The Inaugural Indy ASG Sewing Expo

August 27 and 28, 2010

The Indianapolis Chapter of the American Sewing Guild, is proud to bring you The Inaugural Indy ASG Sewing Expo, August 27 & 28, 2010 at Primo's South. 

We have vendors/teachers from a mixed genre—sewing, quilting, machine embroidery, pattern making and fitting, embellishment and notions. 

Mini classes, lecture/demos, and make-it/take-it classes will be offered throughout both days.

An optional hors d’ oeuvre buffet/vendor style show on Friday night.

See the list of VENDORS/TEACHERS below with LINKS to their websites!  Scroll down for BIOS!

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Shirley Adams' passion has long been in the fiber arts, which have inspired her several careers.  First came years as a college professor of clothing and textiles which led her to develop The Sewing Connection television series which aired throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia.  Designing fashions for 17 seasons resulted in a vast pattern collection for fashion sewing where engineer's mind meets artist's soul.

www.sewingconnection.com

 

Emma Seabrooke is a certified Palmer/Pletsch pant and fit instructor. She trained with a French couturier for years and took many fashion design courses in college while obtaining her degree. She has been fashion sewing since the age of six, first for her dolls then for herself and others. Emma loves sewing with knits and has designed patterns for them. She has perfected the best styles for all sizes especially the well-endowed ladies. She travels and teaches from coast to coast and on TV. Emma is an active member of the Miami Chapter Board of the American Sewing Guild, and is a member of the Home Sewing Association. All her ladies can achieve clothing that looks and fits beautifully. She carries patterns, notions and fabrics that apply to her classes.

www.emmaseabrooke.com

 

Londa Rohlfing is an avid seamstress and designer. She holds a B.S. in Home Economics from the University of Illinois. With fashion morphing into a very casual style, she has developed a love for creating very stylish jackets from top quality, comfortable sweatshirts. She has published her designs and techniques in first a CD, then a DVD, printed book, and patterns. She travels throughout the country to share 'Creative Sweatshirt Jacket' techniques.

http://www.londas-sewing.com/

 

Lyla Messenger is the owner of L.J. Designs, specializing in design, publication and distribution of patterns, free lance teaching, participation in consumer shows and seminars, and writing. Her varied background enriches her current capacity, and includes adult and high school education, retail sewing store ownership, ready-to-wear factory experience, and professional dressmaking. She holds a B.A. degree in Home Economics Education and a master’s degree in Clothing and Textiles.

www.ljdesignsonline.com

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Quilters Treasurer - Bobbie & Joel Bergquist – Rindge, New Hampshire

 

Bobbie & Joel Bergquist are husband & wife quilt makers, manufacture & educators, who strives to keep things simple quick and fun.  Bobbie was the inspiration for Quilters Treasure whose goal is to give quilters an artist pallet.  Bobbie wanted to make a stained glass quilt and found nothing available to meet this need.  Joel created fabric which has inspired her & many other quilters to expand their creativity.

 

Among the new and revised techniques they have developed include “Stained Glass Quilts”; “Appliqué for Cheaters”; “Quilt-As-You-Go”; “Marbling on Fabric”; “New Ways to Use Tsukineko Inks”; “Silk Screening with Tsukineko Inks” & their latest “Instant Stained Glass”.  Classroom permitting they also offers class “Marbling with Jacquard Paints’ &“Painting on Silk & Cotton with Rocco Paints” Many of their classes offer a bonus, “How to make perfect mitered corners on bindings”. 

 

They have taught in 39 states including Hawaii, and conducts workshops, seminars & lectures at retreats, quilt shows, guilds & shops.  They have been fortunate to teach at Road To California, Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival, Hampton, VA & Quilt Fest of New Jersey, Somerset NJ, Quilters Heritage Celebration, Lancaster, PA, Denver National Quilt Festival, Denver, CO & Pacific International Quilt Festival, Santa Clara, CA; & at the Minnesota Quilters Annual Show & Conference,  a  teacher & featured speaker at La Roche College Quilt Show, Pittsburg, PA & at the New Berlin Quilt Show, New Berlin, NY 

 

Their son Brian,, joined them, providing some Hand Painted Marble fabric Within the first year of business they that saw the need for Quilters Treasure to produce their own line of a commercial print of this uniquely beautiful fabric, making larger cuts & lower prices available for commercial and hand painted fabric.  Their fabric is now available in 54 delicious colors. 

