Day 5 #SEWCIALHOP2020 ~ HORN OF AMERICA

Day 5 #SEWCIALHOP2020 ~ HORN OF AMERICA

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Our special guest is Horn of America!

Proudly made in the USA, Horn of America sewing cabinets and sewing furniture are the top of the line. Made in our factory in West Virginia, Horn carefully monitors the quality and production of every piece from the selection of materials to the construction process and the final packaging before shipment. Horn sewing cabinets are designed to provide everything the active sewist needs including ample storage for supplies and accessories, large workspaces, convenient drop leaves for easy expansion, durable EZ-roll locking casters for maneuverability, EZ-glide sliding drawers, rounded corners for safety, rounded machine lift cutouts, and supports that will support most domestic sewing machine models and more. Made with steel hardware and a mar-resistant melamine finish, Horn cabinets are available in four colors to match any taste or decor. Horn of America’s furniture is designed for the sewist looking for only the best.

 

 

 

Click here to officially enter #SEWCIALHOP2020 AND let’s surprise Horn of American on Facebook and Instagram and say THANKS!!!!  #sewcialhop2020

 

 

 

These are the cabinets you have seen me use during the live shows.  Model 8479 and Model 9000, which can hold the Brother Luminaire XP1 and XP2.  Both cabinets offer electric lift for the sewing machine and Model 9000 also offers an electric height adjustment between 29″ – 40″ so I can sew sitting or standing!  Love that feature, especially while I am taping videos and showing tutorials during the live shows.

On a Personal Note

 

I started working with Horn of America quite a few years ago on the set of It’s Sew Easy tv and absolutely loved the quality of the cabinets!  They are a family owned business and it’s been a pleasure working with them,  Today is a surprise visit on the #SEWCIALHOP2020 ~ meaning they have NO idea we are hopping over to their social pages!  Help me give them a warm Wolfpack greeting and great THANKS FROM THE WOLFPACK!  Visit Horn of America’s  Facebook and Instagram pages to say thanks for your generosity!  smile

 

Be sure to leave me a comment below if you are enjoying the Sewcial Hop so far!

 

Cheers,

 

 

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Day 4 #SEWCIALHOP2020 ~ VOGUE FABRICS

Day 4 #SEWCIALHOP2020 ~ VOGUE FABRICS

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Our special guest is Vogue Fabrics!

Vogue Fabrics is a family owned business based in Illinois.  Their fabric store provides a wide variety of fashion fabrics by the yard. They also offer wholesale fabrics by the bolt, special event fabrics, bridal lace, sewing notions, sewing patterns, corset supplies, interfacing, lining, and fabrics by the yard.

Whether you are a sewing enthusiast, a clothing designer, a business owner or from an organization looking for fabrics for a project or event, we have the fabric for your unique affair or situation.

GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY

Yes you heard that right!  Vogue Fabrics is giving away a gift card on December 18th for our #sewcialhop2020 grand finally live show!!!!   AMAZING!

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25% OFF fabrics from Vogue Fabrics Catalogs ranging from Early Spring 2019 – Fall 2020.  (Fall 2018 & Winter 2018 are already clearance priced and Winter 2020 is visible to subscribers only). 

Use Discount Code: sewcialhop2020

This discount code is good for a 1-time use and expires December 18, 2020

Click here to enter the #SEWCIALHOP2020 AND hop over to Vogue Fabrics  Facebook and Instagram pages and say THANKS!!!!  #sewcialhop2020

On a Personal Note

I am so excited to have Vogue Fabrics included in the  #sewcialhop2020 as my relationship with Vogue Fabrics goes all the way back to 1994!  Yes, they were my go-to for all the fabrics I purchased for my clients ordering custom apparel.  They always had a fabulous selection of silks, tweeds, and obviously a lot more when you take a look at my stash LOL!  Thanks so much Rogie!

