In the first part of this show I'll guide you through cutting and sewing your own version of a luxurious super hero style cape. This cape features textured fabric with a luxurious high pile for warmth and softness.
In part two Angela Wolf shows the next step in the A line sew-along, sewing a skirt with a center seam and lined pockets.
In part two Angela Wolf shows the next step in the A line sew-along, sewing a skirt with a center seam and lined pockets.
Just take a look at this gorgeous cape! It's made from a special fabric called Luxe Cuddle® Rose, provided by Shannon Fabrics. If you can't find it locally I suggest you visit fabric.com to see what colors they currently have available.
At first glance this fabric may look a little tricky to handle. Trust me, cutting and sewing is a breeze when you follow the tips I've outlined in the instructions that coordinate with the show. You'll find a list of recommended supplies and a whole bunch of tips with all my instructions HERE.
One of my top tips is to seek help from a special attachment known as the MuVit™ Digital Dual Feed System, included with the Brother Dream machine shown on the set. There are in fact several other machine models that use this attachment so check with your local dealer for details and availability. A walking foot is another option for sewing the seams in this project. Both of these special accessories will help keep the fabric layers from shifting while you sew the fluffy seams, and the seams on the suede cloth.
You'll see how to sew suede tabs for the closure, maneuvering around the points so the ends come out nice and neat.
Working with textured Luxe Cuddle® Rose is similar to working with polar fleece. Like fleece, this fabric should never come in direct contact with an iron. That makes iron-on interfacing a no go so I opted to stabilize the neckline with Dritz stay tape. As for pressing the seams, I found that hovering over the seam with a little steam and then patting the fabric with my fingers did a good job of tamping the seams down and keeping them flat.
One thing I neglected to demonstrate was fluffing the seams as a final step on the finished garment. I simply took a long pin and lightly pulled it across the finished seam to release long fibers. Be careful not to snag the lining fabric when you perform this step.
This entire cape segment is archived on YouTube so you can re-watch it any time you like by clicking HERE.
You'll see another A-line skirt style in the second half of the show as Angela hacks the pattern, adding center seams and scoop pockets on the front. This familiar pocket style is popular on ready-made jeans. It really dresses down the skirt and makes it into something suitable for casual wear, especially when made from denim like you see on the show. Angela uses bartacks to re-enforce the ends but double cap rivets from Dritz would serve as decorative re-enforcement where the pocket joins the waist and side seam.
The projects from this show will cover you from top to bottom and you're sure to learn some techniques you can apply to many other items. Show 1504 is now airing online from January 11th to January 18th, 2019 Visit www.itsseweasytv.com to watch. Enjoy!
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