Chapter Meeting - Saturday, May 18
The Vintage Pattern Collection Laura Nash, Sew Chic Pattern Company
Laura Nash is the smiling designer behind Sew Chic Pattern Company where she creates fashions that are stylish, flirty, modern, classic, and retro all rolled into one! With a BS in apparel design and expertise in fit, eveningwear, and patternmaking, Laura teaches enthusiasts how to look great and sew beautifully! She has worked with Craftsy, Threads, and Simplicity. Sew Chic Patterns are available at fine fabric stores worldwide.
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- Sew a garment using a pattern and/or fabric from before 2000.
- Wear or display items you made before 2000. - Refashion articles of vintage clothing. - Create modern garments with vintage-inspired flair. - Sew doll clothes using vintage designs. Up to three outfits can be shown at our anniversary celebration on September 21st, but you can enter the prize drawing for each item made. Don't forget to save one ensemble for the December Style Show! Bound Buttonholes &Welt Pockets - March 2024
Denise taught the bound buttonhole and welt pocket sewing techniques that she learned in a class presented by Jeanette Bussard at the 2023 ASG national conference. Bound Buttonholes Seam Finishes - March 2024
Plain, pinked, French, lapped, flat-fell & Hong Kong. We learned all about seam finishing techniques at the March Chapter meeting. Seam Finishes Handouts: Hong Kong Seams About Central Iowa Chapter, ASG
New to the Guild? Longtime member with ideas for Chapter activities? Meet the board members and review the Chapter benefits and activities. Meet the 2024 elected board members Overview of the sewing guild |
Stuffies
Rita shared tips and techniques to make stuffed critters at the February Sewing Lounge. The toys will be donated to local charities, hospitals, and fire and police departments. Learn to sew a stuffed dog instructions Learn to Fit Pants
Central Iowa Chapter member Rosanne is leading a series of pants making classes. Participants will make a muslin, which can be used to sew trousers, jeans, leggings, joggers or shorts that fit. Goal: Learn to fit pants for yourself and others. Participants: Members only. Three to five participants per class. Cost: Nominal fee to support the Chapter. Location: Rosanne's house. Open to other locations. Time: Tentatively three 2- to 3-hour sessions. Interested: Join the class or get more information. |