Neighborhood and Special Interest Groups
Neighborhood and Special Interest Groups
At the core of each chapter of the American Sewing Guild are groups. Our chapter has both geographical neighborhood groups (NGs) and special interest groups (SIGs). Both offer the following:
- Education: Demos, lectures, learn something new
- Show and tell: Share your successes and finds, get help with challenges
- Connection: Connect and network with other sewing enthusiasts
- Special programs: Field trips and special guest presenters
We welcome visitors! You can attend up to two meetings before deciding to join ASG. You don’t need to reside in a particular area to come to a neighborhood group. Chapter members are welcome to attend whichever meetings they like. If you don’t see a neighborhood group convenient to you, contact us. If enough people express interest, a new group can be started!
ASG members can attend meetings anywhere ASG has a chapter. Are you traveling to another region? Find other ASG chapters at the national ASG site.
Seattle Wearable Arts Group (SWAG)
Demonstrations and discussions of various sewing and embellishment techniques used in making creative clothing: hand-stitching, appliqué, dying and painting fabric, beading, etc.
When: First Friday of every month, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: Zoom (Occasional meetings at someone’s home)
Email: CynthiaWriter@gmail.com
Group Leader: Cynthia Blair
CURRENTLY MEETING VIA ZOOM
Bellevue Neighborhood Group
When: First Monday of every month,4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Where: Quality Sewing and Vacuum, 14315 NE 20th St., Bellevue, WA 98007
Email: bellevueng@seattleasg.org
Group Leader: Rhee Eliker
IN-PERSON
Everett Neighborhood Group
When: Third Monday of the month, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Where: Quality Sew & Vac, 1201 SE Everett Mall Way, #A, Everett, 98208
Email: everettng@seattleasg.org
Group Leader: Fran Daoust and Pam Ozanne
CURRENTLY MEETING VIA HYBRID
Machine Embroidery Group
When: Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Mary Ann Allen’s home (see directory for address)
Email: embroideryng@seattleasg.org
Group Leader: Mary Ann Allen
CURRENTLY HYBRID-CONTACT SI LEADER TO ATTEND
North Seattle Neighborhood Group
When: Third Sunday of every month, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Greenwood Senior Center, 525 North 85th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
Group Leader: Bobbie Kalben
Email: northseattleng@seattleasg.org
IN PERSON MEETINGS
Greater Seattle ASG ZOOM Neighborhood Group
When: Second Saturday of every month, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: ZOOM
Group Leader: Sue Tripp
Email: greaterseattleasgzoomng@seattleasg.org
ZOOM MEETINGS
Skagit Valley Neighborhood Group
When: Third Tuesday of every month, 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Where: Shelter Bay Clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Dr., La Conner
Group Leader: Beth Dewey
Email: skagitvalleyng@seattleasg.org
Southcenter Neighborhood Group
The South Seattle NG has decided to disband at least temporarily. If their status changes in the future, we will update this information. All South Seattle area members are welcome to attend ANY Neighborhood Group, so hope to see some of you at future meetings in other locations!
West Seattle Neighborhood Group
When: Third Saturday of every month, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: The Kenny Home, 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW, meeting room #3
Group Leader: Martha Aitken/Barbara Osteen
Email: westseattleng@seattleasg.org
CURRENTLY MEETING VIA ZOOM
Day Seamers
Ongoing clothing and fit. ALL skill levels are welcome!
When: Fourth Tuesday of each month, 10:30 AM
Where: Carolyn Barden’s home, Lake Forest Park (see directory for address)
Email: dayseamersng@seattleasg.org
IN PERSON MEETINGS
Working Women’s Couture – Practical Couture for Everyday
When: Fourth Saturday of each month, 10 AM
Where: 14432 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue
Group Leader: Kate Stenberg
Email: wwcoutureng@seattleasg
MEETINGS IN PERSON
Ronald McDonald Mending Group
Ongoing mending program. Bring your sewing machine or serger and your enthusiasm! Sit and sew to help those in need. Bring a lunch or buy one next door.
When: First Monday of each month, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Ronald McDonald house, 5130 40th Ave NE, Seattle
Group Leader: Louisa Jones
NOW MEETING IN PERSON