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• INVISIBLE ZIPPERS

  • When
    20 Apr 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Online
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  An online, interactive workshop using ZOOM video-conferencing.

  Learn how to insert an invisible zipper.  Bonus:  Also learn how to professionally finish a neckline facing at the top of the zipper.

  CLASS SIZE         

  Each session will be limited to 20 people

  TIME

  4:00 PM AEST (Queensland time).  Please adjust for your time zone.

  TUTOR
  

  Louise Sparrow

  COST

  ASG members - $5   |  Non-members -  $10

  Online credit card payments only

  WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

  Most importantly, you need to be able to join a ZOOM meeting.  Here is a user guide that will explain what you need to know.  Some parts of this document may not be relevant to you i.e. meeting participants DO NOT need to create a ZOOM account, nor do they need to know how to schedule a meeting. 

  You need to have your computer or smart device near your sewing machine and iron, as this will be a hands-on workshop.

  When you register, you will receive the information you need to join the ZOOM meeting.  You will also receive a document with instructions for pre-workshop preparation.

  
  

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• INVISIBLE ZIPPERS

  • When
    27 Apr 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Online
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    0

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  An online, interactive workshop using ZOOM video-conferencing.

  Learn how to insert an invisible zipper.  Bonus:  Also learn how to professionally finish a neckline facing at the top of the zipper.

  CLASS SIZE         

  Each session will be limited to 20 people

  TIME

  11:00 AM AEST (Queensland time).  Please adjust for your time zone.

  TUTOR
  

  Louise Sparrow

  COST

  ASG members - $5   |  Non-members -  $10

  Online credit card payments only

  WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

  Most importantly, you need to be able to join a ZOOM meeting.  Here is a user guide that will explain what you need to know.  Some parts of this document may not be relevant to you i.e. meeting participants DO NOT need to create a ZOOM account, nor do they need to know how to schedule a meeting. 

  You need to have your computer or smart device near your sewing machine and iron, as this will be a hands-on workshop.

  When you register, you will receive the information you need to join the ZOOM meeting.  You will also receive a document with instructions for pre-workshop preparation.

  
  

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• INVISIBLE ZIPPERS

  • When
    4 May 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Online
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  An online, interactive workshop using ZOOM video-conferencing.

  Learn how to insert an invisible zipper.  Bonus:  Also learn how to professionally finish a neckline facing at the top of the zipper.

  CLASS SIZE         

  Each session will be limited to 20 people

  TIME

  4:00 PM AEST (Queensland time).  Please adjust for your time zone.

  TUTOR
  

  Louise Sparrow

  COST

  ASG members - $5   |  Non-members -  $10

  Online credit card payments only

  WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

  Most importantly, you need to be able to join a ZOOM meeting.  Here is a user guide that will explain what you need to know.  Some parts of this document may not be relevant to you i.e. meeting participants DO NOT need to create a ZOOM account, nor do they need to know how to schedule a meeting. 

  You need to have your computer or smart device near your sewing machine and iron, as this will be a hands-on workshop.

  When you register, you will receive the information you need to join the ZOOM meeting.  You will also receive a document with instructions for pre-workshop preparation.

  
  

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• CONTOUR WAISTBANDS

  • When
    9 May 2024
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Register

  

  An online lecture using ZOOM video-conferencing.

  Most waists are not straight up and down, so why are most waistbands designed that way?  Learn how to adapt your skirt or pants pattern and draft a contoured waistband for a better fit and more comfort.

  CLASS SIZE         

  No limit

  TIME

  7:30 PM AEST (Qld Time)  Please adjust for your time zone

  TUTOR
  

  Louise Sparrow

  COST

  ASG members - $5   |  Non-members -  $10

  Online credit card payments only

  WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

  Most importantly, you need to be able to join a ZOOM meeting.  Here is a user guide that will explain what you need to know.  Some parts of this document may not be relevant to you i.e. meeting participants DO NOT need to create a ZOOM account, nor do they need to know how to schedule a meeting. 

  When you register, you will receive the information you need to join the ZOOM meeting.  

  
  

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• ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024

  • When
    18 May 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM (AEST)
  • Location
    Online

  Register

  The 2024 Annual General Meeting will be held online.  Members are asked to register to receive the link for the Zoom meeting.

  This meeting will commence at 10:00 AM AEST.  Be sure to adjust to your time zone.

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• CONTOUR WAISTBANDS

  • When
    18 May 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Register

  

  An online lecture using ZOOM video-conferencing.

  Most waists are not straight up and down, so why are most waistbands designed that way?  Learn how to adapt your skirt or pants pattern and draft a contoured waistband for a better fit and more comfort.