Now the wolfpack will be stopping by Vogue Fabric’s Facebook and Instagram pages to say thanks!   smile

Be sure to leave me a comment below if you are enjoying the Sewcial Hop so far!

Cheers,

Want to learn more about fashion design, sewing techniques, and patterns?

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Day 3 #SEWCIALHOP2020 ~ KAI SCISSORS

Day 3 #SEWCIALHOP2020 ~ KAI SCISSORS

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Our special sponsor is my good friend Jeff Belvill – KAI SCISSORS

If you have ever been to Jeff’s booth at an expo you know the crowds!  Jeff always has something new that we all want to add to the sewing room (or fishing boat, as Winn would confirm LOL!) and my sister Julie swears by the amazingly sharp kitchen knives!

I have met many of you the last few years at the Kai Scissors booth in Puyallup at the Sewing & Stitchery Expo and the afternoon giveaways were packed!  Be sure to stop by Jeff’s website for you last minute holiday gifts.

Jeff is a sponsor of It’s Sew Easy tv and is so generous with giveaways and donations for so many, including the Wolfpack, so today we are going to hop over to his  Facebook and Instagram and say THANKS JEFF, DEVON, & CREW!!!!  #sewcialhop2020

KAI is a Japanese based company celebrating over 100 years of business.  The black handle KAI scissors and shears are made of fine stainless steel with vanadium.  KAI sewing scissors and shears are hand polished and balanced allowing for fatigue-free cutting on all types of fabrics.  Soft ergonomic handle grips and hardened stainless steel blades offer superior cutting action for quilting, crafting or dressmaking.

SCISSOR SET GIVEAWAYS

Yes you heard that right!  Jeff is giving away scissor sets December 18th for our #sewcialhop2020 grand finally live show!!!!   AMAZING!

Click here to enter the official giveaway 

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hop over to Kai Scissors’ page on Facebook and Instagram  

THANKS JEFF!!!!  #sewcialhop2020

 

On a Personal Note

I am so excited to spend day three of  the #sewcialhop2020 with Jeff! I met Jeff many years ago at the American Sewing Expo in Novi, Michigan.  Spending time with his family and crew at the Sew Expo the past few years has been so much fun!  

The wolfpack will be stopping by Kai Scissors Facebook and Instagram pages to say thanks for your generosity smile

Be sure to leave me a comment below if you are enjoying the Sewcial Hop so far!

Cheers,

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Day 2 #SEWCIALHOP2020 ~ JOE VECCHIARELLI FRENCH EUROPEAN INC.

Day 2 #SEWCIALHOP2020 ~ JOE VECCHIARELLI FRENCH EUROPEAN INC.

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Our special guest is Joe Vecchiarelli!

Joe has worked in the fashion industry for over 40 years from sharpening scissors to working in production. He has worked on shows like Dancing with the Stars and The X Factor. To learn more and read about Joe visit French European Inc.

It’s always a great time when we can check in with Joe because he has tons of fashion design knowledge to share. Additionally, we will chat about dress forms and the value of owning one. Adding a dress form to your sewing space will assist you the fitting process. Be sure to check out the dress forms and the awesome collection of sewing notions available from French European Inc. 

DRESS FORM GIVEAWAY

Yes you heard that right!  Joe is giving away a dress form to 1 lucky winner on December 18th for our #sewcialhop2020 grand finally live show!!!!   AMAZING!

AND he’s offering 25% OFF his entire website (not dress forms – he has a different offer for those :)) with coupon code FRENCH25

For French European Inc. Dress Forms and the special deal he’s offering email him sales@frencheuropean.net 

Click here to enter the #SEWCIALHOP2020 AND hop over to Joe’s on Facebook and Instagram and say THANKS JOE!!!!  #sewcialhop2020

On a Personal Note

I met Joe quite a few years ago at the American Sewing Expo in Novi, Michigan.  Between running to classes and fashion shows, we would always take time to catch up and have a few laughs.  Houston Quilt Fest, OSQE shows, and the Sew Expo in Puyallup would be on our upcoming list, a few things we are definitly missing with the covid shut-downs. I am so excited to kick off the #sewcialhop2020 with Joe! 

