Zippers don’t have to be under flaps—they can be showcased on the outside of a project and embellished as well. It’s All About the Stitches You know all those stitches in the machine that you admire, but may not use often? Many of those are perfect to highlight an exposed zipper. Just pick one that’s […]
Sublime Felt!
Felt is more than just a material for holiday decorations; it possesses a variety of properties that make it a versatile medium for diverse projects. Its nonwoven nature means it doesn’t ravel and provides durability and insulating qualities. It also comes in a broad range of colors, thicknesses, and textures. Such characteristics render felt ideal […]
Q&A: Piping, Seam Allowances, PomPoms
How do I? Sewers can frequently say these three simple words to other sewers, and it’s often at an ASG meeting, get together, or workshop. Most times the answer is simple and readily shared by perhaps a more experienced sewer. We’ve received some of those questions, and we’ve got some answers. HOW DO I…make piping […]
Jacket Tailoring: The Chest Shield
There are some techniques used in tailoring that are rarely found in the pattern instructions. One of those is a chest piece, or chest shield. The chest shield is a layer — or, sometimes, multiple layers — that provide stability, body, and reinforcement to the upper front of a jacket. Every woman, even if large-busted, […]
I’ve Been Framed!
As sewing enthusiasts, most of us make a lot of bags in our lifetime—from totes to backpacks and beyond. Most may be soft or lightly structured, but few are actually shaped by frames. So, let’s take a look at some accent frames and how to use them. Types of Frames Frames provide the external structure […]
Chapter Inspiration: Atlanta, Start with Art
Have you ever found yourself captivated by a piece of art and wondered how you could take pieces of what it made you see or feel into other areas of your life… maybe your sewing life? That was the foundation for the American Sewing Guild’s Atlanta chapter’s Start with Art annual President’s challenge this year. […]
Quick Gifts
It never fails that the closer we get to the holidays, there’s more to do, and time can get crunched. But if you need quick gifts for friends or family, your sewing skills can come in handy to save the day. The two items detailed in today’s ASG blog post are great for almost anyone […]
Faux Fur PomPoms
Do you have scraps of faux fur leftover from other projects? Or maybe you have other fur items you’d like to repurpose into something else? Try making just 2 pompoms, and you may become “pompom crazy!” A major symptom: embellishing everything in sight with puffy little faux fur pompoms. At a glance, tracing circles on […]
The Fringe/Tailor Tacking Foot
Foot Fun You probably have lots of presser feet for your machine(s), but truth be told, we use only a few of them regularly: straight stitch foot, zigzag or satin stitch foot, and the zipper foot. What about all those others lingering in the accessory box? Let’s take a look at one rather funky one—the […]
Couture Sewing: Working on the Bias Grain (preview)
You can take advantage of the bias grain in couture garments in two ways: Garment sections or entire garments can be cut on the bias grain to create interesting effects in the drape, fit, and visual design of the garment, or Bias-cut fabric strips can be used to bind edges and to create piping for […]
Stabilizers: Not Just for Embroidery
Firming Things Up If you own an embroidery machine, chances are good you have a drawer full of various types of stabilizers needed for your embellishing. However, if you don’t have an embroidery machine, you may not think you need stabilizers—but think again! What is stabilizer? Simple answer—something to put behind or over fabric temporarily […]
Pin Weaving (preview)
Pin weaving is a form of small-scale weaving traditionally done on a frame made of pins with the warp and weft wrapping around the pins. Pin-woven textiles have a selvage edge all the way around. The equipment needed for pin weaving is minimal, consisting of straight pins; a padded, pinnable board; a rectangle of fusible […]
Project: Doris’s Adult Bib
Is there ever a day that goes by that you aren’t thankful for your sewing skills? Not here. When I first moved to my small coastal town, I discovered that the post office does not deliver mail to the town’s residents. “What?” But the more I thought about it, there was an opportunity for exercise […]
The Italian Flap (preview)
Known for their high-priced ready-to-wear and timeless tailored designs, Armani, Gucci, and Valentino frequently accent their impeccable jackets with this decorative flap. The flap is easy-to-sew and since all the raw edges are completely enclosed at the top, it is also very neat. It’s used on fine wools, silks, and linens in medium and light […]
Meant-to-be-Seen Seams
Most of our sewing positions seams on the inside of a garment or project, but there are times when you may want to showcase a seam on the outside of your creation. Why, you ask? Seams can be fun! Inside Out Traditional seams are sewn right sides together and the resulting seam allowances are on […]
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