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...adults, children, and those engaged in the sewing and fashion professions |
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Links
Here is a list of our favorite links to organizations that foster comraderie among sewers, offer sewing instruction and provide a sense of community for the sewing experience. We hope this list of sewing resources helps you connect to the organization that will correspond with your particular interest.
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National Organization for Home Sewers. Supported by the home sewing industry with many discount privileges. Chapters in every major city with neighborhood groups that meet in smaller, informal settings. The mission is to advance sewing as an art and life skill. |
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Smocking Arts Guild of America |
National Organization for those dedicated to smocking and heirloom sewing. The mission is to preserve and foster the art of smocking and related needlework for future generations through education, communication, and quality workmanship. Offers an artisan program in stitching mastery. |
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Association of Sewing and Design Professionals |
Professional association for those engaged in alterations, custom clothing, tailoring, and other sewing and design related businesses. The mission is to provide networking and referral opportunities, leading edge technical education, business training for profitability, and professional image development |
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Haute Couture Club of Chicago |
Chicago sewing club dedicated to fashion and garment construction. The mission is to construct expertly fitted garments with an emphasis on English tailoring and advanced sewing techniques. The club produces an annual fashion show of their creations with a purpose to raise scholarship money for talented fashion design students. |
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Illinois Quilters Inc. was founded as a guild in 1980 to promote fellowship among those interested in quilts and quiltmaking. The mission is to promote an awareness of quilting, to preserve our quilting heritage, and to encourage an appreciation of fine design and workmanship. IQI produces an annual exhibit of quilts and needlework (The Fine Art of Fiber) in November at the Chicago Botanic Gardens, Glencoe, IL. |
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