The online version of It’s Sew Easy TV started a fresh new series! Each week for the next thirteen weeks you can watch one full Free show. I’ll give you a preview of every show each week but let me start off today with a brief overview of the series.
The theme is Go Anywhere and Everywhere. In summary, each of these shows will help you sew, embroider, and embellish stylish garments and accessories that take you from day to evening whether you’re heading off to a far away destination, or getting ready for day to day excursions close to home.
Designer Angela Wolf starts off the show by sewing a versatile knit skirt that's ideal for travel but absolutely perfect for an every day garment too. Mix, match and accessorize this skirt with your favorite knit tops for instant outfits that are comfortable and good looking!
Aside from her famous jeans Angela is known to wear a wide variety of garments made from her line of patterns designed especially for knits. In fact just this week Angela announced her new online class titled Essential Guide to Sewing Knit Tops.
Aside from her famous jeans Angela is known to wear a wide variety of garments made from her line of patterns designed especially for knits. In fact just this week Angela announced her new online class titled Essential Guide to Sewing Knit Tops.
In this segment of It's Sew Easy TV she walks you through designing and sewing a classic knit skirt that's ideal for traveling or any "regular" day of the week.
Her Expert advice for The Perfect Travel Skirt includes:
Her Expert advice for The Perfect Travel Skirt includes:
- Points for sewing ponte knit. Note: You'll find ponte knit in various weights. Quality can vary. I've had success with the ponte knit Classics Line from Joann Fabrics. I've also purchased ponte from Fabric.com. Order swatches to determine quality and colors for your own particular use.
- A Pattern hack to go from pencil skirt to a new style with just the right amount of flare.
- How to delete the dart for easy sewing and a new pattern variation.
- Stitching the world's easiest zipper with the concealed or hidden zipper foot.
Sewing a swing dress from silk velvet is next!
Deepika Prakash walks you through designing, and then sewing a swing dress for day or night.
She starts with pattern recommendations and re-styling of a basic shift style dress.
Check out Deepika's PDF tutorial that coordinates with the show. It's chock full of tips and solid information taking you from start to finish with this project. During this segment of the show you'll see a whole lot more ideas and inspiration, including:
- Sewing tips for working with silk velvet.
- See why the swing dress silhouette is so versatile and flattering.
- Swing dress pattern recommendations.
- Ditch the dart and add more flare with one easy pattern alteration.
- Secrets to success with he layout and pattern cutting for silk velvet.
- Styling ideas to transition different seasons.
Watch Deepika use the Brother Innov-is NQ550PRW Sewing Machine from their affordable professional line. This machine has just been updated to the new Innov-ís NQ575PRW. I have had personal experience using this machine and I can tell you it is a real workhorse. It has just the right amount of stitches and built-in options to make it worthy of a hardworking, yet easy to use machine. You can sew all manner of fabrics from the sheerest silks to hefty denims on this sleek, yet heavy duty model.
CLICK HERE to watch the show. It is currently airing until noon EST, December 29th. Enjoy!
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