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SEW-CIETY NEWS Central Illinois/Peoria Chapter American Sewing Guild Fall (September, October, November) 2018 Volume 36, No. 3—Peoria, Illinois Sue Melton Barnabee, Editor Chartered 1986 Advancing sewing as an art and life skill www.peoriaasg.org www.asg.org SEW SPECIAL ’18 We are excited and very fortunate to bring Marla Kazell to Peoria for Sew Special ’18 and a sewing workshop. The Hands-on workshop will be Friday, September 21, 2018 from 9:00 am to 4 pm with It’s all in the Details: Boost your confidence to vary from the pattern guide sheet, choose alternative techniques and add creative design touches to create the most beautiful garments—“it’s all in the details”. Make a notebook of samples as you practice fine sewing techniques that you can add to your repertoire. Lean to insert a bulk- free side seam pocket, finish an edge with a Hong Kong facing, make a Spanish snap buttonhole, and more. Discover some easy pattern variations and fun trim details and be inspired to make all of your garments unique and Simply Perfect Seams: Continue building a notebook of samples as Marla teaches us about making perfect seams, smooth edges, trimming, grading, clipping, notching, under stitching and pressing. Bring a sack lunch and snack to share. Supply list will be e-mailed closer to the workshop. Sew Special’18 will be held Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 9 am to 4 pm with registration at 8:30 am. The program will be Pro Tips: Learn tips and techniques from a professional dressmaker to improve sewing, pressing, and design skills. Marla will also inspire us with a trunk show so that we can visualize the techniques she will be teaching us. Fabulous Shirts and Blouses: Why keep starting over with new shirt and blouse patterns when you can keep redesigning just one? Start with basic patterns and see how easy it can be to copy details you see in other patterns or ready-to-wear. See how manipulating darts can create new design lines. Draft collars and plackets. Learn how to change closures, add details to sleeves and cuffs and use trims to create completely new looks for fabulous shirts and blouses from one pattern. There will be a continental breakfast at Sew Special with a soup and sandwich lunch provided. Registration deadline is 9/14/18 with no refunds after that date. Check the next newsletter and the web site www.peoriaasg.org for the registration form. Sew Special will be held at the United Presbyterian Church, 2400 W Northmoor Rd, Peoria, IL 61614. For questions, contact Vicki Ghidina at (309) 267-1045 or [email protected] . Marla has been sewing professionally for 36 years and creates beautiful couture clothing for special clients in her custom clothing business in Tigard, Oregon. Her focus is on fit and fine construction. She specializes in beautifully tailored jackets and suits, pants fitting, dresses and separates. She learned to sew in 7th grade Home Economics class. Marla began her career in the sewing industry as a sample seamstress in the Research and Development Department at Stretch and Sew in Eugene, Oregon. As she developed her custom clothing business, Marla continued to learn all she could about fitting, fashion and sewing with many well-known teachers, including 12 years of study with couture expert, Roberta Carr. Marla has written articles for Sewing Update Newsletter and for Notions, Threads and Sew News magazines. She was the featured expert for the Sew News "Q&A" column for 4 years. Her love of sewing led Marla to share her expertise in classes and hands-on workshops in Portland, Oregon and across the country. After being privileged to serve as technical advisor for the book, Couture The Art of Fine Sewing by Roberta Carr, Marla created and taught the Palmer/Pletsch Couture Workshop for 10 years. She has presented classes at the American Sewing Guild (ASG) National Conference for 14 years and for ASG and Professional Association of Custom Clothiers (PACC) chapters, the New York Fashion Academy in Seattle, Washington, Josephine's Dry Goods in Portland, Oregon and for private groups in Portland, Seattle, Chicago and New York. Her travels have taken her to designer workrooms in New York, couture showrooms in Paris and fabric stores everywhere. Pattern for Growth Fall (September, October, November) 2018 Sew-Ciety News, Page 1
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SEW-CIETY NEWS Central Illinois/Peoria Chapter American Sewing Guild
Fall (September, October, November) 2018
Volume 36, No. 3—Peoria, Illinois
Sue Melton Barnabee, Editor
Chartered 1986
Advancing sewing as an art and life skill
www.peoriaasg.org www.asg.org
SEW SPECIAL ’18
We are excited and very fortunate to bring Marla Kazell to Peoria for Sew Special ’18 and a sewing
workshop.
The Hands-on workshop will be Friday, September 21, 2018 from 9:00 am to 4 pm with It’s all in
the Details: Boost your confidence to vary from the pattern guide sheet, choose alternative techniques and
add creative design touches to create the most beautiful garments—“it’s all in the details”. Make a notebook
of samples as you practice fine sewing techniques that you can add to your repertoire. Lean to insert a bulk-
free side seam pocket, finish an edge with a Hong Kong facing, make a Spanish snap buttonhole, and more.
Discover some easy pattern variations and fun trim details and be inspired to make all of your garments
unique and Simply Perfect Seams: Continue building a notebook of samples as Marla teaches us about
making perfect seams, smooth edges, trimming, grading, clipping, notching, under stitching and pressing.
Bring a sack lunch and snack to share. Supply list will be e-mailed closer to the workshop.
