Lancaster Area Sewing Network (LASN) will present "Cool Tricks Takes Manhattan: A Compendium of Tips and Techniques for the New Year" by Kenneth D. King on Monday, March 30, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

During the hourlong presentation, King will cover some of the popular techniques that he teaches his students at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. He will discuss the foolproof invisible zipper installation, sewing intersecting seams so they match accurately, and the single welt pocket, and he will give a topstitching tutorial.

King is a New York-based haute couturier who specializes in evening wear. In addition to his private clientele, he has sold to boutiques across the country, and his work has appeared in music videos, in television commercials, and on the red carpet. His work is also in the permanent collection of several museums. He is an adjunct professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology and has produced sewing videos for Taunton Press, Craftsy, and Burda. He is a contributing editor for Threads Magazine, and his most recent book, "Doll Couture: Red Carpet Edition," was released in December 2025.

There is a fee for nonmembers. Guests should register no later than Monday, March 16, by emailing lancastersews@gmail.com.

LASN's 2026 theme is "Sewing Revolution," 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. Retreats, service projects, and a fabric swap are optional activities. For more information, contact lancastersews@gmail.com.