“TOTALLY BIASED ROUND ROBIN”
*ROCKED* the Atlantic Sewing Guild
On May 8, 2018, three talented and generous members shared their expertise with the Guild on handling various bias techniques.
When Josée (ASG Past President) told us she had a very interesting & different way of cutting long bias strips, she was definitely not kidding. Her clear demonstration was so helpful – & a great way to avoid that old tedious marking & cutting across a single layer. Many watched her explanation several times & took away her directions to remind us how to do at home.
Faye (Treasurer) showed us the ins & outs of how to use bias strips for gorgeous Hong Kong seam edge finishing. 
Her tweed jacket Morris Blazer finish was also particularly interesting, as she had to make up for a short front facing pattern piece. Always quick on our feet & ready to “wing it” – these ASG sewers!
(President) Lorna’s method of using bias strips to aid sleeve cap insertion will save us from those pesky little gathered blips at the sleeve head.
Even though Pat M couldn’t be with us, we were able to peruse some of her beautiful
work with bias strips during Round Robin, and see the colourful backdrops they provided during the always eventful Sew & Tell.
ASG Always Eventful Sew & Tell
Suzanne’s traffic stopping Deer & Doe Luzerne trench and her commodious Swoon tote.
Welcome to new member Lisa who told us about making the Sew Over It Grace, her part in an on-line sew-along, in which sewistas from all over the world create a piece especially for their assigned person (rather like the old pen pal letter arrangements, but with a whole lot more work – & excitement). Lisa will be also be receiving a surprise in return. Interesting concept!
Our bee-keeper Donna’s two Jalie dolmans one in floral, cracking up our president with her quips, and in aptly coloured stripes.
Pat N continues her quest to sew all the jeans skirts with OOP Kwik Sew 1708.
Cindy’s Cashmerette Concord T.
Cathy took part in her first ASG Seaside Sewing event where she not only had a great time (& we enjoyed her being there!), but she also got back into garment sewing in a big way, sewing up shirts both for herself (OOP Simplicity 9318) & her husband with McCall’s 6613
Leeanne always finds really interesting patterns on the internet, an example being her Wiksten Kimono, which is a free download.
Anita in her TNT Jalie Helene shows one of those great Summit packs and OOP Cecelia Podolak Fearless T-shirt 109.
Elte’s lively garments always cheer – and she doesn’t use a pattern!
Marcia’s stylish trifecta included her pretty-in-pink Blackwood Cardi,
the StyleArc Evie top, and Closet Case Ebony dress.
Nasirah won over that slippery fabric with her Kwik Sew shirt.
Arylene’s foray into sewing a cozy little pink Burda coat.
Nancy shows her linen/cotton Style Arc Vivienne with her always-special extra embroidered accents and her entire outfit 
is also created by her, comprising Jalie top & cardi and OOP Kwik Sew 1708 skirt.
Angela, a member of many interests, shows her intricate self-designed seascape quilt and is up to her refashioning again, with a dress made of 9 tee-shirts, which we watched her drape at ASG’s most recent Seaside Sewing retreat.
A little robin told us that the usual good time was had by all!
DON’T MISS Atlantic Sewing Guild last meeting of the 2017-2018 season
TUESDAY, June 13, 2018, 7PM, and our last ever at
Campbell Centre (BEHIND ST. AGNES CHURCH)
CORNER OF MUMFORD & CHEBUCTO
