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Coverstitch 103 ~ Learn How to Use Your Coverstitch Machine

Learn How to Use the Coverstitch Machine

Do you find yourself sewing a lot of knits? If so, you will eventually want to add a coverstitch machine to your sewing room. Hemming knits has never been easier!

But the Coverstitch is not just for knits, you can also do a chainstitch which is great for finishing seams and decorative stitching.

Join my next online / virtual class in the serger sequel Serger/Coverstitch 103 ~ Learn to Use Your Coverstitch Machine! Although we are focusing on serging in these classes, many sergers include a coverstitch combo, so I wanted one class to focus on just coverstitching.

Learn how to set up:

Narrow and Wide Coverstitch
3-thread Coverstitch
Chainstitch

Next, you will learn how to hem knits, finishing hemming in the round and tying off your stitches. Tips for decorating seams and fabric with the coverstitch. Learn a quick and easy way to pull out your stitches and take extra care preventing them from chaining off.

BONUS: There will be an extra tutorial for using the double coverstitch (not available on every machine).

Join us LIVE on Friday, March 12th at noon eastern

or catch the replay anytime!

Save 10% with coupon code: SERGE10

Click Here to Register

Would you like to WIN a spot in this class?

This is going to be a fun and informative class!

If you would like a chance to win this class, leave a comment below and let me know why you want to win this class. You can also leave a comment on Facebook and Instagram for extra chances to win. I will draw 1 random winner Friday, March 12th, 2021 at 10:00AM Eastern. If you are the lucky winner and already signed up for class, I will refund your class fee or you can gift it to a friend.

Can’t wait to see you all in class for the live session or the replay.

Good Luck!

Catch the replay of SERGER 101: The Basics and SERGER 102: Creative Serging here.

Below you will find a video teaching how to thread the Brother CV3550 double-sided coverstitch machine.

← VLOG 217 Behind the Scenes ✂️ Rachel Twin-Set Part 1 Drape a Square Sweater Jacket →

Learn to Sew Knits Online Class: Angela Wolf Academy

Quilted Grocery Bag Sewalong

by Angela Wolf | September 8, 2023 | At Your Side Virtually!, Bags, Fashion Sewing | 12 Comments

Quilted Grocery Bag Sewalong I am so excited to share this new grocery bag sewalong with you! This is an easy project with opportunities to make is more advanced with embroidery and embellishing. Sewalong Schedule #372 - 9/7 - Sewalong Part 1 Supplies and Pattern...

309: Boucle Skirt + Quilted Lining = Touch of Couture Part 1

by Angela Wolf | September 7, 2023 | Fashion Sewing | 0 Comments

Tweed Skirt Sewalong Part 1 In part 1 of this sewalong I will share options for choosing the best fabrics and pattern. Join me in choosing the best lining to coordiante with my fabric!Skirt Patterns to choose from: ~ The Kate Skirt ~ The Fringe Skirt Pattern ~...

Ep. 305: Learn What is Planned for the Sew Fun Cruise in February 2024

by Angela | September 5, 2023 | Behind the Scene LIVE, Fashion Sewing | 0 Comments

Episode 305 🧵 Behind the Scenes with Angela Wolf I know you have heard me say many time ... I am never going on a cruise! Winn and I are on the water all the time, why would I want to go on a cruise?!? Kelli Presley and Phyllis Batz will be joining me live to talk...

Ep. 304 Meet Jeff – Founder of CraftOptics

by Angela | July 19, 2023 | Fashion Sewing | 0 Comments

Episode 305 🧵 Behind the Scenes with Angela Wolf Featuring CraftOptics I am not sure about your, but if I am working in a low lit area or sewing beads onto a garment, I tend to lean forward and squint, this ending up with a terrible back ache! CraftOptics has changed...

