American Sewing Guild Milwaukee Chapter

New Berlin NG: Ice Dyeing
2023-07-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
Sara will show us how to dye fabric using ice. Since dyeing is a bit messy, we’re holding this event outside. Please note that this meeting is the 5th Saturday of the month.

Brookfield NG: Iron & Pressing Tools
2023-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Pressing is essential to successful sewing. What tools should you consider?

New Berlin NG: Presser Feet
2023-06-24 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
We’ll have multiple presenters each sharing how to use a particular presser foot. Jackie will discuss the ruffle foot, Deb will review the zipper foot, Stephanie will share info on the hemming foot, and Kathy will present a fourth foot.

Brookfield NG: Finished Top
2023-06-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Join your pieces from the previous two months and bring your top that incorporates April’s neckline and May’s sleeves.

New Berlin NG: Crochet necklace
2023-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
Kathy presented this several years ago and bringing it back to due to demand! She will show us how to create a crocheted necklace that’s so easy to pair with casual or sophisticated outfits that’ll you be wanting to create several for your wardrobe! Please note that this meeting is the 3rd Saturday of the month.

Brookfield NG: Sleeve Variations
2023-05-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Challenge yourself and try out a new sleeve pattern! Wondering about the variations? Check out this site: https://sewguide.com/sleeve-types/

CAB Meeting
2023-04-29 12:30 - 14:30 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
2nd Quarter CAB Meeting. All ASG Milwaukee members are welcome to attend.

New Berlin NG: Quick and Easy Wrap/Shrug
2023-04-29 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
Stephanie will present this simple shrug. We planned to have the pattern available the previous meeting, but we needed to cancel our March meeting due to snowstorm. We may be able to provide some patterns via the newsletter and the April Brookfield NG meeting. More info to come! Please note that this meeting is the 5th Saturday of the month.

Brookfield NG: Signs of a Good Fit & Challenge - Create a New Neckline
2023-04-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Linda will present what makes for a Good Fit that was originally scheduled for last month and cancelled due to snowstorm. We’ll couple this with a quick chat on necklines. Please do bring a neckline to share with the group.
Try breaking away from your traditional necklines and attempts something new. A complete garment isn’t essential; a sample neckline will do! Visit this site for a great listing of neckline options: https://gabriellearruda.com/types-of-necklines-ultimate-guide/

New Berlin NG: CANCELLED Community Sewing
2023-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
Cancelling due to impending snowstorm. We’ll dole out already-cut-out items for those willing to sew and finish projects at home.

CANCELLED: Brookfield NG: Signs of a Good Fit
2023-03-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Cancelling due to impending snowstorm. Likely will be rescheduled for April.

New Berlin NG: Fabric Inspirations
2023-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
Our members will provide inspiration on what to make with and how to sew cotton, drapey rayons/polys, fleece , knits, leather/pleather, lycra, sheers/chiffon, velvet/specialty fabrics, and wool.

Brookfield NG: Pattern Grading
2023-02-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
We will be learning about grading patterns.

CAB Meeting
2023-01-28 12:30 - 14:30 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
1st Quarter CAB Meeting. All ASG Milwaukee members are welcome to attend.

New Berlin NG: State Fair Entries
2023-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
Deb will discuss how State Fair entries are judged. Bring a pair of pants you’ve sewn for the discussion and learn about judging characteristics such as workmanship and design. Keep in mind that state fair categories include more than sewing: quilting, knitting, crocheting, home dec, photography, and baking.

Brookfield NG: State Fair Entries
2023-01-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States

ASG Milwaukee Chapter 2022 Holiday Party
2022-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
Please join your fellow ASG Milwaukee sewists as we wrap up 2022 and enjoy our sewing fellowship. Bring a dish to pass for pot-luck luncheon and if you’d like to participate in the gift swap, bring a wrapped gift valued at $15. Remember to include your name within the gift so the recipient knows who to thank! Please note the date! We’ll be meeting on the 3rd Saturday this month.

Brookfield NG: Community Sew Cancer Caps
2022-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Gail will show us how to make cancer caps to donate to charity. Bring sewing machines & supplies. The caps will be cut out. Please note that this event is the 2nd Thursday and we will be meeting in the Harnischfeger Room. (This event had previously been scheduled for October.)

New Berlin NG: Mini Workshops
2022-11-26 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
Secure sweatshirt pocket and designer hem tips

Brookfield NG: Planning for 2023
2022-11-03 18:00 - 20:00
Please join us and bring your ideas for topics as we set the calendar of events for 2023. Venue TBD

CAB Meeting
2022-10-22 12:30 - 14:30 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
4th Quarter CAB Meeting. All ASG Milwaukee members are welcome to attend.

New Berlin NG: Holiday Gift Ideas & Samples
2022-10-22 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
Start planning for the gift-giving season! (Stick around for our chapter’s 12:30 CAB meeting.)

Brookfield NG: Favorite Fabrics to Sew
2022-10-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
What is your go-to fabric for completing projects? Share why it’s your fav and bring along some samples! Please note that this event is the 2nd Thursday and we will be meeting in the Harnischfeger Room. (This event had previously been scheduled for October.)

New Berlin NG: Planning for 2023
2022-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
Please join us and bring your ideas for topics as we set the calendar of events for 2023.

Brookfield NG: Fabric Ice Dyeing
2022-09-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Breitlow Field, 12100 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226, United States
Sara will show us how to dye fabric using ice. Since dyeing is a bit messy, we’re holding this event outside at Breitlow Field in Wauwatosa. (This event was rescheduled from July.)

New Berlin NG: Community Sewing
2022-08-27 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
Please bring your machine and standard supplies.

Brookfield NG: Fabric Challenge Completion
2022-08-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Pockets is the theme for this year’s challenge for the Brookfield group and we will be meeting in the Community Room. The typical jeans pocket quickly comes to mind, but as sewists we know of many more styles. Challenge yourself to a new or different approach… as the focus of the garment… maybe the creative use of fabric or trim.. a hidden pocket, which is there but not easily visible… add a pocket to an existing pattern or garment… or change the original pattern. Get your creative juices flowing with these videos and then show off your pocket(s) and share what you learned at this meeting.
Check out these sites for inspiration

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De4-PljLYBk
https://www.doinaalexei.com/sew-a-star-shaped-faced-pocket.html
https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2019/02/12/creative-patch-pockets

CAB Meeting
2022-07-23 12:30 - 14:30
3rd Quarter CAB Meeting. All ASG Milwaukee members are welcome to attend.

New Berlin NG: UFO & Challenge Finale
2022-07-23 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
Finish your UFOs (UnFinished Objects) & bring your White Elephant (Ugly Fabric) Challenge for sew and tell. (Stick around for our chapter’s 12:30 CAB meeting.)

Brookfield NG: Sewing Techniques & Tips
2022-07-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Sewing hints, tips and tricks. Joy will be leading the group. So come and share all your tricks with us all. (This event and September’s ice-dyeing were swapped.)
