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ASG Board of DirectorsChair: Joan SchaffnerDebbie BrydaSandra CagleDenise DiasHelen GorsuchJanice HarskiJulie Hilsabeck

ASG Regional RepresentativesRegion 1: Judy LongacreRegion 2: Renee CiaciuchRegion 3: Susi Perry Region 4: Lynn WeglarzRegion 5: Rosalie PelhamRegion 6: Pat FritzeRegion 7: Edna Drakeford

Members of the American Sewing Guild wish to extend heartfelt thanksto all of the individuals and companies who have partnered with us during this pastyear. The financial support we have received from the companies that are listed on thispage to produce Conference 2008 is especially appreciated. Please join the Board ofDirectors, the conference committee, and the ASG staff in personally thanking oursponsors’ representatives as we interact during Conference 2008.

Although it is impossible to list everyone here, our thanks also go to the many ASG members who volunteered countless hours and considerable talents during the pastyear to help us put this conference together.

Mission Statement

ASG Conference 2008 Volunteer CommitteeVolunteer Coordinator: Connie Goldberg, Chicago, Ill.Community Service Chair: Betty Losselyong, Chicago Ill.Hospitality Chair: Carol Rasmussen, Chicago Ill.Fashion Show Chair: Janelle Archer, Houston, Texas

Headquarters StaffExecutive Director: Margo MartinConference Coordinator: Maria Trevino Barbara CortezJennifer KelleySamina MirzaAbby Wright

CONFERENCE CALENDAR 4–5

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS 6–8

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS 9–21

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM 22–23

HOTEL RATES AND RESERVATIONS 24

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Advancing sewing as an art and life skill.

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CONFERENCE LOCATIONConference headquarters is the Hyatt Regency O’Hare (www.ohare.hyatt.com),located minutes from the airport with complimentary shuttle service to andfrom the airport. There is convenient access to metropolitan Chicago via CTAtrain or ground transportation. The largest public display of M.I. Hummel fig-urines in the world is found at the Donald E. Stephens Museum of Hummels,a short walk from the hotel.

There is much to see and do in the Chicago area. You can do it on your own or join in on one of our post- or pre-conference tours. Post conference toursinclude the Chicago History Museum’s Costume and Textiles Gallery; fabricshopping in the Chicago area to include Vogue Fabrics and Fishman’s Fabrics; a day trip to Nancy’s Notions in Beaver Dam, Wis.; and a Chicago city tour.Spouses are more than welcome at ASG conferences! Several tours with specific“spouse appeal” have been scheduled during conference so everyone hassomething exciting to do.

Happy Birthday, ASG! This year, ASG celebrates its 30th birthday—and what betterplace to celebrate than at ASG Conference 2008? Our conferencelocation is Chicago, America’s third largest city—a location that iswithin the closest proximity to the greatest number of ASGmembers. For those not in driving distance, Chicago is the homeof O’Hare International Airport, one of America’s best-connectedairports.

This year’s conference features 37 instructors offering over 100workshops, seminars, and lectures in all-day, half-day, two-hour,and 90-minute formats. Our teachers are a veritable “who’swho” of the sewing industry, offering the newest and best information on fitting, couture techniques, home dec sewing,embellishment, surface design, quilting, jewelry and accessories,and more. Special events include Thursday evening’s Exhibit HallPreview Night, Friday morning’s Spouses’ Welcome, Saturday’sWear Your ASG Pattern Day, and seven off-site tours of excitingattractions in and around Chicago.

And we’ll do some celebrating! At Friday’s breakfast, we’ll celebrate our Chapters of the Year, Member of the Year, andCommunity Service Volunteer of the Year. On Friday evening,we’ll celebrate our sewing skills with Sewing Pearls of Passion,the crowd-pleasing member/instructor/exhibitor fashion show.At Saturday’s lunch, we’ll salute the winners of the ASG 2008Creativity Contest. And Saturday evening at a special ASG DinnerGala, we’ll honor the newest inductee to the Sewing Hall ofFame—and celebrate everything ASG has accomplished in thelast 30 years.

CHICAGO AREA PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE CHICAGO CONVENTION & TOURISM BUREAU

C O N F E R E N C E C A L E N D A R

4:00 pm–8:00 pm

7:00 am–8:00 am

8:00 am–5:30 pmSEWING INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP (part 1/3)

8:15 am–4:30 pmLEADERSHIP DAYfor Chapter Presidents

12:00 noon–1:00 pm

7:00 pm–9:00 pmLEADERSHIP DAY RECEPTIONfor Chapter Presidents

7:00 am–7:00 pm

7:00 am–8:00 am


8:00 am–5:00 pmCrawford: 7A. Fitting SolutionsCutting: 8A. Cutting It ApartJonson: 13A. Pants FittingMacPhee: 18A. Slinky EnsembleRosebud: 30A. Indus. ShortcutsSt. Clair: 31A. Bra WorkshopSagers: 32A. Blouse Fitting

8:00 am–12:00 noonAdams: 1A. FiberdanceCallahan: 5A. Knitting in RoundLosekamp: 17A. Upside Down McGehee: 20A. Roundabout

12:00 noon–1:00 pm

12:00 noon–8:00 pmDIY: Design It Yourself

1:00 pm–5:00 pmBullard: 4A. It’s a WrapKazell: 14A. Panels, Gores, GodetsLee: 16A. Mitered Tamari ApronMessinger: 21A. Waist FinishingShriber: 35A. Sashiko Eve. Bag

7:00 pm–9:30 pmEXHIBIT HALL PREVIEWShopping, Demos, Door Prizes

Ray: 27A. Perfect EdgesStinton: 36A. Embell. Necklace

McClintock: 19A. Travel Access.Seabrooke: 33A. Tie CardiganSeed: 34A. Stitch Out of Box

Messinger: 21B. Pressing MattersO’Connell: 25A. Leather LogicRobinson: 28A. Sewing YogaRosebud: 30B. Perfect ShirtsSagers: 32B. Dozen Techniques

Mun.-Jewell: 22A. MultimediaMurray: 23A. PaintstikPalmer: 26A. Fashion SewingRolfing: 29A. SweatshirtsSt. Clair: 31B. Bras RevisitedShriber: 35B. Small Sashiko

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 THURSDAY, JULY 10 FRIDAY, JULY 11

REGISTRATION

BREAKFAST

ALL DAY

MORNING

LUNCH

AFTERNOON

EVENING

7:00 am–6:00 pm

7:00 am–8:00 am ASG AWARDS PRESENTATION

8:30 am–9:00 am SPOUSES’ WELCOME


8:00 am–5:00 pmBloebaum: 2A. Collage SweaterColburn: 6A. Butterfly Shawl (1/2)Damour: 9A. Zip in Home Decorating

9:00 am–3:00 pmTOUR ONE:Chicago City Tour

8:00 am–12:00 noonEstep: 10A. Garment SewingNix-Rice: 24A. Bad Clothes

8:00 am–10:00 amBrown: 3A. EmbellishmentsBullard: 4B. Gifts/EmbroideryHaas: 11A. Flexible RulerJonson: 13B. Perfect Sizing

10:30 am–12:00 noonCutting: 8B. Cutting RemarksHausmann: 12A. America SewsKovacs: 15A. Emb. GarmentsLee: 16B. Cool EdgesLosekamp: 17B. Unravel. VintageMcGehee: 20B. Bag of Tricks

12:15 pm–1:30 pmKEYNOTE: Pati Palmer

1:30 pm–7:00 pm

2:00 pm–4:00 pmAdams: 1B. Upholstery ShopCallahan: 5B. Fun with FeltingCrawford: 7B. InterfacingKazell: 14B. Trim-TasticsMacPhee: 18B. Stripes & SquaresMcClintock: 19B. Reversible

4:15 pm–5:15 pmASG: 99A. Team Building: A Pattern for Chapter SuccessASG: 99B. Chapter NewslettersASG: 99C. Putting Sewing in Unexpected Places

8:00 pm–9:30 pmSEWING PEARLS OF PASSION FASHION SHOW

BONUS SESSIONS

EXHIBIT HALL

EXHIBIT HALL

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McGehee: 20C. Right FootStinton: 36B. Silk Dyeing

Murray: 23B. Brush to FabricNix-Rice: 24B. Shoestring StyleSeabrooke: 33B. EZ Seam PantsSeed: 34B. Free Motion FunShriber: 35C. Sashiko Apron

Palmer: 26B. Sewing JacketsRobinson: 28B. Sewing YogaRolfing: 29B. Design PrinciplesRosebud: 30C. Perfect ShirtsSagers: 32C. Garment Success

Estep: 10B. Embroidered PurseStinton: 36C. Embellish. Necklace

Palmer: 26C. Great FittingRolfing: 29C. SweatshirtsSeabrooke: 33D. Tie CardiganSeed: 34D. Free Motion FunShriber: 35D. Small Sashiko

McGehee: 20D. Zip It UpMessinger: 21D. Fleece Tech.Ray: 27C. Cut Up PatternRobinson: 28C. Sewing YogaSagers: 32D. Desserts/Everyone

7:30 am–6:00 pmTOUR FOUR:Nancy’s Notions

8:30 am–5:30 pmTOUR FIVE:Chicago Fabric Shopping

9:15 am–2:30 pmTOUR SIX:Chicago History Museum

9:00 am–12:00noonTOUR SEVEN:Chicago Highlights

SATURDAY, JULY 12 SUNDAY, JULY 13 MONDAY, JULY 14

7:00 am–5:00 pm

7:00 am–8:00 am

8:00 am–5:00 pmColburn: 6A. Butterfly Shawl (2/2)St. Clair: 31C. Bra Workshop

9:00 am–1:00 pmTOUR TWO:Architecture River Cruise

8:00 am–12:00 noonKovacs: 15B. Scientific DesignMcClintock: 19C. Plenty Pockets

8:00 am–10:00 amBullard: 4C. Elements of DesignCrawford: 7C. Sew Like a ProCutting: 8C. One Seam PantsKazell: 14C. Collage JacketsMun.-Jewell: 22B. Ex. Designs

10:30 am–12:00 noonHausmann: 12B. Quick GiftsLee: 16C. Material MattersLosekamp: 17C. Surface Embell.MacPhee: 18C. Sewing GreenO’Connell: 25B. Purse Hardware

12:15 pm–1:30 pmSALUTE TO CREATIVITY CONTEST WINNERS

1:30 pm–7:00 pm

2:00 pm–4:00 pmAdams: 1C. ConvertiblesBloebaum: 2B. Best of ThreadsBrown: 3B. EmbellishmentsCallahan: 5C. Button BraceletDamour: 9B. Running/ScissorsHaas: 11B. Flexible RulerJonson: 13C. Simple ShapingMessinger: 21C. Unzip. NecklaceRay: 27B. Fabrics Match DesignSeabrooke: 33C. Cowl ScarfSeed: 34C. Puzzle Blouse

7:00 pm–9:00 pmASG DINNER GALA

7:00 am–4:00 pm

7:00 am–8:00 am

8:00 am–5:00 pmHaas: 11C. Rip It Off/Tape BlouseMun.-Jewell: 22C. Start with ButtonO’Connell: 25C. Jitney Miser Bag

9:00 am–1:00 pmTOUR THREE:Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio & Historic District

11:00 am–5:00 pm

8:00 am–12:00 noonBrown: 3C. Green SewingBullard: 4D. It’s a Wrap

8:00 am–10:00 amAdams: 1D. Basic Goes BallisticCutting: 8D. Great GarmentsDamour: 9C. Running/ScissorsJonson: 13D. Creative HabitKazell: 14D. Tailor Before Cut

10:30 am–12:00 noonColburn: 6B. Incredible IndigoHausmann: 12C. America SewsKovacs: 15C. Emb. GarmentsLee: 16D. Great Style Any AgeLosekamp: 17D. Blank/Beautiful

12:15 pm–1:30 pmCONFERENCE 2009 KICK-OFF

11:00 am–5:00 pm

2:00 pm–4:00 pmBloebaum: 2C. Core WardrobeCallahan: 5D. Fun with FeltingCrawford: 7D. Drafting PantsMacPhee: 18D. Tried Slinky?McClintock: 19D. Make It TravelMessinger: 21E. Unzip. NecklaceMurray: 23C. PaintstikNix-Rice: 24C. Shoestring StyleRay: 27D. Fabrics Match DesignSt. Clair: 31D. Change Necklines

EXHIBIT HALL

EXHIBIT HALL

EXHIBIT HALL

WEAR YOUR ASG

PATTERNSDAY

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

Leadership DayWednesday, July 98:15 am–4:30 pm

The National ASG Board of Directors,regional representatives, and chapter presi-dents will meet for a Leadership Day, whichincludes the annual Presidents’ BusinessMeeting and leadership training workshops.Full-day participation is required of chapterpresidents.

Leadership Day Reception7:00 pm–9:00 pm

After a break, Leadership Day concludeswith an evening reception at the hotel. Thisinformal event gives everyone the opportu-nity to visit and get to know each other.Light snacks and cash bar.

NOTE: Please check off on your registra-tion form if you will be joining us onWednesday evening so we can provide anaccurate headcount. This evening event isopen to chapter presidents, regional repre-sentatives, and the National BOD membersonly.

