The Plano chapter of the American Sewing Guild hosted Mary Ray (http://www.maryraydesigns.com) on September 29th and 30th, 2017. Mary Ray is a contributing editor at Threads Magazine (http://www.threadsmagazine.com/). She is currently teaching Apparel Construction and Flat Pattern Design part-time at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.… Read the rest
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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
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