Ep. 303 Delila Knit Top Part 3

by Angela | July 5, 2023 | Beginners Guide to Fashion Sewing, Behind the Scene LIVE, Fashion Sewing, Sewalong | 0 Comments

Episode 303 🧵 Behind the Scenes with Angela Wolf The last part of our Delila Slit Sleeve Sewalong! Have you checked out all the Delila tops posted in our private Angela Wolf Patterns Group? So cute!!! Angie Hotchkiss ~ Angela Wolf Facebook GroupDarlene Deck ~...

Ep. 302 Delila Knit Top Sewalong Part 2

by Angela | June 28, 2023 | Beginners Guide to Fashion Sewing, Behind the Scene LIVE, Fashion Sewing, Sewalong | 0 Comments

Episode 302 🧵 Behind the Scenes with Angela Wolf We are onto part 2 in the Delila sew along! We have cut our fabric and ready to sew. Did you have any questions about fitting? If so, be sure to take your photos with questions to the Angela Wolf Patterns Facebook...

Ep. 301 Delila Knit Top Sewalong Part 1

by Angela | June 21, 2023 | Beginners Guide to Fashion Sewing, Behind the Scene LIVE, Fashion Sewing, Sewalong, Sewing | 0 Comments

Episode 301 🧵 Behind the Scenes with Angela Wolf Getting into summer and looking for stylish tops to wear with jeans, shorts, or skirts and one of my fist patterns always shows up ... The DelilaDelila Pattern has 9 Options I designed this pattern to be able to sew...

Ep. 260 Sewing the Shirley Wrap Top with a Sweater Knit

by Angela | November 30, 2022 | Beginners Guide to Fashion Sewing, Behind the Scene LIVE, Fashion Sewing, Patterns, Sewalong, Sewing | 0 Comments

Episode 260 🧵 Behind the Scenes with Angela Wolf ~ Sew the Shirley Wrap with a Sweater Knit The Shirley Wrap pattern is so versatile and this time we will use a thicker, sweater knit fabric. You can find the Shirley pattern in PDF and paper patterns in size XXS -...

VLOG 259 Behind the Scenes ✂️ Pressing with a Tailors Clapper

by Angela | November 24, 2022 | Fashion Sewing | 1 Comment

Episode 259 ~ At your side 🧵 Virtually! Organizing and Sewing Clear Vinyl Join Angela Wolf with the next steps in sewing the Shirley Wrap with a sweater knit. Pressing hems with a tailors clapper, prepping neckline, and marking gathering.Catch the Next Show ... Be...

Sewing with CraftOptics is a Great Solution for the Eyes!

by Angela Wolf | April 14, 2022 | Sewing, Sewing Projects | 76 Comments

Have you see the WOW package from CraftOptics? I met Jeff Caplan from CraftOptics a few years ago in Puyallup, his booth was around the corner from Kai Scissors. I was intrigued by the glasses and loved hearing the comments that people would say after trying them...

Serger 102 Creative Serging ~ Virtual Class

SERGER 102: Creative Serging!

Now that you know the basics of using your serger, let’s check out some of the decorative stitches. Join Angela Wolf for a 90 minute virtual class and learn how to use your serger for a few creative stitches and serger a fashionable infinity scarf.

Learn how to set up and serge:

Pintuck
Rolled Hem
Flatlock Stitching
Blind Hem Stitch

Learn tips for starting and ending rolled hem stitches and then practice these stitches by making an infinity scarf. Learn how to hem with a blind hem, a technique that cuts and finishes your hem in once step. Connect seams and fabric with a flatlock stitching and decorating fabrics with narrow pintucks.

Note: This class can be used with any serger, but you will need your serger manual on hand as each serger is a little different.

This is a virtual class, live with Angela Wolf taking time for Q&A. You do not have to be present to enjoy the class, as the class will remain open after the live session is over to watch and re-watch as many times as you like!

Join us LIVE Friday, March 5, 2021 at NOON Eastern or catch the replay.

Click here to Join the Class!

Get 10% OFF with Coupon Code: SERGE10

Would you like to WIN a spot in this class?

This is going to be such an informative class filled with techniques!

