participating in the 2022 annual meeting as we have been planning it.… Read the rest
by Davie Marie
Did your wardrobe slip into “too casual” during the Covid shutdown? Now that we’re getting out and about again, it’s time to up your wardrobe game!
This new neighborhood group is going to explore comfortable clothing suitable for going out or staying home. We’ll take a look at design details that can turn your garment into wearable art, how to copy a ready-to-wear look you’ve seen, explore new sewing techniques, and more!
Check out these podcasts for sewing wit and wisdom!
LOVE TO SEW!
Helen Wilkinson and Caroline Somos host Love to Sew, a fun weekly podcast about making clothes, sewing community, and small business. They talk (and laugh) about their passion for sewing a handmade wardrobe and their daily lives as creative entrepreneurs.
by Debbie Bowles
I love drafting my own patterns. The idea of going from a concept, to drafting that concept, to sewing a garment tells my complete story of garment construction. I’ve been pattern drafting for several years, and I have a chunk of self-drafted patterns. So how do I organize it all?… Read the rest
By Sharon Merlo
The 2022 Plano ASG Retreat was one for the record books. I have been hosting the Plano ASG Retreat for a number of years now and this one is the most memorable to date.
We were scheduled for Feb 3rd through Feb 6th, 2022 (Thursday – Sunday) however, Mother Nature had different plans for us. … Read the rest
by Debbie Reid
My all-time favorite movie has always been “Singin’ in the Rain.” I especially love the dance scene between Cyd Charisse and Gene Kelly and thought that someday I should copy the green dress she wears.
Every New Year’s Eve we go to our friends’ party which is often a costumed affair.… Read the rest
By Cindy Vance
What does one do with a little over a yard of luscious faux fur from Silhouette Patterns?
I decided to make a finger-tip length vest. The inspiration was Let’s Sew – The Fur Vest – Episode 193 from Silhouette Patterns YouTube channel. I followed Peggy’s suggestions on modifying a blouse pattern because it doesn’t have shoulder pads like a jacket pattern usually does.… Read the rest
