Continuing with the theme of changing up your wardrobe, this online It's Sew Easy TV show is all about transformations!
In part one Angela Wolf up-cycles ordinary sweaters to make new, fun fashions. Next, she sews the sleeves and the sides of the shirtdress that's shown throughout the whole series.
In part two you'll see me re-style a scarf into a trendy kimono top and use soft double gauze to stitch another one that is literally dripping with beautiful Venice lace.
In part two you'll see me re-style a scarf into a trendy kimono top and use soft double gauze to stitch another one that is literally dripping with beautiful Venice lace.
In the first segment of the show Angela has no fear of quickly snipping the sleeves of sweaters!
You'll love the way she "bravely" takes the sleeve and adds it to another armhole. Working with thrift store garments makes this a no fuss project. By working with something that is low cost you'll lose the fear of failure and find yourself ready to jump in and try something new and different.
In the shirtdress segment you'll see how to topstitch the sleeve and sew the sides with a fast flat method of construction.
And now it's time for you to see the kimono creations I cooked up for show 1406. I had so much fun designing and creating these over blouses and I think you'll really enjoy stitching them too!
Two finished tops are shown on the set. You'll see how I cut one from a scarf and then you'll see me finish off another one at the machine. The second blouse on the mannequin and the one at the machine are both made from soft, light, and lovely Shannon Fabrics "Embrace" double gauze. This is simply the perfect fabric choice for this garment! In the show I included several tips for sewing this slightly crinkly, comfortable cotton.
Patterns for tops like this are plentiful. I've selected several options for you to try. Cut-on sleeves are super easy to sew and there's no need to be concerned with skill level. Anyone can easily make one or more of the styles presented here.
Warm weather is coming and I'm so excited to wear these beautiful blouses!
I wrote detailed instructions to go along with this segment but they seem to be temporarily misplaced on the TV website so I've added them to letsgosew.com. You can CLICK HERE to download the PDF. From this link you can also watch the video again if you would like. Enjoy!
I wrote detailed instructions to go along with this segment but they seem to be temporarily misplaced on the TV website so I've added them to letsgosew.com. You can CLICK HERE to download the PDF. From this link you can also watch the video again if you would like. Enjoy!
CLICK HERE to watch all of show 1406 until May 4, 2018 at noon EST.
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