DIY: Design It Yourself Thursday, July 1012:00 noon–8:00 pm

This exciting one-day event, which is beingorganized by DIYStyle (www.diystyle.net)and promoted throughout the Chicago area,takes place in conjunction with ASG Confer-ence 2008. From 12:00 noon on, the Pre-Function area of the Hyatt Regency O’Harewill be buzzing with activities aimed toattract 20-to-30-something sewers andwould-be sewers. For a small admission fee,these young people can enter the Design ItYourself Lab, which has five studios, com-plete with projects and sewing machines:Panty Raid, T-Shirt Surgery, The Green Bag,Denim Deconstruction, and DIYEmbroidered Label.

Stop by for a visit, absorb the sewing andcreative activity, and be inspired by this newgeneration of sewers.

In the Exhibit HallEXHIBIT HOURSThursday, July 10: 7:00 pm–9:30 pm Friday, July 11: 1:30 pm–7:00 pmSaturday, July 12: 1:30 pm–7:00 pmSunday, July 13: 11:00 am–5:00 pm

Our exhibit hall is filled with wonderful ven-dors with scores of sewing treasures justwaiting to be discovered.

EXHIBIT HALL PREVIEW NIGHTThursday, July 107:00 pm–9:30 pm

Join the fun! Have an extended opportunityto shop with our exhibitors on Thursdayevening. The majority of our door prizedrawings will be held during the evening.Winners must be present to win. Plan toattend the scheduled demos by ourexhibitors during Preview Night. (NOTE: Ifyou get too busy shopping, you’ll haveanother chance to attend these demos lateafternoon on Friday and Saturday.)

EXHIBIT HALL DEMOSFriday, July 11: 4:00 pm–7:00 pmSaturday, July 12: 4:00 pm–7:00 pm

When classes are over, the learning contin-ues with free demonstrations and seminarsin the exhibit hall. A schedule of theseevents will be included in your registrationpacket.

ASG Awards BreakfastFriday, July 117:00 am–8:00 am

Join us as we announce the Chapters of theYear, Member of the Year, and CommunityService Volunteer of the Year.

Spouses’ WelcomeFriday, July 118:30 am–9:00 am

Attendees are invited to bring their spousesand family to meet other attendees and joinin the fun of conference. Renew oldacquaintances or make new ones and teamup to explore the sights around Chicago.There will be a short presentation by theChicago Convention & Tourism Bureau rep-resentative highlighting Chicago’s historiclandmarks and providing tips on gettingaround the city.

Keynote SessionFriday, July 1112:15 pm–1:30 pmKeynote Address: “Dreams on Paper” withPati Palmer

The highlight of Friday’sluncheon is the keynoteaddress by Pati Palmer.Whether it is for books,articles, or designingpatterns and writingthe guide sheets, braindumping on paper hasbeen Pati’s life-longtalent. She willshare her careerpath, fulfillingdesires through

gutsy determination. She will discuss creativ-ity, timing, promotion, and partnering in aninspiring and sometimes humorous presen-tation.

Pati Palmer, president of Palmer/PletschPublishing, has been teaching sewing for 37years—first as an educator for ArmoInterfacing, next as a department storebuyer and home economist. Then she con-ducted seminars throughout North Americaand Australia for 15 years. She now ownsthe Palmer/Pletsch International School ofSewing in Portland, Oregon which trainsconsumers and educators. She has authored10 books, edited/publishing 20 more booksand 11 how-to DVDs.

From 1980 to the present, Pati hasdesigned and written instructions for morethan 100 patterns for The McCall Pattern Co.Prior to that, she designed for VoguePatterns. Her 1980 "8-Hour Blazer" forMcCall's, which sold one million copies inone year, was featured in the "Dreams onPaper" exhibit at the Fashion Institute ofTechnology in New York City. Pati hasappeared on television with Regis Philbinand on “Good Morning Australia,” and hashad her books and patterns featured inFamily Circle, Vogue, Australian Stitches,and all of the major sewing publications.

Bonus SessionsFriday, July 11 4:15 pm–5:15 pm

These one-hour networking and trainingsessions focus on running an ASG chapter.Classes will be taught or facilitated by ourown “experts.” Bonus sessions are open toall. You don’t need to be a Chapter AdvisoryBoard member to attend and benefit fromthese sessions. Check the calendar on page 4and the class descriptions on page 21, andbe sure to mark them on your registrationform so we have enough chairs and hand-outs.

Sewing Pearls of PassionFashion ShowFriday, July 118:00 pm–9:30 pm

Pearls, the traditional symbol for a 30thanniversary, are the perfect theme for ourever-popular fashion show. ASG members,conference instructors, and exhibitors willshare their passion as their creations paradedown our runway. Participation is limited to60, so sign up early to show your sewingpearls. The entry form is available on the

ASG Web site (www.asg.org) andmust be received by May 15,2008.

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Wear Your ASG Patterns DaySaturday, July 12

We know you’ve all purchased the 2007Simplicity ASG pattern(s). Now is the time toshow off your creations. Whether you madejust one piece or the whole ensemble, madeit simple or used your favorite embellish-ment technique, today is the day to sharethe results with your fellow members.(NOTE: During Saturday lunch, we will gath-er for a group picture of all those wearinggarments made from this year’s SimplicityASG patterns. The photo will appear onboth the ASG and Simplicity Web sites.)

Creativity Contest AwardsSaturday, July 1212:15 pm

Winners in our ASG Creativity Contest willbe honored at Saturday’s luncheon.Complete contest details and entry form canbe found in the Fall 2007 issue of Notionsand on the ASG Web site (www.asg.org)

ASG Dinner GalaSaturday, July 12Cocktails (cash bar): 7:00 pm–7:30 pmDinner: 7:30 pm–9:00 pm

There’s plenty to celebrate: ASG’s 30thanniversary and the newest inductee to theSewing Hall of Fame. This is an opportunityto break out your party clothes and join usas we salute all the wonderful things ASGhas accomplished in its 30 years of “advanc-ing sewing as an art and life skill.” Cost: $55 (Dinner Gala not included inConference Registration fee)

Community ServiceThe national community service project for2008 is the Anti-Ouch Pouch designed byASG member Deon Maas of the Peoria, Ill.Chapter. Directions can be found in theGiving Back section of the ASG Web site(www.asg.org) and in the Spring 2007Notions. Anti-Ouch Pouches will be distrib-uted to various breast cancer care facilitiesthroughout the Greater Chicago area.Details as to where to send your finishedpouches are in the Spring 2008 Notions,posted on the ASG Web site, and will beavailable through chapter presidents.

SPECIAL EDUCATOR PROGRAMSTrained Sewing Instructor ProgramInterested in becoming a sewing teacher orimproving your teaching and related busi-ness skills? See page 21 to learn more aboutthe newly expanded three-day TrainedSewing Instructor workshop.

Certified SewingEducator ProgramClasses that are marked with the SewingEducators Alliance (SEA) logo are approvedfor accreditation toward the CertifiedSewing Educator (CSE) designation. Toobtain credit for these classes, make sureyou have picked up a SEA/CSE Certificationform at the ASG registration desk, then fillit out and return it as directed on the form.Note that you must be a member of SEA toearn the CSE designation. To learn moreabout SEA, visit www.sewingeducators.com

SPOUSES’ PROGRAMWe want to welcome the spouses to theChicago area! There is plenty to see and doin around Chicago, with one of the world’smost magnificent skylines that stretchesalong the coastline of Lake Michigan.

Spouse Registration FeeRegistration will entitle the registrant tobreakfast on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday;the Spouses’ Welcome on Friday morning;the fashion show on Friday evening; unlimit-ed exhibit hall admission and exhibit hallpreview night. Tour One (Chicago City Tour)on Friday, July 11, Tour Two (ArchitectureRiver Cruise) on Saturday, July 12, and TourThree (Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio& Historic District Walking Tour) on Sunday,July 13 are scheduled especially for spouses.(NOTE: There is an additional charge forthese tours).

Things to See & DoChicago’s skyline, crowned by the SearsTower, the country’s tallest building, is thebirthplace of modern urban architecture.You can see some of the first skyscrapersever built, as well as masterworks by FrankLloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe, HelmutJahn, and Louis Sullivan. Our conferencehotel, Hyatt Regency O’Hare, is located inRosemont, just 20 minutes from downtownChicago and next to all major interstates.Chicago boasts one of the nation’s smartestand most streamlined transportation sys-tems, the Chicago Transit Authority “L”(short for elevated railroad). Its Rapid Tran-

sit Blue Line Train to downtown Chicago isconveniently situated to the hotel.

Cultural and educational options includethe Field Museum of Natural History, locat-ed on the Museum campus, home to Sue,the restored and mounted skeleton of thelargest and most complete T. rex ever found(www.fieldmuseum.org).

The Art Institute of Chicago boasts one ofthe nation’s largest collections of impres-sionist paintings. It is also known for itsarchitectural artifacts from the 1870s to thepresent as well as the 68 Thorne MiniatureRooms. Those rooms, painstakingly con-structed on a scale of one inch to one foot,represent interiors from the 13th century tothe 1930s (www.artic.edu). At the AdlerPlanetarium, see the fully-restored Gemini12 spacecraft that astronauts James A.Lowell Jr. and Buzz Aldrin flew in 1966along with many more space mission arti-facts (www.adlerplanetarium.org). TheShedd Aquarium is home to many fascinat-ing aquatic animals from whales to seaotters to penguins, sharks, and eels. Seedivers hand-feed fish in the 90,000 gallonaquarium (www.shedd aquarium.org). Get aview of the city from atop the Sears Tower(www.theskydeck.com) or the John Hancock94th floor Observatory(www.hancockobservatory.com).

TOURSTOUR ONEChicago City TourFriday, July 11 (Almost Full Day)

This is your opportunity to see and experi-ence the city of Chicago and its wondroussights. You will enjoy a two-hour fullynarrated tour on a trolley that covers 13

magnificent miles of Chicago’s downtownand the Loop. You will see Millennium Park,the Theatre District, and the Field Museumof Natural History. There will be many stopsalong the tour to allow for picture taking,including the Sears Tower and the HancockCenter. Lunch is on your own at the NavyPier tour stop. (www.chicagotrolley.com)

Bus departs at 9:00 am and returns to theHyatt Regency at approximately 3:00 pm.Cost: $35

TOUR TWOArchitecture River CruiseSaturday, July 12 (Extended Half Day)

Come aboard for an entirely different viewof Chicago’s skyline on the most popularriver cruise conducted by the ArchitectureFoundation. Choose either open-air or cli-mate-controlled indoor seating for yourcruise. Marvel at Chicago’s soaring towerswhile enjoying the 90-minute narration. Acertified architecture foundation docent willinterpret the buildings by world-famousarchitects including Mies van der Rohe,Skidmore Owings & Merrill, and HelmutJahn. You will see over 40 buildings, learnabout the architects and architecture, andhear the history of this fascinating city sinceits rise from the Great Fire of 1871.Beverages and dry snacks may be purchasedon board. (www.architecture.org)

Bus departs at 9:00 am and returns to theHyatt Regency at approximately 1:00 pm.Cost: $40

TOUR THREEFrank Lloyd Wright Home andStudio Tour & Frank Lloyd WrightHistoric District Tour Sunday, July 13 (Half Day)

Spend the morning experiencing two archi-tectural wonders designed by Frank LloydWright—his studio and his first home, whichhe used to experiment with design conceptsthat shaped his architectural philosophy. Adocent-led tour will interpret the buildings

and lead you through the Wright-designedstructures in the surrounding Oak Park area.Discover this outdoor museum of architec-tural history as you enjoy a guided walkingtour of the historic district.(www.wrightplus.org)

Bus departs at 9:00 am and returns to theHyatt Regency at approximately 1:00 pm.Cost: $40 (includes admission to the FLWHome & Studio).

TOUR FOURNancy’s NotionsMonday, July 14 (Full Day)

Depart from the hotel to spend the day atNancy’s Notions in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.You will tour the store and warehouse, aswell as enjoy special demos, discounts, andshopping, of course. See the fashion andquilting fabrics chosen exclusively for thestore. (www.nancysnotions.com)

Bus departs at 7:30 am and returns to theHyatt Regency at approximately 6:00 pm.Cost: $55 (includes box lunch).

