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Pant Sloper Fitting Online Course

Learn to fit your own pant sloper! Then take that sloper and turn it into a pattern.

This class will be taught in a virtual & online setting; offering 5 live lessons with additional videos for specific fitting issues. You will have an opportunity to watch the class live and/or the replay and the online class will remain open as long as Angela Wolf Academy is open. At the end of class there will be an opportunity for private zoom fitting sessions for an additional charge.

ANGELA WOLF PDF SLOPER PATTERN INCLUDED IN SIZE 0 – 36W

Lesson 1: Fitting Instructions
- Learn how to take your own accurate measurements
- Compare your measurements to the Angela Wolf Pants Sloper Pattern
- Raising the waistline
- Changing the leg shape

Lesson 2: Flat Pattern Alterations
- Full tummy
- Full Hip
- High Hip
- Front Crotch Curve
- Back Crotch Curve
- Full thigh
- Hyperextended Calf

Lesson 3: Check the Fit
- Read the wrinkles
- Crotch curve chaos
- Lower the Crotch curve vs. taking in the inseam

Lesson 4: Waistband
- Design your own curved waistband
- Design a straight waistband on the bias
- Design an elastic waistband

Lesson 5: Muslin to Paper Pattern
- Transfer your muslin to paper
- Darts or Yoke
- Pockets
- Front Fly

Live Sessions: You do not need to watch the class live

Monday, September 20th at 4:00pm Eastern / 1:00pm Pacific
Tuesday, September 21st at 3:30pm Eastern / 12:30pm Pacific
Wednesday, September 22nd at 4:30pm Eastern / 1:30pm Pacific
Thursday, September 23rd at 3:00pm Eastern / 12:00pm Pacific
Friday, September 24th at Noon Eastern / 9:00am Pacific

Join the Pant Sloper Fitting Online Class

Enter to Win a Spot in the Pant Sloper Fitting Course

Click Here to Enter (I included the form below too) to win a spot in the Pant Sloper Fitting Course AND leave a comment below and let me know your biggest pant fitting issues. You can also leave a comment on Facebook and Instagram for extra chances to win. I will draw 1 random winner Monday, September 20th at NOON Eastern. Good luck!

cheers,

Discount on Supplies Needed for the Pant Sloper Class

Get 10% OFF muslin fabric, tailors clapper, and sewing supplies at www.AngelaWolfPatterns.com
with coupon code AWPATTERNS

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Episode 199: At Your Side Virtually! Mug Rug and Coffee Deco with Kathy Stipe and Barb Mikolajczyk

by Angela | September 2, 2021 | At Your Side Virtually!, Embroidery, Home Dec | 2 Comments

Episode 199 ~ At your side 🧵 Virtually! Create a mug run and decorate your coffee mug with vinyl Join Brother Brand Ambassador Angela Wolf and Brother Educator's Kathy Stipe and Barb Mikolajczyk Designing Mug Rugs in My Design Center-Quick and Easy Supplies needed:...

Pant Sloper Fitting Online Course

by Angela | September 2, 2021 | Fashion Sewing, Online Classes, Patterns | 88 Comments

Pant Sloper Fitting Online Course Learn to fit your own pant sloper! Then take that sloper and turn it into a pattern. This class will be taught in a virtual & online setting; offering 5 live lessons with additional videos for specific fitting issues. You will...

VLOG 238 Behind the Scenes ✂️ LIVE in Angela Wolf’s Studio & Sewing the Lacy Top

by Angela | September 2, 2021 | Behind the Scene LIVE, Fashion Sewing, Sewalong, Sewing, Sewing Projects | 0 Comments

VLOG 238 Behind the Scenes ✂️ with Angela Wolf ! Last week we cut out the Lacy top pattern, this week we will serge it together. And I will be drawing 3 lucky winners for the beautiful Shannon Fabric!!! Also, check out the new renovations coming to Angela Wolf's...

Episode 198: At Your Side Virtually! Create a thread catcher and pin cushion

by Angela | August 31, 2021 | At Your Side Virtually!, Fashion Sewing, Sewing Projects, Tutorials | 1 Comment

Episode 198 ~ At your side 🧵 Virtually! Create a Thread Catcher & Pin Cushion with Jerry GranataSupply List & Instructions for Thread Catcher • Brother Stellaire XP2 or comparable machine to embroider and sew, or both• Feet you will need: - Embroidery foot, J...