If you would like a chance to win this class, leave a comment below and let me know why you want to win this class. You can also leave a comment on Facebook and Instagram for extra chances to win. I will draw 1 random winner Friday, March 5, 2021 at 10:00AM Eastern. If you are the lucky winner and already signed up for class, I will refund your class fee or you can gift it to a friend.

Can’t wait to see you all in class for the live session or the replay.

Good Luck!

Catch the replay of SERGER 101: The Basics here.

Below you will find a short clip from It’s Sew Easy tv how to stop and start stitches.

← Serging 101: Learn the Basics! VLOG 217 Behind the Scenes ✂️ Rachel Twin-Set Part 1 →

325: Learn to Sew an Envelops Purse Clutch with Angel Wolf

by Angela | December 13, 2023 | Bags, Beginners Guide to Fashion Sewing, Fashion Sewing, It's Sew Easy, Sewing, Sewing Projects | 0 Comments

Envelope Pattern There are three download versions for the envelope pattern: Full Layout - Use this for projector printing or printing on a plotter. ENVELOPE PURSE Letter Size Printing - Use this when printing letter size paper (8.5" x 11"). Print pages 1-8, the...

Quilted Grocery Bag Sewalong

by Angela Wolf | September 8, 2023 | At Your Side Virtually!, Bags, Fashion Sewing | 12 Comments

309: Boucle Skirt + Quilted Lining = Touch of Couture Part 1

by Angela Wolf | September 7, 2023 | Fashion Sewing | 0 Comments

Ep. 305: Learn What is Planned for the Sew Fun Cruise in February 2024

by Angela | September 5, 2023 | Behind the Scene LIVE, Fashion Sewing | 0 Comments

Ep. 304 Meet Jeff – Founder of CraftOptics

by Angela | July 19, 2023 | Fashion Sewing | 0 Comments

Ep. 303 Delila Knit Top Part 3

by Angela | July 5, 2023 | Beginners Guide to Fashion Sewing, Behind the Scene LIVE, Fashion Sewing, Sewalong | 0 Comments

Ep. 302 Delila Knit Top Sewalong Part 2

by Angela | June 28, 2023 | Beginners Guide to Fashion Sewing, Behind the Scene LIVE, Fashion Sewing, Sewalong | 0 Comments

Ep. 301 Delila Knit Top Sewalong Part 1

by Angela | June 21, 2023 | Beginners Guide to Fashion Sewing, Behind the Scene LIVE, Fashion Sewing, Sewalong, Sewing | 0 Comments

Ep. 260 Sewing the Shirley Wrap Top with a Sweater Knit

by Angela | November 30, 2022 | Beginners Guide to Fashion Sewing, Behind the Scene LIVE, Fashion Sewing, Patterns, Sewalong, Sewing | 0 Comments

VLOG 259 Behind the Scenes ✂️ Pressing with a Tailors Clapper

by Angela | November 24, 2022 | Fashion Sewing | 1 Comment

Serging 101: Learn the Basics!

SERGER 101: Learn the Basics!

Beginners guide to using your serger!

Join Angela Wolf for a 90 minute virtual class and learn how to set up and use your serger. Learn the parts on the serger, tips for rethreading, differential feed, reasons to adjust the stitch length and width, and so much more!

Learn how to set up and when to use:

4-thread overlock
3-thread overlock
3-thread wide vs. narrow overlock
Gathering

Learn tips for starting and ending stitches, how to serger corners, inside corners, and curves. Trouble shoot tension issues and puckered fabric. Learn how to adjust the differential feed to prevent stretching the fabric. You will also learn serger basics including choosing and changing needles, using stretch threads, disengaging the knife, and more.

Note: This class can be used with any serger, but you will need your serger manual on hand as each serger is a little different.

This is a virtual class, live with Angela Wolf taking time for Q&A. You do not have to be present to enjoy the class, as the class will remain open for 60 days after the live session is over to watch and re-watch as many times as you like!

Join us LIVE Friday, February 12, 2021 at NOON Eastern or catch the replay for up to 60 days after.

