Upcoming Meetings
September 2023 - Madisewn
Rebecca, owner of local small business Madisewn, tells us her story. Madisewn offers sewing classes and lessons, as well as design services, alterations, costumes, and sewing products.
https://www.facebook.com/sew.madisewn Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 7 to 9pm, at Agrace - Hybrid Meeting Option |
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October 2023 - Lorraine Torrence
Program topic TBA
Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 7 to 9pm, at Agrace - Hybrid Meeting Option |
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November 2023 - MASG Schoolhouse
The ultimate night of learning from your fellow MASG members! Rotate through stations on a variety of topics and pick up new sewing skills!
Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 7 to 9pm, at Agrace - Hybrid Meeting Option |
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MASG Meetings may be held in the following formats:
- HYBRID OPTION MEETINGS: You are free to attend in person OR watch live from home - it's your choice, offering you connection even
when you're feeling under the weather. - VIRTUAL MEETINGS: All members and guests will watch the meeting live from home.
- IN-PERSON ONLY MEETINGS: Some presentations (such as field trips) are in-person experiences only and will not be recorded.
In-person meetings are held at: Agrace, 5395 E Cheryl Pkwy, Fitchburg, WI 53711
2023 Meeting Summaries
January 2023 - Super Show and Tell
Happy New Year, MASG! New year, new projects... show us yours!
Tuesday, January 10th, 7 to 9pm
Tuesday, January 10th, 7 to 9pm
February 2023 - Alena Joling, Moleta Artisanal Sharpening
Alena Joling, from Moleta Artisanal Sharpening in Brookfield, teaches us how to take better care of our scissors. How do you tell when it’s time to get them sharpened vs when to buy a new pair? Alena exposes sharpening myths and shares what to look for in a sharpener, so you never have a pair ruined again.
Bring your scissors! Moleta Artisanal Sharpening will sharpen scissors onsite for $5/pair.
Bring your scissors! Moleta Artisanal Sharpening will sharpen scissors onsite for $5/pair.
March 2023 - Virginia Lienhard, Sewing Coats
Virginia Lienhard, former owner of Madison small business "Gayfeather Fabrics", shares the results of her recent coat making projects, including ones with unusual fabrics, welt pockets, lined and unlined, from independent and commercial pattern companies. She will describe how she has solved problems with some and taken artistic license with others.
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023
7 to 9pm
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023
7 to 9pm
April 2023 - Community Sewing Project - New Month!
We'll sew fleece caps and patchwork blankets for Hope2Others. They send them to East Africa to prevent newborns dying from hypothermia.
About the project:
http://www.bringinghope2others.com/giving-babies-a-warm-future/
No matter your level of sewing ability, we have work available for ALL who want to help, including guests!
Friday April 21st in the sewing classroom of Dale Heights Presbyterian Church (5501 University Ave, Middleton, Wi.)
We’ll have two work times: 1-4pm and 6-8pm. You’re welcome to do both (those who do usually go somewhere for dinner).
About the project:
http://www.bringinghope2others.com/giving-babies-a-warm-future/
No matter your level of sewing ability, we have work available for ALL who want to help, including guests!
Friday April 21st in the sewing classroom of Dale Heights Presbyterian Church (5501 University Ave, Middleton, Wi.)
We’ll have two work times: 1-4pm and 6-8pm. You’re welcome to do both (those who do usually go somewhere for dinner).
May 2023 - VIRTUAL MEETING with Sarah Veblen
Thanks to the power of technology, we will have a guest speaker joining us live from the East Coast! Stay home, log in, and enjoy!
Link to this meeting available on the MASG calendar and will also be sent out prior to the meeting. MAKE SURE to copy and paste the link into your browser, since MailChimp tends to corrupt Zoom links.
From her bio on PatternReview:
"Sarah Veblen is a custom fashion designer with a home-based business that focuses on creating clothing for her clientele, and that concentrates on teaching and writing to promote the craft of garment-making. She has a Certificate in Fashion Design from Baltimore City Community College and a BA from Stanford University.Dedicated to promoting sewing at all levels,
"Sarah teaches in her studio and other classroom venues, as well as online through PatternReview.com. She has been a guest lecturer and held workshops for many sewing groups and organizations across the country.
"Drawing on her years of experience fitting clients and students, Sarah has written a comprehensive and beautifully photographed and illustrated book on fitting. The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting gives detailed information on custom fitting garment patterns. And it provides easy-to-understand explanations of patternmaking principles and skills to make the resulting pattern changes logical and straightforward."