TOUR FIVEChicago Fabric ShoppingMonday, July 14 (Full Day)

It’s off to a day of shopping. Stops will beVogue Fabrics and Fishman’s Fabrics inChicago and Vogue Fabrics and Warehousein Evanston. These stores specialize indesigner and natural fabrics. You will betreated to a tour, special demos, discounts,and shopping, of course. (www.fishmansfabrics.com) (www.voguefabricsstore.com)

Bus departs at 8:30 am and returns to theHyatt Regency at approximately 5:30 pm.Cost: $40 (includes box lunch)

TOUR SIXChicago HistoryMuseumMonday, July 14(Almost Full Day)

Explore Chicago’s past andpresent with a docent-led tour of theChicago History Museum. Additionally, thecostume curator will present a lecture usingpieces from the museum’s extensive collec-tion to illustrate how needle art techniquessuch as embroidery, appliqué, and embell-ishments have been used throughout theyears in fashion design. Afterwards, we willenjoy a light lunch at the museum’s HistoryCafé, plus have some free time to view themany other treasures offered at the muse-um. (www.chicagohistory.org)

Bus departs at 9:15 am and returns to theHyatt Regency at approximately 2:30 pm.Cost: $50 (includes museum admission andlunch)

TOUR SEVENChicago HighlightsMonday, July 14 (Half Day)

See the city’s most sought out attractionswith our Highlights tour. Enjoy a fullynarrated tour on a trolley that covers 13magnificent miles of Chicago’s downtownand the Loop. You will see Millennium Park,the Theatre District, and the Field Museumof Natural History. Stops along the tour toallow for picture taking will include theSears Tower and the Hancock Center.(www.chicagotrolley.com)

Bus departs at 9:00 am and returns to theHyatt Regency at approximately 12:00 noon.Cost: $35

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Shirley AdamsShirley Adams designs avast pattern line andspeaks internationallyshowing her 200 patternsamples. Her televisionprogram, “The SewingConnection,” aired on

255 stations and is currently only availablethrough books and DVDs. In her past arethree degrees in clothing and textiles andcommunications and many years as a collegeprofessor. Sewing and designing have beenher life-long passion.(www.sewingconnection.com)

FiberdanceHalf-Day Workshop $751A. Thurs. 8:00 am–12:00 noonSkill level: All levelsWeave a rectangular piece to incorporate into a gar-ment, handbag, pillow, or frame to hang on your wall.Choose a supply kit displaying a harmony of colors, acontrast of textures to combine into a work of art. Bringstraight pins, a small padded board (or use ours), andnarrow strips of fabric to incorporate into your project.Everything else is included in the kit. Kit fee: $20.00(includes interfacing for base, pearl cotton warp, over 20yarns in color family of your choice, tapestry needle,instructions, photos of finished projects).

From the Upholstery Shop1B. Fri. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levelsFashion fabric shops disappearing in your area? Fabulousfinds are available from home dec sources, where thefabrics are wider and the prices may be lower. Come seethe marvelous surprises in coats, jackets, skirts, pants,tops, and dresses. Learn how to pre-treat these fabricsand later care for garments. When should under-fabricsbe used; when eliminated? What pattern adjustmentswork best for fabric characteristics? A great trunk showsupplements this class.

Convertibles1C. Sat. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levelsBe they double-sided fabrics, layers quilted together, ortwo layers hanging loose, reversible garments enhanceand expand any wardrobe. Coats and jackets, skirts,dresses, tops, shawls, even handbags may turn either wayfor endless variety. Convert daytime to dressy, producesnap-on extras to change the mood, add fashion forwardfeatures. Learn seaming methods, edge finishes, fasten-ing techniques.

Basic Goes Ballistic1D. Sun. 8:00 am–10:00 amSkill level: All levelsA basic pattern can be nice, but why settle for ordinary?Give it a taste of adventure by adding features that ele-vate it a cut above. Learn about details that convert stan-dard styles to notable knockouts. A plethora of jacketsfor various levels of expertise are shown and easychanges are demonstrated to build a truly noteworthywardrobe to wear with pride.

Fred BloebaumFred Bloebaum is aninstructor from the SanFrancisco Bay Area whospecializes in fashion-conscious sewing classesfocusing on designertechniques, figure flat-

tery, tailoring, and special fabrics. Shedesigns a line of elegant, classic patterns, LaFred Patterns. She is also a contributing edi-tor to Threads. Fred’s newest adventure is“Sew Santa Fe,” a series of exciting sewingretreats in Santa Fe, New Mexico.(www.lafred.com)

Collage Sweater All-Day Workshop2A. Fri. 8:00 am–5:00 pmSkill level: All levels

Give your old or worn out sweaters new life! Inthis workshop, Fred will demonstrate how to cutup sweaters or other knit garments and combinethem with knit fabric, decorative stitching, andother trims to create one-of-a-kind collagesweaters and coats. Fred will show how to stabi-lize cut edges and seams, as well as how toachieve pleasing design elements within the gar-ment. You will come away with a unique col-laged sweater plus the inspiration (and scraps)to create many more. Materials list providedupon registration.

Fred’s Best of Threads2B. Sat. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levels

Fred has been writing articles for Threads since1994. This survey and trunk show features high-lights from her many Threads articles. Includedin this presentation are garments inspired bywell-known designers and the exquisite detailsfound in their designs. Plus, Fred will show howshe alters patterns to create a desired effect,such as a shaped hemline, detachable sleeves,cornerless welt pocket, skirt variations, and apartially-lined jacket. Come and see these gar-ments as they jump off the printed page.

Building a Core Wardrobe2C. Sun. 2:00 pmSkill level: All Levels

Learn how to choose or sew garments that workwell with each other and take the guessworkout of what to wear. This is the perfect time toget rid of those “orphans” in your closet. Issuesto be considered include: color, season, tempera-ture, your lifestyle, fabric selection, personalstyle, the occasion, line, proportion, and acces-sories. See how you can develop a wardrobethat works for your body and lifestyle using onlya minimum number of garments and withoutbreaking the bank.

Melissa BrownFew people can claimthe perspective MelissaBrown brings to sewing.She’s sewn for over 30years: on an assemblyline, as a sample maker,alterations expert, and

custom seamstress. Currently she works as afreelance patternmaker and writer, sewinginstructor, and editor of Fitting It AllTogether newsletter.(www.fianewsletter.com)

Embellishments to Flatter YourFigure3A. Fri. 8:00 am 3B. Sat. 2:00 pm Skill level: All levels

You spend a great deal of time planningand fitting your garments to look just so,but do you consider whether the embellish-ments you choose are equally flattering toyour figure? The wrong embellishment canadd pounds or distort a garment's lines.Melissa will show you how to make sure youlike your garment's final look.

Green SewingHalf-Day Workshop3C. Sun. 8:00 am–12:00 noonSkill level: All levels

Do you know which sewing notions aretoxic for people and pets? Or which com-mon fiber contributes most to the pollutionand contamination of our water resources?Are recycled fibers more “green” than natu-ral fibers? You might be surprised by theanswers. Come find out what you need toknow in order to make informed choiceswhen you shop and sew. Kit fee: $5.00(includes fabric samples and reference book-let).

C L A S S E S A N D W O R K S H O P S

Bobbi BullardAward-winning BobbiBullard has been a leaderin the embellishment andmachine embroideryworld since 1996.Focusing on beautifulclothing that is flattering

to the wearer, she teaches a variety ofprocesses, including new ways of combiningmachine embroidery, dyes, and rubberstamps. Bobbi’s work has been seen inThreads, Belle Armoire, Creative MachineEmbroidery, Embroidery Journal, andDesigns in Machine Embroidery.(www.bullarddesigns.com)

It’s a Wrap: An EmbellishmentExtravaganzaHalf-Day Workshop $754A. Thurs. 1:00 pm–5:00 pmSkill level: All levelsA half-day hands-on extravaganza of creative stimulation!Experiment with design placement, color theory, and otherbuilding blocks for expanding your creativity. Practice stamp-ing, stenciling, resists, paint sticks, foiling, using dischargepaste, and a new method of spray-dyeing, all in the context ofgood design. Then use your new skills to make an elegantrayon wrap. Kit fee: $25.00 (includes fabric blanks and the useof many embellishment supplies in class such as spray dyes,metallic foiling, stencils, stamps, etc.).

Quick Gifts on the EmbroideryMachine4B. Fri. 8:00 amSkill level: All levelsEveryone needs a repertoire of quick and easy gifts. Enjoy see-ing a vast array of gift possibilities ranging from journals topurses, “tea” bags to personal organizers, aprons to CD cases,and much, much more. Handouts include a full pattern for afun or fancy purse as well as a resource guide for the giftgallery. This is a must for all machine embroiderers.

Elements of Design4C. Sat. 8:00 am Skill level: All levelsWant to create embroidered fiber art masterpieces, but don'tknow where to start? Let this informative and entertainingclass be your map. You'll explore the basic design elements:line, pattern, planes, texture, and color, with each conceptillustrated with a multitude of examples. Learn how to applythese concepts to your work. Be dazzled with a visual feastand a wealth of information.

It’s a Wrap: An EmbellishmentExtravaganzaHalf-Day Workshop4D. Sun. 8:00 am–12:00 noonSkill level: All levelsA half-day hands-on extravaganza of creative stimulation!Experiment with design placement, color theory, and otherbuilding blocks for expanding your creativity. Practice stamp-ing, stenciling, resists, paint sticks, foiling, using dischargepaste, and a new method of spray-dyeing, all in the context ofgood design. Then use your new skills to make an elegantrayon wrap. Kit fee: $25.00 (includes fabric blanks and the useof many embellishment supplies in class such as spray dyes,metallic foiling, stencils, stamps, etc.).

Barb CallahanBarb Callahan is anationally-recognizeddesigner, teacher, andlecturer. She hasdesigned and construct-ed one-of-a-kind gar-ments, using her label

“Barb Originals,” for 25 years. A MarthaPullen educator and member of ASG andPACC, her classes are are not only full ofinformation and highly educational but alsofull of fun and laughter. Barb is a contribut-ing author for Threads and Sew Beautifuland has also begun her own newsletter fullof stories from the road and information onher products. (www.barboriginals.com)

Knitting in the RoundHalf-Day Workshop $755A. Thurs. 8:00 am–12:00 noonSkill level: All levels

Get rid of those sticks that are cumbersomeand impossible to pack for traveling.Knitting in the round is easier and faster.Any of your knitting projects can be done inthis manner. In class, Barb will start you on awonderful small bag that will be felted, andteach you many new techniques to makeyour knitting easier and faster. Kit fee:$28.00 (includes two skeins of wool, onepackage of novelty yarn, pattern).

Fun with Felting5B. Fri. 2:00 pm5D. Sun. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levels

Felting, needle felting, welt felting, 3-D felt-ing, felting a knitted bag, and felting fab-ric—this is just a little of what you will seeand hear. Then enjoy creating an in-classproject: a wool needle case that you haveneedle felted. Kit fee: $9.00 (includes needlebook, felting supplies, roving).

A Button Bracelet5C. Sat. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levels

Vintage buttons are not only for closures,but can take on a whole new look whenworn on the wrist. Choose your buttonsfrom Barb's vintage collection andrelax and create a one-of-a-kindmasterpiece that you will wear out of theclass. Kit fee: $18.00 (includes vintagebuttons, base fabric, needle, heavythread).

June ColburnNoted wearable artdesigner and teacherJune Colburn developedher distinct global stylewhile working, living,and traveling in SouthAmerica, Europe, and

Asia. She brings a modern, eclectic approachto the patterns she creates for her JuneColburn Designs II collection, her sevenstyles for Simplicity Patterns, and her threeBernina Fashion Show garments. New direc-tions include machine embroidery designsand silk screens for embellishment, bothfeaturing classic elements of Asian art.(www.junecolburn.com)

Butterfly ShawlTwo-Day Workshop6A. Fri. 8:00 am–5:00 pmSat. 8:00 am–5:00 pmSkill level: All levels

Looking for a new idea for a wearable ordecorative throw? The easy paper founda-tion piecing makes sewing wing segments abreeze. Then comes the fun of embellishingwith decorative threads and ribbons. Kit fee:$20.00 (includes pattern) Fee for optionalfabric: $85.00 (includes approximately 6 yds.of silk in a variety of colors. Students order-ing a fabric kit must e-mail June by June 15;[email protected]). Material supply listto be provided upon registration.

Incredible Indigo6B. Sun. 10:30 amSkill level: All levels

Timeless, enduring, tribal, and now fashion-able—indigo dye spans millennia, conti-nents, cultures. We see it daily in denimjeans, jackets, shirts, and skirts. However,there is much more to indigo-dyed fabricthan blue jeans! June's trunk show includesexamples of Japanese silk shibori,Indonesian and Japanese cotton Kasuri(Ikat), and traditional Malaysian andJavanese cotton batiks. June shows how sheis translating contemporary Japanese-stylehand-woven cotton Kasuri into wearable artclothing, bags, and home accessories. This isa delight in blue-and-white with abundantdesign ideas.




Connie CrawfordConnie Crawford is alicensed designer forButterick Patterns andthe owner of FashionPatterns by Coni. She is anationally recognized lec-turer, fashion specialist,

educator, and author of several sewing andpattern textbooks. Drawing on her 35 yearsof experience in apparel manufacturing and23 years teaching classes in patternmaking,sewing, and draping at the Fashion Instituteof Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles,Connie created her own pattern line withtrue-to-body fit from sizes X-small to 6X.(www.fashionpatterns.com)

Fitting Solutions that WorkAll-Day Workshop $1157A. Thurs. 8:00 am–5:00 pmSkill level: All levelsConnie’s up-to-date draping approach results in true-to-the-body fit! With Connie illustrating by draping on a customdress form and a live model, you will learn how to check thepattern fit quickly and easily before cutting your fashion fab-ric. Connie will also demonstrate how to make a custom dressform and arm that assist the fitting process. Imagine finallybeing able to make garments without gaping necklines andbutton closures, badly fitting sleeves, and annoying pitchingand twisting! Kit fee: $7.00 (includes pattern samples, refer-ence notes from her book).

