This is the story of my little lap quilt that ended up across the country, helping people. I’m sure all sewists can relate to seeing a certain fabric that catches their eye and the excitement of seeing that it’s on clearance! JoAnn’s had Star Trek fabric for $3.00 a yard and I had to buy […]
Idea Board: Off-Grain Fringe Techniques
Fringe, whether you choose to love it or leave it, has undoubtedly stood the test of time. Dating back to 3000 B.C. in Mesopotamia, fringe became popular as a fashion embellishment in the 1920’s, then resurfaced again in the 50’s, and came full circle in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Popular again today, it can […]
Happy Holidays 2020
Happy holidays from the American Sewing Guild!
What I’m Embroidering: Tile Embroidery
Gorgeous! Amazing! Exquisite! So detailed! But how LONG did it take? Diana Latino of the Princeton Chapter is getting used to comments like these that come every time she shares one of her completed tile embroideries. And she has a number of them done already. What’s Tile Embroidery? Tile embroidery is a complex design done […]
Border Prints 101
When shopping for fabric, we’re accustomed to seeing rows of bolts with an allover print. But look a little deeper and you’ll find some with unique features—border prints! Border prints are fun to work with and allow you to showcase this print feature in creative ways. What is a border print? Instead of a fabric […]
Sewing Basics: Fabric Terms
What is the one item that you absolutely must have for every sewing project you will ever do? It’s fabric, of course! Since the fabric you choose will have a significant impact on how your finished project turns out, it can help to have an understanding of how fabric is woven so that you can […]
National Button Day
November 16 is National Button Day! Buttons can be utilitarian, decorative, functional, collector’s item, or works of art and this special day is a celebration of buttons, whether they are in a tin in a drawer, attached to a garment, or displayed in a competition. National Button Day was founded in 1938 by the National […]
Denim Dynamics
One of America’s most beloved fabrics, denim can be a delight to sew if you know the tricks. Tools Always use sharp scissors or a new rotary cutter blade to cut clean edges on this dense fabric. On heavier denims, use spring clips to hold edges together for sewing, as opposed to pins which may […]
Anyone Can Win Contest Entries 2020
View the entries from the 2020 Anyone Can Win contest. The Winners!
Fireside Chat: Anita Morris, Anita by Design
In this video, Sheryl Belson interviewed Anita Morris from Anita by Design. You will love Anita’s exuberance, authenticity, joy and sparkling smile! She shares her passion for helping people learn to sew, her unique way of planning her sewing projects, as well as how she has weathered some of life’s hardest moments. This chat is […]
What I’m Sewing: Itch-to-Stitch Bonn Shirt
Q. Item Created A. Blouse Q. Independent Pattern Designer A. Itch-to-Stitch Q. Name and Number of Pattern A. Bonn Shirt/Dress Q. Fabric Used: A. Picasso Rayon Poplin in teal Q. Special Embellishments/Notions Used A. Superior MasterPiece cotton thread Q. Skill level required? A. Advanced beginner or Intermediate Q. Are the instructions easy to follow? A. […]
Sewing with Multi-Color Threads
The sewist’s crayons! Not really designed for construction, variegated threads are multiple colors within a single strand. When you look at a spool, you may see distinct color patterns or simply a blending of similar colors, depending on the brand, how the thread is dyed and how it’s wound on the spool or cone. Stitching […]
Rise of the Sew Bro
Why Men Have Been Crafting Their Own Clothes Over Lockdown by Nick Pope, adapted from a story on esquire.com/uk/ on 8/18/20 It all started with a pair of old curtains. In late March, as Colorado crept into lockdown, 23-year-old Jonathan Simanjuntak began his search for a new hobby. “Quarantine was getting really serious,” he told […]
What I’m Sewing: Denim Jeans from Cashmerette
Our thanks to ASG member, Tina Gordon, for her review of this jeans pattern! Q. Item Created A. Denim Jeans Q. Independent Pattern Designer A. Cashmerette Q. Name and Number of Pattern A. Ames 4101 Q. Fabric Used: A. Stretch Denim with 2% Lycra Q. Special Embellishments/Notions Used A. Rivets, embroidered pockets Q. Skill level […]
Pearl Cotton… in Your Sewing Machine?
You’re probably familiar with pearl cotton for hand stitching efforts like cross-stitch, embroidery, smocking, threadwork and also for crocheting, but did you know that you can also use it in your sewing machine? Pearl cotton is a two-ply, twisted thread with a high sheen and it comes in a multitude of colors and some variegations. […]
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