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Day 13 #SEWCIALHOP2020
We are celebrating 10 years and 20 seasons of It’s Sew Easy!
Let’s go back and start at the beginning of how things started with on It’s Sew Easy This is a story of how an opportunity change my life and business forever!
In December 1994 I graduated with a business degree from Illinois State University (ironically my freshman year I attended NC STATE AKA the WolfPack – now that is hilarious!). About 9 months after graduating I held my first fashion show and thus started my custom apparel business. My first label ABO APPAREL quickly grew, allowing me to dress women from all over the world. I eventually added a alterations and a ready-to-wear collection to the lineup.
Skipping ahead many years and fashion shows …
In 2008, I won a fashion design contest called Passion for Fashion hosted by the Sewing Expo in Novi, Michigan. The contest was similar to an episode of Project Runway, except live in the middle of an expo show hall. Talk about nerve racking! I won some fabulous items including a trip to NY, but most importantly was an area to showcase my own collection at the expo the following year.
The next year I showcased 20 couture outfits and met so many in the sewing industry. Until then, I really never knew this industry existed as my life was on the fashion design side of the universe. Janet Pray introduced me to Kathie Stull, a producer of many successful PBS shows. Kathie was looking for a host for a new show that would feature fashion sewing. Intriguing and exciting, although I was not sure how this is going to fit into my business plan it would surely be a fun gig!
The PBS TV show you now know is It’s Sew Easy. What started as a gig quickly made me re-think my business plan when my email box would fill with those wanting to sew my designs.
I quickly realized the fans of It’s Sew Easy didn’t want to buy my clothes, they wanted to make my clothes. I made the business decision to invest in CAD patternmaking software, a plotter, and more in order to offer patterns for the home sewer. Risky and expensive, but surely Angela Wolf Patterns was launched.
The Wolfpack
Skipping ahead to 2020, 10 season and 20 episode and the show is amazingly successful! Angela Wolf Patterns and Angela Wolf Academy is growing, but one thing I did not expect out of this show is The WolfPack! You all are AMAZING!!!
Many of you have asked
“Do you get paid for being on It’s Sew Easy?”
“Do you make royalties for past episodes?”
The simple answer is no.
I started on the show for sharing what I love about sewing and that grew into teaching you how to sew Angela Wolf Patterns. Teach sewing and fashion design on so many different levels which grew into the Fashion Sewing Club.
I can never thank you all enough for watching and following along.
Taping the Next Season 2001
In this time of covid and travel restriction, we will be recording this season in my studio. Different from the past, but it’s the same tutorials and designs tips to keep you on your sewing journey.
Thanks Wolfpack! I can never thank you enough for your photos in the Angela Wolf Patterns group and encouraging words! The wolfpack has become a group of creative women and men that truly love the art of the fashion design and the art of sewing and embroidery. I am so grateful to be part of the It’s Sew Easy series.
A question to you … where did you first find my tutorials?
Cheers,
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I love Its sew easy!!! It’s how I found you! I’ve watched all the episodes. . #sewcialhop2020
Thanks to Its sew Easy for having such a great hostess and so many educational programs! I first found angela on Brother which directs you to its so easy! #sewcial2020
I love Its Sew Easy !!!! I tape all the shows so when I have time I can watch them..TY
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Love it
Love It’s sew easy. Having fun hopping over to places Thanks! #SEWCIALHOP2020
Thank you & Love this group!!! #sewcialhop2020
Love this group!!! #sewcialhop2020
Thank you!#sewcialhop2020
Thank you for all you teaching knowledge.
I think I first saw you on It’s so easy but found your name and sparkly personality showing up with many people I followed!
thanks so much Brenda 🙂
Love it’s sew easy. #sewcialhop2020.
Thanks for making my day fun with all your good ideas#sewcialhop2020!