Sew Special’18 will be held Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 9 am to 4 pm with registration at 8:30 am. The program will
be Pro Tips: Learn tips and techniques from a professional dressmaker to improve sewing, pressing, and design skills. Marla will
also inspire us with a trunk show so that we can visualize the techniques she will be teaching us. Fabulous Shirts and Blouses: Why
keep starting over with new shirt and blouse patterns when you can keep redesigning just one? Start with basic patterns and see how
easy it can be to copy details you see in other patterns or ready-to-wear. See how manipulating darts can create new design lines.
Draft collars and plackets. Learn how to change closures, add details to sleeves and cuffs and use trims to create completely new
looks for fabulous shirts and blouses from one pattern.
There will be a continental breakfast at Sew Special with a soup and sandwich lunch provided. Registration deadline is
9/14/18 with no refunds after that date. Check the next newsletter and the web site www.peoriaasg.org for the registration form.
Sew Special will be held at the United Presbyterian Church, 2400 W Northmoor Rd, Peoria, IL 61614. For questions,
contact Vicki Ghidina at (309) 267-1045 or [email protected].
Marla has been sewing professionally for 36 years and creates beautiful couture clothing for special clients in her custom
clothing business in Tigard, Oregon. Her focus is on fit and fine construction. She specializes in beautifully tailored jackets and suits,
pants fitting, dresses and separates.
She learned to sew in 7th grade Home Economics class. Marla began her career in the sewing industry as a sample
seamstress in the Research and Development Department at Stretch and Sew in Eugene, Oregon. As she developed her custom
clothing business, Marla continued to learn all she could about fitting, fashion and sewing with many well-known teachers, including
12 years of study with couture expert, Roberta Carr.
Marla has written articles for Sewing Update Newsletter and for Notions, Threads and Sew News magazines. She was the
featured expert for the Sew News "Q&A" column for 4 years.
Her love of sewing led Marla to share her expertise in classes and hands-on workshops in Portland, Oregon and across the
country. After being privileged to serve as technical advisor for the book, Couture The Art of Fine Sewing by Roberta Carr, Marla
created and taught the Palmer/Pletsch Couture Workshop for 10 years.
She has presented classes at the American Sewing Guild (ASG) National Conference for 14 years and for ASG and
Professional Association of Custom Clothiers (PACC) chapters, the New York Fashion Academy in Seattle, Washington, Josephine's
Dry Goods in Portland, Oregon and for private groups in Portland, Seattle, Chicago and New York. Her travels have taken her to
designer workrooms in New York, couture showrooms in Paris and fabric stores everywhere.
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THE CENTRAL ILLINOIS/PEORIA CHAPTER
FRIDAY WORKSHOP FEATURING MARLA KAZEL
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 8:30 Registration
9:00 am – 4:00pm
United Presbyterian Church, 2400 W Northmoor Road, Peoria, IL 61614
Marla’s all day session (lecture/demonstration) will focus on:
Simply Perfect Seams where she will teach us multiple ways to improve our seam techniques
It’s All in the Details where we will make a notebook of samples as we practice fine sewing techniques
A supply list will be emailed to you upon receipt of registration
Chapter website: www.peoriaasg.org Questions? Contact Vicki Ghidina (309) 267-1045 [email protected] or Gisela Schuman
(309) 245-4884 [email protected]
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
REGISTRATION FORM
Complete checks to Central IL/Peoria ASG and mail by September 14, 2018
to Gisela Schuman
432 E. Pearl, Box 282
Farmington, IL 61531-0282
$120 ASG Members** $140 non-ASG members**
Includes $40 kit fee
NO REFUNDS AFTER SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
**Join ASG now (1 year $50) and attend at the member price. Contact Carol Luginbuhl [email protected] or 309-868-3441
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________________ State: _______________________Zip: __________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________________ ASG Member? Yes____ No____
Emergency Contact: ____________________________________________Phone:______________________________
$120 (ASG) ________________ $140 (non-ASG member) ______________ Amt. Enclosed: ___________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
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THE CENTRAL ILLINOIS/PEORIA CHAPTER
SEW SPECIAL ‘18 FEATURING MARLA KAZEL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 8:30 Registration
9:00 am
United Presbyterian Church, 2400 W Northmoor Road, Peoria, IL 61614
Marla’s all day session (lecture/demonstration) will focus on:
“Pro Tips”: Tips and techniques from a professional dressmaker to improve our skills “Fabulous Shirts and Blouses” : How to copy, change and add details to our patterns Trunk Show Chapter website: www.peoriaasg.org Questions? Contact Vicki Ghidina (309) 267-1045 [email protected] or Gisela Schuman
(309) 245-4884 [email protected] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
REGISTRATION FORM
Complete checks to Central IL/Peoria ASG and mail by September 14, 2018
to Gisela Schuman
432 E. Pearl, Box 282
Farmington, IL 61531-0282
$60 ASG Members** $80 non-ASG members
NO REFUNDS AFTER SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
**Join ASG now (1 year $50) and attend at the member price. Contact Carol Luginbuhl [email protected] or 309-868-3441
Includes Continental Breakfast and a Soup/ Sandwich Lunch with dessert along with door prizes during the lunch hour
Please select one Sandwich: Hot BBQ Pulled Pork ___ Turkey Breast ___ Chicken Salad___
I would like my sandwich on a Gluten-free roll: Yes____ No____
Soup: Minestrone____ Tomato Basil____
Those with dietary issues, please feel free to bring your own lunch
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________________ State: _______________________Zip: __________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________________ ASG Member? Yes____ No____
Emergency Contact: ____________________________________________Phone:______________________________
$60 (ASG/student) __________________________________ $80 (non-ASG member) _________________________
Amt. Enclosed: __________ Email: ___________________________________________________________________
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CHAPTER NAME CHANGE
The Chapter Advisory Board has voted to put a chapter name change before the membership. Central Illinois/Peoria to
Central Illinois is a small change but the board sees the new name as a better and more inclusive name. After all, our chapter includes
all of Central Illinois, not just the Peoria area as some might deduce from the present name.
