Sew Confident: Essential Techniques for Beginners
Angela Wolf
Class Preview
1:45
- In-depth Instruction; over 170 mins
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- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Preparing, Cutting & Marking Fabric
21:42
Meet sewing expert Angela Wolf as she highlights the techniques you'll learn to sew garments with professional-looking results! Gain familiarity working with a variety of fabrics, and see how to prepare and lay out pattern pieces. Plus, Angela shares her preferred method of marking and cutting out fabric.
Sewing & Pressing Seams
27:59
Master the art of sewing the perfect seam! Angela illustrates how selecting the right stitch length is key to achieving the best results. In addition, get expert tips on pinning and sewing straight and curved seams, and learn the proper technique for pressing tricky seams.
Seam Finishes
14:43
Discover simple -- and effective -- ways to prevent your seams from fraying. Angela demonstrates a variety of finishing techniques, ranging from the quick and easy pinking method to the polished-looking overlock stitch. Working with lighter-weight fabrics? Angela shows you how to sew an elegant French seam.
Interfacing
22:47
Gain confidence applying fusible and sew-in interfacing to your projects with Angela's guidance. Learn which kinds of interfacing work best on cuffs, waistbands, zippers and necklines. Then, get in-depth instruction on the proper techniques for applying interfacing to your fabric.
Stitching Options
18:01
Give your garments a polished look with topstitching, staystitching and understitching. Angela outlines each technique in detail and offers expert advice on selecting thread, handling the fabric and keeping stitches in line. You'll be impressed by the professional results!
Darts
16:54
Learn the essential skill of adding shaping to your dresses, tops and waistbands. Discover the correct method of pinning darts for smooth, flat seams. Then, practice sewing and pressing bust and waist darts to achieve a fitted -- and flattering -- look.
Buttons
27:28
Nervous about adding buttons and buttonholes to your garments? Angela demystifies the process, sharing tips and tricks for making them look perfect every time. Learn how to accurately mark and sew each button, then see how to make clean buttonhole cuts without frayed edges!
Invisible Zippers
19:43
Round out your repertoire by learning how to install an invisible zipper. Learn Angela's simple technique for marking and placing a zipper on a garment, keeping crossing seams perfectly aligned. In addition, gain confidence attaching the zipper to the fabric using a zipper presser foot.
Add to your bank of basic sewing skills so you can conquer more complex projects with confidence! Join designer and instructor Angela Wolf and build the bridge of essential techniques that will take you beyond beginner sewing. During class, you’ll learn how to work with patterns, choose fabrics and achieve perfect seams with consistency. Once you’re seaming with success, Angela will guide you step by step through some fabulous finishing techniques that will keep your projects from fraying, and show you how to use understitching, topstitching and staystitching for extra polish. You’ll even find out how to shape your projects for a flattering fit, add beautiful buttons and confidently install invisible zippers!
Angela Wolf
Angela Wolf is the owner of her own custom apparel business, ABO Apparel, and the author of a regular column on patternreview.com. You may recognize her as the couture sewing expert from 'It's Sew Easy" on public television or from her contributions to respected magazines such as Threads and SewStylish. Angela has her own ready-to-wear collection and is the author of "How to Start a Home-Based Fashion Business."
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