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SUMMARY:Couture Techniques with Kenneth D. King
DESCRIPTION:Couture Techniques with Kenneth D. King\nDate: July 31\, 2026 (Friday) \nTime: 9 AM – 5 PM \nLocation: SEFAA 3420 W\, Hospital Ave.\, Chamblee\, GA 30341 \nRegistration Closed – Sold Out \nMembers’ Cost: $135 (includes kit fee)  \nRefund Policy: Refunds available until July 17.  After July 17\, refund conditional if slot can be filled from waiting list. \nMaximum: 15 students \nEvent Description  \nKenneth D. King is a contributing editor at Threads magazine\, a couture fashion designer\, author\, and popular adjunct instructor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan. He specializes in custom eveningwear\, and his designs appear in the permanent collections at several museums\, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. \nWhen Kenneth D King teaches\,he strives for what he calls “repeatable and reliable”. This assortment of techniques is part of that collection\, and will delight and educate the students. We will be making samples in this class\, instead of a project—so when you’re finished\, you don’t have an unfinished project sitting in silent reproach in your workroom. \nThe techniques include: \n\nSewing with the bobbin thread\nThe foolproof invisible zipper\nBalanced dart\nSingle welt pocket\nSewing inside corners to outside corners\nSewing intersecting seams\nSewing piping\nSelf-faced V-neck with gusset\n\nKit (included in fee): \n\na ½ yard wool flannel\n½ yard lining (slipper satin or similar fabric\, NO BEMBERG)\nan invisible zipper\n¼ yard silk organza\n1 yard 3mm thick rattail cord for piping fill\n\nWhat to bring: \n\nSewing machine in good working order\nthread\nusual sewing supplies\ngood scissors and rotary cutter\ninvisible zipper foot (optional)\ngeneric adjustable zipper foot (especially important).\nInstructor will have some of these for sale for the Bernina newer machines.\n\nAs this is an all-day class\, we will provide a simple lunch and some snacks.  For special dietary needs\, feel free to bring your lunch.
URL:https://asgatlanta.org/event/couture-techniques-with-kenneth-d-king/
LOCATION:SEFAA\, 3420 W. Hospital Ave.\, Suite 103\, Chamblee\, GA\, 30341\, United States
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SUMMARY:Common Threads Fabric Resale - 2026
DESCRIPTION:Common Threads Fabric Resale is our annual fundraising event presenting fabric and other sewing related items for sale to ASG member and the public. \nThe proceeds are used for community sewing events\, including free sewing lessons to the public at select libraries\, as well as partially subsidizing class fees for education programs and our biannual events. \nDonations are accepted throughout the year from ASG members and the public\, offering sewing related items at very reasonable prices. It’s a treasure hunt! \nThis year’s color is GREEN. If you are able\, please prepare your donations like this: \n\nWrite the width (inches) and yardage (closest ¼ yard) on a muslin strip tied around the fabric. (be careful the ink doesn’t bleed through!)\nBag small notions with the count\, if applicable. We’ll price these.\nIf you are not able to measure and mark\, we will be happy to receive your donations and do the measuring.\nWe are accepting garment and quilting fabric (NO home dec fabrics or scraps)\, patterns\, notions\, books\, magazines\, hand and machine embroidery notions and other things sewing-related.\nNote: Donations for this year’s sale will not be accepted after August 1st.\n\nFor Questions Contact: asg.waysandmeans@asgatlanta.org \nDate: August 15\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm \nLocation: Atlanta Realtors Association – Sandy Springs
URL:https://asgatlanta.org/event/common-threads-fabric-resale-2026/
LOCATION:Atlanta REALTORS Center\, 5784 Lake Forrest Dr\, Atlanta\, 30328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature
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SUMMARY:Basic Serger Class
DESCRIPTION:Basic Serger Class\n																										 \nDate: August 29\, 2026\, Saturday \nTime: 10 am – 3 pm \nLocation: Temple Kol Emeth Doc Lebow Center 1375 Brookcliff Place Marietta\, Ga 30062  (last house on right on street behind Temple Kol Emeth) \nCost:  \n\n$55 members\n$75 non-members\n\nMax 12 students \nRegistration Link \nRefund policy: Full refund if cancelled by August 15th. After August 15th\, refund may be available if there is a substitute student. \nIs your serger still in the box or gathering dust in a corner? A serger can really enhance your sewing by sewing and finishing seams in one pass and adding professional-looking edges on fabrics. But they can be a little intimidating. This class will cover basic serging techniques to get you started on your machine. Learn the basic techniques for serging: \n\n4 thread seams\nFinishing 4 thread seams\nSwitching to 3 thread modes\nEdge stitching to finish seams sewn on a conventional machine\nRolled hems\nRounding an outside curve\nSerging an outside corner\n\nA prerequisite for taking this class is being able to thread your serger from scratch (with no thread in the serger to start). For those who need help with threading\, a remedial threading class will be held at Rita’s house in Roswell on Sat.\, August 8th ($10 donation). If needed\, alternate sessions will be arranged.A fabric kit will be provided. You will need to bring: \n\nSerger with plug and foot pedal\nManual for the serger\n4 cones of serger thread in different colors\nExtra needles for serger\nScrewdriver for changing needles\ntweezers\nscissors\n3 ring binder – you will be getting plastic sleeves to hold stitching samples\nPaper\, pen and pencil\n\nTeacher: Rita Mantel. Longtime ASG member and current treasurer\, Rita owned a sewing machine store for many years and is well-versed in sergers. She has worked with a wide variety of them over the years.
