Links
Autumn Threads (Corporate Member)
Evelyn Cummings02 4751 2004
evelyn@autumnthreads.com.au
www.autumnthreads.com.au/
Baby Lock Australia (Corporate Member)
George Messina03 9336 4377
lucy@babylock.com.au
www.babylock.com.au/
Bamboo Fabric Store Australia (Corporate Member)
Sharon Down07 5408 0725
sharon@bamboofabricstore.com.au
On line Fabric Store specialising in bamboo and sustainable fabrics
www.bamboofabricstore.com.au
Beach Bubble Swimwear (Corporate Member)
Carol Mullen07 4615 5445
mullenmather@bigpond.com
www.beachbubbleswimwear.com
Bernina Australia Pty Ltd (Corporate Member)
Greg Alexander1800 237 646
maryann@bernina.com.au
Sewing machines, overlockers and embroidery machines
www.bernina.com.au
Birch Haberdashery & Craft (Corporate Member)
John Birchjbirch@birchhaby.com.au
www.birchhaby.com.au/
Booby Traps (Corporate Member)
Jill Bradshaw02 9979 6659
info@boobytraps.com.au
www.boobytraps.com.au
Catherine's Place (Corporate Member)
Catherine Harris0413 388 797
catherine@catherinesplace.com.au
Catherine's Place stocks many necessities for your sewing needs. Sewing machine needles, threads, fabrics for quilting & clothes, battings thermal fabrics, quilt back fabrics, bag making supplies, patterns - the list goes on! We believe in giving you the best everyday prices around, so why dont you come and see what we have for you?
www.catherinesplace.com.au
Chris Rewell Pty Ltd (Corporate Member)
Christine Rewell02 9872 3508
chris@chrisrewell.com.au
Image and colour consultancy, Education & Training, Publications
www.chrisrewell.com.au/
Crafty Mamas (Corporate Member)
Lisa Zelenko03 5152 1816
admin@craftymamas.net
www.craftymamas.net/
Creative Image& Assoc. Pty Ltd (Corporate Member)
Irene Le Tissier07 3822 5570
raptinstyle@optusnet.com.au
Stylist, Image Consultant, Training and Services
Cut, Sew N' Go (Corporate Member)
Julianne Whitehead07 3822 4132
julianne@cutsewngo.com.au
Sewing Book
Fabric Frenzy (Corporate Member)
Julie Brodie07 5596 4133
fabricfrenzy1@bigpond.com
www.fabricfrenzy.com.au
For Frock's Sake! (Corporate Member)
Felicity Bynge07 4630 8223
forfrockssake@westnet.com.au
www.forfrockssake.com.au
Genie Products (Corporate Member)
Judith Turner07 5537 3913
judith@geniecentre.com
www.geniecentre.com
Hip 2 Bear Square (Corporate Member)
Cheri Womsley02 9636 6017
mail@hip2bearsquare.com
Design Patchwork Teddy Bear Quilt Patterns
www.hip2bearsquare.com
Janome Australia P/L (Corporate Member)
Letitia Moore Katrina Brett03 8586 3100
letitia.moore@janome.com.au
www.janome.com.au/
Kwik Sew Patterns (Corporate Member)
Martyn Smith07 38929800
martyn.smith@kwiksew.com
KWIK•SEW Pattern Company has been creating home-sewing patterns since 1967 (and been available in Australia since 1979). Today there are more than 800 KWIK•SEW patterns to choose from, including the latest fashions and a variety of crafts. KWIK•SEW offers the largest selection of patterns for children, men, lingerie, swimwear, active wear, and fleece. With multiple designs and variations provided in every KWIK•SEW pattern, there are thousands of sewing projects to choose from. Since 1967 styles and designs have changed, but KWIK•SEW’s commitment to providing quality sewing patterns has remained the same. KWIK•SEW maintains its own in-house design studio so every pattern is generated with consistent fit and easy-to follow sewing instructions. Every garment design is tried on real people and extensively tested for comfort and fit. Furthermore, KWIK•SEW patterns are printed in-house to assure the highest quality control. These are just some of the ways KWIK•SEW Pattern Company endeavors to be better so we may provide our customers the best in home-sewing patterns.