Choosing Interfacing for FashionSewing7B. Fri. 2:00 pmSkill levels: All levelsConnie will teach you how to recognize the fiber content, var-ious weaves, and interfacing weights that are on the markettoday. Learn how professionals select interfacing that comple-ments the appearance, durability, maintenance, and comfortof many fabrics. Come bask in an educational experience onthe history of interfacing and how the use of many polyesters,georgettes, and microfibers have forced manufacturers todevelop interfacings suitable for the newest fashion fabrics.

Sew Like a Pro7C. Sat. 8:00 amSkill Level: All levelsLearn fashion industry sewing techniques and shortcuts thatwill make your sewing more professional, efficient, enjoyable,and satisfying. Topics include efficient cutting techniques,notching concepts, pin basting, using a gathering foot, crimp-ing vs. ease stitching, placket techniques, understitching, zip-per techniques, bias treatment, spaghetti strap variations, andvest linings. Kit fee: $7.00 (includes sewing samples of plack-ets, zippers, bias, reference notes from her book).

Drafting Pants with Couture Fit7D. Sun. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levelsIf you have trouble making pants that fit, come see Connie’sdetailed demonstration on drafting pants and skirts to yourown body measurements. Learn an amazingly simple draft(from “scratch”) that results in correctly fitting pants. The keysto couture fit are found in understanding how various waistslopes, crotch depths, and overall crotch formulas control theoverall pant fit. This pattern draft even accommodates diffi-cult-to-fit bodies, such as mature figures and plus-size figures.Connie will also demonstrate how to use the pants and skirtslopers to create various styles including fashion jeans, over-alls, elastic waistlines, and a variety of skirt designs.

Louise Cutting Louise Cutting is a con-tributing editor forThreads and the designerof Cutting Line Designspatterns. Her copyright-ed One Seam Pants pat-tern has sold over 40,000

copies. She was owner of Fabric Collections,a designer fabric store in Florida; head ofthe fashion department at Prospect HallCollege and Art Institute; taught interiordesign at Marymount College; and appearedon HGTV’s “Sew Much More” and “AmericaSews.” Louise has also written for CreativeMachine Embroidery and Sew Beautiful.(www.cuttinglinedesign.com)

Cutting It ApartAll-Day Workshop $1158A. Thurs. 8:00 am–5:00 pmSkill level: All levels Let's take different sections of a garment, learn the profession-al way to sew details, and create a workbook of sewing tech-niques. Create the best-looking collar band sewn completely bymachine, sleeve plackets, cuffs, and other couture details. Gainconfidence in your abilities, both technical and artistic. Kit fee:$35.00 (includes linen/cotton fabrics, cotton thread, size 11quilting needle, Steam-A-Seam, template/folder, point turner,interfacing, instruction brochure with patterns for samples).

Cutting Remarks: On JustAbout Everything8B. Fri. 10:30 amSkill levels: All levels“I bet you made that!” is not a compliment. Louise presents thelatest tips from designer showrooms, detailed in easy-to-under-stand ways. She will treat you to a wonderful selection ofdesigner techniques including the Armani pocket flap, an YvesSt. Laurent barrel shirt cuff, a soft little shoulder pad found inan Escada blouse, and more, including the best way to achievethe strongest French seam in sheers. Once you see how easythese techniques are, you will be able to apply them to yourfashion sewing.

One Seam Pants8C. Sat. 8:00 amSkill level: All levelsLearn why the One Seam Pant will fit you with very little alter-ations and only about 20 minutes of fitting time. With no sideseams, they’re quick and easy to construct, comfortable towear, figure-flattering, and up-to-date. Ellen Tracy has a silkcrepe-de-chine pair for $385, Fendi’s 4-ply silk slacks start at$1100, and the original from Zoran’s three-layer chiffon stylenow sells for $1800. Louise will show you the latest trends inribbon trim, darts, pleats, seams, “paper bag” waist, zipper fly,new side pocket (so cool!), drawstrings (top and bottom), “dia-per” wrap, and tapering the leg further on the tapered style.All from the one pattern piece in your One Seam Pants.

Cutting to the Chase ofGreat Garments8D. Sun. 8:00 amSkill level: All levelsIn each pattern Louise designs, she adds creative tips andsewing techniques to make your work look more professional. . . and that’s what she’ll share with you. Learn how the leadingdesign houses apply collars, collar bands, sleeve plackets, andcuffs. Become proficient at edge stitching, topstitching, and set-ting in a sleeve without gathers, as well as mastering the art ofgrading and clipping around curves. Your garments will soar asyou see what else slips out of Louise’s designer bag of tricks.

Pam DamourKnown as the“Decorating Diva,” PamDamour offers profes-sional drapery workroomtraining to the trade. Co-author of “Pillow Talk,”Pam is generous in shar-

ing the knowledge of her 25 years as asewing professional. As a seasoned educa-tor, Damour travels internationally teachingher specialty techniques. Producer of 13how-to DVDs and spokesperson for TheWarm Company and Rowenta, Pam enjoysthe hands-on aspect of the window treat-ment industry. (www.pamdamour.com)

Putting the Zip in YourHome DecoratingAll-Day Workshop 9A. Fri. 8:00 am–5:00 pmSkill level: All levels

Professional workrooms have many sewingsecrets. One of them is all the different waysto use home dec zippers in your projects, aswell as when and why to use them. Homedec zippers are different than clothing zip-pers. In this class, you will learn several tech-niques for putting zippers in pillows, slipcov-ers, handbags, cushions, and more. Kit fee:$25.00 (includes home dec zippers, fabric,sheet protectors, instructions).

Running with Scissors9B. Sat. 2:00 pm9C. Sun. 8:00 amSkill level: All levels

Yes, this is what your mother told you neverto do. If you are still cutting with the samepair of scissors you had in high school, ifyour seam ripper is from junior high homeec class, or if you're still using the samesewing tools you've had for years, it’s timeto see what the new products are. Learn theproper way to cut with scissors, how to holda rotary cutter, which end of a seam ripperis up, and which iron is best for you. If youhaven't updated your “tool box” lately, oryou're new to sewing and want to make theright purchases, then this class is for you.

Nancy EstepNancy Estep’s entrepre-neurial spirit, high ener-gy, and love of sewinghas proven to be a greatasset in building a loyalfollowing of current andnew customers. Nancy

owns a successful sewing business, previous-ly coordinated and conducted educationalworkshops for a large national fabric chain,and is now a consultant and conducts fittingsessions for a national catalogue company.She is an expert with the serger and teachestechniques and garment and home dec con-struction.

Easy Steps to Garment SewingHalf-Day Workshop10A. Fri. 8:00 am–12:00 noonSkill level: All levels

Drawing on her more than 30 years of expe-rience in garment construction, Nancy willshow you easy zipper techniques, hems,mitered corners, piping, and many moreshortcuts to make your sewing fun. You willmake a sample notebook of the techniquesfor future reference. Kit fee: $35.00(includes fabrics for samples and notebook).

Embroidered PurseHalf-Day Workshop10B. Sun. 8:00 am–12:00 noonSkill level: All levels

Learn the basics of embroidering and at thesame time construct a beautifully linedpurse with inside zippered pocket. Kit fee:$25.00 (includes fabric, lining, zipper, pat-tern, embroidery design).

Jean HaasAs a custom clothier formore than two decadesfor national equestrianchampions and TV per-sonalities, Jean Haas isnow educating sewerswith her exclusive dress

form designing classes and video series. Shehas taught at prestigious events such as theASG and PACC conferences, is a regular con-tributor to Threads and Vogue Patterns, andhas created many videos.www.designfashiononline.com)

Secrets of the Flexible Ruler11A. Fri. 8:00 am11B. Sat. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levels

“Bend me, shape me any way you wantme!” When it comes to replicating and out-lining any curved shape, you really can'tbeat the wonderful properties of the flexi-ble ruler. From quilter to dressmaker, youwill discover fast and easy tips and tech-niques for using this tool to master all yourpattern making and pattern fitting. Kit fee:$35.00 (includes 32" flexible ruler, threeelastic holders, removable tape, tissue paper,double tracing wheel.) Kit fee for largersizes (those with a crotch length greaterthan 32"): $45.00 (includes 40" flexible ruler,three elastic holders, removable tape, tissuepaper, double tracing wheel; must beordered prior to conference by [email protected]).

Rip it off with Tape: BlouseAll-Day Workshop11C. Sun. 8:00 am–5:00 pmSkill level: All levels

Imagine copying your favorite blouse with-out ripping it apart. Discover the easy wayto copy any garment that you love. Forgetthe idea of plotting or rubbing off theseams and discover the fast and easy way tocopy any pattern by just using tape. Kit fee:$67.00 (includes tape, 2 yds. of patternpaper, aluminum yardstick, Fairgate FrenchCurve, Fairgate Armsyce Curve, removabletape, double tracing wheel, tracing paper,“Rip it Off with Tape” DVD).

Sue HausmannSue Hausmann learnedto sew as a child in 4-Hand her sewing life skillhas led her to a passionfor sharing the joy ofsewing with others. Sheis known for her quick

yet professional ways to create just aboutanything. As host of the “America Sews”Public Television series, Sue and her guestsshare sewing and quilting projects, tips andtechniques every week and are true to hermission: changing the world of sewing.

The Best of “America Sews”12A. Fri. 10:30 am12C. Sun. 10:30 amSkill level: All levels

See a trunk show of garments, gifts, quilts,and crafts with tips and techniques on howto make them. Sue shares some of thenewest and many of the favorite projects asseen on “America Sews.” Learn how FatFrench Piping, Fabulous Felting, QuickQuilting, Elegant Embroidery, and “sew”much more will make your sewing “sew”much fun.

Quick Gifts to Make12B. Sat. 10:30 amSkill level: All levels

Everyone loves to “give the gift of sewing”and this class will show you how quick andeasy it is to create something for every ageon your list. Learn how to use your sewingmachine and serger to make fast finishesand to add designer touches and personal-ization. If you love to give the gifts youhave made but run short of time to sew,then this class is for you!




Christine JonsonChristine Jonson is a pro-fessional pattern maker,clothing designer, andcouture dressmaker. Hercareer spans threedecades devoted toexcellence in sewing. She

credits her love of creating to her parents,with whom she worked in their couturedressmaking business. Christine JonsonPatterns is a natural progression for this cre-ative spirit. Her patterns combine classicstyling, expert fit, and a dedication to sharesewing knowledge. (www.cjpatterns.com)

Pants FittingAll-Day Workshop $11513A. Thurs. 8:00 am–5:00 pmSkill level: Intermediate to advancedChristine Jonson's pattern #1010 Pants for Wovens isan excellent fitting pattern. Its simplicity makes it thepattern to conquer personal fitting issues quickly andeffectively. In this class, Christine offers fitting muslinsmade up in every size so you can be personally fit byChristine. Material supply list to be provided upon reg-istration.

The Perfect Sizing Worksheet13B. Fri. 8:00 amSkill level: All levelsThe Perfect Sizing worksheet has become an essentialtool for many home sewers looking to make the per-fect match between pattern tissue measurements,body measurements, and fabric characteristics. Learnto combine these essential components to achieve thefit you want for every garment you sew. This work-sheet is a teaching guide useful for all pattern fitting,regardless of what pattern company’s designs you aresewing.

Length, Proportion & SimpleShaping13C. Sat. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levelsHere is an opportunity to learn the skills needed tomake adjustments in length and proportion that willgive your garments that perfect and polished fit. Therecan be six or more length proportions to be deter-mined before hemming a suit to perfection. Learnhow horizontal lines can be your friends when propor-tioned properly. See how clever seaming and shapingcan balance as well as redefine your proportions.

Sewing as a Creative Habit13D. Sun. 8:00 am Skill level: Intermediate to advancedWould you like to accomplish more in your sewingroom? Turn sewing and all it has to offer into a cre-ative habit. Utilize favorite techniques, design details,and shaping to yield better garments. Learn to “see”your pattern pieces and how they relate to your bodyin a new way. Learn to execute consistent habits thatwill save time, reduce stress, and encourage creativity.

Marla KazellMarla Kazell has beencreating custom coutureclothing for clients forover 28 years. Her workhas been featured in thebook and videos ofnationally known sewing

expert Roberta Carr. Marla also served astechnical advisor for the book “Couture, TheArt of Fine Sewing” by Roberta Carr andteaches hands-on classes and workshops inPortland, Oregon and across the country.(www.marlakazell.com)

Panels, Gores & Godets:Designing SkirtsHalf-Day Workshop $7514A. Thurs. 1:00 pm–5:00 pmSkill level: All levelsPanels, gores, and godets are must-have details for fash-ionable skirts. This workshop will show you the basics ofdesigning variations from a basic skirt sloper. Using quar-ter-scale patterns, play “paper dolls” and learn how totransfer darts, add flare, insert godets, and design greatskirts. Kit fee: $5.00 (includes quarter-scale patterns andworkbook).