SHANNON FABRIC GIVEAWAY!

by Angela | August 22, 2021 | Fashion Sewing | 243 Comments

SHANNON FABRIC GIVEAWAY! Are you looking for an amazingly SOFT fabric?!? SHANNON FABRICS was a sponsor on It's Sew Easy tv and continues to inspire us with gorgeous fabrics. This new batch of fabric is called LUXE CUDDLE and the colors are so fun! If you look...

Embroider 103 Learn How to Embroider on Hats

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Learn How to Embroider Hats Join Angela Wolf and Cindy Hogan for a 90 minute virtual class and learn how to embroider hats with any embroidery machine and a 4" by 4" hoop! Learn the best stabilizers and hooping techniques. This is a virtual class, live with Angela...

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Embroidery 102 Embroider Small Letters Recipe Project Virtual Class

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Embroidery 102 How to Embroider Small Letters with Angela Wolf and Cindy Hogan Learn how to embroider small letters on a thin kitchen towel and fine cotton or linen - perfect for napkins! Learn the best stabilizers, thread, and hooping techniques. Cindy's digitized...

Drape a Square Sweater Jacket

by Angela Wolf | March 12, 2021 | Fashion Sewing, It's Sew Easy, Sewing, Sewing Projects, Tutorials | 1 Comment

In this tutorial you will learn how to drape a square sweater jacket with Angela Wolf. Fabrics, techniques, and measurements will be taught in this lesson.

Coverstitch 103 ~ Learn How to Use Your Coverstitch Machine

by Angela Wolf | March 11, 2021 | Beginners Guide to Fashion Sewing, Fashion Sewing, Online Classes, Serger / Overlock, Tutorials | 60 Comments

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...

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VLOG 238 Behind the Scenes ✂️ LIVE in Angela Wolf’s Studio & Sewing the Lacy Top

Pant Sloper Fitting Class

Join the Pant Sloper Fitting Online Course which launches Monday, September 20th at 4:00pm Eastern / 1:oopm Pacific.

Learn how to fit your own sloper!

A sloper in general is a pattern that is used as a base and from this pattern you are able to design multiple styles. By fitting a sloper to your own body shape, you are guaranteed to have a well fitted outfit. In this class you will learn to fit a pant sloper, turn the sloper into a pattern, and tips for using this sloper as a guide to work with other pant patterns.

← Episode 198: At Your Side Virtually! Create a thread catcher and pin cushion Pant Sloper Fitting Online Course →

Episode 198: At Your Side Virtually! Create a thread catcher and pin cushion

Episode 198 ~ At your side 🧵 Virtually! Create a Thread Catcher & Pin Cushion with Jerry Granata

Supply List & Instructions for Thread Catcher

• Brother Stellaire XP2 or comparable machine to embroider and sew, or both
• Feet you will need: – Embroidery foot, J foot, Zipper foot
• 4 different fabrics – one for the pin cushion, one for the hinge, one for the inner bag and
one for the outer bag
• 1 – 18” piece of boning, or plastic shipping strap from a box. You could also use a one liter soda bottle cut to ½”x 18”
• Pacesetter tear-away stabilizer cut to 7”x 9”
• 1 ½ cups of crushed walnut
• 1 piece of 8 ½”x 11” paper…printer paper is fine
• Tape for paper
• Embroidery thread (your choice of color)
• Bobbin thread (white)
• Sewing thread (wind a bobbin with the same sewing thread). The color is your choice
• Embroidery needle size 75/11
• Scissors to trim threads
• Rotary cutter, ruler, and mat
• Heat-erasable pen
• Pins
• Iron, Ironing board

If you would like to download the supply list in PDF form in order to print click below:

Jerry Granata Supply list for Thread Catcher and Pin Cushion

Instructions:

1) Cut the fabric as follows:

One piece 7”x 8” for pin cushion
One piece 4 ½”x 8” for hinge
One piece 9”x 16” for bag lining
One piece 10” x 17” for outer bag (you will embroidery this piece first then cut it down to 9”x16” at a later time. If you choose not to embroider, cut a piece of fabric 9”x16” for the
outer bag.