Click here to Join the Class!

Get 10% OFF with Coupon Code: SERGE10

Would you like to WIN a spot in this class?

This is going to be such an informative class, especially for those that only use their serger for finishing seams or have never taken that fabulous machine out of the box!

If you would like a chance to win this class, leave a comment below and let me know how much you use your serger (or it’s still in the box LOL!). You can also leave a comment on Facebook and Instagram for extra chances to win. I will draw 1 random winner Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 8:00pm eastern. If you are the lucky winner and already signed up for class, I will refund your class fee.

Can’t wait to see you all in class for the live session or the replay.

Good Luck!

For those that are brand new serger owners, check out the video below to learn how to thread the serger. Of course every brand has it’s own method, but this might help.

← VLOG 212: Design and Sew a Zippered Lip Bag Serger 102 Creative Serging ~ Virtual Class →

325: Learn to Sew an Envelops Purse Clutch with Angel Wolf

by Angela | December 13, 2023 | Bags, Beginners Guide to Fashion Sewing, Fashion Sewing, It's Sew Easy, Sewing, Sewing Projects | 0 Comments

Quilted Grocery Bag Sewalong

by Angela Wolf | September 8, 2023 | At Your Side Virtually!, Bags, Fashion Sewing | 12 Comments

309: Boucle Skirt + Quilted Lining = Touch of Couture Part 1

by Angela Wolf | September 7, 2023 | Fashion Sewing | 0 Comments

Ep. 305: Learn What is Planned for the Sew Fun Cruise in February 2024

by Angela | September 5, 2023 | Behind the Scene LIVE, Fashion Sewing | 0 Comments

Ep. 304 Meet Jeff – Founder of CraftOptics

by Angela | July 19, 2023 | Fashion Sewing | 0 Comments

Ep. 303 Delila Knit Top Part 3

by Angela | July 5, 2023 | Beginners Guide to Fashion Sewing, Behind the Scene LIVE, Fashion Sewing, Sewalong | 0 Comments

Ep. 302 Delila Knit Top Sewalong Part 2

by Angela | June 28, 2023 | Beginners Guide to Fashion Sewing, Behind the Scene LIVE, Fashion Sewing, Sewalong | 0 Comments

Ep. 301 Delila Knit Top Sewalong Part 1

by Angela | June 21, 2023 | Beginners Guide to Fashion Sewing, Behind the Scene LIVE, Fashion Sewing, Sewalong, Sewing | 0 Comments

Ep. 260 Sewing the Shirley Wrap Top with a Sweater Knit

by Angela | November 30, 2022 | Beginners Guide to Fashion Sewing, Behind the Scene LIVE, Fashion Sewing, Patterns, Sewalong, Sewing | 0 Comments

VLOG 259 Behind the Scenes ✂️ Pressing with a Tailors Clapper

by Angela | November 24, 2022 | Fashion Sewing | 1 Comment

Learn How to Thread Your Serger!

How to Set Up and Thread a Serger

Some of the most common questions I get revolve around the serger. A serger, also called an overlock machine, is typically used to trim and finish the raw edges on fabric, yet the serger can do SO much more! While the Brother Brand Ambassadors are taking over the Brother Facebook and YouTube channels I am going to add a series of tutorials on the serger and coverstitch machine. To get started, I will explain the dials, tension settiings, and show how to thread the serger.

I hope this live video helped you get the serger dusted off! I have additional serging videos on my YouTube channel.

Until next time, Happy Sewing!

CHECK OUT THE NEW ONLINE CLASSES ON ANGELA WOLF ACADEMY!

Kate Skirt Meets Loved To Pieces from Mister Domestic

I am very excited to team up with Mathew Boudreaux (Mister Domestic) as part of his blog party launching his new fabric collection Loved to Pieces! I had the choice of many of his beautiful fabrics and chose a beautiful 100% rayon fabric to sew the Kate Skirt Pattern. Of course I needed a top to go with the skirt, so I opted for a cotton / lycra knit Art Gallery Fabric with a color that coordinated with small circles in the rayon fabric.