 

As a family they appeared in four segments of Quilt Centrals’ series, “A Family in Quilting” & “Men in Quilting”, demonstrating Joel’s unique technique of Hand Painting Marble Fabric for the family based business, They also shared with viewers the techniques of how to make a stained glass butterfly, a method that reduces sewing by more than 50%. Brian’s quilt “Daniel in the Lion’s Den”   traveled the country in 2006-7 with “Men of Biblical Proportion”

 

They have successfully sponsored a mentor program bringing new designers into the quilting world & sponsor their yearly “Quilters Treasure Challenge”.

 

Bobbie’s physical & medical limitations meant she had to simplifying techniques.  What was a necessary modification for one made quilting easier and less stressful for all.   They now brings these same talents into the quilting world modify popular traditional quilting methods, easy to perform.  Traveling in their motor home they are living the dream of seeing the USA and meeting quilters from all over the world.  Their constant exposure to about 35 Quilt Shows each year, helps them gain insight into the traditional & innovative trends & keeps their classes & products on the cutting edge of quilting.

 

www.quilterstreasure.com

 

 

Ten years ago, Dawn Wenner laid eyes on her first embroidery machine. She decided this piece of equipment, along with her love for computers, was going to be her way back home. She had an 18 month old child that she had waited her whole life for but she was never home to enjoy him. Now, Dawn and her husband, Larry, run an Internet designs and home embroidery supply store featuring Swarovski Crystal Elements® from their home in Wilmington, NC. Except for the time she travels to retreats and conventions teaching and introducing new products, Dawn is home seeing her son Casey off to school and greeting him when he gets home.

Dawn has 24 years of experience educating technical and management skills to students who are thirsty for knowledge. Using this experience, she now teaches others how to embellish and incorporate Swarovski crystals, Angelina and a variety of other items like embroidery, quilts and anything that stays still long enough to be embellished.

www.designbydawn.com

 

Jan Bones is an accomplished teacher, author, designer, and pattern maker. She travels across Canada and the United States teaching sewing seminars and hands on workshops. Jan has designed a successful line of sewing patterns called "Lingerie Secrets".

"Threads" magazine has published nine of Jan's informative and educational articles and the "What's New" publication has printed one as well. Excellent reviews of Jan's work have appeared in "The Creative Machine", "Vogue Patterns Magazine" and "The Western Producer". She is a contributing author to a collection of stories entitled "Women Artists".

Jan designs wonderfully elegant ballroom dancing costumes, costumes for theatre productions and a wide range of outer wear designs for winter sports. Jan has been hired as a consultant in different sectors of the garment industry and has been retained by other areas of manufacturing that required her unique technical construction skills.

Since 1978, Jan has taught pattern design, garment construction, tailoring, draping and fitting in the Clothing and Textiles Department at the University of Manitoba. Jan also teaches the "Apparel Design" Certificate Program, an evening class taught through the Continuing Education Division, also at the University of Manitoba.

www.sewinglingerie.com

 

Jeanine Twigg, the owner of The Snap Source, Inc. has been sewing for nearly 25 years. In 1991, while sewing for her children, she discovered that the snaps in sewing stores were not as durable as those on ready-to-wear children's clothing. She discovered the answer, designed and patented The SnapSetter®.

At the same time, Jeanine found the perfect snaps and in 1994 started sharing the secrets of successful snapping to sewing consumers around the world. In 1995, Jeanine and the SnapSetter® won an award for outstanding achievement in the creation, packaging, and marketing of products in the sewing industry.

Behind the scenes is the awesome Snap Source staff. We have 7 dedicated moms who know all about snaps! Our knowledgeable staff is available to help with your snapping questions. If we don't know your answer, we'll be sure to consult the resident snap expert, Jeanine, and get back with an answer for you. We're here to help make snapping a fun and easy experience!!

www.snapsource.com

 

Kathy Harrison is a nationally known teacher and embroidery digitizer, and the owner of Custom Keepsakes for 18 years.  Kathy has pioneered many innovative  techniques for the home embroidery machine such as bullion roses by machine, continuous eyelet embroidery, and christening gowns in the hoop.  She has been a teacher at the Martha Pullen School of Art Fashion for many years, and a contributor to Sew Beautiful and Fancywork magazines.  She lives in Indianapolis, IN with her husband and two beautiful daughters.

www.customkeepsakes.com

 

Med Welch:

 

I am the mother of a beautiful grown daughter, Erin, and the grandmother of a terrific granddaughter, Sydney.

