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Inland Empire Chapter
Riverside & San Bernardino Regions, Southern CA
Sewing, Sharing, and Learning Among Friends
Neighborhood Groups
quilt, garment, accessory, decor, embroidery, and fiber arts
Let your creativity be your guide.
The Inland Empire Chapter has 6 Neighborhood Groups that meet monthly. The groups each feature different projects and programs.
April 2024 Neighborhood Group Meetings
See your friends at a NG meeting!
Corona
April 1, Mon.
Meetings on the 1st Monday of the month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sewn Together, 1700 Hamner Ave., Norco.
Margaret is going to demo her covered file folder.
Temecula Valley
April 2, Tues.
Meetings on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Moore’s Sewing & Vacuum, 26490 Ynez Rd., Temecula
Project: Altering your well-fitting pants patterns for a new style
(making stretch pants from woven, adding elastic waist to woven pants, changing leg style, etc.)
12 Month Challenge
Riverside
April meeting cancelled; See you in May
Meetings on the 2nd Monday of the month, 10:00 – 11:30 am,
Westmont Village Sewing Studio, 17050 Arnold Drive, Riverside.
Be inspired to create one project a month and
share your projects with a group of like-minded sewists
For more information Click Here
Fabric Arts of Riverside (FAR)
April 16, Tues.
Meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1 - 3 pm
Arlington Public Library, 9556 Magnolia, Riverside.
Project: Hands-on lesson from Pats on Pin Weaving.
Supplies are required. Use the Contact Us page to request list.
For more information about FAR Click Here
Sit, Sew & Snack
San Bernardino
April 20, Sat.
Meetings on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm First Congregational United Church of Christ, 3041 N. Sierra Way, San Bernardino.
A potluck lunch is in the middle between 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Monthly program: Show & Share; work on your own projects or help a friend.
Step Up!
Riverside
April 22, Mon.
Meetings on the 4th Monday of the month, 10 am -12:00 pm
Westmont Village Sewing Studio, 17050 Arnold Drive, Riverside.
Monthly focus is on individual commitment to growing and improving sewing skills of YOUR choice. Come prepared to share
1 – 3 goals of your choosing.
For more information Click Here
Neighborhood Groups
American Sewing
Guild
The only national organization dedicated to Advancing Sewing as an Art and Life Skill.
Made up of local chapters with a membership which includes beginner to advanced sewists.
ASG Blog Links
*Sublime Felt: Sewing with Felt
*15 Apps for Fashion Designers in 2024
ASG National Links
Community Service Acts of Sewing Kindness
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Temecula NG Features Fitting
The Pants Series
From Pattern to Well-Fitting Pants
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NG Leader Denise takes the group through the steps to a perfect fit. Each member worked on a pants pattern of their choice.
Members model their muslins and finished pants. Next they will alter their pants patterns for a new style including making stretch pants from woven, adding elastic waist to woven pants, changing leg style and more.
Texas / Plano Chapter
YouTube Video Tutorials
A series of tutorials on how to use sewing notions
1. Blind Hem Foot
2. Not Just a Point Turner
3. Chisel
4. Wing Needle
5. Seam Jumper
6. Rolled Hem when crossing a seam
7. Bias Tape Tool
8. Piping Foot
Tutorials from ASG Chapters
Around the Nation
More Posts on the Website
Members in Focus: A New Country and a First Sewing Machine
Christina's inspiring story: I started to sew at age 21. I immigrated to the USA from the Netherlands (Holland) in 1962 when I was 20. I brought 2 summer dresses and 2 winter outfits and had $10 in my pocket. I married a Dutch guy who earned minimum wage and had no money to buy clothes.
Community Service - Inland Empire Giving Back : Angel Gowns
Sunny, Rosalie, and Barbara are spotlighted for their pivotal roles in the chapter wide creation of Angel Gowns. Angel Gowns are beautiful custom-made baby gowns that are given to families who have lost a baby and are used for final photos and burial services. Click here to read more
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