So the wolfpack will be stopping by French European Inc’s Facebook and Instagram pages to say thanks for your generosity, great classes and fabulous dress forms!  We love you Joe and Mom says hi too smile 

Join us LIVE on Facebook and YouTube at 1:30 am EDT, Wednesday, December 2nd for day two of #SEWCIALHOP2020.

Be sure to leave me a comment below if you are enjoying the Sewcial Hop so far!

Cheers,

Want to learn more about fashion design, sewing techniques, and patterns?

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10 TIPS FOR SEWING LEGGINGS & SPORTSWEAR

10 TIPS FOR SEWING LEGGINGS & SPORTSWEAR

10 Tips for Sewing Leggings, Sports & Athleisure Wear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 1. FABRIC:  Use a quality 4-way stretch fabric, such as a Nylon Spandex Tricot Knit,  so the fabric retains its shape (no baggy knee’s cool).  Add a touch of Power Mesh Nylon Tricot Knit  

2. WICK AWAY: If you plan on working out, look for moisture wicking fabric.  Wickaway moves sweat to the outside of the fabric and quickly dries, so your sweat doesn’t soak the fabric.   

 

  3. FITTING:  Athletic wear is usually fitted, especially leggings.  Check the exact measurements on the pattern and compare to your exact measurements.  You will want to have the outfit at least 1″ smaller than your size (more than 1″ depending on your size too). This is what we call negative ease.

4. NEEDLES:  Use a stretch  in the sewing machine, serger, and coverstitch.

 5. THREAD: I use Wooly Poly or Wooly Nylon in the upper and lower loopers on the serger.

  6. SERGER STITCH: A 4-thread overlock stitch is stronger than a 3-thread overlock stitch.  I use the 4-thread for leggings, fitted workout tops, and sport bras.  I use the 3-thread overlock stitch for loose fitting knits and items that won’t have a lot of stress.

7. SEWING:  If you don’t have a serger, you an use stretch thread in the sewing machine.  Wind the bobbin slowly and use the stretch thread for both the upper thread and bobbin with a straight stitch.  Another option is using universal thread and a narrow zigzag stitch.

 

8. ELASTIC:  I use sport and braided elastic in the waistband of my leggings.   1/2″ wide when I am sewing yoga style leggings with a wide waistband.  1″ or 1-1/4″ when sewing more of a leggings style. 

 

9. HEMMING: performance fabric can be slippery and tricky to sew.  I steam press the hem and use a tailors clapper to create a creased fold.  Then when I run the fabric through the coverstitch machine  or sewing machine using a twin needle, the fabric lays nice and flat. 

 

10. ADD A TOUCH OF MESH:  Use a coordinating mesh fabric to leggings as an accent to hold your cell phone or inserted into a tank for a trendy style.

 

VLOG 174 Meet Holly Cobb & Robin Hill

VLOG 174 Meet Holly Cobb & Robin Hill

Vlog 174 Behind the Scenes: Meet Holly Cobb and Robin Hill

Through the years I have come to know so many talented entrepreneurs,  I can’t think of a better time to feature their creative business marketing.  Meet Holly Cobb form The Sewing Shop in Shreveport, LA and Robin Hill from The Stitching Post with stores located in Oklahoma City and Moore, OK.  From drive by shopping to online classes to a pink shopping cart LOL!  Learn how these ladies keep their creativity and business going during the Coronavirus nationwide shutdown.

You can watch episodes of Behind the Scenes on YouTube and Facebook. 

I hope you enjoyed today’s show!  I have live shows every day until the end of May.  Be sure to join me on Instagram for more behind the scenes and if you want to show off your Angela Wolf Pattern creations, join our wolfpack facebook group.

 

I hope you are staying safe and healthy ♥

 

 

 

 

 

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