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It's All About Embellishment!

 

We are excited to introduce Gail Yellen, who brings an exciting skill set of embellishments using sewing machines and sergers! Her classes are full of new and exciting embellishing techniques. 

   

After taking a few sewing and serger classes, Gail quickly became  passionate about sewing as a form of creative expression. Experimenting with embellishment techniques is her favorite pastime. Teaching classes and interacting with all levels of sewing enthusiasts continues to be a source of inspiration and fun. Her fascination with sergers is also an ongoing source of ideas for embellishments.

 

Gail is an active member of the American Sewing Guild CT Chapter and moderated the Manchester Neighborhood Group's activities for over 10 years. She has taught many classes and workshops including American Sewing Guild's National Conferences as well as many other sewing expos across the country.

 

Designing patterns for beautiful clothes and bags is the heart of Gail Patrice Design and sharing her love of sewing is the soul.

Don't Miss Out!
  The following classes have less than 6 seats left:
    
Sewing Machine IllustrationThursday Workshop   
The Perfect Fit
Friday Seminars      
Sumptuous Surfaces
A Place in the Sun Placemat
Cover Hem Workshop
Free Motion Thread Sketching
No Pins, No Basting, No Kidding
Saturday Seminars
Tie Up A Bag
Pants That Fit 
Happy 20th Birthday ASE!

To celebrate our 20th year we will be posting trivia questions about ASE logos, events and special guests. Prizes will be awarded!   


Who is the designer of the two piece outfit shown on the cover of the 2013 registration brochure?

 

Three people who get the answer correct will win the prize. Winners will be chosen at random.  

To send your email answer (include full name and mailing address) click on Diane.

 

 

Last weeks question:
How many 2013 ASE seminars & workshops are about pant/jeans making and/or fitting?
Answer: Five
Winners:Christy Winslow, Deloris Reid and Sarah Hardy
Ages 8 to 18
Back by popular demand in 2013 is the Innovation Generation sewing challenge. Ages 8 to 18 are ncouraged to join the fun.  Enter this contest by filling out the contest entry form and mail to ASE. Entries are not due until September 9th.

All contestants will participate in a runway fashion show featuring their garment. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the fashion show on Saturday, September 28, 2013.

If you know a talented young sewer, please pass this information on to them. If you know a young person who wants to learn to sew, please consider being their teacher or helping them find a quality sewing program where they too can learn how much fun sewing can be!
    
 To go directly to registration click above.
Registration Brochure
 
Download by clicking on cover above.
 So You Want to Design Patterns

The printing division of  McCall Pattern Company  will be on hand in the NEW Social Media Lounge to speak with anyone who is curious about creating their own pattern line. Watch for more details in an upcoming article about the Social Media Lounge. 

Canadians
Do it in Style!
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Distinctive Sewing 

 

Join sewing expert and owner of Distinctive Sewing Supplies, Catherine Goetz of Oakville Ontario for a fun filled trip to the American Sewing Expo. She's done all the work so you can just sit back enjoy the ride to attend ASE in style!  

 

Transportation is provided by McCoy Tours, a full-service, family owned bus and tour company based in Ontario. We will ride in the comfort of a mid-sized coach bus equipped with air conditioning, air ride suspension, DVD player, cooler and washroom.

The trip originates in Kingston, Ontario and will make pick-ups 

at the following locations:
  • Trenton
  • Kingston 
  • Bowmanville
  • Toronto
  • Oakville
  • London
 Click here for more details.


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