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National Sewing Month 2020

National Sewing Month

2020 may have just started but the Sewing & Craft Alliance (SCA) is already planning for National Sewing Month.

September became National Sewing Month in 1982 because of President Ronald Reagan. He dedicated the month “in recognition of the importance of home sewing to our Nation.”

Thanks to the Sewing & Craft Alliance, the entire month of September is flush with celebrations of the art form through fun, education, and events for sewers of all skill levels. It doesn’t matter if you’ve held a needle one time or a thousand times, National Sewing Month celebrates creativity and togetherness.

And the hype is sure to spread; sewers will gather in fabric stores, sewing lounges, schools, and more to celebrate their passion and dedication to sewing. New sewers can learn a new craft and skilled sewers can take on another embellishment or expand their skill-set. Business, too, are encouraged to take part in the fun.

The SCA promotes the month with it’s partner and non-profit organization, the American Sewing Guild (ASG). The ASG has chapters across the country and helps to educate sewers and fulfill it’s mission of advancing “sewing as an art and life skill.”

Sewing & Craft Alliance

The Sewing & Craft Alliance is currently in the process of deciding a theme for this years National Sewing Month as well as building a website. Once that is complete, sponsorship opportunities will become available. For more information, check out this website.

Other resources offered by the Sewing & Craft Alliance include free SEW-lutions Education Guidelines and the Trained Sewing Instructor program.

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Sew Much Fun Hong Kong

ASGIf you like to travel and you like to sew (which of course you do!) then consider attending a trip hosted by the American Sewing Guild to experience both in Hong Kong.

Sew News editor Linda Griepentrog and writer Pauline Richards will be leading the way for the week-long trip from November 27 to December 8, showing you the region’s fabrics and providing a multitude of learning opportunities. This is Linda’s 21st trip to the region and she truly knows every alley way and every bargain.

The trip will include stops to Stanley Market, Western Market, a night market, Pottinger street and the Lanes, Jade Market, Victoria, Peak, Mountain Folkcraft, Repulse Bay, and Sham Shui Po. If you’re on the fence wondering if Hong Kong is for you, click on the links to see everything these creative districts have to offer.

Nathan Road
Shopping district at Nathan’s Road Hong Kong.

Not only do you get to experience a completely new garment district, but order minimums are much smaller compared to U.S. companies.

The trip departs on November 27 from San Francisco with a non-stop flight to Hong Kong. The cost is $3,999 for ASG members and includes airfare, the hotel, bus transportation, and many of the sights and meals planned on the trip. Find out more details here.

By becoming a member of the American Sewing Guild, you get access to resources provided by your local chapter and an annual national conference. And like American Quilt Retailer, Sew News is a magazine you can subscribe to stay on top of all things happening in the creative world.

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