Friends, the Custom-fit Software SIG of Philadelphia ASG begins the new year with a meeting in St. Davids from about 10:30 a.m. till 3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Fittingly - both literally and figuratively - we’ll honor our late friends Karen and Brenda by continuing to use computer software to design one-of-a-kind garments of which any maker can be proud.

While the weather continues to let us gather, let’s plan what we’ll design and sew during the stormy days: do you need a new coat for spring? doll clothes for a favorite granddaughter? scrubs to make your work more cheery? All are within your grasp when you turn the details of pattern design over to whichever type of software best meets your needs; we can help you evaluate what’s available. Mostly, you need good measurements, and the C-fS group can help.

Do you have favorite RTW that you’d like to copy - and fit to you? We can help you analyze the software choices for sleeves, closures, drapes and other design elements and translate them into your own special clothes with your favorite fabrics. Your choices of fabric, design, and detail compliment your sewing skills to do the rest.

As usual, we’ll go to a local diner (great quiche!) for lunch.

You don’t have to own any particular software to come to Tuesday’s meeting. If you’re curious about how software can improve your garment design and fit, come and “talk sewing” with the Custom-fit Software group on Tuesday, January 8, in St. Davids.

For driving directions, email marjjensen@aol.com; to come on the Paoli/Thorndale SEPTA train, ask for directions to walk a block and a half from the St. Davids station to the meeting. Please RSVP if you’re planning to come; we may be able to arrange transport/car-pooling, as needed.