When this fabric arrived it was even better than I expected. The drape of the rayon was so light and airy and the cotton knit had great recovery!

Pre-Shrink

The first step is to pre-shrink the fabric. I washed and dried each piece individually, just in case there was any bleeding. Both pieces came out just fine, in face they hardly wrinkled at all! The rayon fabric frayed slightly and the cotton fabric tends to roll at the ends, but those are easy to work with.

Cutting The Kate Skirt

Because of the print, I chose to cut the skirt with one layer of fabric (meaning I didn’t fold the fabric). The fabric is so lightweight and tends to shift which can cause issues matching up prints and grainlines. After laying out the fabric, I used a yard stick to check the fabric grainlines. They look pretty straight here, so I cut one side of the skirt and then folded the pattern over to cute the other side.

Bias Waistband

I altered the Kate Skirt pattern by cutting the waistband on the bias. This fabric is so lightweight, it reminds me of silk charmeuse. I prefer bias waistbands for silk skirt, so thought the same for this one. Not only is it comfortable, it works the print.

Finishing the Edges and Zipper Insertion

As I mentioned earlier, the rayon fabric tends to fray a little. After cutting out the skirt, I ran the edges through the serger to finish the edges (I used a 3-thread wide overlock stitch). But before serging the edges, press the fusible interfacing in the zipper location (see pattern instructions). The fusible interfacing is light enough to not show through the fabric right side and prevent the fabric from stretching out while sewing in the zipper.

The next step is to sew in the invisible zipper and sew the side seams.

Check the pattern lining up on the side seam. It looks pretty good here 🙂

The next step is to attach the waistband …

And lastly, the hem. Turn the bottom of the skirt up 1/2″ toward the wrong side of the fabric and press. Use a tailor’s clapper for a crisp crease. Turn the hem up another 1/2″ and press. Topstitch the folded hem in place.

Here are a couple of YouTube videos showing how to sew the skirt if you want to follow along:

Here is a list of all the talented bloggers sharing in Mathew’s big fabric launch for Art Gallery Fabrics. And be sure to visit Mathew’s Mister Domestic Instagram for weekly fabric giveaways!

MISTER DOMESTIC’S LOVED TO PIECES BLOG PARTY

Monday July 16: Amanda Woodruff of A Crafty Fox
Tuesday July 17: Sharon Holland of Sharon Holland Designs
Wednesday July 18: Angela Wolf of Angela Wolf Pattern Collection
Thursday July 19: Brittany Jones of Brittany Jones
Friday July 20: Sharon McConnell of Color Girl Quilts
Saturday July 21: Elina Temmes of Elina Temmes
Monday July 23: Meghan Buchanan of Then Came June
Tuesday July 24: Nicole Daksiewicz of Modern Handcraft
Wednesday July 25: Cristy Stuhldreher of I Love You Sew
Thursday July 26: Kate Basti of Quilt with Kate
Friday July 27: Courtney Davis posting at Melly Sews
Sunday July 29: Mimi Goodwin of Mimi G Style
Monday July 30: Kim Niedzwiecki of Go Go Kim
Tuesday July 31: Tara Curtis of Wefty Needle
Wednesday August 1: Saija Kiiskinen of Saija Kiiskinen
Thursday August 2: Jodi Godfrey of Tales of Cloth
Sunday August 5: Brett Lewis of Natural Born Quilter
Monday August 6: Karen Tripp of The DIY Addict
Tuesday August 7: Tracy Martin of Tracy Bug Creative
Wednesday August 8: Sharon Burgess of Lilabelle Lane Creations
Thursday August 9: Maureen Cracknell of Maureen Cracknell Handmade
Friday August 10: Kylie Gersekowski of Little Moo Designs

I will talk about the cotton shirts on Episode 88 of my facebook live show Behind the Scenes Wednesday, July 18th at 11:00am , where I will also interview Mathew about his new fabric launch. Be sure to join us live or on the replay!

Cheers,