Please take a moment to consider this option and fill out the proxy ballot. Better yet, plan to attend the annual meeting.
Member attendance is important to the progressive growth and function of our chapter. The CAB is working to make the annual
meeting an event you shouldn’t miss.
Central IL/Peoria Chapter of the American Sewing Guild, Inc.
Proxy Ballot Annual Election of Chapter Advisory Board Position
November 10, 2018
United Presbyterian Church, Peoria, IL
Please check box next to the name of the candidate: o President:
____ Cyndy Monier
o Secretary:
____ Martha Gamble
o Treasurer:
____ Susan Baker-Bachman
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Central IL/Peoria Chapter of the American Sewing Guild, Inc.
Proxy Ballot
Change of Chapter Name
The name of the Central IL/Peoria Chapter of the American Sewing Guild shall be changed to:
Central Illinois Chapter of the American Sewing Guild
____ Agree ____ Disagree
All proxy ballots must be returned to Patricia West, 609 S Prairie, Tremont, Il 61568 by October 31, 2018.
Name _____________________________________ ASG Member #_____________________
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES: November 1 February 1, May 1 and August 1. Send information to Sue Barnabee,
21795 E Barnabee Rd., Farmington, IL 61531, or [email protected] (309) 647-0111.
ANNUAL MEETING
At the annual meeting, November 10, our program “Organizing the Sewing Room” will be given by Charlotte Cronin. It will
also be the state Make It With Wool Contest. Our contest theme this year is Pattern Hacks. At the June luncheon, Deon Maas
presented a program to inspire you on Pattern Hacks. She gave us lots of examples to help get you started. Or, you may have come up
with some of your own.
Our interpertation of pattern hacks is to take favorite elements from one, two, or more patterns to make a new pattern design.
Or, it could be any type of pattern manipulation like adding darts, changing a collar, using a sleeve from one pattern to make sleeves
for another garment, manipulating the sleeves or making a hemline asymmetrical.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Some of us who sew never have
anything much to wear, at least not self-
made clothing. I am among the afore
mentioned some. My fabric collection is
more than adequate, a wardrobe plan is
pinned to my idea board, notions are
ready and even several fitted muslins are
finished. Recently, I even spent a
wonderful day learning computer skills to
further hone my design skills. What gives? I should have a
closet full of beautiful clothes.
Making time to sew is not the issue. This summer
may top my personal best for hours logged at the sewing
machine. I spent days that turned into weeks paper piecing a
purple elephant quilt for my niece. The hours spent sewing on
this project would have translated into an entire wardrobe
collection. But he (not sure why I refer to the elephant as he)
is magnificent. The project was way out of my piecing
comfort zone, so I definitely expanded my sewing skills.
Besides, I am sure to rocket into best aunt in the universe
status.
How could I not assist my granddaughter with her
doll quilt? She is new to sewing with her own sewing
machine and a doll in need of a quilt. So, we worked together
to finish a doll quilt that she loves. The time spent would have
yielded me that moto jacket that I have planned. But what a
joy it was to sew with her and to have my daughter-in-law sew
on a project as well. Three generations happily sewing away
at the same time in the same place. Utopia for me.
Then the number three mini quilt had to be finished
in time for a grandson’s third birthday. There goes the time
for that new tote bag. However, one is only three once. And,
just when I was about to begin working on my dress for an
upcoming wedding, my husband announced that he needed a
new phone holder for his belt. Because the one I made several
years ago was worn out.
Actually, nothing makes me happier than to sew for
my family. The projects I make for them always fit and/or
turn out just right. I can’t always say that for the projects I
attempt to sew for myself.
Have you ever attended a sewing retreat? I have and
I’m really looking forward to attending the retreat sponsored
by our chapter. Actually, I have my projects already packed
and they are mine….all mine!!
Keep sewing everyone, and don't forget to sew
something for yourself.
