Fairfax Seams So Fun
Fairfax Seams So Fun will meet Friday, August 1, at the Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Rd., Chantilly, from 12:30-3:00.
Michele Parker will present information on the Stash Hub app. This sewing organizer app catalogs fabrics, patterns, notions, and more. We'll also discuss ideas to celebrate National Sewing Month. Of course, be sure to bring your sew and tell.
Woodbridge Sewcial Group
The Woodbridge Sewcial Group will hold a sew-in meeting on Saturday, August 2, at 10:30 am. We will also discuss an upcycle project for fall. Cornie has suggested a vest project made from your choice of upcycle materials. Please bring your ideas! Do you have a vest or jacket pattern you like? Bring it for a sample pattern consideration! I love my quilt jacket coat pattern! It's a super easy 4-piece pattern, easily converted to a 2-piece vest just by eliminating the sleeves. Maudine is leaving for Kenya mid-August so bring all your pillowcase dresses to the meeting. Thank you, Maudine!
Sterling Sew N Sews
At the Sterling Sew N Sews meeting on August 13 at 10:00 am, Sandy will lead a gentle chair yoga session—ideal for quick stretches during long sewing sessions. It's the perfect complement to creativity: stitch with less strain and sew with more comfort.
Kingstowne Clothiers
Between Pattern Con 2025 and the Taste of Retreat this month, we're taking a break. We'll have great programs starting in September that will take us through the rest of the year!
Alexandria Seamsters
The Alexandria Seamsters will meet at the Franconia Governmental Center, 6121 Franconia Rd., Alexandria, VA, on August 18, from 7 pm to 9 pm. The program will be on sewing tote bags, tool kits, sling bags, and so on. Marjorie B and Susan L will discuss fabrics, patterns, interfacings, notions, hardware, and sources for supplies. Please bring any bags you've made to the meeting.
Springfield Sharing Threads
We'll meet at the Springfield Governmental Center at 6140 Rolling Road on Wednesday, August 20, at 10:00 am. Despite the recent heat, the winter holidays will be here before we know it! Let's talk about easy gift ideas! Bring projects, patterns, resources, and your handmade treasures for inspiration. Don’t forget your Show and Tell!
Lansdowne Woods
Lansdowne is taking the summer off. Next meeting is in September.
Shenandoah Valley Girls
We'll meet on Wednesday, August 27, at 10:00 am at the Clarke County Memorial VFW Post 9760 in Berryville. Brenda Goodwin will show how to create fabric greeting cards. Use your creativity and fabric scraps to create one-of-a-kind designs. Get ready for the holidays!
Wearable Arts Group – Looking for a Leader
The longtime Wearable Art Group is seeking new leadership—and we’d love for it to continue! Whether you keep the name or change things up, Manassas offers a vibrant community of sewers ready to connect.
What a Neighborhood Group Leader does:
- Serves as the contact for members and newcomers
- Sets the pace and tone for meetings
- Shares updates with the board and communicates chapter news
This is a great way to contribute, build community, and enjoy the creative rewards of involvement. Ready to take the lead? Let’s keep the art (and the group) thriving.