Link to this meeting available on the MASG calendar and will also be sent out prior to the meeting. MAKE SURE to copy and paste the link into your browser, since MailChimp tends to corrupt Zoom links.
From her bio on PatternReview:
"Sarah Veblen is a custom fashion designer with a home-based business that focuses on creating clothing for her clientele, and that concentrates on teaching and writing to promote the craft of garment-making. She has a Certificate in Fashion Design from Baltimore City Community College and a BA from Stanford University.Dedicated to promoting sewing at all levels,
"Sarah teaches in her studio and other classroom venues, as well as online through PatternReview.com. She has been a guest lecturer and held workshops for many sewing groups and organizations across the country.
"Drawing on her years of experience fitting clients and students, Sarah has written a comprehensive and beautifully photographed and illustrated book on fitting. The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting gives detailed information on custom fitting garment patterns. And it provides easy-to-understand explanations of patternmaking principles and skills to make the resulting pattern changes logical and straightforward."
June 2023 - Lessons from the Basement - How Bridal Alterations Led to More Creative Endeavors
Kathy Tutcher worked in the basement of Vera's Bridal on Madison's West side for a time and even learned how to create a bustle from Vera herself. Later she moved these skills to her own basement and did alterations and custom sewing for others. Now she works in her basement studio for herself, using the skills acquired over 28 years to create her own garments from many sources including up-cycled or reclaimed fabric.
Kathy will touch on alterations basics as well as how she tackles upcycling and some of her favorite sources for fabric. Because there is no one way to do anything so there will be time for you to share your thoughts and experiences as well.
Kathy will touch on alterations basics as well as how she tackles upcycling and some of her favorite sources for fabric. Because there is no one way to do anything so there will be time for you to share your thoughts and experiences as well.
July 2023 - Feast and Forage
Annual potluck and fabric sale! Guests welcome!
Dive into your stash and find that yardage that no longer sparks joy. Fellow members get to shop these donations while sharing picnic style bites. Everything is priced to sell! Proceeds support our programming and charitable contributions... but this is foremost meant to be a fun get-together rather than a fund-raiser.
We're rolling back to 2017 Feast and Forage pricing! Checks, cash, Venmo, and Paypal accepted.
Please pre-measure (mark with a tag or piece of tape) and price all items:
Don’t forget all the fun extras:
Are your donations looking a bit unruly? Tie rolled up fabric with ribbon, or try this secure folding method.
** Bring your finished Community Sewing projects to the meeting - or - drop off finished quilts at Mill House Quilts in Sun Prairie.
Dive into your stash and find that yardage that no longer sparks joy. Fellow members get to shop these donations while sharing picnic style bites. Everything is priced to sell! Proceeds support our programming and charitable contributions... but this is foremost meant to be a fun get-together rather than a fund-raiser.
We're rolling back to 2017 Feast and Forage pricing! Checks, cash, Venmo, and Paypal accepted.
Please pre-measure (mark with a tag or piece of tape) and price all items:
- Linings-$1/yd
- Shirting & quilting cotton-$2/yd
- Rayon/linen/apparel fabrics/knits/decorator fabric-$3/yd
- Silk/wool-$4/yd
- Remnants/small pieces should be bundled together and priced $1/bag.
- Fat quarters: indicate that it is a FQ, bundle in packs such as 4/$1 or 4/$2, depending on fabric content.
Don’t forget all the fun extras:
- Bundle all buttons, patterns, thread, and other notions in increments of $1
- Books - price as marked, increments of $1
- Shoppers can make an offer on unmarked items.
Are your donations looking a bit unruly? Tie rolled up fabric with ribbon, or try this secure folding method.
** Bring your finished Community Sewing projects to the meeting - or - drop off finished quilts at Mill House Quilts in Sun Prairie.
August 2023 - Blue Bar Quilts
Gael of Blue Bar Quilts will be our August presenter. She’ll talk about her experience setting up a small local fabric store and will share how she selects the fabrics that she offers in the store.
Hybrid meeting option: join us in person OR watch Gael's presentation from the comfort of your own home, using the meeting link sent out via email.
Tuesday, August 8th, 2023
7 to 9pm, at Agrace
Hybrid meeting option: join us in person OR watch Gael's presentation from the comfort of your own home, using the meeting link sent out via email.
Tuesday, August 8th, 2023
7 to 9pm, at Agrace