Cyndy
2018 CENTRAL IL/PEORIA CHAPTER
ADVISORY BOARD (CAB) www.peoriaasg.org
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: Cyndy Monier (309) 364-3831
1st VICE PRESIDENT: Charlotte Cronin (309) 253-4276
2nd
VICE PRESIDENT: Vicki Ghidina (309) 353-7015
(309) 267-1045 -C [email protected]
SECRETARY: Martha Gamble (309) 689-1951 (309) 678-
6259-C [email protected]
TREASURER: Gisela Schuman (309) 245-4884
COMMITTEES COMMUNITY LIAISON: Kim Caywood (309) 966-3288
(530) 701-4940-C [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP: Carol Luginbuhl (309) 868-3441
[email protected] NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS: Charlotte Cronin (309) 253-
4276 [email protected]
NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Sue Barnabee (309) 647-0111
(309) 229-7999-C [email protected]
SEW SPECIAL COORDINATOR: Vicki Ghidina
(309) 353-7015 [email protected]
WEBMASTER: Pat West (309) 453-6682-C
NATIONAL ASG HEADQUARTERS: 9660 Hillcroft, Ste 510, Houston,
TX 77096 (713) 729-3000 www.asg.org
Contact: Barbara Cortez [email protected]
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
SEPTEMBER Rebecca Dominic
Deon Maas
Gerry Meares
Jane Strevils
OCTOBER Rosemary Deiter
Ann Doerzaph
Katelyn Engle
Cheryle Fryman
Martha Gamble
Sharon Gerth
Rose Harms
Kathy Hatch
Charlene Hellyer
Theresa Kaveney
Wendy McMahill
JoDeen Schmidt
Angela Slama
Sherrill Tittle
Karen Welch
NOVEMBER Diane Carlton
Lynne LaHood
Pat Pearson
Joanne Talbott
Paula Vogel
STATE AND NATIONAL DATES TO REMEMBER September 6-18, 2018—Quilt Expo, Madison, WI
September 20-22, 2018—Original Sewing & Quilt Expo,
Cincinnati, OH
September 27-29, 2018—Original Sewing & Quilt Expo,
Fredericksburg, VA
November 8-11, 2018—Quilts Inc, Houston, TX
November 15-17, 2018—Original Sewing & Quilt Expo,
Novi, MI
November 15-18, 2018—TeslaCon, Madison, WI
January 24-26, 2019—National Make It With Wool, New
Orleans, LA
February 28-March 3, 2019—Sewing & Stitchery Expo,
Puyallup, WA. www.sewexpo.com
WELCOME TO OUR CHAPTER, NEW MEMBERS! Jennifer Hines, Urbana
Deborah Lane-Christian, West Peoria Please introduce yourself to our newest members at your next neighborhood group meeting or chapter event.
A special THANK YOU to all members who have renewed your ASG membership!
SEWING TIPS FROM SUE Fitting has always been a problem for most sewers. There are pros and cons to the tissue fitting method. However, I pin
front and back together and slip it on. Then, I pin front and back to my undies. I can tell if I need to lengthen the bottom, add to the
sides, raise or lower the darts or shorten them, etc. I also pin the sleeves together so I can tell if they are big enough around and
approximately the correct length.
From there, I make a muslin. For your fabric for your muslin use a piece of similar fabric type from your stash that you
wonder why you bought it. You can also use that pattern to lay on top of a garment that you like the fit. It always helps to have a
sewing buddy, but it can be done by yourself. A 3 way mirror helps as well.
When channel cutting, it helps to draw a line in chalk so your lines are straight.
Sue Barnabee is a former Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, and member of Haute Couture Club of Chicago and Stitcher’s Guild
of Peoria. Her articles and projects have appeared in Sew News, Creative Machine Embroidery, Woodworker’s Journal and McCall’s
Quilting magazines.
SEWING WEB SITESwww.CloningCouture.com
www.createforless.com
www.delicatestitches.com
www.equilter.com
www.EverSewn.com
www.FarmhouseFabric s.com
www.Folkwear.com
www.LamaSewingKits.com
www.HomeSewingDepot.com
www.dittoform.com
www.MissouriQuiltco.com
www.NYFashionCenterFabrics.com
www.NobleNotions.com
www.PrecisionSharpening.net
www.Sewbizfabrics.com
www.sew-brite.com
www.SewFitography.com
www.SimplySharper.com
www.stylishfabric.com
www.SusanKhalje.com
www.wildfiredigitalfabrics.com
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CENTRAL IL/PEORIA AREA DATES TO REMEMBER September 7, 2018—Community Service Sewing Day.
North Branch Library, Peoria, IL
September 21, 2018—Sewing workshop with Marla Kazell,
United Presbyterian Church, Peoria, IL
www.peoriaasg.org
September 22, 2018—Sew Special ’18 with Marla Kazell,
United Presbyterian Church, Peoria, IL
www.peoriaasg.org
October 6, 2018—Halloween Costume workshop. United
Presbyterian Church, Peoria, IL. www.peoriaasg.org
October 9 & 10—Angel Gown Fall event, Mary’s Place, 3029
N. Prospect Road. Peoria.
www.facebook.com/gowns4angels
November 10, 2018—Annual Meeting, United Presbyterian
Church, Peoria, IL. www.peoriaasg.org
November 10, 2018—Make It With Wool Contest, United
Presbyterian Church, Peoria, IL [email protected]
TASTE OF ASG TRIAL MEMBERSHIP Have you thought about joining the American Sewing Guild but wanted a “test drive” first? Here’s your chance! ASG is
providing a limited time offer: Sign up for a 60-day Trial “Taste of ASG” Membership for only $10! You can get a full 60-day
unlimited access to everything ASG has to offer. Full access to the Members Only area of the ASG website
ASG’s Online Sewing Education Library of classes, webinars and videos
Member’s Only special offers and discounts
Electronic copy of Notions, ASG’s Quarterly Publication
Special pricing from ASG partners such as Craftsy and University of Fashion
Entrance to chapter meetings, neighborhood and special interest groups and events
ILLINOIS STATE MAKE IT WITH WOOL Have you started your Illinois State Make It With Wool project? 2018 is the 57
th year of the Make It
With Wool contest in Illinois. Contact Marilyn Donoho, 7450 W County Line Road, Paw Paw, IL 61353,
(815) 627-9422, or [email protected], for more information and entry forms.
