American Sewing Guild
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Covers articles to learn new sewing skills, network with others who share an interest in sewing and participate in community service sewing projects. American Sewing Guild is a membership organization that welcomes sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels and from many different walks of life.
American Sewing Guild
6d ago
Whether you’re planning to bling out a ready-made T-shirt or denim jacket, or you’re planning to embellish a garment you’re constructing, iron-ons can help you become an artist. Iron-on designs are available with small, single motifs, or more elaborate large designs, depending on your preference. Pre-made designs are temporarily affixed to a paper or plastic ..read more
American Sewing Guild
1w ago
We often don’t think about seam finishes when constructing a new garment. A standard straight-stitched seam may be your go-to technique, you may zig-zag the seam and trim close to the stitching, or you might use your serger to provide a clean and easy finish. While any of these methods are efficient and give a ..read more
American Sewing Guild
2w ago
Fabric napkins are a fun way to add some style, color, or interest to your dining table, whether casual dining for the family or more formal affairs for guests. There’s a perfect fabric for all occasions, and they’re sew easy to make, even a beginner can create them. Once you start, you can’t stop! Napkins ..read more
American Sewing Guild
3w ago
With ASG’s inaugural Sustainable Sewing group meeting less than a week away, this timely article will help encourage you to start thinking about sustainable sewing opportunities for your wardrobe. We often think of repurposing thrifted materials — whether it be fabric scraps, curtains, or clothing — into non-clothing items like handbags, dog beds, or home ..read more
American Sewing Guild
1M ago
Selecting the ideal fabric for a garment tailored to your preferences and body type is a frustration that even the most experienced seamstresses encounter at least once, if not multiple times, in their sewing journey. Many of us also inadvertently create additional hurdles for ourselves when aiming for the absolute perfect garment. In our pursuit ..read more
American Sewing Guild
1M ago
Sew Much Fun Hong KongDecember 3-11, 2024 Travel is good for the soul…and it’s good for the fabric stash as well. Who among us hasn’t Googled “fabric stores” when we’re headed to a new city? Or even a new country? We have a never-ending sense of curiosity and seem to be afraid of “missing something ..read more
American Sewing Guild
1M ago
We all love to sew but sometimes you want to switch up your sewing projects beyond your own clothes, quilts, or placemats. What do you do? Look for opportunities to share you sewing skills with others in need. Donating your time and talents is a selfless act. While your donation makes a direct impact in ..read more
American Sewing Guild
1M ago
As creative as we are with our sewing skills, sometimes we also have to get creative with our sewing space. A large, dedicated sewing room is every sewist’s dream, but finding the perfect sewing furniture for small spaces can be challenging, especially if it needs to blend with your living room, dining room, or bedroom ..read more
American Sewing Guild
2M ago
Nothing is more frustrating than uneven stitching—your thread stitches can go from long to short in an instant, ruining your line of topstitching or seaming. In severe cases, the wickedly short stitches can damage fragile fabrics by creating a hole, and some fabrics don’t take kindly to ripping out stitching and beginning anew. Stitching in ..read more