Trim-Tastics14B. Fri. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levelsShiny satin ribbons, ribbed grosgrain, whimsical woventrims . . . the variety of colors, widths, patterns . . . which tochoose? Come discover the myriad of ribbons and trimsavailable and see fun and unexpected ways to use them.Learn how to fashion them into bows and flowers, pleat,ruch or twist them into wonderful 3-D trims, and applythem to clothing and accessories. Practice a few tech-niques and let your imagination run wild. Kit fee: $5.00(includes ribbons and trims for samples).

Fabric Collage Jacket14C. Sat. 8:00 amSkill level: All levelsUsing fabric as your medium, discover how to combinefibers—silk, rayon, cotton, wool, and synthetics—andblend colors, textures, prints, plaids, and stripes into awork of art. Explore the design process, pattern possibili-ties, fabric choices, and collage techniques including slic-ing, quilting, couching, and bias taping as you plan aone-of-a-kind jacket. Learn how to construct your jacketand add yet more interest with a choice of seams, seamfinishes, and edge finishes.

Tailoring: Before You Cut14D. Sun. 8:00 amSkill level: All levelsBefore you cut and sew your next jacket, discover howappropriate planning and refining the details of yourpattern will improve the final results. Learn which deci-sions and pattern adjustments should be made depend-ing on your design and fabric choices. Topics of discus-sion include turn of the cloth, button size/overlap width,off-graining, drafting or adjusting lining pattern pieces,and interfacing selection and placement.

Eve KovacsEve Kovacs is a physicistwho has enjoyed sewingsince an early age. Hercurrent focus is on creat-ing wearable art gar-ments that combine ele-gant tailoring, interest-

ing dressmaker details, and surface embel-lishment. Many of her garments featuremachine embroidery and quilting, but shehas also explored other techniques includingpatchwork, appliqué, and fabric manipula-tion. Her inspirations are nature, ethnic andAsian dress, and couture and vintage gar-ments.

Extraordinary EmbroideredGarments15A. Fri. 10:30 am15C. Sun. 10:30 amSkill level: All levels

Extraordinary embroidered garmentsrequire careful design and planning andwell-executed techniques. This class discusseshow to combine and customize stock motifsto build complex embroidery designs thatcan enhance the style of any garment.Strategies are presented for choosing fab-rics, colors, and stabilizers that will ensure asuccessful stitch-out. Tips for organizing theembroidery process and preventing mistakesare also discussed.

A Scientific Approach to DesignHalf-Day Workshop15B. Sat. 8:00 am–12:00 noonSkill level: All levels

Designing is basically problem solving.Scientists have found ways to approachproblem solving that make it less daunting.These methods also apply to artistic designproblems. This class discusses the challengesof designing wearable art garments andbreaks down the process into a series ofmanageable steps. Strategies for developingideas and making decisions are presented.

Linda LeeStarting with making andselling hats in 6th grade,Linda Lee’s business ven-tures have followed—from a life-long career ininterior design to produc-ing avant-garde sewing

patterns for the adventurous sewer underthe name The Sewing Workshop PatternCollection. One pillow-making project ulti-mately led to thirteen books, televisionappearances on HGTV, and traveling andteaching the fine art of combining beautifulfabrics and innovative sewing techniques forboth garments and interiors.(www.sewingworkshop.com)

Mitered Tamari ApronHalf-Day Workshop $7516A. Thurs. 1:00 pm–5:00 pmSkill level: All levelsMiters are the cleanest and most professional way to finish acorner. In this class, you will make a Tamari Apron from theSewing Workshop Pattern Collection, incorporating fourmiter techniques from Linda's “Mastering Miters” book. Youwill have a great time producing a cool apron while you arelearning techniques that will change the way you look atcorners. Kit fee: $50.00 (includes Tamari Apron pattern,“Mastering Miters” book, fabric, ribbon, thread).

Cool Edges16B. Fri. 10:30 amSkill level: All levelsInteresting edges are everywhere from high fashion coutureto trendy accessories. But there's more to an edge thanmeets the eye. Linda will help you discover some pretty cooledges, from raw and ruffled to trimmed and turned. Learnto make fun fringes, utilize interesting selvages, and addnovelty pipings and ribbons. Get a fresh perspective on howto rethink a pattern to feature an edge, whether it's subtleor daring. You'll see great examples for clothes, home décor,and fun accessories with techniques galore.

Material Matters16C. Sat. 10:30 amSkill level: All levelsWe all love to sew, but sometimes we get stuck choosingwhat fabric to use for what pattern. Linda has sortedthough her successes and failures and is ready to tell all!Learn about fabrics that drape well and take off ten pounds,see fabrics that maintain their beauty for years, discoverwhich fabrics are easy to sew and which ones to avoid, andfind out where to buy the really great fabrics, even if there'sno fabric store near you. You will receive a resource list ofLinda's favorite online and independent fabric stores.

Great Style at Any Age16D. Sun. 10:30 amSkill level: All levelsWhen it comes to looking fabulous, age is just a number. Ashowcase of garments from the Sewing Workshop PatternCollection will challenge you to rethink how you dress andwhat you want to sew. Learn how to read the trends of themoment and fit those concepts into making real clothes foryou. Leave this class knowing a lot more about fabrics,where to buy good ones, how to work with them in uniqueways, and how to blend them into your wardrobe. Then youcan begin building a core wardrobe of quiet confidencewith add-ons that have plenty of personality.

Cindy LosekampCindy Losekamp is a funand enlightening teacherknown for her incredibleamount of samples andingenious way of creat-ing. She pioneered themethods of “crocheting”

with heavy threads, creating the original“pillowcase girls” on the sewing andembroidery machine. Cindy has been aguest on many of the PBS sewing shows andshe has taught extensively nationally as wellas internationally. You will enjoy learningfrom this exciting and empowering sewingpersonality. (www.sewingart.com)

Upside Down Goes Right Side UpHalf-Day Workshop $7517A. Thurs. 8:00 am–12:00 noonSkill level: All levelsDo you love dimension? Do sparkly threads catch your eye?Have you wondered how to add interest to your garmentsand quilts with embroidery and decorative stitching? Learn touse heavy threads in the bobbin case to create beautifulraised embroidery. We'll discuss many different aspects of cre-ating beauty from the wrong side of the garment. You'll beso enthused when class is done you'll be ready to start play-ing upside down. Kit fee: $20.00 (includes all fabric pre-cut tosize, fusible fleece, appliqué fabric, Steam-A-Seam 2 Lite, 8" x10" notebook, black pre-wound bobbin, size 14 needle, pat-tern).

Unraveling the Mystiqueof Vintage Arts17B. Fri. 10:30 amSkill level: All levelsIf you love the look and feel of vintage handwork but youdon't have time with your busy lifestyle to create them, this isthe class for you. Learn to crochet by machine, tat bymachine, and create stump work by machine, raised appliqué,and many more beautiful methods of long ago. The sewingand embroidery machines are amazing pieces of machinery.Cindy makes them dance with new creativity.

Jump off the SurfaceEmbellishing 17C. Sat. 10:30 amSkill level: All levelsStarting with a few threads, a little stabilizer, and an embroi-dery machine, you will be amazed at what beauty aboundswhen you create with the new methods you will learn in thisclass. Attach yarns with specialty digitized designs, secure fab-ric and then fringe it for added appeal. Use lace pieces anddoilies as a backdrop for dimensional sprays of flowers. Takeembroidery to new heights and have some fun.

Blank to Beautiful17D. Sun. 10:30 amSkill level: All levelsCindy has more ways to re-invigorate all those plain garmentsyou have squirreled away to create with “someday.” Afterthis seminar, you'll be itching to get home to stitch up all thegreat ideas you will bring away from this class. Couching, 3-Dembroidery, reverse appliqué, needle felting, printed fabrics,cutwork—you name it and it’s here. There are many newnotions, buttons, zippers, specialty threads, and techniques tolearn about.

Linda MacPheeLinda MacPhee is aleader and innovator inthe clothing design andhome sewing industries.She is co-founder ofMacPhee Workshop, oneof Canada’s largest

design houses and pattern manufacturers.She has over 200 different patterns fromouterwear to evening dress to casual. Hertelevision series, “Sew Much Fun” and“Linda MacPhee’s Workshop,” are currentlyshown on various networks in Canada aswell as on PBS throughout the U.S. She is indemand in both countries as a speaker andteacher. (www. macpheeworkshop.com)

Slinky EnsembleAll-Day Workshop $11518A. Thurs. 8:00 am–5:00 pmSkill level: All levels

It's like losing 10 pounds instantly when you puton a slinky outfit—and it’s easy and fast to sew.Linda will have you making a skirt and top, pantsand top, or dress in this one-day class. Learn allthe tricks and walk away with a new look! Kitfee: $50.00 (includes 31⁄2 yds. of slinky; may orderahead for specific color at 888-622-7433, other-wise, select at class time; pattern will be pur-chased in class).

Strips & Squares Are Everywhere18B. Fri. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levels

Yes, Linda's latest collection of jackets is createdfrom strips of fabric, yarn, sequins, etc. or fromsquares of fabric free-motioned to a base andthen embellished. She shares her own secrets forbleaching, foiling, embossing, metaling, andmore. The techniques can be used on vests andpurses as well as jackets. You will see lots of sam-ples and loads of inspirations!

Sewing Green18C. Sat. 10:30 amSkill level: All levels

Sewing green . . . the way to go. Linda has beensewing recycled before it was chic! She reuses,recycles, and rethinks. Find out great uses forjeans, sweaters, plastic bags, ties, men's suits, etc.The list goes on. Create great looking jackets,vests, skirts, tops, and coats. It's exciting and it'sfast and it's fashionable.

Have You Tried Slinky Yet?18D. Sun. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levels

Linda is the Queen of Slinky and is constantlyupdating her wardrobe with new experiments.She'll show you all her secrets, with a fashionshow thrown in! It's slimming, breathable, com-fortable, washable, and easy to sew…need we saymore?




Marsha McClintockMarsha McClintock is thedesigner and owner ofSaf-T-Pockets Patternswhere she creates pat-terns suited for travel oreveryday wear. Marshaalso organizes and

guides sewing adventures to New York andToronto with her Sew Many Options Tours.Her sense of humor and knowledge makeher classes fun and informative. She hastaught at sewing shows across the U.S., atASG national conferences, and at her semi-annual Saf-T-Pockets Sew Inns, held on theOregon coast. (www.saf-t-pockets.com)

Travel Accessories19A. Fri. 8:00 amSkill level: All levelsIt's great to have some useful accessories when we travel.Marsha will show you many fun, easy to make accessoriesthat will make your next trip easier and better organized.See ideas for tote bags for travel and shopping, fun wear-able accessories to tuck into your suitcase, practical itemsthat will make living on the road easier, and some itemsthat make packing the suitcase a snap.

Versatile Reversible19B. Fri. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levelsReversible clothing maximizes sewing time and frees upcloset and suitcase space. Make one garment but get thebenefit of two. Save time in construction by eliminatingfacings, linings, and handwork. Learn how to select theright patterns, the best fabric choices, and constructiontips that make it all work. Marsha will show you how tomake pockets that flip from side to side, how to get gar-ment tops to always button on the correct side, how tomake a reversible garment from double-sided fabric, andlots more creative ideas.

Plenty of PocketsHalf-Day Workshop19C. Sat. 8:00 am-12:00 noonSkill level: All levelsPockets are practical, but can also be decorative. You willsee all sorts of pockets: some inside, some outside, andone you can add to existing garments. You will make awindow pocket, a triangle pocket, invisible zipper pocket,and a cool patch pocket that is really two pockets. Seehow to use pocket templates, plus interesting pocketembellishments ideas. Kit fee: $12.00 (includes invisiblezipper, fabrics for all pockets, pocket template, instructionsheets).

Make It for Travel19D. Sun. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levelsMarsha shares ideas on planning a wardrobe of inter-changeable pieces you can wear for a week to a month.See good style choices, colors, and travel friendly clothes.Discover the benefits of pockets, how reversible clothesmaximize versatility and accessories you can make to tie itall together. We'll end with a demo on packing your trav-el wardrobe into a carry-on suitcase with room to spare.This class will help you decide what to take and what toleave at home.

Linda McGeheeDesigner Linda McGeheeis known worldwide forher award-winningbooks, patterns, andspectacular fabric manip-ulating techniques. Hermethods of texturing

and customizing fabrics to create uniquesurface designs keep her constantly travel-ing to lecture at conventions, guilds, shops,and on television. Her handbag and vestpatterns are a palette to showcase themachine embellishments in her book,“Creating Textures with Textiles.” Linda wasawarded Teacher of the Year at AmericanSewing Expo in 2006. (www.ghees.com)

The Roundabout: A CD CaseHalf-Day Workshop $7520A. Thurs. 8:00 am-12:00 noon Skill level: All levelsCDs are here to stay and used by everyone. Create a CD caseusing an embroidery design created specifically for ASGConference 2008. Insert a lined zipper closure, zipper outsidepocket, and corded piping the easy way. Use feet that makethe task easier and finish the project in class. This is a greatproject for gifts. Kit fee: $25.00 (includes pattern, fabric withstitched-out design, lining, zipper, fusing medium, CDinsert).

