You can't use up creativity.
The more you use, the more you have.
~Maya Angelou
The more you use, the more you have.
~Maya Angelou
Bridgerton fans?
If you're a fan of Bridgerton, you'll love this short video on the creation of the garments for the show. The costume department boasts close to 7,500 gorgeous gowns, beautiful hand-made pieces of jewelry, custom designed crowns, and more. It's a fascinating look behind the scenes of garments from 1813 with a modern twist!
View the video on Facebook.
If you're a fan of Bridgerton, you'll love this short video on the creation of the garments for the show. The costume department boasts close to 7,500 gorgeous gowns, beautiful hand-made pieces of jewelry, custom designed crowns, and more. It's a fascinating look behind the scenes of garments from 1813 with a modern twist!
View the video on Facebook.
Sun, Sand & Surf Fashion Show
It's not too early to start stitching your entries for the Conference Fashion Show. (October 21-25) Entry form and supporting details must be received by September 15, 2021. Think sunny days and ocean breezes! Download the fillable form.
Can I sew that? Cork, Leather, and Wood
Once you venture into the world of sewing and get comfortable with some of the basics, it is amazing to discover, like the popular Dr. Seuss book says – “Oh the places you will go!” Many an adventurous sewist has explored sewing on what some may consider unconventional things. As an example, take a look […]
Paperless Sewing?
Have you heard of projection sewing? Instead of printing and taping together pdf pattern pages, you project the pattern pieces directly onto your fabric and cut. The digital pattern file is stored in your computer for reuse anytime you want it. Learn the basics of this new technology, including resources for more information. Click here to read the full article.
Exposed Zippers
This article has us looking at zippers a little differently—we're talking exposed zippers. Sewists usually take great pains to hide zippers under flaps, flies, or laps but a new trend is to put the zipper on the outside and make it a prominent stand-out, in-your-face detail both front and back. Today's ASG blog post shows you how to add visual detail and interest by bringing the zipper out of hiding. Click here to read full article.
Sewing Tip
When placing a hook closure on the waistband of pants, rub chalk on the edge of the sewn-on section, then place the hook face down on the underlap to transfer the marking. Perfect placement every time!
The Unplanned Birth of a Sewing Business
Nancy Lee, an ASG member from the Princeton, NJ Chapter never thought she would retire from teaching and become a business owner doing what she loves—sewing. To be honest, she never really planned on becoming a teacher either, but both lucrative careers came about in the same way: someone suggested it, and off she went. Read more....