When my little granddaughter, Sydney, said, "Gram'a is there a doll that's easier to play with than Barbie ®?", the American Girl ® doll became part of our family and I was off and running.

After making many, many things for this doll, my good friend, Winona, suggested that I make doll clothes patterns and sell them.  Good idea, Nona, here they are.

One may make these patterns for resale on a small scale if credit is given to me, Med Welch of Doll Clothes Patterns by Med, as designer. Patterns are copyrighted and may not be copied and sold in any fashion under penalty of the law.

I conduct seminars on how to construct these doll clothes with designer details. I have an English Doll Shoppe as the background for the presentation and the whole thing is JUST TOO FUN! 

You can find my patterns, shoes, and very soon, hopefully, my book, on  my website:  www.dollclothespatternsbymed1.com.

 

 

Hatched In Africa (Jane Schwarzkopf)

www.hatchedinafrica.com

 

Pam Damour:

I do business as “The Decorating Diva” and have been in business since 1981.When I started my Interior design business “Damour Designs”, I found a way to bridge my passions for design, sewing and power tools. Over the years, I began teaching my trade, first at industry window covering expos, and then to consumers. My goal is to teach industry standards to consumers, and to raise the bar, in ways that the decorating industry manufactures soft furnishings. I teach nationally and internationally, and one of my goals is to teach in every U.S. state. My product line of DVDs, notions, and templates offer professional results in easy to understand formats. Join me by way of DVD, or at one of my workshops and see how easy custom sewing for the home can be!

www.pamdamour.com

Pattie Otto:

 

We are a small, personalized pattern company inspired by ready-to-wear apparel from designer and specialty shops.

Great Copy Patterns are current, classic in design and emphasize easy sewing techniques.  All of our patterns is multi-sized from ex-small to ex-large. We also include a "check your size" box to help determine size selection. Most patterns have the option to be cut but some need to be traced. We pride ourselves on easy to understand instructions that accompany each pattern

We got our start in 1986 when Ruthann Spiegelhoff, the original owner, designed a complete line of "Units" patterns.  Following the success of "Units", Ruthann began copying ready-to-wear designs from upscale boutiques and specialty stores.

She continued designing patterns and in 1994 published her first book, "Polarfleece Pizzazz" and two years later, "More Polarfleece Pizzazz." Both are best sellers for outerwear and accessory design, with nearly 100,000 in print.

Ruthann retired in 2000 selling the store and pattern company.  Great Copy Patterns became available again and was purchased in October 2004 by Pattie Otto, who had worked for the Spiegelhoff's since 1986. She continues the line by selecting classic styles with a great fit that are quick and easy to sew using ready-to-wear shortcuts.

Drawing from a lifetime of sewing, Pattie started an alterations business in 1982 but soon realized a passion for teaching others to sew. She has taught extensively over the years, with her favorite classes being machine embroidery, heirloom work, silk ribbon embroidery by machine, serger techniques, swim & action wear, and fitting seminars.  Pattie has also designed and coordinated production for a small swimwear manufacturer.

Currently she is author and designer for Embroidery Club which meets bi-monthly in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. She also operates Embroidery Club by Mail - a corresponding bi-monthly publication.  Both clubs feature her original embroidery designs.

Her enthusiasm for fabric, texture, pattern design and construction is evident in all aspects of her sewing.  You will be seeing the impact of this enthusiasm if you visit our site on a regular basis.  After rather sporadic introductions of new patterns during the past few years, the Great Copy Patterns line will now be expanding throughout the year to help you keep looking your best.