The MIWW contest offers the opportunity to focus attention on the beauty and versatility of wool;
encourages the use of wool fabric or yarn in sewing, knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving wool fabrics
and yarns; offers the opportunity to compete for valuable prizes.
Start sewing your wool garment now for next year! It would be nice to have more ASG members in the competition. ASG
members receive a $10 discount off the state entry fee. The Garment Group as well as the other Neighborhood Groups, is willing and
able to offer assistance if you need it. The Central IL/Peoria Chapter ASG is a sponsor of the Illinois State Make It With Wool contest.
This year, it will be held November 10, 2018 at the annual meeting which will be held at the United Presbyterian Church, Peoria, IL
MAKE 18 IN ’18! Central Illinois ASG members have surpassed the original goal of the "Make 18 in '18!" Anti-Ouch Pouch campaign! Over
1,000 mastectomy pillows are donated by our group each year. That is a lot of sewing if it falls on the shoulders of just a few people!
This year, many members stepped up to the plate, or rather, to the sewing machine. Members were offered bundles of 18 pre-
cut kits to take home and sew at their own pace. The goal was to have members make a third of the annual donation. To date, nearly
500 kits have been handed out and 350 pillows have been turned back in. The original goal was surpassed by May!
Members are encouraged to complete the pillows, or to turn in the un-sewn kits, by the end of 2018. Kits will be available at
most ASG events. Thanks to all who have contributed.
Instructions and an instructional video are available at: https://www.asg.org/resources/giving-back/ on the ASG website. Our
goal is for 20 members to participate. This will be 360 pillows toward the needed 1000.
For more information, contact Deon Maas at [email protected] or 309-645-4911 or Sue Barnabee at [email protected]
or 309-647-0111.
WITH SYMPATHY Family of Margret Hasselbacher
Family of Sandra Pigg
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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
ASG members may attend any and all Neighborhood Group meetings in the Central IL/Peoria Chapter and anywhere around
the country. Prospective members are encouraged to attend two meetings before joining the chapter.
Please contact the Neighborhood Group leader to confirm monthly meeting times, programs and locations, especially if you
are traveling a distance. Programs sometimes change.
WHERE SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER CONTACT
Chapter Advisory Board
(CAB) 1 pm,
E. Peoria Library
Members are welcome
9/14/19
CAB Meeting
Hardee’s
North Point
Cyndy Monier
Chapter President
(309) 364-3831
BLOOMINGTON/
NORMAL
2nd
Saturday, 10 am
9/8/18
Sewing Day
10/13/18
Contact you
Chairman
11/10/18
Attend the annual
meeting
Angela Slama
(309) 825-8183
CHAMPAIGN/URBANA
2nd Tuesday, 1 pm
Champaign Public
Library,
200 W Green St,
Champaign
9/11/18
Holiday projects 10/9/18
Christmas Ornaments
Sherrill Tittle
11/13/18
Holiday projects Sharon Gerth
(217) 367-7652
Kathy Hatch
(217) 355-1213
FULTON COUNTY
4th
Thursday, 1 pm
Wallace Park, Canton
11:30, lunch optional
9/27/18
Boxer Shorts
Gisela Schuman
10/25/18
Applique
T Kaveny
11/22/18
Enjoy
Thanksgiving!
Sue Barnabee
(309) 647-0111
GARMENT SEWING
3rd
Saturday, 10 am
North Branch Library,
Peoria
9/15/18
All About Pants 10/20/18
Full Bust Adjustment
Martha Gamble
11/17/18
Making Men’s
Undershirts
Janice Turtora-
Zagardo
Sue Barnabee
(309) 647-0111
GALESBURG
3rd Monday, 6-7:45 pm
Galesburg Library
9/17/18
Purses
10/3/18
Hems
NOTE DATE
CHANGE
11/19/18
Sewing With
Knits
Pat Pearson
(309) 344-2670
PEORIA EVENING
2nd Tuesday 6 pm
Lakeview Library, Peoria
9/11/18 Adjusting Patterns to
Add or Remove Sleeves
10/9/18
Table Decor
Kim Caywood
11/10/18
Host Annual
Meeting.
See you there!
Pat West
(309) 925-3395
(309) 453-6682-C
WOODFORD COUNTY
3rd
Thursday
3-5 pm
Eureka Public Library
9/20/18
Introduction to
Cosplay/Costuming
10/18/18
Lingerie
Sue Barnabee
11/15/18
Caregivers Prayer
Mat
Robin Staudenmeier
(309) 370-2696
Carol Luginbuhl
(309) 923-6861
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A WORD FROM YOUR COMMUNITY LIAISON Happy Fall Everyone!
This year’s annual sewing retreat was held at the Chiara Center in Springfield August 27-29. A total
of nine very creative and talented women enjoyed 3 days of uninterrupted sewing and gabbing. With sewing
machines and sergers humming we made blankets, bags, clothing and many other items.
The retreat offers everyone attending help when they’re stuck on a project, help fitting or just
gathering ideas for future projects. Our time was not completely spent on sewing. We also played sewing
bingo and other games for awesome prizes! Hope to see even more creative women at next year’s retreat.
