Friday, October 3, 2025

October Meetings Feature Treats, Not Tricks!

Fairfax Seams So Fun – 10/3, 12 noon

Ben Glass Conference Room, 3998 Fair Ridge Dr, #250, Fairfax, VA 22033

Korean Culture and Fiber Arts with Sarah

This meeting will include a very exciting presentation from Sarah Ha on Korean culture and fiber arts. Sarah will teach us how to do a Korean knot tying craft and we will be making the dragon fly key chain.

Sarah will be bringing kits for us to complete the project. She will supply two colors of 36" Maedeup cord for each attendee. After the session, if anyone wants to buy the Maedeup owl, Dabbi, and cords to explore more knot tying projects, she can sell Maedeup owl and Dabbi for $10 and 20 yds of cords (same color or various colors of different lengths) for $5.

Please bring your scissors and sewing glue. Since Sarah will be bringing Kits, please let me know by Monday, September 29 if you plan to attend so Sarah can have enough kits on hand. 

Woodbridge Sewcial Group – 10/4, 10:30 

1st United Presbyterian Church of Dale City, 14391 Minnieville Road

Group Patchwork Piecing Project and Sew-In

The October 4th meeting will be a sew-in. We encourage you to join us in our patchwork project--bring your pattern, fabrics, supplies, and machine! Let's surprise Cornie with our progress when she returns in November!!  If you are not participating in the patchwork project, we still want to see you! Feel free to bring any project you like to work on.  

Sterling Sew N Sews – 10/8, 10 am

Sterling Substation, Loudon County Sheriff’s Dept

Fitting with Rosalie

Join us for a presentation on Palmer/Pletsch fitting methods. Discover its history, learn to create a body map, and understand pattern preparation. We'll focus on sway back and forward shoulder adjustments. No tissue paper is needed—just bring your interest in sewing for this informative, visual session. 

If you own "Palmer Pletsch Guide to Tissue Fitting," please bring your copy to follow along.

ASG NOVA Annual Chapter Meeting - 10/11, 1-3 pm

Reston Community Center, Reston, VA 

We will be electing officers for the Chapter Advisory Board (CAB).  Please vote and RSVP online.  The link is in the email you were sent. No email? Let us know!

Online voting closes October 8th. If you miss the deadline, don’t worry—you can still vote in person at the annual meeting.

The Chapter Advisory Board (CAB) includes several appointed roles: Membership Chair, Newsletter Editor, Social Media/Technology Lead, and Special Events Coordinator.

Have questions? Reach out to any CAB member—we’re here to help.

It takes a team to keep things running smoothly—and we’re grateful for your support.

Springfield Sharing Threads – 10/15, 10 am

West Springfield Government Center

“Everything Elastic” with Kathy Saladino 

Kathy invites members to send in questions or requests ahead of time so she can address them during her presentation.

You're also encouraged to bring elastics—ones you've used or are curious about—to spark discussion. If you’ve found helpful resources related to elastic use in your projects, please bring those along to share with the group.

Kingstowne Clothiers – 10/18, 10:30 am

Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway

Panel Discussion on Buttonholes

Buttonholes can be surprisingly complex. Wondering which type to use, what size is best, or where to place them? Curious whether orientation—horizontal vs. vertical—or spacing really matters?

We’ll tackle all these questions and more in a session designed to demystify the buttonhole process.

Alexandria Seamsters – 10/20, 7 pm 

Franconia Governmental Center, 6121 Franconia Rd., Alexandria, VA 

Let's Make a Bucket Hat! 

You've seen those cute bucket hats on our members' Instagram and Facebook posts--now you have a chance to learn how to make one yourself! We'll learn which fabrics perform best and how to sew this stylish accessory suitable for year-round wear!  

Lansdowne Woods – 10/16, 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

Making Purses & Sourcing Supplies 

This month’s meeting will explore the art of purse-making. We’ll also talk about where to find the best materials, hardware, and tools to bring your bag ideas to life. 

Manassas Sew & Tails – 10/28, 1 pm

Park Place Senior Center, 9659 Manassas Drive, 4th floor Craft Room

Fleece Collars with Ellen

Ellen Maynard will guide us through everything you need to know to create fleece collars using a Patti Otto pattern.

If you’d like to participate, please bring fleece for the project. 

Shenandoah Valley Girls – 10/22, 10 am

Clarke County Memorial VFW Post 9760, Berryville, VA

Rope Basket Extravaganza

Bring your rope baskets. We can’t wait to see what you've created! 


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