Pattie is a life-long resident of southeastern Wisconsin. She lives in the country with her husband and business partner, Rick, and is the mother of four children.

www.greatcopy.com

Peggy Severt

 

I've been sewing since 3rd grade - and have been drawing ever since I can remember. I spent a semester at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh where I discovered I have a talent for design - but not realistic drawings. So I headed home to Ohio. I've worked in various positions - layout artist, photo lab tech, and creating my own crafts to sell at area craft fairs. I've raised a family - a son and 2 daughters.  I had to wait a long time for sewing machines and computers to get together, but they finally did. I started with a Viking Rose, creating applique designs on denim shirts to sell at my craft fairs. Then I decided maybe others might like to stitch my designs on their projects. So Pegboard Crafts began the transformation from crafts to embroidery designs. I specialize in applique designs. I have recently begun sharing my knowledge of the wonderful embroidery program, Embird. I have the privilege to teach classes at the AEC in Marietta, GA and the IEC in Indiana. I also teach classes in Columbus, Ohio from time to time. And I also offer 1 or 2 day seminars in other areas. I love working with newbies - it so so great to see the lights come on and know they are going to have as much fun with embroidery as I do. I also enjoy spending time with my two adorable grandchildren, Jonathan and Alexandra.

www.pegboardcrafts.com

 

Susan Mars has been enjoying her embroidery machine for over 10 years and it’s her love of the hobby that led to the business of embroidery blanks.  Now her passion includes finding unique and beautiful things that we can all embellish with our wonderful embroidery machines.  Her mission is to make it possible for us to finish those projects!

www.allaboutblanks.com

Mariette House

 

A native of Rhode Island, Mariette started sewing when ten years old.  In her early years, her sewing education consisted of learning at the side of her mother and then classes in junior high. After her marriage and move to Lincoln, Nebraska, her sewing took off.  With classes in the Bishop Method of Clothing Construction taught through the University of Nebraska and the adult education department of the City of Lincoln, Mariette continued her sewing education.  She studied under several teachers but her mentor is the now-retired teacher, trainer, and author Marie Kehr.  She also studied under the late teacher, lecturer, and author Kitty Rotruck.  Mariette participated in classes and workshops for years until a professional transfer moved her and her family away from Lincoln. 

 

Mariette’s association with Wild Ginger pattern drafting software started in February 2004 when she purchased a program at a seminar.  Having researched several computer aided pattern drafting programs for the home sewer, she found the Wild Ginger programs the most economical and user friendly.   After using the program for a year, she attended a workshop in Nashville, Tennessee which culminated in her becoming a Certified Educator for Wild Ginger.

 

Mariette holds Pattern Master user group meetings every two months in Fort Branch, Indiana.  She is also available for Pattern Master group seminars and classes.

www.wildginger.com

Betty Sparks and Debbie Eggert (Sew Much More)

 

After more than 25 years in the corporate world, Betty Sparks and Debbie Eggert decided to change careers, open a fabric store and share their love of sewing with others. 

 

Betty started sewing with her grandmother before she started going to school.  She has experience fitting and sewed for others while her children were young.  She has been a member of the American Sewing Guild for 20 years and has held several positions on the Indianapolis ASG Chapter Advisory Board. 

 

Debbie learned to sew in home ec class in 7^th grade.  She is a charter member of the American Sewing Guild and has held several positions on the Indianapolis ASG Chapter Advisory Board.  Debbie has taught sewing classes for local fabric store and ASG.

www.sewmuchmoredb.com

Louis Carney - Pfaff Educator

 

Remembered as the manager of the Pfaff Sewing Center of Manhattan, you will also recognize Louis from Pfaff Conventions and numerous seminars. He has an illustrious list of clients: Bernadette Peters, Sara Jessica Parker, Tommy Mitolla, Dr. Ruth, Mary Fisher, Nancy Wilson, the Rockefellers, Kristina Wildentstein, Mrs. Sidney Poitier, Martha Stewart Inc and Vera Wang Inc., as well as the Broadway musicals and productions of “The Lion King” and “Riverdance". 

 

Louis began his sewing career at the early age of 12 in his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri.  Day-to-day operations of the Pfaff store also meant teaching – a favorite part of everyday life. With a focus on interiors and serger techniques and his special attention to detail, congenial class atmosphere & beautiful samples ensure his classes always fill to capacity.  Louis has a BA in Fashion Design with a minor in Interior Design.  He is certified by the following:  Cindy Losekamp, Betty Cotton, Jenny Haskins, Martha Pullen, Matti Henderson for Quiltsmart, Karen Boutte, Marti Michelle, Linda McGhee, Linda Lee Vivian.  His work appeared In: .”Architectural Digest, Time Out New York, our own Pfaff Club Magazine, Town and Country and The New York Times. And Creative Expressions, to name a few. I have also served as a film consultant to MGM studios for the sewing machine industry.