Our next charity sewing day is Friday, September 7, at the North Branch Library from 10am to 3pm.
We will be working on bibs for the Crittenton center. Bring your sewing machine and basic sewing notions
and help us fill a need for this local organization.
Kim Caywood, Community Liaison
MEET MEMBER BERNIECE MCGLASSON
I asked my mom how to make those stitches with needle and thread when I was 5. When I was 7 my
cousin made me some doll clothes which inspired me to make doll clothes. I started making doll clothes with
hand stitches when I was about 8.
In 7th
grade, I took a sewing class. I made a striped dress that I wore all the time. It had a square
neck with a facing, puffed sleeves. In school, I sewed on an electric sewing machine. At home, I sewed on a
treadle machine. Then I started to sew any time I had the opportunity.
My mom was a good seamstress who sewed because she needed to sew for her family. My aunts,
grandmothers and others I knew also sewed a lot. I watched them when I went to visit them.
I didn’t take any more sewing classes in high school. I made a number of skirts which I wore to
school.
When I started to work, I bought a new Necchi with a zig zag stitch. I made coats and a cape, tops, shorts, costumes for the
plays in high school and dresses for my children.
In the early nineties, I joined ASG. I served on the board as vice president for 3 years. I attended national sewing seminars
and took a number of sewing classes. I attended my first ASG convention in Nashville. I also attended ASG conventions in Chicago,
Indianapolis and St Louis. I also took a Stretch & Sew class.
I taught her daughters to sew. I gave my daughter Vicki a machine for 8th
grade graduation.
I enjoy sewing and I am always working on a sewing project.
CENTRAL IL/PEORIA CHAPTER ON THE WEB
Our chapter website has been redesigned so you can find the information you seek more quickly and
easily. Be sure to check out our newly re-designed web site at www.peoriaasg.org. Pat West is responsible for
maintaining our presence in cyberspace. If you are wondering what’s going on in our chapter or your
neighborhood group, take a look on the website!
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NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP CHAIRMAN Halloween Costume Workshop
October 6, 2018
9:00am to 4:00pm
United Presbyterian Church
We are excited to announce a collaborative effort between United Presbyterian Church, our Central Illinois
Chapter of the American Sewing Guild and Bradley University’s Drama Costume and Fashion Departments.
Our goals are to share our love of sewing with young sewists and attract new members to the American
Sewing Guild.
Participants must bring a sewing machine in good working order. They must also be able to thread the
machine and sew in forward and reverse.
For beginners, there will be three suggested costume starting points: an easy Dracula/Super Hero cape, an
advanced beginner sleeper pattern and a simple cap pattern with seams for ears/horns/antennas, etc.
We are looking for three volunteers who might be willing to do hands-on demonstrations and/or answer
questions and provide support.
Participants will be charged a small amount to reserve a table, pay for some supplies and snacks. We are considering offering
pre-cut sleeper kits at an additional charge.
We are excited for this opportunity to reach out to the community AND have some fun.
Can you join us? Do you have questions? Please contact Charlotte Cronin at [email protected] .
Charlotte Cronin, Neighborhood Group Coordinator
NANCY’S NOTIONS: 10% off entire order. Use source code 189411-5224. Not valid at special events, on the
purchase of gift certificates or for class registration. Limit one source code per order. This discount cannot be combined with any other
promotions. It expires October 31, 2018.
KIM CAYWOOD SHARES HER MOM’S WEDDING DRESS
May 12, 1951...that's the day my mom and dad got married. My mom didn't wear the conventional white wedding dress. Her
dress was made from satin taffeta with a pink background and the design in black. Even though the dress is over 60 years old, it's still
in remarkable shape with little staining and yellowing but no rotting. She told me when they got married her waist was 22 inches!!! I
have never been able to fit into it!
The pictures show the hem with which they used hem tape and hand stitching and they pinked the seams. Another picture
shows the collar where they used a stiff woven interfacing. All the buttons are there and the upturned sleeve has a point detail. As you
can see by the original wedding picture she wore a hat and the dress had a belt. They disappeared long ago and all that's left is the
dress.
I've decided it's time to share the dress with all my mom's granddaughters. I'm going to make a cosmetic bag for each one
using the dress fabric and some vinyl.
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FROM THE BOOKSTORE
Quick to Sew Pants, Louise Cutting
Louise Cutting shows us how to sew pants tonight and wear them tomorrow. This DVD is a
good resource for anyone who sews. Louise shows her streamlined method for sewing fabulous fitting
pants quickly and easily.
Fitting and sewing well-fitting pants is a perennial problem for sewers of all abilities and body
types. You can learn a pro’s amazingly simple approach to constructing one-seam pants with options for
a variety of leg styles. She also tells how to apply her methods to traditional side-seamed pants.
Here are just some of the topics covered: Ill-fitting pants and well-fitting pants; pattern
assessment; straight leg vs. tapered leg; measuring the body for proper fit; how to determine your correct size and alter first, then sew!
.
ISBN: 978-1-62710-973-4
https://www.tauntonstore.com/quick-to-sew-pants-dvd-031072
Couture Techniques Workshop Basics, Claire Shaeffer Claire Shaeffer demystified the techniques of couture sewing in his 2-disc DVD. It is well-organized and
easy-to-understand. The visual workshop will appeal to both home sewers and professionals. This is especially true
for those who appreciate fine workmanship and take pleasure in creating beautiful clothing. She takes sewing to the
next level from hand sewing and machine stitching to marking methods, pressing and hemming.
