American Sewing Guild - Atlanta Chapter

SEWING EXPO
2022-03-10 - 2022-03-12
The Original Sewing and Quilt Expo is coming to Atlanta.

Spark your creativity as you – Shop – Learn – Experience!

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5th Saturday Sew In
2022-01-29 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for this worthy cause; Sew crate pads for the cats of DeKalb Animal Shelter!
Not every cat gets a crate pad 🙁 We need your help to change that!
Bring your:

Sewing machine
Notions
Fleece, flannel
Hi-loft batting
Your snacks and drinks to share with the group

Can’t join us in person but want to participate? You can make cat crate pads at your home (25.5″ x 18.5″) or you can donate materials (fleece, flannel, high loft batting). email Susan for more information or to coordinate drop-off or pick-up near you.
This event is open to non-members and members alike
You must purchase a FREE ticket to register for this event!!

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Sewing in the Mountains Retreat
2021-12-02 16:00 - 2021-12-05 17:00
Calling all creatives!! Join us for our annual sewing retreat in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains!
Nestled in the mountains, surrounded by trees; the scenery is guaranteed to inspire your artist’s soul.
There will be a large sewing room space for all of us and plenty of fun, food, and fellowship too!
Click here for details about this event.
The total cost per person is $370.00. If you do the nonrefundable deposit of $50 your next payment of $160 will be due July 15th and the final payment of $160 on September 15th.
Don’t delay, space is limited!!

Annual Meeting
2021-10-16 14:00 - 15:30
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 or presentation in the past two years. We want to see what everyone has learned over the last two years!
There will be prizes, of course. Be ready to show off your creation at this year’s Virtual Annual Meeting.
It is easy to enter, just email asg.specialevents@asgatlanta.org with the following
information:
1) Your name
2) Description of item
3) Tell us about the class where you learned the technique
4) Pictures of the item
Entries are due by October 9th, 2021.

Log in to the Members Only area to register.

Ellen W. Miller Couture Embellishments
2021-10-02 10:00 - 16:30
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 a kit that will be mailed to your house prior to the workshop.
For Both: After purchase, a Zoom Link will be emailed to you.
You do not want to miss this inspiring time with Ellen Miller!

Common Threads
2021-08-21 10:00 - 14:00
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.

5th Saturday July
2021-07-31 10:00 - 15:00
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, as well as lots of carefully opened candy wrappers, cookie bags, ect. Lining fabric. Batting or flannel.

A detailed list will be sent to participants.

Space is limited so don’t delay!

Virtual 5th Saturday June
2021-05-29 10:00 - 12:00
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

Becka Rahn - Designing Fabric
2021-05-15
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.
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Spring Fling/ Virtual Fashion Show
2021-04-17 14:00 - 16:00
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, send an email to asg.specialevents@asgatlanta.org with the following details:

Your Name
Description of the entry (pattern used if any, fabric and any special techniques used)
Category: 1: Embroidery/Home Decor/Quilts/ Bags

Categories:
1: Embroidery/Home Decor/Quilts

2: Dressy/Evening garments

3: Casual/Business Garments

4: Leisure/Lounge Outfits

Pictures of entry, front and back view of garments. Close-ups of any fine details optional.

• More than one entry welcome. Entries are due by Sunday April 11th

Working with Striped Fabrics with Sarah Veblen
2021-03-13 14:00 - 15:30
$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 and have fun with stripes.

Tickets on sale Feb 1st, 2021.
Sarah’s Bio

Beautiful Dior Darts with Sarah Veblen
2021-03-13 10:00 - 11:30
$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 French Couture Technique.
Tickets on sale Feb.1st, 2021.
Sarah’s Bio

Original Sewing & Quilt Expo
2021-03-11 - 2021-03-13
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

Virtual Mini Retreat
2021-01-30 10:00 - 22:00
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 event, Log on to the Member’s Only Page for the registration link.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Here is the tentative schedule:

10 am – Morning chat with Coffee
2 pm – Julia Varnadoe will present a program for about an hour on her “Goodwill Jacket”. Julia is a member of City Wide Couture and works doing alterations for a large department store
4 pm – Afternoon tea-bring your own CAKE because we have several 70th birthdays to celebrate
7 pm – Show and Tell – show us what you’ve been sewing
10 pm – Night Owls chat

If you want to invite any family or friends who are not ASG members, share the registration link with them or register for them – only need their name and email – so they get a link to the event.
Do drop us an email about any non-members who are registering so we know they were invited by a member.
For more information, or last-minute problems email: Sandie Hendler sewingsandie@gmail.com

Free Pamela Leggett Virtual Presentation
2021-01-15 19:00 - 20:00
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. This class will show you many tricks-of-the-trade to make your garments look professional. Master designer hems, serged French seams, perfect darts and collars, smooth facings, sew-in elastics and much more!
Binder with directions for all the techniques: $5.00

This is a lecture/demo class. Bring a pen or pencil to take notes!

