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DIY RESTYLE PROJECT: TURTLENECK MAKE OVER

I have a few turtlenecks that are made of beautiful fabrics, but I can’t stand the high, tight neckline. Time for another DIY recycle project to makeover this sweater! The look of see through fabric, embroidered, and embellished tulle are so trendy right now – why not add a touch of glamour 🙂 I have listed all the steps here and included a video below with the full tutorial.

Supplies: Turtleneck, Tulle Fabric, Sewing Supplies including scissors, quilters ruler, tailors chalk, pins, universal or stretch thread (you can find the sewing supplies here on my amazon page)

The first thing we are going to do is cut off the sleeves and collar (my turtleneck has a raglan sleeve, but any sleeve style will work). Cut inside of the sleeve seamline and underneath the collar. Save the sleeves to use as a pattern.

Mark the back of the sweater: Trace the back for the sweater outline onto the tulle fabric from the underarm up.

Mark a line across the sweater where you want the sweater fabric to meet the tulle fabric. Add a seam allowance and cut. Align the sweater with the tulle fabric. add a seam allowance onto the tulle fabric and cut. (the video below shows all these steps in detail).

With right sides together, pin the tulle fabric to the sweater fabric.

Click on the video below to watch the full tutorial or head over to my post as a Brother Expert Consultant on the Brother Stitching Sewcial.

Are you going to try this cute restyle? Leave a comment below and tell me what you think 🙂

Cheers,

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TUTORIAL: HOW TO THREAD THE BROTHER DOUBLE SIDED COVERSTITCH MACHINE CV3550

I was so excited to see this new double sided top coverstitch machine by Brother! I can think of so many applications for these decorative stitches including sportswear, decorative stitching, chainstitch, hemming knits, and so much more. I am going to start a set of tutorials with the top cover stitch machine by showing you an in-depth look at threading the machine, including the top cover thread. At first it might look intimidating, but threading is quite simple.

Start by taking you machine out of the box and remove the packaging tape. You will find a dust cover, manual (always keep that handy), a plug with pedal attachment, accessory box, and DVD. If you have more than one machine in your sewing studio here is a tip: place all machine parts in a decorative box and keep each box next to the coordinating machine.

If your machine already has the top coverstitch threaders attached it will look like the photo below. If not, the video will show you how to remove and reattach these parts. You will need 5 spools of serger thread to thread the entire machine (I am going to use different colors so you can see a little better). When threading the coverstitch machine, start with the looper which is the spool on the far right side. You will then move onto threading the needles. For this demonstration I am using all three needles.

To read the full blog about threading the coverstitch machine, head over to my post as a Brother Expert Consultant on the Brother Stitching Sewcial.

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UPCYCLE ? DESIGN A SKIRT WITH EMBROIDERY

Embroidery is such a hot trend this spring! Whether you are sewing a skirt from scratch or recycling one from the back of your closet, adding a touch of embroidery can create an entirely fresh look. Keep in mind this would look great on a dress too ?

Supplies:

I am using The Kate Skirt sewing pattern from the Angela Wolf Pattern Collection
Pacesetter Medium Weight Fusible Cut-Away Embroidery Stabilizer
Embroidery Thread

DESIGNER TIP: My skirt fabric is a linen blend, but the stabilizer I am using would work great on rayon, cotton sateen, denim, wool, and cotton blends. JUST be careful with satin, silk blends, and velvet (to name a few). You don’t want to damage the fabric from the iron when pressing on the fusible stabilizer; it’s best to test the stabilizer on a swatch of fabric first.

Determine the placement for the embroidery on the skirt. I am going to focus on one side of the front of the skirt; marking that spot with a fabric pen or tailors chalk. Press the embroidery stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric covering the area to be embroidered.

Hoop the fabric and insert the hoop into the machine. Choose an embroidery design or add a couple of designs onto the screen. Scan the fabric in and move the embroidery design as needed. If you don’t have the scanning feature on your sewing machine, use an embroidery placement marker such as the snowman or other tools.

You can read the full blog, head over to my post as a Brother Expert Consultant on the Brother Stitching Sewcial. Be sure to share photos of embellished Kate skirt #angelawolf #brothersews

Cheers,

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VLOG 212: Design and Sew a Zippered Lip Bag

Episode 137: My Design Center Embroidery Stabilizer Wraps

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VLOG 207 Angela Wolf Patterns Preview and Giveaway!