URL:https://asgatlanta.org/event/basic-serger-class/
LOCATION:Temple Kol Emeth\, 1415 Old Canton Road\, Marietta\, GA\, 30062\, United States
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SUMMARY:Alpaca Farm Experience and Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Alpaca Farm Experience and Picnic\nJoin us for a chapter field trip! We have collaborated with the Lost Mountain Alpaca Farm and Kayleigh from Plant and Peck on this joint venture experience. We hope you are excited about this as we are! \nDate: Sept. 12\, 2026 \nTime: 10 AM – 2 PM \nLocation: Lost Mountain Alpaca Farm (1335 Bullard Road Powder Springs\, GA 30127) followed by picnic at a private home \nMember Fees: $10 \nNon-Member Fees: $30 \nRefund Policy: No Refunds after August 12. \nRegistration Link \nTicket sales close on August 12.We know this is EARLY to close the sales\, but we are required to provide the final headcount 1 month prior to the event. \nEvent Details: \n\n1st hour – Feed and interact with the alpacas\, an overview of their care\, and a discussion of alpaca fiber from animal to end-use.\n2nd hour – Kayleigh from Plant and Peck teaches spinning workshop\, use her drop spindles with an option to buy it at the end of the workshop if desired.\nShopping at the farm store: This is a full-sized\, climate controlled farm store and is available to guests at the end of tours\, events and classes. The store features handcrafted items made from luxurious alpaca fiber (socks\, beanies\, scarves\, blankets\, ponchos\, hipster hats\, hand puppets\, dryer balls\, figurines & nesting balls) as well as Lost Mountain Alpaca Ranch branded apparel.\nPicnic: Depart for a picnic provided by the chapter at a private home (just 10 minutes from the farm) hosted on a large “woodland dining” area as well as a deck table and covered patio seating attached to the house to handle everyone. We regularly seat 20-25 people in the woodland dining area when we host neighborhood parties without adding extra seating.\n\nRegarding mobility concerns: They often host guests with mobility needs\, including those using walkers or wheelchairs. The ranch is flat with close parking and easy access to the girls’ herd and main tour areas. The boys’ pasture is farther back on the ranch with uneven ground that may be difficult for wheelchairs in wet conditions. Guests are always welcome to enjoy the girls’ herd\, fiber demo\, picnic areas\, and other farm activities. Please note our on-site composting restroom does have a step and is not wheelchair accessible. \nEvent capacity: 35 (limited by parking slots at the farm)
URL:https://asgatlanta.org/event/alpaca-farm-experience-and-picnic/
LOCATION:Lost Mouintain Alpaca Farm\, 1335 Bullard Road\, Powder Springs\, GA\, 30127\, United States
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SUMMARY:Late Summer Sewing Retreat - 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nLate Summer Sewing Retreat\nGet ready for guilt‑free\, distraction‑free sewing time. Bring your wildest projects\, your half‑finished masterpieces\, or that idea you’ve been dying to try — then settle in for hours of creativity\, laughter\, and good company surrounded by nature. Then join us at the Late Summer Sewing Retreat 2026! \nDate:  September 24–27\, 2026 (Thursday–Sunday) \nLocation: Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield\, GA \nPrices:  \n\n$260 each for a shared room (2 people)  includes 3 breakfasts\, 2 lunches and 3 dinners ($50 non-refundable deposit)\n\n\n$360 each for a single room includes 3 breakfasts\, 2 lunches and 3 dinners($75 non-refundable deposit)\n\nTo reserve your spot\, we’re accepting deposits only at this time.  A final payment link for the remaining balance will be added in early August. \nRegistration Link \nAll registrations and final payments are due no later than Friday\, Aug. 28\, 2026 \nContact: asg.retreatcoordinator@asgatlanta.org
URL:https://asgatlanta.org/event/summer_retreat_2026/
LOCATION:Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center\, 543 Elliott Trail\, Mansfield\, 30055\, United States
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