Printable Instruction in PDF Format

Jerry Granata DIY Instructions

Catch the Next Show …

Be sure to catch At Your Side Virtually! every Tuesday and Thursday at NOON Eastern and Behind the Scenes live on Facebook and YouTube every Wednesday at 1:30pm Eastern. I will post the replays here on the blog too 🙂

cheers,

← SHANNON FABRIC GIVEAWAY! VLOG 238 Behind the Scenes ✂️ LIVE in Angela Wolf's Studio & Sewing the Lacy Top →

Episode 199: At Your Side Virtually! Mug Rug and Coffee Deco with Kathy Stipe and Barb Mikolajczyk

by Angela | September 2, 2021 | At Your Side Virtually!, Embroidery, Home Dec | 2 Comments

Pant Sloper Fitting Online Course

by Angela | September 2, 2021 | Fashion Sewing, Online Classes, Patterns | 88 Comments

VLOG 238 Behind the Scenes ✂️ LIVE in Angela Wolf’s Studio & Sewing the Lacy Top

by Angela | September 2, 2021 | Behind the Scene LIVE, Fashion Sewing, Sewalong, Sewing, Sewing Projects | 0 Comments

Episode 198: At Your Side Virtually! Create a thread catcher and pin cushion

by Angela | August 31, 2021 | At Your Side Virtually!, Fashion Sewing, Sewing Projects, Tutorials | 1 Comment

SHANNON FABRIC GIVEAWAY!

by Angela | August 22, 2021 | Fashion Sewing | 243 Comments

Embroider 103 Learn How to Embroider on Hats

by Angela Wolf | April 15, 2021 | Embroidery, Online Classes | 89 Comments

VLOG 220 Behind the Scenes ✂️ Angela Wolf Rachel Twin Set Sewalong Part 4

by Jennifer Olsen | March 31, 2021 | Behind the Scene LIVE, Fashion Sewing, Sewalong, Sewing Projects, Tutorials | 0 Comments

Behind the Scenes with Angela wolf VLOG 220 is the fourth in a series of sew-a-longs featuring the Rachel Twin Set. Today we start cutting out the tank top!

Embroidery 102 Embroider Small Letters Recipe Project Virtual Class

by Angela Wolf | March 16, 2021 | Embroidery, Events | 69 Comments

Drape a Square Sweater Jacket

by Angela Wolf | March 12, 2021 | Fashion Sewing, It's Sew Easy, Sewing, Sewing Projects, Tutorials | 1 Comment

In this tutorial you will learn how to drape a square sweater jacket with Angela Wolf. Fabrics, techniques, and measurements will be taught in this lesson.

Coverstitch 103 ~ Learn How to Use Your Coverstitch Machine

by Angela Wolf | March 11, 2021 | Beginners Guide to Fashion Sewing, Fashion Sewing, Online Classes, Serger / Overlock, Tutorials | 60 Comments

SHANNON FABRIC GIVEAWAY!

Are you looking for an amazingly SOFT fabric?!? SHANNON FABRICS was a sponsor on It’s Sew Easy tv and continues to inspire us with gorgeous fabrics. This new batch of fabric is called LUXE CUDDLE and the colors are so fun! If you look closely these three colors have specs of silver and gold metallic. My first thought is this fabric would make an AMAZING blanket and then my mind goes into garments. A vest or a jacket made with the cuddle and sleeves of knit. I will keep you posted on what I make, but in the meantime would you like to win a piece of this fabulous fabric?

Check out Angela Wolf Academy for Sewing Tutorial Online & Virtual Classes!

10 TIPS FOR SEWING LEGGINGS & SPORTSWEAR

by Angela | August 3, 2020 | Ask Angela, Behind the Scene LIVE, Fashion Sewing, Sewing, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

10 Tips for Sewing Leggings, Sports & Athleisure Wear 1. FABRIC: Use a quality 4-way stretch fabric, such as...

Learn How to Thread Your Serger!

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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...

Linda Tunic Sewalong

by Angela | June 26, 2019 | Ask Angela, Fashion Sewing, It's Sew Easy, Patterns, Sewalong, Sewing, Sewing Projects, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Linda Tunic Sewalong I am so excited to launch my newest pattern THE LINDA TUNIC! I named this pattern for my mom (Linda :)) because she loves this style top and always looks so classy! I used this pattern in taping Season 17 on It's Sew Easy TV, which includes...

Brother Brand Ambassador Retreat in St. Joseph, Michigan

by Angela | June 23, 2019 | Ask Angela, Beginners Guide to Fashion Sewing, Events, Retreat | 0 Comments

This week I hosted the first ever Brother Brand Ambassdor Retreat at my new studio in St. Joseph, Michigan. A good way for me to finish unpacking and get the studio organized after that big move! Did I mention I am never moving again!!! If so, I will invite all of...