Learn How to Sew on Clear Vinyl

The Delila Knit Top Pattern

The Bella Knit Top Sewing Pattern

Shirt Dress Sewalong: Sewing the Sleeve Placket

It’s Sew Easy TV’s Shirt Dress Sewalong

Part 4: Sewing the Placket on the Sleeve

There are many ways to sew the sleeve placket and depending on your pattern you might have a one piece or two piece placket. If you have a two piece placket, you can change it to one piece and follow the steps I have shown in the tutorial. I learned this technique from altering men’s ready-to-wear and thought THIS WAS SO EASY (It’s Sew Easy LOL!)

The video from It’s Sew Easy tv is a brief tutorial on sewing the placket including pressing and topstitching. As far as interfacing, keep the interfacing out of the seam allowances or the placket will be too stiff.

I am going to work on another shirt dress out of chiffon and definitely going to add embroidery. Now is the time to embroider the sleeve, before we sew the side seams. Just an idea 🙂

Supplies used in this video

Interfacing
- I use a fusi-knit fusible tricot interfacing – a woven or sew in interfacing will also work
- Test the interfacing on a scrap of fabric to make sure it doesn’t show through
Buttons
Thread
- Universal polyester thread
- Silk or cotton thread adds a nice finish for the topstitching
Pressing Tools
Basic Sewing Supplies
- Seam Ripper, Measuring Tape, Tailors Chalk, Pins,
Here are links to my Amazon shopping list.

Sewalong Schedule

Here is the blog schedule for the season long sew-along with links to the tutorials and live Q&A on my blog (each link will open on the date listed). Season 14 of It’s Sew Easy had begun airing on PBS and Create TV; you will be able to watch each episode there first (depending on when your specific station begins airing the show).

Part 1: Announcing the Shirt Dress Sewalong with Angela Wolf on It’s Sew Easy

Episode 1401: Choosing and prepping fabrics, patterns, and sizing

Part 2: Sewing the Front Placket Episode 1402: Sewing the front placket

Part 3: Attaching the Collar Episode 1404: Attaching the collar

Part 4: Sewing the Placket on the Sleeve Episode 1405: Sewing the placket on the sleeve

Part 5: Sewing the Sleeves and Side Seam Episode 1406: Sewing the sleeves and side seams (1/27/2018)

Part 6: Sewing the Cuffs Episode 1408: Sewing the cuffs (2/3/2018)

Part 7: Sewing the Buttons and Buttonholes Episode 1409: Buttons and buttonholes (2/10/2018)

Part 8: Finishing the Hem Episode 1413: Finishing the hem with a rolled hem (2/17/2018)

Join us! A new video will arrive on YouTube every Saturday. Sign up here and never miss a blog post and join the fun on facebook, instagram, twitter, and pinterest . We will share photos on the social side using hashtags #angleawolf #itseweasy

Can’t wait to see what you sew up! Leave your comments & questions below …

Cheers,

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Shirt Dress Sewalong: Attaching the Collar

It’s Sew Easy TV’s Shirt Dress Sewalong

Part 3 Attaching the Collar

Sewing the collar and collar band can be intimidating, but it’s easier than you might thing. The most important is the topstitching, this is what makes your shirt or shirtdress look expensive. Watch the video below for a quick preview of sewing the collar.

Sewing Tools Used in this Tutorial:

Interfacing
- Universal polyester thread
- Silk or cotton thread adds a nice finish for the topstitching)
Pressing Tools
Basic Sewing Supplies
- Seam Ripper, Measuring Tape, Tailors Chalk, Pins
Here is the link to my Amazon shopping list.

Sewalong Schedule

Part 1: Announcing the Shirt Dress Sewalong with Angela Wolf on It’s Sew Easy

Episode 1401: Choosing and prepping fabrics, patterns, and sizing

Part 2: Sewing the Front Placket Episode 1402: Sewing the front placket

Part 3: Attaching the Collar Episode 1404: Attaching the collar

Part 4: Sewing the Placket on the Sleeve Episode 1405: Sewing the placket on the sleeve (1/20/2018)

Part 5: Sewing the Sleeves and Side Seam Episode 1406: Sewing the sleeves and side seams (1/27/2018)

Part 6: Sewing the Cuffs Episode 1408: Sewing the cuffs (2/3/2018)

Part 7: Sewing the Buttons and Buttonholes Episode 1409: Buttons and buttonholes (2/10/2018)

Part 8: Finishing the Hem Episode 1413: Finishing the hem with a rolled hem (2/17/2018)

Can’t wait to see what you sew up! Leave your comments & questions below …

Cheers,

Behind the Scenes LIVE with Angela Wolf

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