(Annual Meeting
Sunday, Nov 1, 2026
La Casita Del Arroyo, Pasadena
11:30-1:30
featuring Afternoon Tea*
Historical Fashion Presentation with Natalie Meyer
Our All Chapter gathering for *lunch, vendors, election of officers, and Opportunity Drawing!

One-Day Mini Retreat
August 22, 2026
9 AM - 9 PM
$75 members
$100 non-members
Sign Up HERE!

2027 ASGLA SEWING RETREAT
FEBRUARY 18-21, 2027

Mary & Joseph Retreat Center
Rancho Palos Verdes

3 nights shared room $465 each, single $600
2 nights shared room  $345, single $430
non ASG members add $60

DAYTRIPPER 9am-9pm Friday/Saturday only
$70 ASG members  $100 non-members
overnight sign-ups coming soon!

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The Mary & Joseph Retreat Center
overlooking Los Angeles from its beautiful location on top of
Rancho Palos Verdes

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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.

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Reuse Rumble - Upcycling Challenge

This upcycled waterproof sundress is from the 3rd Annual Remainders Upcycling Challenge, Jan 30, 2026

In 2023, Nicole Brown and Margaret represented ASGLA at Remainders Creative Reuse - Creative Space & Thrift Store
for their 1st Remainders upcyled a new creation from a pair of Levis 501 jeans using found pattern and fabrics including a pillow cover from our "shopping time"  inside  Remainders! Check out the links for a recap of this exciting event complete with Project Runway vibes! 
www.instagram.com/p/Cx6W57avhVo/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOQgNPiP_qM&t=1153s