Suzy Furrer is the star of our next fireside chat and she is another delight you won’t want to miss. Suzy is the founder/director of the Bay area fashion design school, Apparel Arts where she teaches classes on pattern making, textiles, sewing, design principles and tailoring. In addition to teaching at her own school, Suzy teaches at conferences, guilds, and schools around the country, online on Blueprint, and has even taught for big name companies like GAP, Pixar, and Lucas Films.… Read the rest
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Fireside Chat with Gail Yellen and her Serge Magic
Join me for a 25 minute fireside chat with Gail Yellen of Gail Patrice Designs and hear all about her serger magic. Gail offers a collection of patterns, teaches a wide range of classes and workshops, authored the book, Serger Essentials, and has a YouTube channel where she offers a wide range of videos called Serger Tip Clips.… Read the rest
Plano ASG meets Jenny Rushmore at Cashmerette
When Jenny Rushmore saw a gap in the options pattern companies offered curvy sewists, she didn’t sit back and accept it. She started her own company and filled it! We recently had the pleasure of a fireside chat with her and heard about her journey through building her company, Cashmerette and co-founding the Curvy Sewing Collective.… Read the rest
Plano ASG meets Heather Lou at Closet Case
We recently had the distinct pleasure of spending a half hour with Heather Lou, founder and director of Closet Case Patterns. Heather has taken her business from her first pattern, the Bombshell swimsuit back in 2013 to the extensive line of 23 patterns, 7 supply kits and 4 online classes she offers today.… Read the rest
Behind the Scenes with Claire Cochran at Stitch Buzz
If you are a garment maker, you have very likely either made a cardboard template or wished for one many times. When Claire Cochran of Stitch Buzz felt that way, she invented a permanent one! In 2011, Claire launched her business with just one specialty ruler. Watch this 20 minute interview as she takes us behind the scenes into that journey.… Read the rest
Meet Jami’s ISOLATION Doll
When COVID-19 became a household word it sent us all into the isolation of self-quarantine. What do you do when the walls of isolation begin to close in? We asked Jami Roux how she has been spending her time and found out how she spells isolation….
Jami is a practicing doll maker, so it is no surprise that her idea of staving off the boredom was researching ideas for a new doll. … Read the rest
Homegrown Workshops
What We’re Making in Homegrown Workshops (subject to change)
- Wristlets with Susan – Apr 4
- Activewear with Mary and Sheryl – May 2
- Swimsuit with Mary and Sheryl – June 6
- Beeswax Covers with Terri and Sharon – August
- Beginner Sewing with Carol – September
- Faux Fur Poncho and Muff with Terri and Sharon – October
- Quilting with Maggie – November
- Tassels with Penni – December
Most workshops cost about $15-20 for members, with a $50 surcharge for nonmembers.… Read the rest
Jeans Making – Grand Finale
Welcome back to this Grand Jeans-Making Adventure! ICYMI, you can read about my search for the right fabric and supplies in Part 1 and my painful journey through jeans fit in Part 2. In part 3, my grand finale, I will share my experience of ….
Making a Wearable Pair of Jeans.
… Read the restJanelle’s Journey into Kantha
Submitted by Janelle Brantley
My sister Jacki called me on a Monday, from a Tues. Morning in East Texas, telling me about some Kantha throws she’d found and how wonderful they were.
They reminded her of jackets she’d seen on Pinterest and in magazines and thought the throws would be perfect for a project.… Read the rest
Hitting it out of the Sewing Room
Plano ASG member, Tricia Kemp, showed off her latest creation at the November Toujours! Couture meeting. It is a story of creativity and the value of ASG relationships, so we knew we had to share.
With the help of ASG friend, Penny Hanstein, Tricia developed a blouse sloper that she can now use to design any blouse she wants. … Read the rest
2018 Annual Luncheon and Election of Officers
As we enter the fall season, we will be closing out this year in style with our 2018 Annual Luncheon and Election of Officers.
The event will be on Saturday October 27 from 11:30 am to 2 pm at the Sheraton Hotel McKinney located at 1900 Gateway Boulevard in McKinney, Texas.… Read the rest
Quiltin’ Bs Broken Star/Lone Star quilt
Hello Ladies,
Our next meeting of the Quiltin’ Bs will be Thursday, January 23 at 7:00 pm. We will begin working on a Broken Star/Lone Star quilt.
I know it looks complicated, but I think everyone will be able to do it.
If you would rather have something less complicated, we can simplify it in several ways.… Read the rest