Thank you. #SEWCIALHOP2020
Thanks for sharing your many talents. #SEWCIALHOP2020
Love it’s Sew Easy. #sewcialhop2020
I started watching Its sew easy when you were in KPBS. Have been following you ever since. Has been wonderful to see your business evolve and grow. I too had a sewing business-mine was mainly alterations with some custom sewing . My love was working with wedding gowns and making veils. I’ve designed my daughters wedding gown. I always learn something from your shows plus keeps me up to date on new sewing technology. Thank you for all you do in the fashion industry
I used to watch you, Angela, and Its Sew Easy on PBS. Now I watch you on YouTube. You have given me courage to sew again. #SEWCIALHOP2020
When I first watched you years ago I knew you were way to creative for me. And now? Thanks for the courage to create! #sewcialhop2020
Angela
I, too, want to compliment you on your many accomplishments in your journey in life of sharing your talents in sewing, embroidery, etc and allowing us to feel that we can accomplish, maybe not all of what you do, but learn new ways to become creative. You have the abiiity to put forth new techniques and make one feel that they can dream about enhancing their creativity as well. You always encourage us to try it and so if we fail at first, keep going and find another way of achieving that thing we are after. You have created a huge following because of who you are, patient, easy-going, and pleasant to watch and laugh along the way, especially when talking about the “squirrel”. I am not a member of your sewing group, but always enjoy when you are on livestream or It’s Sew Easy. Thank you for allowing us to share you with Winn….haha..Enjoy the journey and thanks so much forbeing there.
Thank you for all you do to make our hobby sew much fun! #SEWCIALHOP2020
I have been watching It’s Sew Easy for ten years. Love all the different segments. Especially Angela Wolf’s garment constructions. Thanks Angela for the reruns for they do not always show up in my area. #SEWSOCIALHOP2020
Hey Angela. I was first introduced to you when I signed up for Tailoring Ready to Wear on Craftsy. I found that your easy going nature and humour resonated with me and I have since taken several of your classes. Congrats on 10 years of It’s Sew Easy and thanks for all you do for the Wolfpack. #sewcialhop2020 has been fun!
Love your story! Thanks for all you do #SEWCIALHOP2020
Angela, I think I first found your tutorials on youtube….. and thank you so much for all you do! Love the #sewcialhop2020
It’s sew Easy and it is with your fantastic instructors! Thanks for supporting Angela and the Wolfpack! #sewcialhop2020
Thank you Kai Scissors! #Sewcialhop2020
Thank you #sewcialhop2020
What a great story! So glad Janet Pray introduced you to It’s Sew Easy. Your knowledge and teaching has helped so many of us. You’ve introduced me to so many in the industry, including Janet. Her methods have helped me so much in my sewing – no more pins! I found you on Facebook and so glad I did. #sewcialhop2020
Thank you for giving me confidence in garment construction. I first saw you on Craftsy and then the Novi Show. #SewcialHop2020
It’s Sew Easy- my favorite tv show ever!! Thanks Angela and Brother
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Thank you for participating. I love being in the Wolf Pack with Angela #sewcialhop2020
Little did I know when I started watching It’s Sew Easy I would be introduced to the best teacher! #sewcial2020
I love It’s Sew Easy! I actually started watching you on YouTube after seeing you in some Craftsy ads. I did not know that you had your
own FB show, and at this moment I don’t remember how I found you except maybe is was You Tube. I appreciate all that you do for the #wolfpack and have learned to come out of my comfort zone in sewing. Thank you Angela for bringing us together as a big sewing family, in which I call many of you my sewing friends ❤️ #sewcialhop2020
I first saw you on Its Sew Easy, loved your teaching style so I looked for you on youtube,Facebook and Craftsy. Thanks for all you do I always look forward to your shows. #sewcialhop2020 great fun.
Thanks to all! #sewcialhop2020
I’m having a good time Angela, thank you. #sewcialhop2020
I remember when you won the contest at the American Sewing Expo in Novi! I loved going every year.
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Oops! I spelled it wrong! #SewcialHop2020 🙂
Thanks for making my day #sewcialhop2020
I wish we could watch Its sew easy on Canadian TV #sewcialhop2020
Thank you for making this so special and thank you to all of the sponsors #sewcialhop2020
Thank you It’s Sew Easy for getting me through these times and supporting #sewcialhop2020
I first saw you on tv making a Nail Polish Bag. It was pink and black and I was trying to write the instructions while you explained how to make it, lol. #SEWCIALHOP2020
I first saw you on tv making a Nail Polish Bag. It was pink and black and I was trying to write the instructions while you explained how to make it, lol.
This is so fun #sewcialhop2020
Thank you for making this so special for all of us!!#sewcialhop2020
Thanks to all the sponsors participating in #Sewcialhop2020.
Every Wednesday at 11:30 I have to make the call do I watch Angela on FB live or on It’s So Easy on Rocky Mountian PBS. Most of the time I opt for both. Can never have to much Angela! #SewcialHop2020
Thank You Its Sew Easy !!!
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