An American Sewing Guild chapter for sewers of all levels

ASG Atlanta

Neighborhood Groups

 

Members are welcome to attend any and/or all NG meetings. Meetings are held even if a program topic is not listed. If you don’t normally attend a particular group, be sure to contact the NG Leader to verify the dates and times as the following information is subject to change without notice.

Cartersville
Bartow Buttons & Bows		Meetings:
3rd Tuesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Hobby Lobby Classroom
108 Market Square
Cartersville, GA 30120

Group Leaders:
Lynn Bagwell (770) 382-6425
Barbara Mackessy (770) 382-5932
Elaine Schwartz (770) 382-5004
asg.buttonsandbows@asgatlanta.org
    2020 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan - Serger Class
  • Feb – Rulers and their uses
  • Mar - Sew Perfect Project Holder
  • Apr - Dog Food Bag Tote
  • May - Machine Embroidery
  • Jun - Applique in the Hoop
  • Jul - Summer Social, Show and tell, Gondoliers Cartersville at 11:00am
  • Aug - Snowballs
  • Sep - Charity Project – teddy’s or turbans
  • Oct - UFO – projects we need help on or are unfinished
  • Nov – Planning for 2021
  • Dec - Winter Social & Show and Tell at Gondoliers Cartersville at 11:00am
Cherokee County
Sewrifics of Cherokee		Meetings:
2nd Thursday
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sixes Road United Methodist Church
8385 Bells Ferry Rd.
Canton, GA 30114

Group Leader:
Julie Barlow ‭(678) 232-5334‬
Illyse Shaeffer (678) 446-7129‬
asg.sewrifics@asgatlanta.org
    2020 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan – Hexi Hot Pad
  • Feb – Charity Sew
  • Mar – Measuring Tape Bag
  • Apr – Car Trash Bin
  • May – Folded Fabric Ornaments
  • Jun - 1 Yard Fabric Swap & Apron Challenge – summer salad anniversary party
  • Jul - Charm Pack Projects
  • Aug – Hat and Reversible Scarf Demo/Tutorial
  • Sept – Cricut Demo
  • Oct – Apron Challenge Reveal – Model and Vote for Winner
  • Nov – Christmas Wreath Ornament and Christmas Tree Ornament
  • Dec – Holiday Party
Roswell
SewIncredibles		Meetings:
2nd Tuesday
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
First Baptist Roswell
710 Mimosa Blvd
Roswell, GA 30075

Group Leader:
Martha Myers 678-644-6986
asg.sewincredibles@asgatlanta.org
    2020 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan - Komebukuro rice bag sit-n-sew
  • Feb - Setting in a sleeve, measuring the sleeve cap, setting sleeves in the round vs flat
  • Mar - Bias – piping, bindings, cording, Chinese knots, couching
  • Apr - Tambour embroidery
  • May - Lapped seams with knits and felted wool
  • Jun - Topic TBA
  • Jul - Pillow challenge finale + Summer pot luck
  • Aug - Zippers and bags
  • Sep - Topic TBA
  • Oct - Bras and panties
  • Nov - Painting fabric
  • Dec - Holiday party


    *Please contact the group leader to let her know you are coming so they wait for you to arrive before heading to the room.
Cobb County - West
Sew Far West		Meetings:
2nd Monday
7:00 PM -9:00 PM
Temple Kol Emeth
1415 Old Canton Rd
Marietta, GA 30062

Group Leader:
Susan Eisen (678) 640-1514
asg.sewfarwest@asgatlanta.org
    2020 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan – Fabric Painting/inking
  • Feb – Leather Challenge kick off
  • Mar – Hat making/fascinator kits
  • Apr – Machine Embellishments
  • May – Zentangles
  • Jun - Fabric Postcards
  • Jul - Applique Flowers
  • Aug – Leather Challenge and Salad Supper
  • Sept – Pincushion – Hands-on Project
  • Oct – Fidget Aprons
  • Nov – Quick Gifts
  • Dec – Holiday Party
Conyers/Covington
The Sewing Exchange		Meetings:
1st Tuesday
10:00 AM - Noon
Hobby Lobby
513 Highway 138 SE
Conyers GA. 30013

Group Leader:
Viv Hansen (321) 848-2740
asg.sewingexchange@asgatlanta.org
    2019 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan 8 - Four sided placemat (DATE CHANGE DUE TO HOLIDAY)
  • Feb - Repurpose necktie into beautiful neckpiece
  • Mar - No meeting--Expo
  • Apr - Expo Review
  • May - TBD
  • Jun - Shopping Trip--TBD
  • Jul - Christmas in July
  • Aug – Dec - TBD
Douglasville/Paulding
Tangled Threads		Meetings:
3rd Thursday Every Other Month
Jan/Mar/May/July/Sep/Nov
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Home of Shirley Huffman
695 Smith Ferguson Rd.
Dallas, GA 30157
Ad Hoc Activities Non-Meeting Months - Contact Group Leader for Details, Locations and Times

Group Leader:
Joseli Neal (678) 294-7566
asg.tangledthreads@asgatlanta.org
    2019 Upcoming Meetings:
  • 2019 Schedule to be announced
Fayetteville
Sew Creative		Meetings:
4th Monday
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
257 Highway 314
Fayetteville, GA 30214

Group Leader:
Open
asg.sewcreative@asgatlanta.org
    2019 Upcoming Meetings:
  • 2019 Schedule to be announced