A Bag of Tricks20B. Fri. 10:30 amSkill level: All levelsIt's the fine-tuning on a project that makes the differencebetween “loving hands at home” and couture. Easier, faster,and more accurate results can be accomplished with propertools, feet, and skills. Every sewing machine has feet tomake the task easier for corded piping, zippers, and decora-tive threadwork. Unleash the possibilities to make everyproject a masterpiece of fabric manipulation and construc-tion details.

Putting the Right Foot ForwardHalf-Day Workshop20C. Sat. 8:00 am-12:00 noonSkill level: All levelsCouching is a method of embroidery whereby a design iscreated by hand or machine stitching over threads, cords,braids, or yarns that have been laid on the surface of a fab-ric. With more embellishments, such as yarns, sequins, beads,pearls, and ribbons, and the wise use of special sewingmachine feet, your couching will take on a new dimension.Decorative machine stitches add to the artistic quality. Thisall leads to a handbag with professional results. Kit fee:$20.00 (includes pattern, fabric, two zippers, decorativethreads, sew-in magnetic closures, swivel hook).

Zip It Up20D. Sun. 10:30 amSkill level: All levelsZippers have puzzled sewers for many years. They have got-ten a bad rap as being difficult to insert. Yet, they are simpleto install when stitched correctly with the proper feet. Learnhow to inset four zippers in 12 minutes using the all purposefoot and the edge stitching or ditch quilting foot. You'llmarvel at the ease of inserting zippers in pockets, pillows,handbags, and garments. Let the zipper make a statementon your next project by using decorative zippers. The oppor-tunities are endless and the results so much fun.

Lyla MessingerLyla Messinger of L JDesigns is an internation-ally recognized designer,author, and speaker. Sheproduces three patternlines: LJ Designs, A LaMode, and Eclectic

Treasures, as well as Design Plus notions andeducational materials. Lyla’s experienceincludes factory techniques, home-ec/mathe-matics education, and sewing store owner-ship. She promotes fashion sewing by pro-viding simple boutique-style garment andaccessory patterns and notions, as well aseducation and inspiration. (www.ljdesignsonline.com; www.thesewingplace.com)

Successful Elastic & WaistFinishing TechniquesHalf-Day Workshop $7521A. Thurs. 1:00 pm-5:00pmSkill level: All levelsElastic applications vary with the type of elastic and itsfunction in the garment. Learn a variety of elastic applica-tions as you create a notebook of samples to take home forfuture reference. Learn to sew through waistband elastic,Ban-Rol stretch, buttonhole, drawstring, swimwear, andpicot-edge lingerie elastic. Also learn how to make aPetersham ribbon waist finish, add an elastic wedge to pro-vide extra room in ready-to-wear, and use SnugTex to keepblouses tucked in. Kit fee: $25.00 (includes all fabric, elasticor other waist finishing products needed to complete sam-ples, two spools of Metrosene thread, notebook, step-by-step instructions to complete samples).

Pressing Matters21B. Fri.10:30 amSkill level: All levelsPressing is one of the most important aspects of sewing. Itcan cover up a multitude of sins and gives your garment aprofessional look. Successful pressing incorporates the prop-er use of tools, irons, and more. It is a during-constructionprocess, not something that is done at the end of your proj-ect. Learn how you can improve the appearance of yourgarments as Lyla shows you the proper use of pressing toolsand techniques.

Unzipped Necklace21C. Sat. 2:00 pm21E. Sun. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levelsCreate a one-of-a-kind necklace using a beautiful Riri zip-per from Switzerland. The zipper takes on a completelynew look and some people say, “Where's the zipper?” Youwill walk out of class wearing your new creation and beanxious to try your hand at another. See many examplesand variations. Kit fee: $30.00 (includes Riri zipper and zip-per stop, pendant, clasp, jump rings, pin beads, instruc-tions).

Sophisticated Fleece Techniques21D. Sun. 10:30 amSkill level: All levelsFleece is one of the most popular fabrics today, and trans-forming the look from plain to Wow! is simple. Lylaincludes spectacular ideas for enhancing the appearance offleece, many decorative accents, and piecing techniqueswith flair.

Penny Muncaster-JewellPenny Muncaster-Jewellis one of the mostdynamic and entertain-ing teachers in themachine embroidery andwearable art world.

Laughter and positive encouragement are anatural part of her curriculum. Students andother fiber artists seek out her classesbecause of the wonderful award-winningwearables she shares with them. Penny is aninternational author, speaker, and fiberartist. Her knowledge and enthusiasm iscontagious. (www.pennymj.com)

Multimedia to Frame YourEmbroidery22A. Fri. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levels

Do not leave your embroidery just floatingon the background! Take it in a whole newdirection by working with printed images,paints, paint sticks, crayons, and inks, as wellas felting and Angelina for both back-grounds and detail work. This is definitelynot just another fish on a t-shirt class.

Working with Existing Designs22B. Sat. 8:00 amSkill level: All levels

Well, you went out and splurged andbought the software and the embroiderymachine and now you have absolutely noidea what to do with it all! This class is forthose who are too fearful to even contem-plate digitizing in any shape or form.Changing size and color, adding text, mak-ing patches, making modifications to thedesign, and adding under-sewing will becovered. What you learn in this class is appli-cable to most software/machine combina-tions.

It All Started with a ButtonAll-Day Workshop22C. Sun. 8:00 am-5:00 pmSkill level: All levels

Taking a button as inspiration, Penny willshow how to make a versatile purse that hasexchangeable flaps. Learn interesting wear-able art embellishment techniques and takeaway a completed purse and at least oneflap. Work with organza, Angelina, beads,etc. Bring some specialty thread and sewingsupplies and have lots of fun. Kit fee: $35.00(includes fabric, fleece, lining, a button,materials for two flaps, plus Angelina, yarns,sequins, beads, other embellishments).

Laura MurrayLaura Murray’s journeythrough experimentationwith color and texturebegan in 1989 and con-tinues unabated to thisday. Her quilts and wear-ables have been exhibit-

ed internationally in major quilt shows andgalleries, and have won numerous awards,including Best Wall Quilt from the AmericanSociety of Quilters in Paducah, Ky. and firstplace in the Houston International QuiltFestival. An author, teacher, artist, businessowner, and stencil designer, Laura’s careerintegrates many facets of her love for tex-tiles. (www.lauramurraydesigns.com)

Paintstik Inspiration23A. Fri. 2:00 pm 23C. Sun. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levels

Explore the fascinating surface designoptions made possible by Shiva Artist'sPaintstiks which can be used to create beau-tiful textured surfaces on fabric. This uniquesurface design medium results in easy andpermanent application of color and designto solid colored fabrics. Learn a variety ofhands-on techniques and create samplesthat can be used on wearable art, homedecorating, and quilting projects. Kit fee:$30.00 (includes set of mini-paintstiks, sten-cils, stencil brush, handouts, miscellaneoussupplies).

Brush Your Way to BeautifulFabric23B. Sat. 8:00 amSkill level: All levels

Learn to create stunning designs on clothusing fabric paints, stamps, and stencils, plusa variety of methods which produce lots ofunique colors and textures. These easy tech-niques can turn an “okay” garment into a“wow” one. Use Laura’s unique stencils andstamps in class to create a series of samplesfor future inspiration. Kit fee: $25.00(includes set of paints, stencil, stencil brush,handouts, miscellaneous supplies).

Nancy Nix-RiceNancy Nix-Rice is aninternationally-knownwardrobe consultantwith life-long homesewing roots. A formerfabric retailer, sewingschool director, Baby

Lock education director, McCall’s Patternsmagazine writer, and Palmer/Pletsch author,she has been helping sewers look fabuloussince 1989. Nancy is among only 100 peopleto hold AICI (Association of Image Consult-ants International) certification. She wrote“Looking Good,” the “bible” of the imageindustry, and has just filmed the “LookingGood Live” video. (www.nancynixrice.com)

When Bad Clothes Happento Good PeopleHalf-Day Workshop24A. Fri. 8:00 am-12:00 noonSkill level: All levels

No more “loving hands at home.” Customclothes look far more chic than ready-madeswhen you maximize their visual connectionwith you. Use customized colors for figurebalancing and amazing wardrobe versatility.Identify best styles for your body and styledetails to camouflage your figure chal-lenges. Explore fabric texture, print selec-tion, facial shape and structure, body scale,contrast levels, personal style expression,accessorizing, closet organization, and more.

Sew-Style on a Shoestring24B. Sat. 8:00 am24C. Sun. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levels

Look like a million—for considerably less!Sew just 12 garments and create 96 greatoutfits for every occasion. Identify yourpower neutral and key accent shades. Use“color columns” for versatility and figureflattery. See how “links” create innovativecolor combinations. Discover eight ways tolook thinner instantly. Learn six easy acces-sory updates and say good-bye to “nothingto wear.”




Tammy O’ConnellTammy O’Connell bringsbeauty, form, and func-tion together withPeacock Patterns. Shefeatures Jitney Bags—practical totes and purseswith an individual flair.

Tammy is a nationally known sewing speak-er, HGTV series guest, PBS-TV guest, clothingjudge, past ASG chapter president, and wasawarded the “Sievers School of Fiber ArtistAward” for her outstanding creative andinnovative use of fabric and design.(www.peacockpatterns.com)

Leather Logic25A. Fri. 10:30 amSkill level: All levels

Learn the basics of sewing and working withleather. After this class you'll be ready towork with leather for garments or purses.Tammy will discuss sewing methods andleather types: real leather, faux leather, andeven the new washable leathers. Your nextleather project will be simply stunning.Attendees will make a beautiful leather Diorrose. Kit fee: $9.00 (includes leather needle,thread, two colors of velvet pigskin suede,pattern for leather rose).

Nuts & Bolts of Purse & ToteHardware25B. Sat. 10:30 amSkill level: All levels

Professionalize your purses and totes withthe right application of unique hardware.See how the big designers make them andthen charge thousands of dollars for theirpurses. Let Tammy show you the installationtechniques and where to find the specialitems so you can make these wonderful proj-ects yourself! Kit fee: $11.00 (includes rivetsetter and pound pad, diamond and gold riv-ets, denim fabric square).

Jitney Miser BagAll-Day Workshop25C. Sun. 8:00 am–5:00 pmSkill level: All levels

The Jitney Miser Bag is created from anunusual vintage dual-pocket purse thatworks as a belt bag. This is a stylish alterna-tive to the fanny pack that keeps things sep-arate. An easy and quick project to make, it’ssure to draw many compliments. Tammy willshow you how a special ring closure adds toits unique look. Kit fee: $20.00 (includesMiser Bag pattern and two diamond rings.)

Pati PalmerPati Palmer, president ofPalmer/Pletsch Publish-ing, has been teachingsewing for 37 years—first as an educator forArmo Interfacing and adepartment store buyer

and home economist. Then she conductedseminars throughout North America andAustralia for 15 years. She now owns thePalmer/Pletsch International School ofSewing in Portland, Oregon which trainsconsumers and educators. She has written10 books, edited/published 20 more booksand 11 how-to DVDs, and created eightsewing notions. (www.palmerpletsch.com)

20 Tips to Improve All ofYour Fashion Sewing26A. Fri. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levels

Sometimes it is the little things that make the bigdifference. Pati has selected the most importanttechniques from over 30 Palmer/Pletsch books andDVDs that she feels will give you greater sewingsuccess. Learn how to improve accuracy andreduce mistakes, plus tips for sleeves, zippers, fac-ings, cutting, pressing, and more. She will alsoinclude a quick review of the most important fitand interfacing tips. She will show her ownMcCall’s designs, as well as Vogue and Butterickgarments made for catalog photography.

Sewing Jackets Today’s Way26B. Sat. 10:30 amSkill level: All levels

Pati will teach you to fit and sew any style jacketfrom simple to complex and improve all of yoursewing skills at the same time. She has beenteaching tailoring for over 30 years. She knowswhen to take the shortcuts and still create that$1200 Armani-look jacket. If the word “tailoring”scares you, think new sewing techniques. If youhave sewn jackets before, learn great new short-cuts such as our easy, new, totally machine way to“bag the lining” from our newest book, “Jacketsfor REAL People.”

It’s Easy to Make Great FittingClothing!26C. Sun. 8:00 amSkill level: All levels

Does fit scare you? Think positively. You have aperfect body. It is the pattern we need to change.Start by choosing the best styles for you and fab-rics that drape well on your body and are easy tosew. Sometimes you even need to choose a small-er pattern size, depending on the ease allowed.Pati will share her tips for fitting tops, dresses,skirts, pants, and jackets. Her newest pants pat-terns have alteration lines built into the tissueand she personally writes the guidesheets andincludes major fit help in her McCall’s patterns.

