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Vol. 35, No. 12
American Sewing Guild
recruiting novices 7H[W DQG SKRWRV E\ %\ 52' .,1* )HDWXUH :ULWHU Area seasoned sewing enthusiasts and neophytes gathered at UAW Local 2209 Union Hall in March to get an introduction to the American Sewing Guild’s Fort Wayne Chapter. President Marilyn Morgan hosted the event, which was the chapter’s first meeting since the COVID pandemic and the first ever open to the public. Additional sessions are
scheduled from 1-4 p.m. the third Thursday of the mont, at the Union Hall, 5820 E. CR 900 North, Roanoke, west of the General Motors plant. Different topics will be discussed at each meeting. Last month’s meeting featured a demonstration on making an easy-see pocket organizer for holding thread and fabric. The group also discussed the chapter’s community service projects, information on the organization’s five neighborhood sewing groups
and upcoming road trips. Chapter member Lydia Young provided attendees directions on how to make an easy-see pocket organizer, which she designed. During her demonstration, she explained what materials would be needed and then walked them through the steps for assembling it. The one she showed had 25 pockets and is 10 inches wide and 23.5 inches tall. “It’s pretty simple to make,” said Young, “and the beauty Continued on page 3
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