American Sewing Guild
Los Angeles Chapter
"Advancing Sewing as an Art and Life Skill"
Los Angeles Chapter
"Advancing Sewing as an Art and Life Skill"
Welcome to the American Sewing Guild - Los Angeles Chapter
Our members live within the boundaries of both Los Angeles
and Ventura counties in Southern California.
We are very happy to have you visit us!
To see more current events such as the ones below or to sign up
please click on the Trips & Events Information tab
Attend a Neighborhood Sewing Group near you!
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Custom Sneaker Workshop
Date: Saturday and Sunday, March 28th and 29th 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Location: Gardena Join us for a specialized, 2-day weekend workshop where you become the shoe designer. This class covers the entire creative process—from laying out to the final assembly of your custom kicks. Whether you want a scrappy patchwork look or a sleek quilted design, you’ll walk away with a professional-grade pair of sneakers made entirely by you! REGISTER HERE ASG Members: $140 Non-Members: $165 👟 Registration Fee Includes Your Sneaker Kit: Pattern, Soles & Insole, Thread & Heavy-Duty Needle, Annie’s Soft & Stable 🥗 Important Note: Please bring a sack lunch! We will take a midday break each day to refuel and socialize before diving into the final assembly. Materials list: You will need 1/3 yds for the upper shoe and 1/3 yd of lining Additional tools: Sewing Machine in good working order, rotary cutter & mat, scissors (fabric & paper) snips, marking tool (disappearing pen and/or chalk), ruler, seam ripper, pins, clips, and coordinating thread. |
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B O W E R S M U S E U M
Global Threads: India’s Textile Revolution December 13, 2025 – April 5, 2026 Adult $28 Seniors (62+) & Students (12) $25 Made with novel cotton, vivid colors and exuberant design, the painted and printed cottons of India changed human history VISITING THE EXHIBIT Global Threads: India’s Textiles is a timed-entry exhibition. This means visitors will purchase tickets for a specific date and hour they’d like to enter 10 AM - 3 PM Tuesday – Sunday 2002 N Main St Santa Ana 92706 Advance reservations are recommended |
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PaTTernHack
PaTTernHack, an innovative business in the LA Arts District
Owner, Catina Ferraine, professional patternmaker, designer and couture-level stitcher with over 30 years of experience, spoke at our 2025 Annual Meeting on the future of patterns and sewing through the lens of emerging technologies
CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO OVERVIEW OF HER PRESENTATION
From Scan to Studio
PaTTernHack transforms 3D body scans into precise digital avatars and physical fitting forms — the foundation for every accurate pattern.