We will have show and tell at each Meeting; anything that you have
All meeting start at 4:30p until 9pm; dinner and water provided
Gwinnett - North Fulton
Fashionable Friends 		Meetings:
2nd Tuesday
10:00 AM - Noon
Atlanta Sewing Center
2148 Duluth Hwy. NE #120
Duluth, GA 30097
Gwen Hughes and Bette Martell
Group Leaders:
Gwen Hughes (770) 394-3211
Bette Martell (770) 396-5701
asg.fashionablefriends@asgatlanta.org
    2019 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan - Yard Party and Swap
  • Feb - Create with Sharpies and Alcohol!
  • Mar - Easy Pieced Place Mats
  • Apr - Share EXPO Experience
  • May - Shark Pouch/Surprise Craft
  • Jun - Repurpose Goodwill Treasures
  • Jul - Christmas in July
  • Aug - Work on UFOs
  • Sep - Community Service Projects
  • Oct - Planning Programs for 2019
  • Nov - Favorite/Unusual Notions and Sewing Hints
  • Dec - Christmas Luncheon *date subject to change
Gwinnett (Central)
Sew-ers Anonymous		Meetings:
3rd Monday, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (*see exceptions in red)
Gwinnett County Fire Station #12 (in Community Room)
2815 Lenora Church Rd.
Snellville GA 30078

Group Leaders:
Marilyn Bowman (404) 790-1459 Cell
India Wells (678) 372-0518
asg.sewersanonymous@asgatlanta.org
    2020 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan - Demonstration of Accuquilt “Baby Go” machine for cutting fabric pieces, applique & quilting
  • Feb - Various zipper applications - Discussion and Demo
  • Mar - Expo Discussion - Sewing Tips and Favorite Sewing Notion
  • Apr – Copy ready to wear – make a pattern from your favorite garment
  • May – Charity Sewing – Tote bags or pillowcases for children’s hospital and women’s shelter
  • Jun - June 15- Note date/time change – Lunch & media discussion 1:00 PM
  • Jul - Christmas in July – Quick gift ideas
  • Aug - Make a small cross-body bag
  • Sep – Sewing Room Swap – Time to swap your sewing “why did I buy that” items
  • Oct – Sew for you sewing studio
  • Nov – Make a Pinecone Christmas Ornament
  • Dec - December 7-Note date/time change First Monday at 6:00 pm
    Dinner and “Show and Tell”
Kennesaw
Spoolin' Around		Meetings:
2nd Tuesday
10:00 AM - Noon
Ashby's Sewing Center
2255 Old Hwy 4 NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Group Leaders:
Mary Johnson (404) 788-6260
Leslie Weigel
asg.spoolinaround@asgatlanta.org
    2020 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan - Collage Quilts
  • Feb - Fabric Dying
  • Mar - Alternate Fastener or Funky Closure
  • Apr - Brown Bag Thrift Store Swap Completed
  • May - Reverse Applique/Alabama Chanin
  • Jun - Sewing Hints or Sewing Gadgets
  • Jul - Sewing Room Organization
  • Aug - Cricut/Artistic Edge Machine Demo
  • Sep - Knit Tops
  • Oct - Printing on Fabric
  • Nov - Planning
  • Dec - Holiday Party!
Atlanta
City-Wide Couture
(Special Interest Group)		Meetings:
4th Saturday
10:00 AM - Noon
Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance
3420 W. Hospital Ave. Suite #103
Chamblee, GA 30341

Group Leaders:
Lisa Milam
James Stopher
asg.C-Wcouture@asgatlanta.org

Group Sites:
CWC Facebook Page
CWC Blog
    2019 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan - Recap of Paris Trip
  • Feb - Finishing seam allowances
  • Mar - Converting a one piece sleeve to a two piece sleeve
  • Apr - Buttonholes
  • May - The Versatile Backstitch
  • Jun - Unusual construction and details for cuffs
  • Jul - TBD
  • Aug - Fabric manipulation / Grainline and fit
  • Sep - Edges and closures
  • Oct - Burn test / Programs for 2020
  • Nov - No Meeting
  • Dec - Holiday Party
Atlanta
Sew Fitting
(Special Interest Group)		Meetings:
2nd Saturday
10:00 AM - Noon
Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance
3420 W. Hospital Ave. Suite #103
Chamblee, GA 30341

Group Leaders:
Sally Malone (770) 630-5669
Rita Kennedy (404) 583-7888
asg.sewfitting@asgatlanta.org

Group Site:
Sew Fitting Facebook Page
    2020 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan - Stitch and flip lining technique and Sewing with a Purpose
  • Feb – Handling Various Fabrics
  • Mar - No Meeting - Expo and special pants class with Peggy Sager
  • Apr - Bias cut possibilities
  • May - Decorative: seams, darts, tucks, pleats
  • Jun - Group Discussion favorite tools
  • Jul - TBD
  • Aug - What is wrong with this garment?
  • Sep - TBD
  • Oct - Annual 2021 Planning Meeting
  • Nov - TBD
  • Dec - Holiday Party
Canton
Sew Many Garments
(Special Interest Group)		Meetings:
3rd Wednesday
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
R.T. Jones Library
116 Brown Industrial Pkwy
Canton, GA 30114

Group Leaders:
Kay Wilkerson (770) 876-1239
Meg Kehler megkehler@aol.com
asg.sewmanygarments@asgatlanta.org
    2020 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan - Pattern Fitting: Palmer and Pletsch Tissue Fitting Method
  • Feb - Body Proportions
  • Mar - Industrial Shortcuts and Techniques
  • Apr - Field Trip to SCAD
  • May - Pockets: Placement, embellishment and trim, pocket shapes
  • Jun - Zippers, Techniques, exposed zipper
  • Jul - Collar Stands
  • Aug - How to copy Ready to Wear
  • Sept - Alabama Chanin Sampler - hands on class
  • Oct - Planning Meeting for 2021
  • Nov - Holiday Party
  • Dec - No Meeting

For more info on neighborhood group meetings, please contact our neighborhood groups coordinator, asg.neighborhoodgroups@asgatlanta.org