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Events & Retreats




Spring Fling – CANCELED

Saturday, March 28, 2020 Spring Fling will be here before you know it and this year our Special Guest is Leigh Metcalf, owner of Topstitch Studio & Lounge, in Atlanta. Leigh Metcalf is an all-around craft lover, sometimes writer and photographer who's written for craft and lifestyle magazines and is the author of London Stitch…

$10 – $20

Spring Sewcial!

We're all stuck in the house so let's get together and talk about sewing! No need to drive or even put on your shoes. Pour yourself a cup of tea or glass of bubbly and join us! OPTIONAL: Turn on your camera and show us what you've made for Spring or Easter! ASG Members: Zoom…

Virtual Summer Sewcial

It's time to Sewcialize!! Fix your favorite afternoon beverage, sign into the Zoom meeting and Sewcialize with your fellow Atlanta Creatives. Show us what you've been sewing. We'll have a few virtual sewing room tours too! Find the Link: Members - go to our Private Facebook page for login details Non-Members - email webmaster for…

President’s Challenge – Comforts of Home

As we continue to spend a lot of time at home, why not sew something fabulous to enjoy at home? This year’s challenge is to sew “lounge” wear (or something to lounge with), like a caftan, lounging pajamas, embroidered slippers, or a cushy robe.  Loungewear can be luxurious – Like a floral silk caftan or…

Atlanta Sewists Meet-n-Greet

Hey Atlanta Area Sewists, let''s get together for some sewing talk. What have you been sewing? Where are your favorite shopping spots? Whatever your skill level or sewing interest, let's connect! Atlanta has a rich creative population, including you! So grab your coffee, email: asg.publicity@asgatlanta.org for your link to zoom, and let's get sew-cial! No…

Cascade Cardi LiveStream Workshop

Cascade Cardi LiveStream Workshop from Pamela’s Patterns Pamela Leggett, Instructor   Three online sessions: Friday Oct 9, 10:00-11:30 am Saturday Oct 10, 10:00-11:30 am Sunday Oct 11, 3:00-4:30 pm Cost: $30 for members, $75 for non-members Maximum # of Attendees: 20 Sign up by Sept 26, 2020  The Cascade Cardi is the ideal topper for style…

$30 – $75

Annual Meeting

Our Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, October 17th from 2 pm to 3:30 PM. Much as we would love to hold the meeting in person, we are planning a Virtual meeting via Zoom. For this meeting you will need register to get the zoom link. Our election will be held online and the…

2020 Fall Retreat Virtual Zoom

Set aside three days this year just for sewing. Warn your significant other that you are "elsewhere" and not available. Start planning what you will sew, plan your snacks, find the delivery phone numbers of your favorite takeout restaurants and join us for SEWING IN YOUR JAMMIES. Invite your sewing friends who are not ASG…

Free Pamela Leggett Virtual Presentation

Design Details  Tips To Make Your Garments Look Professional: Pamela Leggett, Instructor      pamela@pamelaspatterns.com 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. …

Virtual Mini Retreat

Member's Only - All Day Sew-In, on ZOOM Move your computer near your sewing area, or wherever you plan on being. You can even join on your phone.  It is a good way to keep in touch.  Sew whatever you want.  Bring show and tell. You will need to register in advance for this FREE…

Original Sewing & Quilt Expo

Sewing. Quilting. Needle Arts. Original Sewing & Quilt Expo is a place to find the latest techniques and products, and learn new skills with cutting-edge education. It’s where the sewing community comes together to encourage and inspire our own individual journeys to wherever the needle will lead. Atlanta, GA Find out more    

Beautiful Dior Darts with Sarah Veblen

$15./members - $30/non-members In this virtual class, learn what exactly is a Christian Dior dart and why does it provide an exceptional bust fitting?  Sarah will also cover the pattern works for a Dior dart and be inspired with its variations.  Making Dior darts are timeless and modern.  This is a unique insight to a…

$15.00 – $30

Working with Striped Fabrics with Sarah Veblen

 $15./members - $30./non-members  This topic includes assessing striped fabrics: woven or printed; length or cross-grain stripes; fabric weave and fiber type.  Sarah will cover simple motifs: stripe width(s), colors, repeat width, when to double-cut pattern pieces and when to single cut them.  This class is designed to inspire you to develop your own design ideas…

$15.00 – $30

Spring Fling/ Virtual Fashion Show

Spring Fling is happening! There will be a Virtual Fashion Show, Door Prizes, and Fellowship with Sewing Friends! For now, though, start planning your fashion show entry. Register for this free event with this link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAoc-uprz4uE9Uenj1W33HCSJKkkdufzWKa After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. To enter the fashion show,…

Becka Rahn – Designing Fabric

Becka Rahn's virtual class "Designing Signature Fabric Prints" Tickets on sale now for this DO NOT MISS EVENT!! After purchase, you will receive an email link to this event. Click for more details 

$10.00 – $20.00

Virtual 5th Saturday June

It’s time to Sewcialize at our 5th Saturday for May!! Fix your favorite beverage, sign into the Zoom meeting and Sewcialize with your fellow Atlanta Creatives. Show us what you’ve been sewing. Please email:  Sandie at asg.neighborhoodgroups@asgatlanta.org for the zoom link

5th Saturday July

Melanie Leigh's Zippered Snack Bag Class for 5th Saturday's Sew-in! Come and learn the ultimate in upcycling art;  snack bag fashion!! Cost:  $18 Place:  SEFAA  3400 W. Hospital Ave  Chamblee, Time  10:00 til 3 ish Bring your machine, sewing supplies, a few large zippers, Your LUNCH, a snack to share and coffee mug and cold drink container,…

$18

Common Threads

Save the date for this DO NOT MISS SALE of the Decade!! We’ve been stockpiling fabric for over a year, just to sell it all at the most reasonable prices ever. Glorious Silk, luxurious velvets, 100% cotton and so much more!! Common Threads this year will be better than ever.  

Ellen W. Miller Couture Embellishments

Ellen W. Miller, the author of Creating Couture Embellishments, will be offering us two couture opportunities. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Lecture and trunk show: The Bodices of Creating Couture Embellishment Click Here for Details 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Workshop:  Creating Carnations from Ribbon Click Here for Details   Workshop ticket price includes…

$10 – $50

Annual Meeting

Our Annual Meeting will be Virtual. You will need to register to get the zoom link. This year's event is guaranteed to delight! There will be a slide show of President’s Challenge entries, door prizes and so much more. 2021 President Challenge - To finish sewing something using a technique you learned in a class…

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