Birthday Week Sewing Marathon!!!

by Angela Wolf | December 12, 2018 | Ask Angela, Beginners Guide to Fashion Sewing, Behind the Scene LIVE, DIY: Upcycle & Recycle, Fashion Sewing, Patterns, Sewalong, Sewing | 0 Comments

Episode 104 Behind the Scenes LIVE ? Houston Quilt Festival Recap, Tutorial on using the Projector for Embroidery, Announcing New Events in 2019 and Getting Ready for Original Sewing & Quilt Expo in Novi ? See you soon! xoxo AngelaLaunching Birthday Week Sewing...

Sewing News Live ? Interview with Ashley Nell Tipton Season 14 Winner Project Runway

by Angela Wolf | November 28, 2018 | Ask Angela, Behind the Scene LIVE, Fashion Sewing, Sewing | 0 Comments

Sewing News LIVE ? Angela Wolf talking with Ashley Nell Tipton ? Winner of Project Runway Season 14 ? Ashley designs beautiful clothes for the full figured woman. She says: “My collection is a full figured collection for the woman in her 20’s or 30’s who is a chic...

Ep. 105 Behind the Scenes LIVE ? Fabric Haul, Sewing, Embroidery

by Angela Wolf | November 21, 2018 | Ask Angela, Beginners Guide to Fashion Sewing, Behind the Scene LIVE, DIY: Upcycle & Recycle, Embroidery, Home Dec | 0 Comments

Episode 105 Behind the Scenes LIVE with Angela Wolf ? A short episode while we are all getting ready for Thanksgiving ? Colin and Cody show how they embroider their hoodies, turkey day tips, a sneak peek at last weeks fabric haul, and schedule for next...

Ep. 3 Sewing News ? Brother ScanNcut Tutorial with Cindy Hogan

by Angela Wolf | November 20, 2018 | Ask Angela, Beginners Guide to Fashion Sewing, Behind the Scene LIVE, It's Sew Easy | 0 Comments

Episode 3 Sewing News LIVE with Angela Wolf talking Brother ScanNcut with Cindy Hogan from Cynthia's Embroidery ? Thanksgiving decorations ? Announcing some new Brother sales & discounts ? and of course there will be time for a live Q&A ? ? Be sure...

Ep. 104 Behind the Scenes LIVE ? Houston Quilt Festival Recap

by Angela Wolf | November 14, 2018 | Ask Angela, Behind the Scene LIVE | 0 Comments

Behind the scenes Houston quilt festival

by Angela Wolf | November 10, 2018 | Ask Angela, Behind the Scene LIVE | 48 Comments

Behind the scenes Houston quilt festival

← Embroider 103 Learn How to Embroider on Hats Episode 198: At Your Side Virtually! Create a thread catcher and pin cushion →

VLOG 220 Behind the Scenes ✂️ Angela Wolf Rachel Twin Set Sewalong Part 4

VLOG 220 Behind the Scenes with Angela Wolf – Rachel Twin Set sew-a-long ~ Part 4

Today I walk you thru cutting a double collar, adding a touch of yellow to the coral twin-set. This is not part of the pattern, but you know I LOVE patternhacks! Adding yellow to the collar will tie into the tank top, which you will see more about next week.

Working on the tank top, you will find a tutorial on choosing size and adding a full bust adjustment.

Catch the Next Show …

cheers,

← Embroidery 102 Embroider Small Letters Recipe Project Virtual Class Embroider 103 Learn How to Embroider on Hats →

Check out Angela Wolf Academy for Sewing Tutorial Online & Virtual Classes!

Drape a Square Sweater Jacket

As we move into spring, having a light weight sweater sewn by yourself to throw over your shoulders is a great way to express your style. Check out this tutorial on how to drape a sweater jacket. Check out my tutorial on It’s Sew Easy episode 1408:

Additional Tutorial

If you like this style of sweater you might enjoy the Rachel Twin Set sew-a-long! This Behind the Scenes series of tutorials walks you through how to sew my Rachel Twin-Set pattern, fabrics to use and techniques to complete a sweater set! Join me on Behind the Scenes live on Facebook and YouTube every Wednesday at 1:30pm Eastern.

cheers,

Any one of these fabrics would make a great square sweater jacket or Rachel Twin Set!

This softique rayon viscose knit fabric is sold by the yard and comes in four colors, coral, green, white, black, and yellow. The white is a great fabric to experiment fabric dying with!