July 2025 – Sewing handbags with Deb Cannon
We learned how to make handbags from one of our own, Deb Cannon.
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May 2025 – Copying RTW with Elan Reid
Making clothes using ready to wear as the pattern was the program topic.
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April 2025 – Slow stitching with Sarah Serbousek
Sarah loves to do hand sewing. She was laid up for an extended time and found hand stitching was a way to be creative when she could not get to her machine. Her use of large stitches are very reminiscent of Sashiko stitching. The projects were amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing them up close…
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February 2025 – Pattern adjustments with Alex Pemberton
Our honorary member Alex walked us through her system of approaching pattern alterations. From comparing pattern and body measurements, to adjusting the pattern before cutting it out in muslin, to refining the fit in 3D, Alex talked about her experiences with various fitting approaches and how to choose what works best for each of us….
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January 2025 – Pattern hacking with Charlotte Cronin
All about taking inspiration from RTW and using it to create unique tops from your tried and true patterns.
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December 2024 – Holiday gift ideas
Grounded by a storm, we met on Zoom to talk about all things holiday sewing.
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October 2024 – Personal measurements for pattern fitting with Kay B
Under Kay’s guidance, we paired up and took all the measurements one might need to make or alter patterns for perfect fit.
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September 2024 – Interfacings in garment sewing
Our fellow member Carmela walked us through the myriad interfacings available on the market and explained when to use which.
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August 2024 – Helios Stitches & Stuff
Helios Stitches staff came over to talk to us about using rulers for quilting.
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July 2024 – Weave makes the fabric, part 2
Our member Laura taught us all about knits. She showed us videos of how specific types of knits are made, discussed how best to use each kind of knit, and even let us pet a bunch of knits from her stash. Show & Tell
