Altering Your View of Sewing: Upcycling
American Sewing Guild
by WEB Admin
6d ago
With ASG’s inaugural Sustainable Sewing group meeting less than a week away, this timely article will help encourage you to start thinking about sustainable sewing opportunities for your wardrobe. We often think of repurposing thrifted materials — whether it be fabric scraps, curtains, or clothing — into non-clothing items like handbags, dog beds, or home ..read more
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See Before You Sew
American Sewing Guild
by WEB Admin
2w ago
Selecting the ideal fabric for a garment tailored to your preferences and body type is a frustration that even the most experienced seamstresses encounter at least once, if not multiple times, in their sewing journey. Many of us also inadvertently create additional hurdles for ourselves when aiming for the absolute perfect garment. In our pursuit ..read more
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Protected: 2024 Conference Fashion Show Entry
American Sewing Guild
by WEB Admin
3w ago
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Sew Much Fun Tour: Hong Kong
American Sewing Guild
by WEB Admin
3w ago
Sew Much Fun Hong KongDecember 3-11, 2024 Travel is good for the soul…and it’s good for the fabric stash as well. Who among us hasn’t Googled “fabric stores” when we’re headed to a new city? Or even a new country? We have a never-ending sense of curiosity and seem to be afraid of “missing something ..read more
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Charitable Sewing: Cause and Effect
American Sewing Guild
by WEB Admin
3w ago
We all love to sew but sometimes you want to switch up your sewing projects beyond your own clothes, quilts, or placemats. What do you do? Look for opportunities to share you sewing skills with others in need. Donating your time and talents is a selfless act. While your donation makes a direct impact in ..read more
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Hideaway Ideas for Small Sewing Spaces
American Sewing Guild
by WEB Admin
1M ago
As creative as we are with our sewing skills, sometimes we also have to get creative with our sewing space. A large, dedicated sewing room is every sewist’s dream, but finding the perfect sewing furniture for small spaces can be challenging, especially if it needs to blend with your living room, dining room, or bedroom ..read more
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Presser Foot Fun: Non-Stick Machine Feet
American Sewing Guild
by WEB Admin
1M ago
Nothing is more frustrating than uneven stitching—your thread stitches can go from long to short in an instant, ruining your line of topstitching or seaming. In severe cases, the wickedly short stitches can damage fragile fabrics by creating a hole, and some fabrics don’t take kindly to ripping out stitching and beginning anew. Stitching in ..read more
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Sew an Easy Sleeve Placket
American Sewing Guild
by WEB Admin
1M ago
A sleeve placket is that nifty little opening at the bottom of a sleeve, skillfully stitched to let your hand slip through with ease. Typically, you’ll spot it on shirts or blouses, and it’s usually topped off with a neat cuff. Beyond its practicality, the placket can also be a real style statement. Ever thought ..read more
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Sublime Felt!
American Sewing Guild
by WEB Admin
2M ago
Felt is more than just a material for holiday decorations; it possesses a variety of properties that make it a versatile medium for diverse projects. Its nonwoven nature means it doesn’t ravel and provides durability and insulating qualities. It also comes in a broad range of colors, thicknesses, and textures. Such characteristics render felt ideal ..read more
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Q&A: Piping, Seam Allowances, PomPoms
American Sewing Guild
by WEB Admin
2M ago
How do I? Sewers can frequently say these three simple words to other sewers, and it’s often at an ASG meeting, get together, or workshop. Most times the answer is simple and readily shared by perhaps a more experienced sewer. We’ve received some of those questions, and we’ve got some answers. HOW DO I…make piping ..read more
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