Upcoming Meetings
April 2020 - Sewing Room Design
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**VIRTUAL MEETING! Please do not visit Agrace. Watch the meeting live from the comfort of your own home.
Rachel Patterson recently won Habitat for Humanity's Project of the Year Award for her budget-friendly and eco-friendly sewing room. She shared her project with Madison NBC 15 news (A video clip can be seen here.) Rachel will share the process of designing a creative space to fit your unique needs, along with unconventional ideas to help make it happen. We'll make the best of our current situation... and it's even better than previously planned. We'll tour Rachel's room live, not just talk about it! Plus, no special login is required to watch the presentation. It's super easy! Go to this YouTube page on Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 starting at 7pm. If you have a Google account, please log in during the meeting and participate in the live chat! Questions? This tutorial explains all of the steps, with pictures. Or, email the webmaster. The start of Lorraine's President's Challenge will be delayed until we can meet again in person. |
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Coming Up Next...
May 2020 - Trish Pulvermacher's "Better Pressing Techniques" **
Trish Pulvermacher, a graduate of Fashion Design from Madison Area Technical College, has worked in a fabric store, done clothing alterations for a high end clothing store, sold sewing machines, done alterations for 2 bridal shops, and recently closed a custom sewing business that she operated for 40 yrs!
After sewing for 56 yrs., she's learned a thing or two about sewing. At the top of the list of techniques for sewing, pressing garments during the construction process tops the list. It defines and elevates the finished product to a higher level, distinguishing it from a "screaming homemade" project to one of a very professional look! She'll be demonstrating tools and pressing do's and don'ts! Tuesday, May 12th, 2020
**Location to be verified, TBA** Typical meeting time is 7 to 9pm, in the Agrace Dining Room (First floor, East end of building) 5395 E Cheryl Pkwy, Fitchburg, WI |
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Past Meetings
January 2020 - Community Sew
Every month, we TALK so much about our love for sewing... January brings the time to ACT on it. What better way than to get to sew TOGETHER!
Two projects this year: port pillow cushions and assembling pieces for fidget blankets. All supplies and machines are provided, though having your own small scissors or pins is handy. Bring a friend! We'll have opportunities for all skill levels. You're welcome to join us for one or both sessions, with a break for supper.
Two projects this year: port pillow cushions and assembling pieces for fidget blankets. All supplies and machines are provided, though having your own small scissors or pins is handy. Bring a friend! We'll have opportunities for all skill levels. You're welcome to join us for one or both sessions, with a break for supper.
February 2020 - Super Show and Tell
Calling all creative sewists - it's your time to shine! We are dedicating the entire meeting to sharing and showing what we've been working on. Bring in your proudest accomplishments and tell us all about it - what did you learn? What will you do different next time?
We LOVE seeing what our members have been making! This is one of our favorite events every year!
We LOVE seeing what our members have been making! This is one of our favorite events every year!
To enhance your Show and/or Tell - send in a reference photo, the "before" to your shared "after", or a snap of the item in use. Maybe the item was already gifted to its intended recipient or is too cumbersome to haul in... it can still be shared!
Submit your pictures:
- Send photos via email to webmaster@madisonasg.com *as attachments, not "inline"*
- Share on Google photos with madisonasg2013@gmail.com,
Or, arrive early (30 mins please, if you can!) and bring those photos to the meeting:
- as old fashioned print-outs (overhead projector available)
- on a standard USB flash drive
- on an SD card, right out of your digital camera
Submit your pictures:
- Send photos via email to webmaster@madisonasg.com *as attachments, not "inline"*
- Share on Google photos with madisonasg2013@gmail.com,
Or, arrive early (30 mins please, if you can!) and bring those photos to the meeting:
- as old fashioned print-outs (overhead projector available)
- on a standard USB flash drive
- on an SD card, right out of your digital camera
March 2020 - Kitemaker Paul Fieber
Paul Fieber became an avid kitemaker and flier in the mid 90’s after seeing an amazing exhibit of kite aerial photography at MMoCA. He teaches at kitemaking retreats around the country. He is inspired by the Wisconsin Kiters Organization and has served as Midwest Regional Director and chair of the Kite Art Committee for American Kitefliers Association.
Paul will introduce kitemaking as an exciting new activity for sewists. He will discuss the unique fabrics and materials used in making the modern kite, as well as how construction techniques differ from other more traditional forms of sewing. A partially completed kite sail will be “worked on” to demonstrate a common reverse applique technique used in kitemaking.
Read about Paul and his experience kite making here.
Watch a segment of Sewing with Nancy, featuring Paul, here.
Paul will introduce kitemaking as an exciting new activity for sewists. He will discuss the unique fabrics and materials used in making the modern kite, as well as how construction techniques differ from other more traditional forms of sewing. A partially completed kite sail will be “worked on” to demonstrate a common reverse applique technique used in kitemaking.
Read about Paul and his experience kite making here.
Watch a segment of Sewing with Nancy, featuring Paul, here.
