The Colorado chapter invited former professional snowboard and design leader J.J. Collier to its February meeting. J.J. has worked for Salomon, Ralph Lauren, Spyder, and other leading brands. He spoke to us of three major issues: the state of the retail sewing industry, new 3D graphics packages for draping designs digitally, and sustainability. J.J. cited … Continue reading February 2021: J.J. Collier
To get on the distribution list, and get the link for this meeting, contact Pat at colosewingpros@gmail.com Continue reading February 22, 2021 Meeting, 9:30 am Mountain Time online:
January 25, 2021 The Colorado chapter invited ASDP’s VP of Development, Julie Hansberry, to its January meeting. Julie has been sewing since 2nd grade and recently shifted from a career in marketing to open her sewing business. She spoke about several opportunities to expand ASDP to other sewing-related industries. There is a niche available for … Continue reading Meeting Summaries – 2021
The Colorado Chapter met in December after Christmas and the non-business part of the meeting was a Sew and Tell. Members shared information about sewing related gifts, quilts, new garments, and garment alterations, and pattern drafting. Karen shared two books she had received: A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing and The Year I Made 12 … Continue reading December 2020: Sew And Tell
Fun Community Service Sewing Event“Days for Girls”Monday February 24, 9:30am to 2:00pm at Koelbel Librarysponsored by Colorado Chapter of ASDP Please join us on Monday February 24 at 9:30 am, when we will be doing a charity sewing activity and enjoying a social get-together with other sewists! Please RSVP if you plan to join us! … Continue reading February 24 meeting: Charity Sewing
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the scheduled topic for the August 26 meeting has been changed. Instead of a talk about the “Sewing Industry in Denver” by Jack Makovsky from Ralph’s, we will have a hands-on activity. Karen Bengtson will lead the group in making a Fly Front Zipper styled for including in your … Continue reading New topic for August meeting: Fly Front Zipper
ASDP National has a new logo: As a result, the Colorado chapter has a new logo: Continue reading New Logo
The scheduled Tour of the Avenir had to be cancelled. Regular meeting will feature dress forms. The Colorado ASDP regrets to announce that, do to circumstances beyond our control, the scheduled Tour of the Avenir Museum on April 22, 2019 had to be cancelled. In its place, we will have a special presentation about Dress … Continue reading Canceled: Avenir Tour; Dress Forms talk instead
The topic “Buttons: The Finishing Touch” will begin at 6:30 pm in the Forum (Theater) Room. The Board Meeting will begin at 5:00 pm in a conference room. Visitors welcomed. Continue reading Special Evening Meeting: Monday March 25 6:30 pm on Buttons
The Association of Sewing and Design Professionals invites you to our special evening meeting March 25 2019:“Buttons: The Finishing Touch” by Harriett Britt Monday March 25: doors open at 6:30 pm, program begins at 7pm.Koelbel Library, Forum Room, 5955 S Holly St, Centennial,, Colorado Harriet has an exciting program on these miniature works of art, … Continue reading ASDP special evening meeting 3/25: Buttons: The Finishing Touch