Mary RayMary Ray has had a var-ied career in the sewingindustry. She was manag-er of a specialty retailfabric store, an inde-pendent sales rep for afabric importer, a custom

designer specializing in bridal couture, adesigner of award-winning wearable art, anassociate editor of Threads, and an instruc-tor in the fashion design department ofBauder College in Atlanta, Georgia. She iscurrently a contributing editor for Threadsand travels around the country teaching hertechniques. (www.maryraydesigns.com)

Perfect Edges: Plain & FancyHalf-Day Workshop27A. Fri. 8:00 am-12:00 noonSkill level: All levels

Edges and hems are essential, so why notmake them the focal point of your gar-ment? In this class, you'll learn how to addstyle and pizzazz with traditional and inno-vative edge finishes that range from fun toelegant. You'll create a sample notebookand leave with a long list of design ideas forusing each technique. Kit fee: $12.00(includes fabric, trim, interfacing, stabilizer,etc.)

Choosing Fabrics to Matchthe Design27B. Sat. 2:00 pm27D. Sun 2:00 pmSkill level: All levels

Great fabric is the soul of any garment, butfabric must be compatible with design. Themore you know about fabric, the easier it isto make this happen. In this class, you'lllearn how to achieve wise fabric choices byconsidering color, texture, weight, hand,surface design, fiber properties, and quality,as well as tips for successfully sewing yourchoices.

Cut Up Your Pattern forMore Design Options27C. Sun. 10:30 amSkill level: All levels

Sewing is about cutting out and puttingback together, but what happens when youdivide your patterns further? You'll havemore opportunities to fit a garment, to adddetails and style lines, and to create surfacedesign. In this class, see how you can be thedesigner and use tried-and-true patterns tocreate just the look you want.

Kat RobinsonKat Robinson is a yogainstructor certified withtwo national fitness com-panies and is also anaward-winning machineembroiderer. She is theowner of Active Kat Yoga

and I Gotta Notion Sewing and MachineEmbroidery. She is the developer of SewingYoga, a program designed with the sewer inmind. It was featured in Sew News (January,2007). Kat has also been featured in FitYoga magazine. (www.activekatyoga.com)

Sewing Yoga28A. Fri. 10:30 am28B. Sat. 10:30 am28C. Sun. 10:30 amSkill level: All levels

Sewing Yoga is a series of yoga posturescombined with deep breathing exerciseswhich are designed to alleviate the achesand pains associated with sewing. The pos-tures are gentle enough that even a novicecan do them. Come and learn yoga's deepbreathing and gentle stretches to helprelieve tense shoulders, a stiff neck, and anaching lower back, and help circulation inthe legs. Many of the postures can be donewhile sitting at your sewing chair. Kit fee:$15.00 (includes yoga mat) or bring yourown.

Londa RolfingAfter owning her ownfabric shop for 13 years,Londa Rolfing is nowinternet-based. Her mis-sion is “to offer qualitysewing products withpassion, individual atten-

tion, and creativity as a fellow seamstress,teacher, author, and designer.” After 40+years of “normal garment sewing,” she nowprefers “artsy, creative sewing.” Delightingin creating wearable art garments, her cur-rent obsession is transforming sweatshirtsinto wonderfully unique jackets.(www.londas-sewing.com)

Creative Sweatshirts:Londa’s Way29A. Fri. 2:00 pm29C. Sun. 8:00 amSkill level: All levels

Beyond the norm, Londa's one-of-a-kindjackets created from a sweatshirt areabsolutely amazing. Use your stash withLonda's own unique techniques for shaping;making creative lower bands, necklines, col-lars, and hems; stabilizing edges; embellish-ing with bias silk, ribbon, couching, needlefelting, stenciling, paintstiks, and Tsakinekodyes. Having created over 200 jackets, Londawill inspire your creativity with pictures,how-to's, and great new jackets.

Design Principles forCreative Sewing29B. Sat. 10:30 amSkill level: All levels

You're ready with skills, tools, and yourstash. Ideas? Too many ideas! How do youdecide what to use and where? Londa walksyou through design principles: balance,rhythm, proportion, and center of interest.Using her jackets and many pictures as sam-ples, you'll learn how to successfully usethese all-important principles, enabling youto approach your own creative sewing witha newly trained artistic eye. Optional kit fee:$3.00 (includes colored photoreference material).

RosebudRosebud is an author,pattern designer, andcertified Islander SewingSystems instructor withextensive industrialsewing experience in theready-to-wear industry.

Co-author of the “Easy Zippers” DVD,Rosebud travels across the U.S. and Canadateaching sewing shortcuts, designer shirts,and easy zippers, all without using a singlepin or basting! Rosebud energizes all levelsof sewing enthusiasts.

Industrial Short CutsAll-Day Workshop $11530A. Thurs. 8:00 am-5:00 pmSkill level: All levels

Sew faster and easier with speed techniquesadapted for home sewing from the garmentindustry. Rosebud will share several of theindustrial shortcuts techniques used inready-to-wear garments, including cutting,pattern preparation, handling fabric with-out pins, and more. Learn the secrets forhandling curves, crossing seams, specialmethods for pockets, hems, and flat felledseams. Kit fee: $25.00 (includes pre-cut fab-rics for samples, zippers, interfacing).

Perfect Shirts30B. Fri. 10:30 am30C. Sat. 10:30 amSkill level: All levels

Finally, an easier way to sew top-qualityshirts for men and women! Rosebud willshare the inside secrets found in those $250ready-to-wear designer shirts for settingperfect two-piece shirt collars, making pock-ets, cuffs, and plackets, setting sleeves, andcreating designer details, all without a sin-gle pin or basting. After making one customshirt in less than three hours, you will findyour skills in high demand!




Anne St. ClairAnne St. Clair has ownedNeedle Nook Fabrics for24 years, the first 10 inpartnership with hermother. Her store special-izes in lingerie, knits, andstretch wovens. Anne has

been teaching for 24 years using many tech-niques learned from her mother and othersdeveloped on her own. Seeing a need, shedeveloped her own bra pattern. This pastyear she has self-published “IntimatelyYours—Bras That Fit.” She continues toteach ASG, 4-H, and independent groups;and high-school and home-schooled stu-dents. (http://ndlnookfab.blogspot.com)

Bra WorkshopAll-Day Workshop $11531A. Thurs. 8:00 am-5:00 pmSkill level: Intermediate to advanced

You will construct a bra for yourself during this ses-sion. Workshop includes proper measuring, con-struction techniques, and how to alter for variousfitting problems. Kit fee: $45.00 (includes fabric,elastic, thread, straps, channeling, back closure,pattern, underwires—enough for three bras).

Bras Revisited31B. Fri. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levels

Do you have issues with the way your bra fits? Doyou know how to measure correctly? Have youmade your own bra but are not completely satis-fied? This is the class for you. You will learn how tomeasure, what makes a bra fit correctly, and whatthe correct adjustments are to the bra you are cur-rently wearing to achieve a comfortable fit.

Bra WorkshopAll-Day Workshop31C. Sat. 8:00 am-5:00 pmSkill level: Intermediate to advanced

You will construct a bra for yourself during this ses-sion. Workshop includes proper measuring, con-struction techniques, and how to alter for variousfitting problems. Kit fee: $45.00 (includes fabric,elastic, thread, straps, channeling, back closure,pattern, underwires—enough for three bras).

Changing Necklines31D. Sun. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levels

Have a knit top pattern that you would like tospice up? Then “Changing Necklines” is for you.You will learn to go from a basic round neck to avariety of necklines including draped, slash andgathered, faced, gathered front, a V-neck with aperfect miter, square collar, and reversed V-neckfacing. You will also learn how to change a set-insleeve to a sleeveless top and make a no-nonsensefull bust adjustment for a basic top and princesstop.

Peggy SagersPeggy Sagers holds adegree in fashion designand fashion merchandis-ing from Brigham YoungUniversity. Having draft-ed patterns professional-ly on a freelance basis

for numerous manufacturers, Peggy createdher own pattern line, Silhouettes, in mid-1990. Her patterns incorporate B-, C-, and D-cup sizing as well as proportionate lengths,which are unique in the pattern industry.She has been a guest on DIY’s “Sew MuchMore,” and currently spends her time teach-ing at seminars and workshops in the U.S.and Canada. (www.silhouettepatterns.com)

Blouse FittingAll-Day Workshop $11532A. Thurs. 8:00 am-5:00 pmSkill level: Intermediate to advancedCome to class prepared with a muslin blouse you havemade. Get fitted individually. After all fittings are com-plete, each participant will be shown how to use hermuslin shell to compare against any pattern to makecorrect changes to that pattern, or make any style ofblouse desired. This is a great class to get that blouse tolook just right and understand why it didn’t look thatway before! Instructions for making the muslin blouseand material supply list will be sent upon registration.

A Dozen Favorite ConstructionTechniques32B. Fri. 10:30 amSkill level: All levelsShe’s fast, she works with a wide range of fabrics, andthere’s not a puckered seam or mis-set sleeve to befound. Learn Peggy’s techniques and find your sewingbecoming more accurate, faster, and more fun. Youwon’t believe how easy this stuff is and you will bemad that you didn’t know about it a long time ago. Sodon’t delay! Come see these great methods.

Success from the Start forYour Garment Sewing32C. Sat. 10:30 amSkill level: All levelsThis class addresses the three most useful bits of infor-mation everyone should know before they startsewing. Once you are aware of them, you can be surethe project you are making is going to be a success.Lots of easy, great details that will make your garmentslook sensational, including easy methods for setting insleeves, neckline finishes, and simple French curve talk.

Desserts for Everyone32D. Sun. 10:30 amSkill level: All levelsEvery wrinkle has a voice just trying to tell us some-thing, but we are not listening. Come learn what thewrinkles in our clothing are saying. Learn the names ofthe wrinkles and how easy it is to make them go awayforever in our patterns. You will just be amazed howsimple this wrinkle relief is. Come get the best dessertof your life.

Emma SeabrookeEmma Seabrooke is acertified Palmer/Pletschpant and fit instructor.She trained with aFrench couturier for sev-eral years and took manyfashion design courses in

college. Emma loves sewing with knits andhas worked with patterns and fabrics to per-fect the best styles for all sizes, but especial-ly the well-endowed ladies. She has traveledand taught across the country and on TV.Her goal is to have everyone achieve cloth-ing that looks and fits great.(www.emmaseabrooke.com)

T.I.O.: Tie One On Cardigan33A. Fri. 8:00 am33D. Sun. 8:00 amSkill level: All levels

This fun garment looks like a cardigan andgives warmth but does not have the bulk.You can have cuffs and band or more of asleek look with no bands. TIO can be madewith stretch lace, velvet, slinky, and sweaterknits. Kit fee: $25.00 (includes fabric, pat-tern, thread, notions to complete the proj-ect).

Emma’s EZ Seam Pants & Capris33B. Sat. 8:00 amSkill level: All levels

Pants and capris with no side seam (Emma’sEZ Seam Pants) and with a side seam(Emma’s Mystic Pants) are very attractiveand comfortable to wear. They go to work,the beach, or a special occasion. Once thepattern is fitted, the pants sew up veryquickly. The class covers how to measureyourself, fitting the pattern, the best way tocut out the garment, the best notions forconstruction, and sewing the garmenttogether. See many sample garments thatwill help to create your own ideas.

Cowl Scarf & Twisted Scarf33C. Sat.2:00 pmSkill level: All levels

Come and have fun sewing and making acowl-neck scarf and a twisted scarf. Makeboth for you or one for a friend or gift. Nofitting required. These scarves are beautiful,quick to make, and an easy way to changeor update an outfit. They can be made withslinky, stretch lace, and various other knits.Kit fee: $15.00 (includes pattern, two typesof scarves, notions to complete the project).

Suzy SeedSuzy Seed has over 25years of experience inthe sewing world.Traveling and teachingfor Sulky of America forthe last 10 years hasbeen an exciting part of

her career. Getting students to stretch andgrow their sewing skills is such fun and sorewarding for Suzy.

Stitch Out of the Box34A. Fri. 8:00 amSkill level: All levels

Do you sit and doodle or scribble while youthink? You can do the same thing on fabricwith a sewing machine. Using needle andthread on the machine, you will doodle andscribble, make stick figures, birds, squares,circles, and more. This is a piece of art to uselater in a project of your choice such as apurse, vest, or jacket—or just frame it. Kitfee: $25.00 (includes fabric, thread, stabiliz-er, needle).

Free Motion Fun34B. Sat. 8:00 am34D. Sun. 8:00 amSkill level: All levels

Learn the basics of free motion. You willdrop the feed dogs, take off the presserfoot, and learn to move fabric to create funstitches to use in many projects in thefuture. You will learn to make your ownsequins with thread and much more. Kit fee:$25.00 (includes several threads and fabricsfor samples, notebook, embroidery hoop,needle).

The Puzzle Blouse34C. Sat. 2:00 pmSkill level: All levels

No pattern is necessary. You will take oneyard of fabric and create an origami typeblouse. You will serge the fabric together,then cut a neck hole, armholes, and a bot-tom. The finish is a serged edge around allof the openings. You can put the seam onthe outside or inside to make it your own.Kit fee: $20.00 (includes fabric, thread,instructions).