  CLASS SIZE         

  No limit

  TIME

  11

  11:00 AM AEST (Qld Time)  Please adjust for your time zone

  TUTOR
  

  Louise Sparrow

  COST

  ASG members - $5   |  Non-members -  $10

  Online credit card payments only

  WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

  Most importantly, you need to be able to join a ZOOM meeting.  Here is a user guide that will explain what you need to know.  Some parts of this document may not be relevant to you i.e. meeting participants DO NOT need to create a ZOOM account, nor do they need to know how to schedule a meeting. 

  When you register, you will receive the information you need to join the ZOOM meeting.  

  
  

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• BRIBIE ISLAND SEWING RETREAT

  • Start
    24 May 2024
  • End
    26 May 2024
  • Location
    Bribie Island, Queensland

  Indulge in a long weekend of sewing.  No cooking - all meals are provided.

  Venue:  House of Happiness, 2 Clement Street, Woorim, Bribie Island

  Cost:  Members - $220   |  Non-members - $270 (incl GST)

  Bookings open 10 April and close 15 May 2024
  Numbers are limited so book early.

  Event organiser - Manuela Trabi (ozgaitedhorses@gmail.com)

  Full details...     Registration form

  
  

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• PRECISION PLACKETS

  • When
    6 Jun 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    2

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  An online, interactive workshop using ZOOM video-conferencing.

  Your favourite blouse or top pattern can be re-designed for a fresh new look.  Keep the basic silhouette but replace a full button front closure with this placket.  Learn how to draft the pattern and then install.

  CLASS SIZE         

  Each session will be limited to 20 people

  TIME

  4:00 PM AEST (Qld time)  Please adjust for your time zone

  TUTOR
  

  Louise Sparrow

  COST

  ASG members - $5   |  Non-members -  $10

  Online credit card payments only

  WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

  Most importantly, you need to be able to join a ZOOM meeting.  Here is a user guide that will explain what you need to know.  Some parts of this document may not be relevant to you i.e. meeting participants DO NOT need to create a ZOOM account, nor do they need to know how to schedule a meeting. 

  You need to have your computer or smart device near your sewing machine and iron, as this will be a hands-on workshop.

  When you register, you will receive the information you need to join the ZOOM meeting.  You will also receive a document with instructions for pre-workshop preparation.

  
  

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• PRECISION PLACKETS

  • When
    15 Jun 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    9

  Register

  

  An online, interactive workshop using ZOOM video-conferencing.

  Your favourite blouse or top pattern can be re-designed for a fresh new look.  Keep the basic silhouette but replace a full button front closure with this placket.  Learn how to draft the pattern and then install.

  CLASS SIZE         

  Each session will be limited to 20 people

  TIME

  11:00 AM AEST (Qld time)  Please adjust for your time zone

  TUTOR
  

  Louise Sparrow

  COST

  ASG members - $5   |  Non-members -  $10

  Online credit card payments only

  WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

  Most importantly, you need to be able to join a ZOOM meeting.  Here is a user guide that will explain what you need to know.  Some parts of this document may not be relevant to you i.e. meeting participants DO NOT need to create a ZOOM account, nor do they need to know how to schedule a meeting. 

  You need to have your computer or smart device near your sewing machine and iron, as this will be a hands-on workshop.

  When you register, you will receive the information you need to join the ZOOM meeting.  You will also receive a document with instructions for pre-workshop preparation.

  
  

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• PRECISION PLACKETS

  • When
    22 Jun 2024
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    16

  Register

  

  An online, interactive workshop using ZOOM video-conferencing.

  Your favourite blouse or top pattern can be re-designed for a fresh new look.  Keep the basic silhouette but replace a full button front closure with this placket.  Learn how to draft the pattern and then install.

  CLASS SIZE         

  Each session will be limited to 20 people

  TIME

  2:00 PM AEST (Qld time)  Please adjust for your time zone

  TUTOR
  

  Louise Sparrow

  COST

  ASG members - $5   |  Non-members -  $10

  Online credit card payments only

  WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

  Most importantly, you need to be able to join a ZOOM meeting.  Here is a user guide that will explain what you need to know.  Some parts of this document may not be relevant to you i.e. meeting participants DO NOT need to create a ZOOM account, nor do they need to know how to schedule a meeting. 

  You need to have your computer or smart device near your sewing machine and iron, as this will be a hands-on workshop.

  When you register, you will receive the information you need to join the ZOOM meeting.  You will also receive a document with instructions for pre-workshop preparation.

