Mission Statement

The American Sewing Guild is a national non-profit organization dedicated to people who believe sewing is a rewarding and creative activity. Rochester, New York is one of many chapters that make up the American Sewing Guild, which is supported through membership and is committed to its mission of Advancing Sewing as an Art and Life Skill. To join, visit www.asg.org.

Member benefits include:

- a network of chapters and special interest groups that meet in cities from coast to coast and offer opportunities for educational, social and philanthropic programs

-unlimited access to ASG’s library of online sewing classes for beginning to advanced sewers

-members only discounts on sewing products and services

-an annual conference that offers an array of renowned national sewing educators, a members’ fashion show, exhibits and vendors

-opportunities to develop leadership and community engagement skills or start a group of your own

-to join, visit www.asg.org

Neighborhood group leaders and chapter president smile for the camera at our 2022 Annual Meeting.

Have you recently cleaned out your sewing studio or helped someone clean out theirs? There are three organizations in Rochester accepting donations. They are:

Sew Green, is located at 438 Main Street (corner of Canal), Rochester, NY 14608, 585-328-2642. Please call to make an appointment to drop off items.

Crafting for Good, is located at 4390 Buffalo Road, North Chili, NY 14514, 585-616-3427.

Craft Bits and Pieces, is located at 104 Fairport Village Landing, Fairport, NY 14450, 585-377-6460.