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American Sewing Guild Essentials

🧵✨ Did You Know? Cotton fabric can last up to 100 years — and sometimes even longer with proper care. Remarkably, cotton textiles have been discovered at archaeological sites around the world, preserving history stitch by stitch. As sewists, we are not simply creating garments — we are crafting heirlooms. Thoughtful construction and proper fabric care ensure that what we make today can be enjoyed for generations to come. The next time you select cotton for your project, remember — you’re working with a fiber that quite literally stands the test of time.#ASGAtlanta #SewingLegacy #DidYouKnow #SewSmart #TextileHistory

✨ Couture Techniques with Kenneth D. King. Learn Couture from a Master! Join Threads contributing editor & FIT instructor Kenneth D. King for a one‑day, hands‑on couture techniques workshop. Create a full set of couture samples you’ll use for years. Friday, July 31, 2026, @9 AM – 5 PM SEFAA • Chamblee, GA Fees: $135 ASG Members | $180 Non‑Members Limited to 15 students – lunch & kit included Registration timeline: Opens May 17, 2026, Closes July 26, 2026 Direct link: https://asgatlanta.org/event/couture-techniques-with-kenneth-d-king

Hi ASG Atlanta Chapter Family and Friends! Please help give a BIG THANK YOU and around applause to our Common Threads Fabric Sale Volunteers! Thank you for making a difference at Common Threads Fabric Sale!!! Volunteers 2026 Cathy Alby Stockton Rhonda Bowling Verlia Gower/husband Dave Joi Bostic Adele Swanson Mary Blalock Laura Southerland Susan Marling Sue Eisen Karen Cleveland Karen Lynch Natalie Greene Sandie Hendler Rita Mantel Marilyn Bowman Margaret James Karen DeGood Sally Oakes/husband Tom Michelle Cross Fran Johnson Terri Anne Paquibitan Pam Howard Rita Kennedy Sheryl Belson Joan Gleckler Kay Kenimer Cyndy Read Eileen Davie Lisa Milam/husband Josephine Johnson Nancy Stickell Deanne Smith Lorie Hughes Norita Gorman Dee Elder Lucretia Hart Becky Byrd Becky Alexander Gail Thompson Marge Krengel Kathy Gingras Terry Erickson Michelle Mulcahey Jeanette Gogdell Vivian Chen Alisha Samples/husband

Join the ASG Atlanta Chapter and take your sewing journey to the next level—learn new skills, build meaningful connections, enjoy exclusive member savings, and stay inspired within a creative and supportive community. ✨🧵#SewingCommunity #BeginnerSewist #NewSewist #SewAtlanta

🧶✨Join the **Sewrifics of Cherokee Neighborhood Group** of the American Sewing Guild Atlanta Chapter on **Friday, September 11 from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM**. This month’s program is **All Things Knitted Trunk Show** 📍 **Sixes United Methodist Church** 8385 Bells Ferry Rd Canton, GA 30114 If you’ve been curious about the American Sewing Guild, this is a great chance to meet local members, see what our neighborhood groups are like, and discover a welcoming community built around creativity and shared interests.🧵💚 #asgatlantachapter #asg #neighborhoodgroup

It’s time to pack your projects and treat yourself to a creative getaway! 🧵✨ Join us for the Late Summer Sewing Retreat 2026 at the beautiful Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield, GA. Bring your unfinished projects, your new ideas, or that one piece you’ve been waiting to start. 📅 September 24–27, 2026 📍 Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Mansfield, GA 💵 Shared Room: $260 | Single Room: $360 🔗 Registration link in post #asgatlanta; #sewingretreat; #sewingfun; #sewingfriends

AI for Sewing — with Jenny & Ricky! Hi ASG Atlanta Chapter Family! Curious about using AI in your sewing practice? Join us for a fun, beginner‑friendly session covering visualization, planning, couture research, and more. 🧵With Jenny: AI Garment Visualization Custom croquis Pattern + fabric previews On‑body style checks 🪡 With Ricky: AI Tools for Sewists Free chat tools + what they’re best for Couture research + construction planning Capsule wardrobe planning Project checklists + starter pro SEFAA (Chamblee, GA in person fee $3) or join on Zoom (for zoom link contact asg.C-Wcouture@asgatlanta.org) Not a member yet? Contact us for more info. at https://asgatlanta.org/

🧵💜 **MORE THAN JUST A HOBBY… IT'S A COMMUNITY!** ✂️ There's something wonderful about the world of sewing! 🪡 💚 **That's what makes our sewing community so special!** At the **American Sewing Guild Atlanta Chapter**, we celebrate not only the things we create but also the friendships, encouragement, and shared love of sewing that bring us together.🧵❤️ **Together, we're stitching more than fabric—we're stitching friendships!** #ASGAtlanta #AmericanSewingGuild #SewingCommunity #SewingFriends #CreativeConnections #SewingInspiration #SewingLife

Are you ready for the Annual Common Threads Sale? Mark your calendars August 15, 2026!!