Nancy ShriberArtist, teacher, lecturer,and writer, Nancy Shriberdesigns and sells gar-ments under theContemporary Sashikolabel. A garment makerwith a love for hand

sewing, Nancy feels that sashiko bringstogether all things that speak to her andhonors a beautiful tradition. She contributesto Threads; wrote “Sashiko Handbags” and“14 on 14;” and designed the GarmentSeries, a group of tote bag patterns, and theStart Sew Simple Handbag Kit, whichdonates proceeds to Women’s Health CareInitiatives. (www.contemporarysashiko.com)

Sashiko Stitched Evening BagHalf-Day Workshop $7535A. Thurs. 1:00 pm-5:00 pmSkill level: All levels

Stitch an elegant, traditional Japanese sashikodesign on a beautiful silk fabric. Follow aseries of simple origami folds and create afabulous evening bag, complete with interiorpockets. When folded, the bag design forms asoft, sculpted clamshell shape embellishedwith a delicate organza strap, snaps, and abead. Kit fee: $25.00 (includes three 14"squares and two 6" squares of silk fashionfabric, flannel interlining, silk embroideryfloss, needle, snaps, organza cord, button,pattern).

A Small Sashiko Project35B. Fri. 2:00 pm35D. Sun. 8:00 amSkill level: All levels

Discover what the humble running stitch,sashiko, is all about, why it is so pleasing touse, and how easy it is to incorporate intocontemporary design. The best way to learn isby doing and getting your hands involved, sojump in, thread your needle, and stitch asmall square of fabric, add a little binding,and fold. The result is a beautiful, sculpted,sashiko stitched coin purse. Kit fee: $10.00(includes silk, interlining, embroidery floss,needle, binding, snap, charm).

Discover Sashiko:The Sashiko Apron35C. Sat. 8:00 amSkill level: All levels

Design and stitch an apron pocket using a tra-ditional sashiko stitch pattern and whitethread to create a Japanese-style shopkeeperapron. Experience the humble running stitchknown as sashiko. Kit fee: $25.00 (includes 1⁄4yd. indigo cotton, pocket, interlining, lining,contrast binding, thread, needle, pattern).

Judy StintonJudy Stinton is a textileartist with a studio inSan Diego’s SpanishVillage Art Center. Sheproduces hand-dyed silkclothing that’s reallywearable, as well as jew-

elry and accessories. Her jewelry has beendescribed as colorful, unique, and fun. Shehas more than 30 years experience teachingclothing and textiles to teens and adults.

Wrapped and EmbellishedNecklaceHalf-Day Workshop36A. Fri. 8:00 am-12:00 noon36C. Sun. 8:00 am-12:00 noonSkill level: All levels

Transform leftover yarns, silky fabrics, beads,and jewelry into fun and fabulous necklaces.Wrap and sculpt the base, and then incorpo-rate beads, jewelry bits, found objects, andbuttons into unique accessories. It's the ulti-mate recycling project. Kit fee: $15.00(includes assorted yarns, cording, instruc-tions).

Silk Dyeing for the Non-ArtistHalf-Day Workshop36B. Sat. 8:00 am-12:00 noonSkill level: All levels

The problem with most silk dyeing classes isthey are too difficult . . . especially if youdon't draw well. In this class, you will learnsimple yet effective techniques that willhave you producing lovely silk wearable artwith a minimum of fuss. Techniques coveredare water color, over dyeing, arashi shibori,and sewing techniques for silk. Kit fee:$25.00 (includes foam plates, cups, foambrushes, 45" square silk fabric, rock salt, 60"x 11" hemmed silk scarf, latex gloves, 15yds. of cotton string, length of PVC pipe, 2-oz. liquid fixative dyes).



Bonus SessionsIn addition to our vast and varied selectionof sewing workshops, seminars, and lec-tures, we’ve put together a group of net-working and training sessions dealing withrunning an ASG chapter. These classes willbe taught by our own ASG members whohave “been there, done that” very well.Bonus sessions are open to all.

Team Building: A Pattern forChapter SuccessDenise Dias, ASG BOD 99A. Fri. 4:15 pm

Explore the importance of building yourchapter into a team. Ideas for increasingchapter enthusiasm and excitement will beshared and discussed.

Chapter NewslettersJoan Cavin, ASG Technology Task Force 99B. Fri. 4:15 pm

Explore programs and tools to createnewsletters for snail mail or electronic deliv-ery. See the new ASG chapter newslettertemplates.

Putting Sewing inUnexpected PlacesSara Megletti, Past Chair, ASG BOD99C. Fri. 4:15 pm

Education-based marketing is a perfect fitfor ASG. Set yourself apart by taking yourchapter “outside the box.”

The Trained SewingInstructor (TSI) pro-gram, sponsored by

the Sewing &Craft Alliance

(www.gotsewing.com), is designed for

those who are interested inteaching others to sew. The intensive

three-day course provides business informa-tion, confidence, skills, and extensive sup-port materials to help you embark on a full-time or part-time career as a sewing educa-tor. Graduates of the TSI program will beincluded in an on-line searchable databaseand will receive up-to-date information onchanging/emerging sewing demographicsand current trends in sewing.

Trained Sewing InstructorThree-Day Workshop $495Wed. 8:00 am-5:30 pmThurs. 8:00 am-5:30 pmFri. 8:00 am–5:30 pm

This year’s newly expanded Trained SewingInstructor program will offer more in-depthinstruction than ever before. The three-dayworkshop will focus on teaching sewingenthusiasts the necessary business andteaching skills to become successful educa-tors in the industry. The program includesin-depth information and support materialson a variety of topics such as 1) decidingwhat to teach; 2) planning successful classes;3) where to teach; 4) writing lesson plansand class supply lists; 5) pricing your services;6) teaching as a business; 7) role playing andpractice teaching to help you sharpen yourteaching skills; 8) marketing and advertising;9) assistance in developing your first classtopic from start to finish and much, muchmore. This intensive classroom experiencewill help you attain the skills necessary tobecome successful and profitable at teach-ing the skill of sewing!

Mary McCarthy has anextensive background asa sewing educator, busi-ness owner, and customclothier. Her formaltraining includes a B.S.in Clothing and Textilesand an M.B.A. She is anadjunct college instruc-tor, Palmer/Pletsch Certi-fied Sewing Instructor, and a Trained SewingInstructor. Her work has been featured inThreads and Sew News and on PatternReview.com. She is currently working on herthird book. (www.marymccarthy.net)

S P E C I A L I N T E R E S T S E S S I O N S


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CHECK HERE ■■ IF THIS WILL BE YOUR FIRST ASG CONFERENCE.

ASG MEMBERSHIPJoin now and register at the discounted Member rates shown below . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40. $____________

Chapter Preference (if known)_____________________________

FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION PACKAGE: Friday, Saturday, AND SundayFee includes your choice of lectures, workshops, and professional seminars each day; breakfast and lunch each day; FashionShow; and unlimited Exhibit Hall admission. (Dinner Gala tickets sold separately below.) Indicate class number(s) on back of form.

Early Registration (received by May 26, 2008): Late Registration (received after May 26, 2008):Chapter Presidents attending Leadership Day . . .$200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$410. $____________ASG Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$410. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$460. $____________Non-members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$510. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$565. $____________

*Special ASG commemorative pin will be given to all attendees who register by June 6.

SPOUSE REGISTRATION: Name _____________________________________________ . . . . . . . . . . . .$75. $____________Fee includes a Spouses’ Welcome (Friday morning); breakfast on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; Fashion Show (Friday evening); and unlimited Exhibit Hall admission.

SINGLE DAY REGISTRATION: Friday OR Saturday OR SundayFee includes your choice of lectures, workshops, and professional seminars that day; breakfast and lunch that day; and unlimitedExhibit Hall admission. Indicate class number(s) in Class Registration section on back of form.

Friday Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$165.* $____________Saturday Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$165.* $____________Sunday Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$165.* $____________

*ASG Members-only rate; non-members please add $50.00 per day.

OPTIONAL WORKSHOPS: Wednesday and ThursdayThe Trained Sewing Instructor Workshop and All-Day and Half-Day Workshops on Thursday are not included in either FullConference or Single Day Registration fees. Indicate class number(s) in Class Registration section on the back of this form.

Trained Sewing Instructor Workshop (Wed., Thurs., Fri. incl. lunch all three days) . . . . . . . . . .$495. ea. $____________All-Day Workshops (Thurs. incl. breakfast and lunch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$115. ea.* $____________Half-Day Workshops (Thurs. morning incl. breakfast, Thurs. afternoon incl. lunch) . . . . . . . . . . .$75. ea.* $____________Any Two Half-Day Workshops—Save $25! (Thurs. incl. breakfast and lunch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125.* $____________

*ASG Members-only rate; non-members please add $50.00 per workshop.

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: Add fees for additional single-event tickets here.Sewing Pearls of Passion Fashion Show (Friday evening) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .______ tickets @ $10. ea. $____________ASG Dinner Gala (Saturday evening) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .______ tickets @ $55. ea. $____________Unlimited Exhibit Hall Admission: Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .______ tickets @ $5. ea. $____________

Seniors (65+), Students (ages 10–20) . . . . .______ tickets @ $2. ea. $____________Children (under 10 years of age): Free with paid adult admission

C O N F E R E N C E R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R M Register online at www.asg.org

ADVANCE REGISTRATION

CLOSES JUNE 6, 2008.*

ON-SITE REGISTRATION

ONLY AFTER THIS DATE.

Complete this form first to register online more quickly. Online registration “times out” after 30 minutes.

TOURS:Friday: Tour One: Chicago City Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .______ tickets @ $35. ea. $____________Saturday: Tour Two: Architecture River Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .______ tickets @ $40. ea. $____________Sunday: Tour Three: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .______ tickets @ $40. ea. $____________Monday: Tour Four: Nancy’s Notions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .______ tickets @ $55. ea. $____________

Tour Five: Chicago Fabric Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .______ tickets @ $40. ea. $____________Tour Six: Chicago History Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .______ tickets @ $50. ea. $____________Tour Seven: Chicago Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .______ tickets @ $35. ea. $____________

TOTAL DUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$____________

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FAX CREDIT CARD REGISTRATION TO: Maria Trevino at 713-721-9230.MAIL REGISTRATION WITH CHECK OR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION TO:Maria Trevino, ASG National Headquarters, 9660 Hillcroft, Suite 510, Houston TX 77096CONFIRMATION: Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing. You will receive a registration confirmation showing the classes andevents for which you are registered. Changes or additions must be submitted in writing.CANCELLATION POLICY: Request for refund minus $50.00 cancellation fee must be received in writing prior to June 16, 2008. No refunds will be given for no-shows or cancellations after July 1, 2008.QUESTIONS: Contact Maria Trevino, PHONE 713-729-3000 ext.14, E-MAIL [email protected] with special needs including classroom assistance or medical dietary requirements should also contact Maria.

CLASS REGISTRATIONPlease indicate your First, Second, and Third choices by writing the numbers of those classes opposite each time segment on theday(s) you will attend. Classes will be assigned on a first-registered, first-served basis. Check www.asg.org for class availability. Kit fees are payable directly to the instructor during class. Sewing machines are provided where required.

Wed.–Fri., July 9–11 . . . . . . . .Sewing Instructor Workshop (SIW)* __________ Wednesday, July 9 . . . . . . . . .Leadership Day (LD) __________ (Presidents: Check here ■■ for Leadership Social.)

FIRST CHOICE SECOND CHOICE THIRD CHOICEThursday, July 10 . . . .8:00 am–5:00 pm* __________ __________ __________

. . . . . . . . . . .8:00 am–12:00 noon* __________ __________ __________ . . . . . . . . . . .1:00 pm–5:00 pm* __________ __________ __________

Friday, July 11 . . . . . .8:00 am** __________ __________ __________ . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 am–12:00 noon __________ __________ __________ . . . . . . . . . . .2:00 pm–4:00 pm __________ __________ __________ . . . . . . . . . . .4:15 pm–5:15 pm __________ __________ __________

Saturday, July 12 . . . .8:00 am** __________ __________ __________ . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 am–12:00 noon __________ __________ __________ . . . . . . . . . . .2:00 pm–4:00 pm __________ __________ __________

Sunday, July 13 . . . . .8:00 am** __________ __________ __________ . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 am–12:00 noon __________ __________ __________ . . . . . . . . . . .2:00 pm–4:00 pm __________ __________ __________

These Workshops require additional fees. See Optional Workshops on previous page.

If your First, Second, or Third Choice is an All-Day Workshop (8:00 am–5:00 pm), DO NOT list any other classes under that choice. If your First, Second, or Third Choice is a Half-Day Workshop (8:00 am–12:00 noon), DO NOT list a 10:30 am–12:00 noon classunder that choice.

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The ASG Conference 2008 hotel is the Hyatt RegencyO’Hare (www.ohare.hyatt.com), just five minutes fromChicago O’Hare International Airport. This recently renovated hotel features rooms with balconies on floors3-to-10, and contemporary sitting areas throughout.They also offer wireless high-speed Internet access, 24-hour Stay Fit Gym, and complimentary shuttle to andfrom O’Hare Airport.

ROOM RATESA room block has been reserved for ASG conference participants. You must mention the American SewingGuild to receive this special room rate:Single/Double/Triple/Quad: $129.

FOR RESERVATIONSCall: Hyatt Regency 800-233-1234Online: www.asg.org (Click on the Conference tab and then “Make Reservations” link.)Group Code: ASG

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