Please log into the member’s only page to access the zoom link.
Click here for Pam’s Bio

2020 Fall Retreat Virtual Zoom
2020-11-13 - 2020-11-15
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 members. There is no fee for this ZOOM Virtual Retreat.
If you do see a friend or two, invite them to your home and sew together in the same room.

We will have time to chat, breakout time to talk in small groups, show and tell, and a few classes presented by members.

Friday, November 13th
11:00 AM
Late Breakfast and Meet and Greet
2:00 PM
Boro Class with Martha Myers
Boro is the Japanese Art of Mending
7:00 PM
Wine and Cheese – Chat & Share
Midnight
Chat
Saturday, November 14
10:00 AM
Mobile Phone Photos with Janine Maffett
Learn to use your mobile phone for selfies that help with fitting & general styling. We’ll also talk about posting on Instagram
11:00 AM
Coffee and Bagels
2:00 PM
Pressing Matters with Lisa Milam
7:00 PM
Pizza & Beer
Midnight
Chat
Sunday, November 15
11:00 AM
Brunch
1:00 PM
Embellishment and Fabric Choices Class with Lucretia Hart
4:00 PM
Closing and vacuum the mess in your own sewing room

And at midnight, both nights, tune into Zoom to see who else is awake and still sewing.

This should be fun and a way to connect with old friends and meet new ones. Please join us.

The registration link is now live on our members-only page.

Annual Meeting
2020-10-17 14:00 - 15:30
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 results will be announced at the meeting.
There will be a slide show of President’s Challenge entries.
Log into members area to register.

Cascade Cardi LiveStream Workshop
2020-10-09 10:00 - 2020-10-11 16:30
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 and comfort. Add it as a layer to amp up the wow factor for a dress, skirt, or pant outfit. Make it from a cozy fabric to wear as athleisure.
Subtle shaping and a unique neckline pleat add to the refined silhouette. Image consultant Nancy Nix /Rice says it is a “must have” for your core wardrobe!
Class #1: We will start with a discussion and demo on fabrics, fitting, pattern and fabric prep. At the end of the discussion/demo, the instructor meet with you individually to assess your measuring, sizing, pattern adjustments, and fabric.
Class #2: Sewing and Serging machine set-ups, stitches, stabilizing, construction.
Class #3: Cardi finishing and Cascade Blazer demo.
The Cascade Blazer is ultra-feminine and will polish up any outfit from business casual to jeans. It is unlined but features soft tailoring techniques that give you the look, feel, and fit of fully tailored.
Any questions?: Melanie Leigh sewmanymemories1@gmail.com
Click here for Supply List

Atlanta Sewists Meet-n-Greet
2020-08-29 10:00 - 11:00
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 membership required!

President's Challenge - Comforts of Home
2020-07-28 - 2020-10-10
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 silk pajamas. How about pajamas made with an oh so soft cotton or bamboo knit? I’m crediting Barbara Moss for this idea, she posted pictures of amazing knit pajamas she sewed for her granddaughter in our Facebook Group.
The ASG NATIONAL 2020 “ANYONE CAN WIN CONTEST” is still open until September. (See article in our upcoming newsletter for more details.) You need to make something from a select group of Simplicity patterns for this contest. . Among this year’s patterns is a Caftan and a drapey kimono jacket. You can enter two contests with one item.
For those who don’t sew garments, a lap quilt or pillow qualify for the President’s Challenge. Everyone can join in.
To enter your entry for the President’s Challenge, e-mail one to three pictures of your entry along with a brief description of your entry and your inspiration for making the item to Sue Eisen, President at asg.president@asgatlanta.org by October 10, 2020.
There will be prizes – the overall winner will get a $200 gift card.
Here are a couple of possibilities that will work for both the Any One Can Win and the President’s Challenge. Both are Simplicity patterns

