For our July meeting, the Colorado chapter invited Angela Wolf to speak to us about Marketing for the Solopreneur (Solo Entrepreneur). After speaking to us about how she ended up in a sewing career and the value of ASDP, Angela spoke about the importance of one’s brand. She emphasized using that brand on everything you … Continue reading July 2021: Angela Wolf
For our June meeting, the Colorado chapter had a field trip to the Denver Art Museum (DAM) to see the exhibit “From Paris to Hollywood: The Fashion and Influence of Veronique and Gregory Peck.” Even before meeting Gregory Peck, Veronique was a fashionista; her father was an architect and her mother was an artist. We … Continue reading June 2021: Denver Art Museum
The Colorado chapter invited ASDP VP of Conference Planning, Susan Child, to its May meeting. Susan agreed to this position because she always learns something new at conference. She also likes conference because it is a chance to network with others in the business, it is an opportunity to grow, and it is a good … Continue reading May 2021: Susan Child
The Colorado chapter invited ASDP VP of Education Lalon Alexander, Ph.D., to its April meeting. Lalon is VP of Education in addition to her duties as a University fashion professor and president-elect for the Costume Society of America. Lalon talked about various forms of ASDP education, including Eye of the Needle, national conference, University of … Continue reading April 2021: Lalon Alexander
The Colorado chapter invited ASDP president Bonny Carmicino to its March meeting. After introductions, including our visitors, Bonny shared her vision for ASDP. Her vision is based on the fact that many founding members are getting older and aging out of membership and that there is knowledge and information that is in danger of getting … Continue reading March 2021: Bonny Carmicino
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 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. Tis position is a natural use of her varied talents. Therefore, she spoke about several opportunities to expand ASDP to related … Continue reading January 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