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It's Sew Easy TV Show 1806: Embroidery Tips and More!

7/25/2020

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Show 1806 features unique embroidery, instructions for sewing the Chloe trench coat collar,  and hoop hints to make your embroidery more successful.
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In part one Sarah Gunn sews tunic top cover-ups, putting a unique spin on them with pretty pom pom trim and subtle monograms for a personal touch. You're going to love her striking samples and helpful tips for adding interest to a tunic. CLICK HERE for Sarah's coordinating instructions for this segment.

Indeed, the tunic is worn around the world and has been around for eons! While it has many variations in different cultures, the simple style shown here is timeless. Women are drawn to this classic look and it never seems to loose it's appeal. I truly believe this is one of the most flattering styles in the whole wide world! The loose fit skims the body and necklines can be trimmed to flatter the face and add excitement to the garment.
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In this segment Sarah features her own tunic pattern but you’re likely find multiple choices for a substitute. One of my favorites is New Look 6292. I made this pattern once and loved it! In fact, this pattern is on my “sew it again soon list” so watch for a future blog post dedicated to embellishing this tunic with a neat neckline design.

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Next up, it's time to see Angela add the collar to her Chloe trench coat. 
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Watch and learn as she gives important tips for sucessfully stitching this classic notched collar.


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​Ellen March closes out the show with a mini course on different stabilizers, combined with handy hooping tips for machine embroidery. You can download her notes for this segment when you CLICK HERE.

As someone who has been stitching, teaching, writing, and demonstrating machine embroidery for well over 25 years it seems that each and every educator has their own tried and true practices and favorite methods for choosing stabilizers and getting things hooped up properly. This is a BIG topic and one that I've talked about alot. If you haven't already, I'd love to have you take my Machine Embroidery Survey HERE. Your answers and comments help me as I put together new classes, videos, and blogs, posts, and tips sheets. I'm currently working on a machine embroidery A to Z series of tips and techniques. I'll let you know more when it's ready for prime time.

Now, I hope you'll make some time to go and watch this show and enjoy the many ideas presented by these sewing experts. You'll find this show airing for free online at www.itsseweasytv.com until noon EST July 31st.

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It's Sew Easy TV Show 1805: Warm Up!

7/18/2020

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​In the first segment of this show you’ll see Emily Thompson from Life Sew Savory whip up a soft and cozy sweater knit top. 
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Go ahead and grab a favorite loose fitting knit top from your closet, you won’t need a pattern for this project. How is this possible you ask? Well, constructed from a knit, this cut and serge top has a very forgiving fit. As a person who relies heavily on paper patterns, I admire Emily's bravery as she “wings it” and cuts and sews a new top from an old one. Step by step, she'll show you how  to make one yourself  in this segment.

If you're interested in reading a few more tips for knits, I invite you to take a look at my Let's Go Sew Knit Know How tip sheet HERE.

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Next up, Cheryl Sleboda shows more pieces from her cosplay collection. ​
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This time she uses a basic hooded sweatshirt transformed into a variety of animals, including a chicken theme!

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​Angela Wolf finishes the show with a crisp, neat patch pocket. 

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Her method is not only ideal for her Chloe Trench Coat, it’s the perfect patch pocket for many other projects as well. Part of the way it finishes so well is to line the pocket for a flat edge finish, and then make the lining about 1/8-inch smaller than the fashion fabric so it doesn’t peek out to the front side. 

It's been fun watching Angela construct this classic coat. Stay tuned! There's more to come in the rest of this series.

You'll find this show airing for free online at www.itsseweasytv.com until noon EST July 24th. Enjoy!
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It's Sew Easy TV Show 1804: Seasonal Transformations

7/11/2020

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​Every wardrobe needs that versatile garment that can take you through the seasons with slight changes or additions. Lindsey Marsh starts with making a wardrobe to flatter and fit your unique shape by creating a muslin and how to choose the pattern and grade between sizes. Then Rebecca Kemp Brent shows how to transform your wardrobe with embroidered pendants and fabric beads.
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Lindsey Marsh from Sew To Grow is a Texan turned Aussie by way of marriage. Her delightful pattern line includes some great looking classics that would be suitable for a wide range of figure type and lifestyles.
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In this segment she uses her Bondi Top Pattern as an example for pattern fitting variable sizes. She calls it a tic tac toe of sizes, meaning the bust, waist, and hip measurements do not fall on the same cutting line throughout the pattern.
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In this show she walks you through the process of measuring your body, then connecting sizes on the pattern, and finally shows how to make a muslin for a trial fit. You'll find details in her instructions, along with a free download for her personal measurement fitting chart HERE.

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You're in for a real treat when you watch Rebecca Kemp Brent's segment on machine embellished jewelry! If I start bragging about my friend Rebecca's many tablets I may never stop. Suffice to say she never ceases to amaze me with her inventive and artistic creations! Take a look at some of the samples from this show below:
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You'll see how she cuts accurate shapes using the Brother ScanNCut electronic cutting machine. As always, Rebecca provided instructions to help you design your own similar masterpieces. CLICK HERE to view and download.

You'll find this show airing for free online at www.itsseweasytv.com until noon EST July 17th. Enjoy!
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It's Sew Easy TV Show 1803: Beach Babies

7/4/2020

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Show 1803 brings you four different segments with everything from swimsuit ideas to mermaid costumes. You'll also get some technical advice for sewing princess seams.
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Emily starts the show with a super easy way to finish a little girl's tank style swimsuit. With a darling little girl of her own, I know Emily gets lots of practice when it comes to perfecting clothes for kids. CLICK HERE and you'll find a link to her written tutorial on the topic of fold-over elastic trim.
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Next up, you'll see more swim trim ideas with my demo of three different ways to add accents to ready-made or custom made swimsuits. Would you believe I've made most of my own swimsuits since I first learned to sew? Through the years I've tried out many different patterns and enjoyed getting exactly what I want in swimwear by making it myself. However, I have also purchased suits and find that it's fun to customize them with trims like the ones you see in this segment. CLICK HERE to download instructions for the trim ideas.
If you'd like even more swimsuit tips, I invite you to check out It's Sew Easy TV show 1109-1, where I give more in-depth information for making your own swimsuits from scratch.
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Click on the above image to watch this show on my YouTube channel.
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If a by the sea costume is something you're dreaming of, you'll see Cheryl Sleboda craft a mermaid costume in the third segment of the show.
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Last but not least, Angela Wolf shows you how to sew and press the princess seams in her ongoing trench coat series. Princess seams are always a bonus in my book since they afford so many options for customizing and fine-tuning fit. Sewn properly, they give a garment nice lines and a polished look. 
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That wraps up show 1803. visit www.itsseweasytv.com to watch this show online for free until noon EST July10th. 

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