Clarire walks you through the process of creating high-end couture garments and home accessories.
ISBN: 978-1-60085-153-
.
https://www.tauntonstore.com/couture-techniques-workshop-with-claire-shaeffer-061063.html#collateral-tabs
The Versatile Jacket, Louise Cutting Jackets can be intimidating even without the fitting issues. Louise Cutting simplifies the complex
techniques. In Sewing Essentials: The Versatile Jacket USB, Louis walks you through all of the aspects of a
perfect-fitting jacket. She covers patch pockets, banded collars, set-in sleeves and easy ways to add fresh styling
to your favorite pattern.
You can gain know-how and confidence to sew jackets that fit great. You will find the answers to questions
you’ve been looking to find answers for.
Simply slip Sewing Essentials: The Versatile Jacket USB into your computer and learn her clever methods
for constructing exquisitely made jackets. Here are just some of the topics covered: one pattern, many variations,
alterations, preparing the fabric, jacket front and front facings, jacket back and yoke, the collar, the yokes, the
sleeves and finishing.
You’re on your way to becoming an accomplished seamstress.
https://www.tauntonstore.com/sewing-essentials-the-versatile-jacket
is the quarterly newsletter of the Central IL/Peoria Chapter of the American Sewing Guild (ASG) located in Peoria,
Illinois. The American Sewing Guild is a non-profit organization of home sewers. Its purpose is to provide information, education
and programs for its members and the community. Membership to ASG is open to the public. The chapter has neighborhood groups
in Peoria, Woodford County, Fulton County, Bloomington/Normal, Galesburg and Champaign/Urbana. See page 8 for details about
the neighborhood groups.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS NOTE: Be sure to report any charitable sewing you have done to your neighborhood group leader or to Charlotte Cronin (309) 253-
4276 [email protected]
ANTI-OUCH POUCH Anti-Ouch Pouches (AOPs) were designed by chapter member Deon Maas. This underarm hanging pillow is
intended to add a little comfort to people’s lives during a stressful, painful time. The pillow hangs from the shoulder,
fitting snugly under the arm to cushion and ease the pressure of the underarm and breast area after breast surgery, upper
body surgeries or during radiation treatment.
Tens of thousands of anti-ouch pouches have been lovingly sewn and donated to breast centers across the United
States. The American Sewing Guild featured the Anti-Ouch Pouch as the 2008 National Community Service Project.
Read more at https://www.asg.org/resources/giving-back.
This will continue to be an ongoing project for our chapter. We take them to the OSF Susan G Komen Center and Methodist
Diagnostic Center in Peoria. Digital mammography detects so many more cases of breast cancer thus increasing the need for AOP’s.
We would appreciate help making AOPs. If you have questions, contact Deon Maas at [email protected] or Sue Barnabee,
[email protected]. Follow this link www.asg.org/files/community_service/Anti_Ouch_Pouch.pdf for the pattern.
Please consider donating soft fabric, stuffing or completed AOPs. We donate hundreds every few months in our area at OSF
Komen Center and Methodist Diagnostic Center.
ANGEL GOWNS OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS Loss of an infant leaves a sorrowful emptiness in the arms and hearts of their families who never
were able to bring the child home from the hospital. It can be an isolating time, especially as parents try to
find clothing in which to bury their tiny babies.
The Chillicothe Christian Church is coordinating the project to make Angel Dresses from
wedding and formal gowns. The Angel Dresses are for babies who never recover in the neonatal
intensive care unit at Children’s Hospital of Illinois at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
The gowns are made for baby boys and girls to serve as baptismal/end of life gowns. Navy, gray
and black are used for pant sets for the boys. The gowns are made to fit the small premature babies. One
wedding dress can make up to 10-12 Angel Gowns. Each little outfit comes packed in a special, pretty keepsake box. In the box,
along with the gown, is a handmade blanket and hat and booties.
Over 100 wedding dresses have been donated since the project began. There is a need for pink, blue or black gowns. They
currently have a supply of wedding dresses. They also need ribbons, lace, buttons, thread and other notions, cash donations or
JOANN Fabric gift cards to purchase sewing supplies. Dresses do not need to be cleaned before you send them. Unless your gown has
been trashed, sewers have had lots of luck spot cleaning and working around damage.
ASG members can contact Sue Barnabee, [email protected] (309) 647-0111 or www.facebook.com/gowns4angels to make
donations or for more information. The Fall Gown event will be Tuesday, October 9th
and Wednesday, October 10th
from 10:00am to
3:00pm at our new office, Mary’s Place, located at 3029 N. Prospect Road, Peoria.
CRITTENTON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Crittenton Development Center serves Central Illinois children and families by providing loving
child care and a 24-hour staffed crisis nursery.
The center is in constant need of bibs. You can donate them directly, contact a CAB member for pick up or bring them to a
chapter/neighborhood meeting. The pattern is on the web site. www.peoriaasg.org/CommunityServiceCrittenton.html
Our chapter donates custom-made bibs, crib and cot sheets, burp pads and wash cloths to help defray the costs of purchasing
them. Those patterns are on the web site link above. Crittenton has said the items our chapter provides are "much higher quality" than
those they can purchase. Please consider helping. Supplies to make the items will be provided for you.
