With the holiday season fast approaching, gift-sewing is on many minds. Our cover story, “Stockpiling for Santa,” includes directions for five gifts to make that are suitable for male and female, and appeal to a variety of ages. These are grab-and-go gifts that can be made with a particular recipient in mind or stashed away […]
Create a Smooth Quilt Binding Join
I consider myself a very novice quilter although others have said I’m more intermediate to beginner-advanced. I’ve been sewing for years, I can read a pattern, sew an accurate seam allowance, and love using software and a long-arm to do my quilting. My goal has been to “perfect” (for my little quilting world) a quilt […]
Mystery of the Shrinking Embroidery Stabilizer
I love to do embroidery and when I work with cotton fabrics, I always starch them well before hooping. The starch makes the fabric crisp and the embroidery clean. After stitching, I then press again—without starch. After pressing a couple of the quilt blocks, I noticed some wrinkles along the stitching lines that I hadn’t […]
Radial Grading
Radial Grading, also known as Radial Projection, was a method used by pattern companies many years ago and I’ve often wondered why it’s not used any longer — it certainly would save a lot of paper and printing butt does require a little more effort on the part of the user. During the first part […]
RN Numbers
Clothing and Textile Manufacturer Registration Numbers Mom needed a new pair of jeans. She gave me a pair that has a hole worn in the knee and asked that I just put a patch on them because they are good enough to wear around her apartment. As a dutiful daughter, I brought them home to […]
The Story Behind the Notions Story-Spring 2017
It’s always exciting to see a new sewing genre spring up . . . and discover a new group of people who are enthusiastic about our favorite hobby. Welcome, cosplayers, to the world of sewing! This issue’s cover story, “Cosplay + Sewing: A Perfect Fit,” delves into the story behind the cosplay movement and explores […]
Taste of ASG Trial Membership
Have you thought about joining the American Sewing Guild but wanted a “test drive” first? Here’s your chance! ASG is providing a limited time offer: Sign up for a 60-day Trial “Taste of ASG” Membership for only $10! You can get a full 60-day unlimited access to everything ASG has to offer. Trial Membership Flyer […]
Taste of ASG Video – Serger
Get a Taste of ASG with these snippets from our full-length video on Sergers. For a limited time starting March 1, 2017, ASG is offering the Taste of ASG trial membership. You can try everything ASG has to offer for 60 days for only $10. Start your trial offer now. Time is limited! Membership in […]
Taste of ASG Video – Pattern Drafting
Get a Taste of ASG with these snippets from our full-length video on Pattern Drafting. For a limited time starting March 1, 2017, ASG is offering the Taste of ASG trial membership. You can try everything ASG has to offer for 60 days for only $10. Start your trial offer now. Time is limited! Membership […]
Taste of ASG Video – Sewing Projects
Get a Taste of ASG with these snippets from our full-length video on Sewing Projects. For a limited time starting March 1, 2017, ASG is offering the Taste of ASG trial membership. You can try everything ASG has to offer for 60 days for only $10. Start your trial offer now. Time is limited! Membership […]
Taste of ASG Video – Machine Embroidery
Get a Taste of ASG with these snippets from our full-length video on Machine Embroidery. For a limited time starting March 1, 2017, ASG is offering the Taste of ASG trial membership. You can try everything ASG has to offer for 60 days for only $10. Start your trial offer now. Time is limited! […]
Taste of ASG Video – Garment Sewing
Get a Taste of ASG with these snippets from our full-length video on Garment Sewing. For a limited time starting March 1, 2017, ASG is offering the Taste of ASG trial membership. You can try everything ASG has to offer for 60 days for only $10. Start your trial offer now. Time is limited! Membership […]
Taste of ASG Video – Fitting
Get a Taste of ASG with these snippets from our full-length video on Fitting. For a limited time starting March 1, 2017, ASG is offering the Taste of ASG trial membership. You can try everything ASG has to offer for 60 days for only $10. Start your trial offer now. Time is limited! Membership in […]
2017 Fabric Design Contest
Congratulations to Cecelia Harris on her winning design for the ASG 2017 Fabric Design Contest sponsored by Brother. She also created 3 companion designs that will make up our official ASG fabric line and can be purchased at MyFabricDesigns.com. Cecelia’s winning design was selected by a vote by chapter presidents earlier this year. The winning […]
Collar Love
I must have been a fan of sewing & crafting from a young age, because I grew up looking at this book ever since I can remember. It was always a familiar presence on our bookshelves. Turning the pages the other day took me to a section of accessories for women, which would be quite on-trend today. I refer […]