Virtual Summer Sewcial
2020-06-20 15:00 - 16:30
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 login details

Spring Sewcial!
2020-04-11 16:00 - 17:30
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 info is shared in our Private Group or contact Janine.
NON-Members are also welcome! Message us for the link 🙂 asg.president@asgatlanta.org

Spring Fling - CANCELED
2020-03-28 14:00 - 17:00
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 and Knit, A Craft Lover’s Guide to London’s Fabric Knitting and Haberdashery Shops. She’s originally from Atlanta but enjoyed living in San Francisco for 4 years and then London for 6 years where she was inspired by wonderful, creative shops. Upon returning to Atlanta, Leigh opened Topstitch to offer Atlantans a great place to learn to sew their own clothes and buy unique and beautiful sewing supplies. When she’s not updating the web site or replying to customer emails, she’s chasing after her two spunky daughters!
In addition to Leigh Metcalf’s dynamic program, look forward to an afternoon tea with your sewing friends; hats and gloves are optional!
Start now to think about what YOU will model in the Fashion Show! Fill out the Fashion Show Entry Form to join the fun!
Last day to buy tickets is March 22nd, 2020.
When: Saturday, March 28, 2020
Time: 2:00PM – 5:00PM
Where: Dorothy C. Benson Center, 6500 Vernon Woods Dr NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Member Cost: $10/per person Non-Member Cost $20/per person

ZOOM Sewing Chat
2020-03-24 19:00 - 21:00
To make sure you get time with your sewing friends we will host a Zoom Sewing Chat at 7 pm on Tuesday, March 24th. If you’re feeling cabin fever and would like to join in, please click on the link below for an invitation with connection info.
Zoom meetings are on-line video conferences. They’re a lot of fun and it’s easy to join in!
Show us your latest make, share a problem, a tip or just some sewing conversation.
Remember that you can also get your sewing fix in our Facebook group or on Groupworks!

Sign Me Up for the Zoom Meeting!

Pet Bed Sewing Bee
2020-02-29 09:00 - 16:00
We’re making pet beds to benefit the Dekalb Animal Shelter
All levels are welcome
Some will sew on machine, others will sew by hand, and we all will stuff & construct
Those who wish to sew on their machine will need to bring their machine
Some materials will be supplied but you can bring your own (details will be sent to registrants)
Pre-registration is required and space is limited

This sewing bee is in conjunction with our friends at SEFAA. We will work together to sew, knit, crochet, and quilt beds for animals looking for some comfort as they wait for their fur-ever home.
Pre-Registration ($5) required. Space is limited.
Pet Beds are one of our main Charity Sew projects for 2020. Instructions for this and other charity projects are on our website.
Two different registrations – both are $5
Sewing-with Machine – maximum of 15
Sewing by hand – maximum of 5

Registration closes on Wednesday, February 26.

If there is space there will be walk-in registrations. Please email asg.president@asgatlanta.org after February 27 for the availability of walk-in registrations.

Alabama Chanin with Toni Morrison
2020-02-22 10:00 - 17:00
Hobby Lobby
6380 North Point Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA. 30022
Join us for a two-part class on Alabama Chanin techniques.
Session One: Sat, February 22nd, 2020, Toni will lead us in completing a T-shirt using a kit from The School of Making, Alabama Chanin.
Session Two: Sat, April 4th, 2020, Toni will teach us the finishing techniques to complete our one of a kind, couture garment.
Class Fee is $140, includes kit and both sessions. You will need a few other supplies listed on the attached PDF.
Please refer to the attached PDF for Size, Color and Pattern options. You will need this information for the registration/ticketing process.

Lunch and snacks provided.

Class limited to only twelve students.
Last day to purchase Tickets is January 18th.
Click Here for PDF – Contains Size, Color, Pattern Options

2020-01-07 08:00 - 17:00
Spring Fling Save the Date
Saturday, March 28th, 2020
2pm – 5pm
This year’s event will be a tea.
There will be a guest speaker and fashion show,
Detail will be posted soon.