Lincraft Australia Pty Ltd (Corporate Member)
John Maguire03 8558 9200
jmaguire@lincraft.com.au
www.lincraft.com.au/
Martin & Savage Pty Ltd (Corporate Member)
David Tinworth02 9698 5811
davidt@mands.com.au
www.mands.com.au
McCalls Pattern Service Pty Ltd (Corporate Member)
Dennis Darcy02 8713 1700
ddarcy@mccalls.com.au
McCalls: Butterick: Vogue Patterns: Palmer Pletsch Books, CD's, patterns and products: Weft Interfacings; Sunsilky Linings: Sewing Thread Specialist
Micro 2000 Australia Embroidery (Corporate Member)
Hugh Wingate02 4225 9047
hwingate@ozemail.com.au
Retailer
MK's Sew-Able (Corporate Member)
Marilyn Kirstenfeldt07 4638 8288
mkworking@bigpond.com
www.sewable.com.au
Pitt Trading H & S McCann Pty Ltd (Corporate Member)
Sylvia McCann02 9529 3038
sylvia@pitt-trading
Fabrics, Laces, Braids, Haberdashery, Vintage Accessories
Sew Inspirational Events (Corporate Member)
Susan Neall & Stephen Gray Neall & Gray02 4384 5637
Info@sewinspirationalevents.com.au
35 years experience in every area of the home sewing industry, both in Australia and the USA, has led the way to the formation of this dynamic partnership. This innovative new company specialises in Textile Tours, Workshops, Presentations, Web & Print Publishing, Exhibitions and Conventions.
www.sewinspirationalevents.com.au
Sewing with Confidence Ltd (Corporate Member)
Marlene Kuba+64 9 420 4079
mkuba@u2cansew.com
Sewing DVDs
www.u2cansew.com
The Quilters Rest (Corporate Member)
Marion Lees07 4162 3987
info@quiltersrest.com.au
Quilting Retreat, Patchwork and Sewing Supplies
www.quiltersrest.com.au
VSM Australia (Corporate Member)
Mark Wilksmark.wilks@vsmgroup.com
Husqvarna Viking & Pfaff
www.husqvarnaviking.com http://www.pfaff.com
Loose Threads
Clothing Alterations, Dressmaking and Learn to Sew Classes. Owner Sally Thompson is an ASG member and is based in Taupo, New Zealand.
Baraque School of Sewing
Baraque School of Sewing was started by Barbara Aquilina in 1997, to teach people how to sew. In 2002 Baraque took over the manufacture of the foldaway cardboard cutting tables from Simplicity, and now sells them to Australia , New Zealand and the United States.
www.foldawaycuttingtable.com/
Creative Addiction
Creative Addiction is where people can go to source products, projects, classes and finished products. The website has a directory of art and craft businesses within Australia, with fun projects for all ages, tips, hints and techniques plus a bimonthly newsletter with the latest creative news.www.creativeaddiction.com.au
Lynne Holyoake Heirloom Sewing
Heirloom Sewing Patterns, laces, threads, fabrics and class programwww.lynneholyoake.com
The Embroiderers' Guild NSW Inc.
The Embroiderers' Guild aims to encourage the art of embroidery while maintaining a high standard of design and technique in embroidery.www.embgdnsw.org.au
Palmer/Pletsch
Palmer/Pletsch International Sewing School - A comprehensive site for fashion sewing enthusiasts. Features 'Fashion for Your Figure' seasonal newsletter, sewing and fitting tips and a list of teachers in Australia, New Zealand, England, USA and Canada. Specialists in all areas of sewing and reknowned for their 'tried and true' method for obtaining a great fit for every individual. Workshops are backed up by 35 years of extensive experience and an extensive line of reference books, videos and DVD's.www.palmerpletsch.com
Australian Teachers
Craft Australia
716 craft·design free online news is emailed to subscribers every month. It presents information and news relating to the contemporary craft and design sector from a national perspective. Distribution within the sector is encouraged and new readers can subscribe at no charge.www.craftaustralia.org.au
Silk Direct
In addition to Thai and Indian silks by the metre, Silk Direct has silk and scarves suitable for painting, and silk for patchwork, as fat quarters or whatever length you need. They are suitable for patchwork, craft, fashion and home decorating. Silk Direct are offering a 10% discount to Guild members. Quote your membership number when ordering.www.silkdirect.com.au