  
  

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• MITRED LAPPED VENT

  • When
    6 Jul 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    15

  Register

  

  An online, interactive workshop using ZOOM video-conferencing.

  Following on from the placket innovation, why not jazz up your tops with a lapped vent?  This is an elegant switch-up from a traditional side split.  It can also be applied at the side  hem of a skirt or pants.

  CLASS SIZE         

  Each session will be limited to 20 people

  TIME

  4:00 PM AEST (Queensland time)
  Be sure to adjust to your local time zone

  TUTOR
  

  Louise Sparrow

  COST

  ASG members - $5   |  Non-members -  $10

  Online credit card payments only

  WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

  Most importantly, you need to be able to join a ZOOM meeting.  Here is a user guide that will explain what you need to know.  Some parts of this document may not be relevant to you i.e. meeting participants DO NOT need to create a ZOOM account, nor do they need to know how to schedule a meeting. 

  You need to have your computer or smart device near your sewing machine and iron, as this will be a hands-on workshop.

  When you register, you will receive the information you need to join the ZOOM meeting.  You will also receive a document with instructions for pre-workshop preparation.

  
  

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• MITRED LAPPED VENT

  • When
    27 Jul 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    14

  Register

  

  An online, interactive workshop using ZOOM video-conferencing.

  Following on from the placket innovation, why not jazz up your tops with a lapped vent?  This is an elegant switch-up from a traditional side split.  It can also be applied at the side  hem of a skirt or pants.

  CLASS SIZE         

  Each session will be limited to 20 people

  TIME

  11:00 AM AEST (Queensland time)
  Be sure to adjust to your local time zone

  TUTOR
  

  Louise Sparrow

  COST

  ASG members - $5   |  Non-members -  $10

  Online credit card payments only

  WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

  Most importantly, you need to be able to join a ZOOM meeting.  Here is a user guide that will explain what you need to know.  Some parts of this document may not be relevant to you i.e. meeting participants DO NOT need to create a ZOOM account, nor do they need to know how to schedule a meeting. 

  You need to have your computer or smart device near your sewing machine and iron, as this will be a hands-on workshop.

  When you register, you will receive the information you need to join the ZOOM meeting.  You will also receive a document with instructions for pre-workshop preparation.

  
  

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• SEAM FINISHES

  • When
    7 Aug 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    19

  Register

  

  An online, interactive workshop using ZOOM video-conferencing.

  Learn two ways to finish seams in an unlined garment.  Hong Kong seam binding is a beautiful way to hide raw edges while adding a splash of colour to the inside of your garment.
  The faux French seam has a number of advantages over the traditional French seam.  

  CLASS SIZE         

  Each session will be limited to 20 people

  TIME

  7:00 PM AEST (Queensland time)
  Be sure to adjust to your local time zone

  TUTOR
  

  Louise Sparrow

  COST

  ASG members - $5   |  Non-members -  $10

  Online credit card payments only

  WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

  Most importantly, you need to be able to join a ZOOM meeting.  Here is a user guide that will explain what you need to know.  Some parts of this document may not be relevant to you i.e. meeting participants DO NOT need to create a ZOOM account, nor do they need to know how to schedule a meeting. 

  You need to have your computer or smart device near your sewing machine and iron, as this will be a hands-on workshop.

  When you register, you will receive the information you need to join the ZOOM meeting.  You will also receive a document with instructions for pre-workshop preparation.

  
  

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• SEAM FINISHES

  • When
    17 Aug 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    16

  Register

  

  An online, interactive workshop using ZOOM video-conferencing.

  Learn two ways to finish seams in an unlined garment.  Hong Kong seam binding is a beautiful way to hide raw edges while adding a splash of colour to the inside of your garment.
  The faux French seam has a number of advantages over the traditional French seam.  

  CLASS SIZE         

  Each session will be limited to 20 people

  TIME

  4:00 PM AEST (Queensland time)
  Be sure to adjust to your local time zone

  TUTOR
  

  Louise Sparrow

  COST

  ASG members - $5   |  Non-members -  $10

  Online credit card payments only

  WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

  Most importantly, you need to be able to join a ZOOM meeting.  Here is a user guide that will explain what you need to know.  Some parts of this document may not be relevant to you i.e. meeting participants DO NOT need to create a ZOOM account, nor do they need to know how to schedule a meeting. 

  You need to have your computer or smart device near your sewing machine and iron, as this will be a hands-on workshop.

  When you register, you will receive the information you need to join the ZOOM meeting.  You will also receive a document with instructions for pre-workshop preparation.

  
  

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• SEAM FINISHES

  • When
    24 Aug 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  

  An online, interactive workshop using ZOOM video-conferencing.

