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March 2021
Brookfield NG: Fabric Challenge – Discovery!
Being in quarantine can be a time of discovery, so how about challenge with that theme in mind. Create an item, any item, to share (via Zoom) at the March ASG Brookfield Neighborhood meeting. If you need some thought-starters, look at the list below, we’ll use these as the format for the challenge reveal. Plan to share your item along with your discovery results! Contact Amy with questions and be sure to forward your discovery results - and a photo,…
Find out more »New Berlin NG: Fabric Cord Wraps
Manage cords and cables manageable by containing them with personalized cord wraps! This takes minimal amount of fabric, so it's a great scrap buster. This meeting will be held via Zoom.
Find out more »April 2021
Brookfield NG: Japanese Knot Bag
Pamela will lead us in this tutorial to make a quick tote/handbag that's "Sew" easy to customize! Use your own pattern or reference the tutorial in the Oct/Nov 2020 edition of Sew News magazine (https://www.sewdaily.com/). 1/2 yard of 45" wide heavier fabric such as corduroy for the exterior 1/2 yard of 45" wide woven fabric for the lining (use a fun print!) Medium-weight fusible interfacing All-purpose thread Chalk or removable fabric marker
Find out more »Chapter Advisory Board (CAB) Meeting
2nd Quarter CAB Meeting. All ASG Milwaukee members are welcome to attend. Please note the date change to April 24th.
Find out more »May 2021
Brookfield NG: Favorite Sewing Hints & Tips
Bring your best tips, tricks, and patterns for a round-robin sew-and-tell. This is a great time to share what works for you and learn about new items and tips! This presentation will be held via Zoom.
Find out more »New Berlin NG: Fabric Bazaar
Celebrating our return to meeting in-person, we will host a fabric bazaar and we have so much fabric to share! Please bring bags for shopping, your sew-n-tell projects to share, and any excess fabric or notions to swap. This event will not be featured via Zoom. If you will be joining us at the New Berlin Library please note their policy: MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PATRONS AND STAFF WHILE IN THE LIBRARY. MASKS MUST COVER BOTH MOUTH AND NOSE.
Find out more »June 2021
Brookfield NG: Create a Button Craft
Sara Smith will share her button collection at the Brookfield Neighborhood Group in-person June meeting. Thursday, June 3 6-8pm. Many of us have a huge stash of buttons we’ve collected or inherited. When we don’t have enough for a garment, what to do? Design a piece of jewelry, embellish a garment, create gorgeous wall art! This will be held at the Brookfield Public Library. It will not be available via Zoom. NOTE: this was originally scheduled for July
Find out more »New Berlin NG: Vintage Irons
Step back in time… before permanent press fabrics… before electric irons… Tammy O'Connell will present her collection of rare antique “sad” irons from yesteryear! This presentation will be broadcast via Zoom so you may join us at the New Berlin Library or the comfort of your home. If you will be joining us at the New Berlin Library please note their policy: MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PATRONS AND STAFF WHILE IN THE LIBRARY. MASKS MUST COVER BOTH MOUTH AND…
Find out more »July 2021
Brookfield NG: Make a Pressing Mitt
Jackie will lead us in this tutorial about making a pressing mitt. Always handy for safely steaming and pressing fabric and garments. Please contact Sara or Joy for additional information. This meeting will be presented at the Brookfield Public Library and Zoom.
Find out more »New Berlin NG: Aprons
Kathy will lead us in making aprons, a quick and easy project that we should be able to complete during our meeting. Kathy will provide instructions, pattern, and D-rings for cinching the neckband. Please bring material for the apron, your machine, and sewing supplies. Heavier woven material, such as broadcloth, is recommended for this project. If you'd like your own copy of the pattern please also bring pattern or tracing paper. This meeting will be held in-person. If you will…
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