Lancaster Area Sewing Network (LASN) will present "Sleeve Alterations" by Debby Spence on Monday, July 28, at 7 p.m. at Lancaster Friends Meeting House, 110 Tulane Terrace, Lancaster.

The hourlong presentation will explore sustainability through the use of alterations to sleeves. Spence will discuss how to alter ill-fitting sleeves, including options for sleeves that are too long, too short, too narrow, or too wide.

Spence is a custom dressmaker and designer living in Lancaster. She has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Delaware and is a member of the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (ASDP), holding leadership positions in the Baltimore chapter. She was an ASDP/Threads Challenge finalist 11 times and has received eight awards, including three awards for "Best Overall." She has also contributed several articles to Threads magazine.

There is a fee for nonmembers, which may be paid by cash or check. Guests may register on arrival.

LASN's 2025 theme is "Sustainability," with all monthly meetings touching on an aspect of the topic.

LASN is a group for people who love to sew. Its members range from beginners to intermediate hobbyists to professional dressmakers. The group's main focus is fitting and construction skills related primarily to garment sewing. It meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of most months, with Zoom meetings held during the winter. A yearly overnight retreat, a one-day retreat, service projects, and a fabric swap are optional activities. For more information, contact lancastersews@gmail.com.