  Learn two ways to finish seams in an unlined garment.  Hong Kong seam binding is a beautiful way to hide raw edges while adding a splash of colour to the inside of your garment.
  The faux French seam has a number of advantages over the traditional French seam.  

  CLASS SIZE         

  Each session will be limited to 20 people

  TIME

  11:00 AM AEST (Queensland time)
  Be sure to adjust to your local time zone

  TUTOR
  

  Louise Sparrow

  COST

  ASG members - $5   |  Non-members -  $10

  Online credit card payments only

  WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

  Most importantly, you need to be able to join a ZOOM meeting.  Here is a user guide that will explain what you need to know.  Some parts of this document may not be relevant to you i.e. meeting participants DO NOT need to create a ZOOM account, nor do they need to know how to schedule a meeting. 

  You need to have your computer or smart device near your sewing machine and iron, as this will be a hands-on workshop.

  When you register, you will receive the information you need to join the ZOOM meeting.  You will also receive a document with instructions for pre-workshop preparation.

  
  

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• ALL-IN-ONE FACING

  • When
    7 Sep 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    14

  Register

  

  An online, interactive workshop using ZOOM video-conferencing.

  There are a number of ways to finish a neckline and armholes in a sleeveless dress or top.   The all-in-one facing creates a clean finish for all edges.  Learn how to draft a pattern and then install this facing entirely by machine - no hand stitching required!

  CLASS SIZE         

  Each session will be limited to 20 people

  TIME

  4:00 PM AEST (Queensland time)
  Be sure to adjust for your local time zone

  TUTOR
  

  Louise Sparrow

  COST

  ASG members - $5   |  Non-members -  $10

  Online credit card payments only

  WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

  Most importantly, you need to be able to join a ZOOM meeting.  Here is a user guide that will explain what you need to know.  Some parts of this document may not be relevant to you i.e. meeting participants DO NOT need to create a ZOOM account, nor do they need to know how to schedule a meeting. 

  You need to have your computer or smart device near your sewing machine and iron, as this will be a hands-on workshop.

  When you register, you will receive the information you need to join the ZOOM meeting.  You will also receive a document with instructions for pre-workshop preparation.

  
  

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• ALL-IN-ONE FACING

  • When
    21 Sep 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    15

  Register

  

  An online, interactive workshop using ZOOM video-conferencing.

  There are a number of ways to finish a neckline and armholes in a sleeveless dress or top.   The all-in-one facing creates a clean finish for all edges.  Learn how to draft a pattern and then install this facing entirely by machine - no hand stitching required!

  CLASS SIZE         

  Each session will be limited to 20 people

  TIME

  11:00 AM AEST (Queensland time)
  Be sure to adjust for your local time zone

  TUTOR
  

  Louise Sparrow

  COST

  ASG members - $5   |  Non-members -  $10

  Online credit card payments only

  WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

  Most importantly, you need to be able to join a ZOOM meeting.  Here is a user guide that will explain what you need to know.  Some parts of this document may not be relevant to you i.e. meeting participants DO NOT need to create a ZOOM account, nor do they need to know how to schedule a meeting. 

  You need to have your computer or smart device near your sewing machine and iron, as this will be a hands-on workshop.

  When you register, you will receive the information you need to join the ZOOM meeting.  You will also receive a document with instructions for pre-workshop preparation.

  
  

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• EARRING / JEWELLERY POUCH SEW-ALONG

  • Start
    1 Oct 2024
  • End
    31 Oct 2024
  • Location
    Online

  

  Registration will open September 2024

  This simple project is excellent for beginner sewists and fun for those with more experience.  Bonus! - it's a great scrap-busting project and ideal for Christmas gifts.

  You will be given instructions to make this 5-pocket mini portfolio in two different sizes.

  Cost:  Free for ASG members    |   $10 for non-members

  Sew-Along details:  Written instructions will be emailed to you at the beginning of the Sew-Along.  

     

  
  

  
  

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• GUIPURE LACE JACKET SEW-ALONG

  • Start
    1 Nov 2024
  • End
    31 Dec 2024
  • Location
    Online

  Create an elegant jacket from Guipure lace backed with sheer tulle.  You will learn how to manipulate the lace motifs to create what appears to be a seamless garment.  Be prepared for lots of hand sewing as this is a couture garment.

  Registration will open in September 2024.

  Cost:  Free for ASG members    |   $35 for non-members

  Sew-Along details:  Written instructions will be emailed to you at the beginning of the Sew-Along.  Zoom Q&A sessions will be scheduled during November and December for those who want some 'face-to-face' guidance.  

     

  
  

  
  

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