Friday, September 5, at 12:30 at the Ben Glass Law Firm, Conference Room, 3998 Fair Ridge Dr, #250, Fairfax, VA
Joyce will lead a mini workshop on the slow stitch project of making tiny houses. Marvel at Joyce’s miniature fabric houses and all the detail that she puts into them! Joyce will share all her tips and tricks and will provide kits, but you are encouraged to bring your own fabric, trims, and buttons. Please bring basic hand sewing supplies: needle, thread, scissors, ruler, thread wax or conditioner, glue, pins, paper and pencil.
Woodbridge Sewcial Group
Saturday, September 6, at 10:30 am, 1st United Presbyterian Church of Dale City, 14391 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA
Group Patchwork Piecing Project. This project will span several months, breaking this project into workable steps. For this meeting, bring a variety of fabrics. Cornie will provide each person with a one-on-one consult on how your fabrics can work for your project. We will discuss perspectives, trims, embellishments, and other add-on features like button plackets. Create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece! No need for a machine this meeting. Contact Ellen for a full list of supplies.
Sterling Sew N Sews
Wednesday, September 10, at 10 am, Sterling Substation, Loudoun County Sheriff's Dept., 46620 East Frederick Dr., Sterling, VA
Chair Yoga. Sandy will lead chair yoga exercises. This is great for a quick break from long periods of sewing! Wear comfortable clothes.
Alexandria Seamsters
Monday, September 15, at 7 pm, Franconia Governmental Center, 6121 Franconia Rd., Alexandria, VA
Kathy has been doing a deep dive into printing, painting, and drawing on fabric. At this meeting, she will tell us everything she’s learned! We will also have Show and Tell.
Springfield Sharing Threads
Wednesday, September 17, at 10 am, West Springfield Governmental Center, Conference Room 200, 6140 Rolling Road, West Springfield, VA
Ban-Rol? Ever wondered what to do with it? Linda will present advanced applications of Ban-Rol interfacing, including its use as a stabilizer for achieving consistent, narrow baby hems. She’ll demonstrate how to adapt the technique for lightweight and slippery fabrics, integrate Ban-Rol into everyday garment construction, and apply it structurally in tailored elements like waistband finishes and belt-making.
Lansdowne Woods
Thursday, September 18, at noon, Lansdowne Woods, 19375 Magnolia Grove Square, 2nd floor clubroom – Just tell the guard that you are there for the ASG meeting at the clubhouse
This month will be the beginning of several meetings on a cork sewing project. This meeting will be organizational and informational:
- How do you get it?
- What do you order?
- How do you work with it?
- What do you need to work with cork?
Kingstowne Clothiers
Saturday, September 20, at 10:30 am, City of Fairfax Public Library, 10460 North Street, Conference Room 103, Fairfax, VA
Brenda will be presenting Statement Sleeves....Steps from a Basic Block. How can you create more interesting garments by changing sleeves? Join us for a review of sleeve options and how to create them from a basic sleeve block. We will practice a few of the basic styles and look at resources available for future creations. Please bring 8x11 paper (colored and white), tape, paper scissors, ruler, and pencils to practice your skills.
Manassas Sew 'n' Tails
Tuesday, September 23, at 1 pm, Park Place Senior Center, 9659 Manassas Drive, 4th floor Craft Room, Manassas, VA
This month Cindy Messick will present on making dog toys. Please bring 1/2 yard of fleece or cotton t-shirt fabric cut or torn into 2-inch-wide strips the width of the fabric.
Shenandoah Valley Girls
Wednesday, September 24, at 10:00 am at the Clarke County Memorial VFW Post 9760 in Berryville.
Beading Workshop: Explore techniques for integrating beads into textiles! This session will cover methods for securing seed beads, bugle beads, and specialty shapes using hand stitching, with attention to thread selection, tension control, and fabric compatibility. Participants will learn how to enhance garments, accessories, and fiber art with dimensional embellishments—from subtle edgework to structured motifs—while maintaining durability and design integrity.
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