🧵✨ **Sew. Create. Inspire.** ✨🧵 There’s something special about time spent at the sewing table. A little fabric, a little creativity, and a little quiet time can turn into something beautiful. Whether you’re piecing a quilt, hemming a project, trying a new pattern, or simply enjoying the process, sewing has a way of feeding the soul and bringing joy one stitch at a time. Here’s to creativity, colorful fabric stacks, and the happiness that comes from making something with your own hands. 💛 #AmericanSewingGuild #ASGAtlanta #SewCreateInspire #SewingCommunity #QuiltingLife #SewingInspiration

🧵✨Join the **Sew Ready to Learn Neighborhood Group** of the American Sewing Guild Atlanta Chapter on **Sunday, September 13 from 2:00–4:00 PM** for a **Zoom meeting** focused on **Understanding Fabrics**. This month’s program will cover: * **Woven vs. Knit** * **Fabric drape** * **Project: Simple Knit T-shirt** If you’ve been curious about the American Sewing Guild, learn more at www.asgatlanta.org.💙✂️ #asgatlantachapter , #neighborhoodgroup

Learn sew sewing techniques bring your sewing machine and basic sewing supplies. March 20th, 2026, 10:00am to 2:00pm. Sewingmachine.com

✨ Did You Know? The humble zipper has been serving fashion and function since 1893. Originally designed to make boots and shoes easier to fasten, it gradually earned its place in garments we wear every day. A small invention—yet a lasting impact on the way we sew, design, and dress. #ASGAtlanta #DidYouKnow #SewingHistory #SewistLife

Registration is now open for the Sewing in the Pines Winter Retreat 2027. Calling all sewing enthusiasts! ✂️🪡 Join us for a relaxing weekend dedicated to sewing, creativity, laughter, and spending time with people who understand that buying fabric and actually sewing it are two completely different hobbies! 😂 Bring your favorite project, that unfinished project you've been meaning to complete, or something entirely new! This is YOUR time to relax, create, and enjoy the company of fellow sewing enthusiasts surrounded by the beauty of nature. 🌲 RETREAT DETAILS 📅 Dates: Thursday, January 21, 2027 – 2:00 PM - Sunday, January 24, 2027 – 11:30 AM 📍 Location: Calvin Center | Hampton, Georgia 💚 RETREAT PRICING at www.asgatlanta.org 📌 Final Payment Deadline: December 18, 2026 #SewingInThePines2027 #ASGAtlanta #AmericanSewingGuild #SewingRetreat #SewingCommunity #SewingFriends #SewingFun

✨ Ready to Learn How to Sew? Join Us for the Sewing 101 Expo! ✨ If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to sew — or just need a creative boost — this is your moment! Our Sewing 101 Expo is a fun, hands‑on day designed just for beginners. 🧵 Three Mini‑Workshops in One Day: • Sewing Machine Basics — Learn to thread, operate, and sew a straight seam while making a Reversible Fabric Pouch. • Hand Sewing Basics — Practice essential stitches and start your own Stitch Sampler. • Patterns & Fabrics — Discover how to choose beginner‑friendly fabrics and read patterns with confidence. 📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM 📍 North Cobb Regional Library, Kennesaw, GA 💲$10 Materials Fee (All Supplies Provided) 👥 • Beginners Welcome This is a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills, meet fellow makers, and start your sewing journey in a supportive, creative environment. Seats are limited — sign up today! Register here: https://asgatlanta.org/event/sewing-101-expo/(https://asgatlanta.org/event/sewing-101-expo/) 💛 Hosted by the American Sewing Guild – Atlanta Chapter #ASGAtlanta #Sewing101Expo #LearnToSew #BeginnerSewing #CommunityMakers #SewingFun

Mark Your calendar!!! The American Sewing Guild, Atlanta Chapter Common Thread Annual fabric sale is coming up this Saturday. Shop for fabric $3 per yard, patterns, sewing notions. 5784 Forrest Lake Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. August 15th, 2026, 10-2 #americansewingguild, #commonthreads, #fabricsale

Whether you’re quilting, garment sewing, embroidery, or crafting home decor sewing has a way of bringing joy, connection and accomplishment. Tell us: What do you enjoy most about sewing? 🧵✂ #asgatlanta; #sewinglove; #sewingismytherapy✂️

Sew with Intention this March. Join City Wide Couture neighborhood meeting focused on: Dating your wardrobe and Planning projects with intention. Let’s create pieces you truly love and actually wear. March 28th, 2026…10:00am-12:00pm…SEFAA, Chamblee, Ga. #ASGAtlanta; #Sewwithintention; #Garmentsewing; #citywidecouture

Sending a BIG Welcome to our new members. Thank you for joining the ASG Atlanta Chapter Family! We're excited to connect, create and inspire you!!

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