2019 Fall Retreat -Thu, November, 7 - Sun, November, 10
2019-11-07 08:00 - 2019-11-10 17:00
It is time to start thinking about the 2019 ASG Retreat! It can be a wonderfully relaxing weekend in the mountains sewing with friends or it can be a crazy weekend, sewing like mad, finishing up all those Christmas gifts, stopping only to eat and maybe sleep!
The retreat will be at the Georgia Baptist Conference Center (Griffith Hotel, 462 Sonrise Way, Toccoa, GA 30577) on November 7-10 with the extra choice of coming in a day early on November 6th for those that want to get a head start on things. We will share our resources for irons and cutting stations, although a small iron at your table may be in order. Tables and chairs (bring a pillow) and adequate power will be available.
What’s Included:
* Room – linens and towels provided
* 6 meals:
* Friday – Dinner
* Saturday – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
* Sunday – Breakfast and Lunch
* More sewing and fun than you can stand!
Two Options Available:
Nov. 8-10 2 nights stay, 2 guests per room + 6 meals. $185.00/pp
Nov. 8-10 2 nights stay, 1 guest per room + 6 meals. $235.00/pp
Nov. 7-10** 3 nights stay, 2 guests per room + 6 meals. $265.00/pp
Nov. 7-10** 3 nights stay, 1 guest per room + 6 meals. $320.00/pp
** Plans for the extra dinner, breakfast, and lunch will be e-mailed to those who register for the extra night
Registration begins on July 1, 2019.

$40.00 deposit required Pay in full now or just place a deposit now; balance due October 15.
Deadline for registration is October 15, 2019. After October 15, the Registration fee is NON- REFUNDABLE unless there is a waiting list.
Please keep in mind that the Georgia Baptist Conference Center is an alcohol and tobacco-free facility. Smoking is permitted only in your vehicle.
Questions? Contact Kaye Price kprice54@comcast.net 770.924.9795

Atlanta Frocktails
2019-11-02 19:00 - 22:00
Atlanta Frocktails
Regular price$65.00
Come celebrate all things sewing with our first annual Atlanta Frocktails party! We are so excited to be hosting this event in partnership with Fabricate Studios!
What is Frocktails?
Frocktails is an event that provides sewists in our community an opportunity to socialize with sewing friends (both old & new!), show off a fancy hand-made garment, and enjoy some small bites and signature cocktails. We are excited to host this event that has swept its way from Australia to Europe, to Canada, and most recently, to the United States!
DATE: Saturday, November 2nd, 7-10 PM
Included in the price of your ticket:

Taco station and chips and dips provided by Minero
2 signature cocktail tickets provided by Likewise(but there will be a cash bar all night as well!)
A gift pack
One raffle ticket
Professional photographer snapping your outfit
An excuse to dress super fancy in your #memade best & meet other members of our sewing community!
hang on to your order confirmation – it will be your ticket and we will check off guest list names at the entrance to frocktails

Place:
Frocktails will be held at the Plaza along the Beltline at Ponce City Market.
To get to the Plaza, go to the 2nd level of Ponce City Market and follow signs towards the Beltline. When you reach the covered area called The Shed, just before the Beltine, take a right and walk past the end of the covered area of The Shed. The Plaza will be on your right. Atlanta Frocktails volunteers will be outside helping to guide attendees to the event room.
Things to know:
Ticket numbers limited to three per customer.
Tickets will be available for sale until all tickets are sold.
Tickets are strictly non-refundable. They are, however, transferable.
Entry to the event will be by presentation of a ticket (paper or digital), so please don’t forget it!
Each attendee with be given a raffle ticket upon arrival to the event.
Should further tickets become available this will be advertised on the Atlanta Frocktails Instagram Page. We will not be managing a waitlist.

SEW STYLISH SEMINAR - Nancy Nix-Rice
2019-10-20 12:00 - 18:00
SEW STYLISH: Look Like a Million in Clothes You Sew
Sunday, October 20 (the day following Annual Meeting)
Noon to 6:00 PM
Hilton Garden Inn, 895 Cobb Place Blvd. NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Price: $35.00 for ASG members
$70.00 for non-members
Snacks and beverages will be provided.
No class limit; the more, the merrier!
Nothing is more frustrating! Gorgeous fabric, a stunning pattern choice, meticulous workmanship and a finished garment that makes you look and feel frumpy.
A seminar with Nancy Nix-Rice can teach you to know (before you sew) exactly which styles, fabrics and details will make you look and feel like a million.
Click here for more information
Registration opens August 15th