We are also collecting coupons for baby items. Since these are time limited, gather your coupons periodically and mail them
to Crittenton Development Center, 442 W John H Gwynn Jr Ave, Peoria, IL 61605.
Our support at Crittenton Child Development Center is done by donating items that they need. This is a project we will be
continuing. Contact Kim Caywood for information at [email protected].
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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL RETAILERS Mention these retailer ads and the Peoria Chapter ASG when you visit our local stores
AREA QUILT CLUBS Gems of the Prairie Quilters, Peoria--1
st Wednesday, 6:30
pm
Handi Quilter Club, Quilt Corner, Morton—2nd
Monday of
odd numbered months.
Galesburg Sewing Center, Peoria—2nd
Tues 10 am.
Prairie Points, Peoria—2nd
Saturday, 10 am
Sew Sassy, Project Linus, Urbana—1st Thursday, 5 pm
The Piecers of the Heartland, Canton--2nd
Monday, 6:30
pm
The Quilt Corner, Morton—3rd
Monday, 10:00 am &
6:30 pm. Wool Club 1st Mon. 9 am or 4 pm.
AREA EMBROIDERY CLUBS Fulton County Machine Embroidery Club, Big Racks,
Canton—2nd
Wednesday, 11:45 lunch, 1 pm
Galesburg Sewing Center,Galesburg—1st Tues 1 pm. 1
st
Thurs. 6 pm. Scan N Cut varies. Strip Quilt varies.
Handi Quilter varies.
Galesburg Sewing Center, Peoria—lst Monday 10am. 3rd
Thurs 6 pm. Open sew 2nd
Wed. Dream Club varies
Scan N Cut varies.
Sewing Center II, Peoria—1st Wednesday, 10 am &
3rd
Thursday, 6 pm (December)
Sewing Studio, Normal—3rd
Saturday, 12:30-2:30 (not
December)
See ads for phone numbers and web sites
ASG DISCOUNTS AT AREA STORES!
Galesburg Sewing Center: ASG members receive a 10%
discount. ASG card must be presented.
Peddler’s Way Quilt Co: Customer discount
Sewing Studio: 10% discount.
Sew Sassy: 10% discount.
The Quilt Corner: Punch card
MEMBERS: Bring your ASG card when you shop!
RETAILERS: This article is extended to our advertisers and
national sponsors. If we missed your store or there are
changes, please be sure to let us know.
ADVERTISING RATES
Business Card (3 ½”) $15.00
¼ Page (4 ¾” X 3 ½”) $25.00
½ Page (4 ¾” X 7 ½”) $50.00
Full Page (9 ¾” X 7 ½”) $75.00
Insert (Inserts provided by you) $75.00
Special Mailing $75.00 Plus Postage _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASG ONLINE! At www.asg.org go to www.asg.org/members-only/videos/# to choose videos and projects for those
brand new to sewing, as well as those who are experienced in sewing and would like to sharpen their skills. If
you have class ideas, send an e-mail to [email protected] with suggestions.
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NEWSLETTERS ARE DIGITAL! If your e-mail address has changed recently, please contact Carol Luginbuhl, Membership Chairperson, at
[email protected] or (309) 868-3441 to update your account. If you would like to receive a printed copy, send your
name and address to Sue Barnabee, 21795 E Barnabee Road, Farmington, IL 61531.
SEWING MACHINE COMPANY WEB SITES
www.babylock.com
www.berninausa.com
www.brothersews.com
www.elnaUSA.com
www.husqvarnaviking.com
www.janome.com
www.JukiHome.com
www.pfaffusa.com
www.singerco.com
COUNTY FAIR WINNERS
Best of Show Winners: Heart of IL - Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg; Fulton Co - Kathy Postin, Lewiston; Champaign Co - Alison
Rappleyea, Fisher; Marshall-Putnam - Mary Jane Mattingly, Lacon.
ASG MEMBER GOING TO AUSTRALIA Central Illinois/Peoria Chapter ASG member, Deon Maas, has been selected as the Illinois Association of Home and
Community Education (IAHCE) Outward Bound candidate to go to Australia in March 2019. HCE, formerly known as Home Bureau,
is an organization that promotes social and economic well being in the member's homes and communities. Many volunteer hours are
spent helping 4-H clubs, local churches, and schools.
The group is associated with the Country Women's Council (CWC) and the Associated Country Women of the World
(ACWW). Deon will spend three weeks In Western Australia with host families, including at least one sheep station, learning about
Australian life.
Deon will be promoting IAHCE and Illinois' 200th anniversary, as well as showing the Anti-Ouch Pouch mastectomy pillow.
One week will then be spent at the ACWW international conference in Melbourne, along with several IAHCE officers."
CHAPTER CHANGE OF ADDRESS You should address mail for the chapter to Cyndy Monier, Central IL/Peoria ASG, 1115 Yankee Lane, Sparland, IL 61565-9760.
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Central IL/Peoria
CENTRAL ILLINOIS/PEORIA CHAPTER
THE AMERICAN SEWING GUILD 1115 Yankee Lane
Sparland, IL 61565-9760
SEW-CIETY NEWS
TIME DATED MATERIAL
DELIVER BY September 8, 2018
OR CURRENT RESIDENT
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