New members can join a local chapter or become a Member at Large. Local chapters host meetings, social events, fashion shows, online meetings, and more and often host … Join now
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Membership Benefits
ASG is made up of Chapters, Neighborhood Groups and Members at Large. Benefits to members include: Unlimited access to a library of over 150 online sewing classes … See the benefits
Chapter Locator
We have chapters across the country. Search here for a chapter near you. If you don't find one, consider starting a chapter in your area. Not interested in being part of … Find a chapter
Annual Conference
Our annual in-person Conference gives sewing enthusiasts a place to celebrate all things sewing, quilting and embroidery. The conference is open to to the public. If you … Learn more
Sewing Q&A
Welcome to this edition of sewing questions and answers: Lightbox Q. How do I use a light box? A. Light boxes are handy additions to a sewing room and they can be used to trace appliqué patterns onto fusible web, trace pattern pieces for altering, draw embroidery designs onto a garment, check placement of paper […]
Sewing Machines: The Need for Speed
Whether you sew slowly and diligently or you speed on with reckless abandon, your sewing machine can help with speed control. Most every machine has a speed control of some sort, but sometimes it’s overlooked. These handy regulators look different depending on the machine brand, but the function is the same—to act as a governor […]
Cork Crazy: Sewing with Cork
You’re likely familiar with cork as a stopper for wine, but cork is equally at home in your sewing room (with or without the wine)! With an interest in sustainability, sewists have embraced cork fabrics (also called cork leather) with open arms. A cork tree can live for 200 years and when the bark is […]
