If you’re heading to a far-off destination, or exploring close to home, sew and embellish unique and stylish garments and accessories. Go effortlessly from day to evening, from the beach to the slopes or from work to the spa.
Class Sessions
Day and Evening
25:58
Create garments and accessories that transform everyday wear into eveningwear. Designer Angela Wolf sews a versatile knit skirt to mix, match and accessorize. Pattern expert Deepika Prakash makes a simple swing dress in lush velvet for a special evening look.
Vacation Indulgences
25:57
Take time off and plan a vacation. Designer Kay Whitt makes an easy, comfortable and adjustable waistband for skirts or pants. Sewing educator Joanne Banko makes any day a spa day with a luxurious waffle-weave spa robe with colorful custom trim.
On the Go
25:57
Arrive on time and in style. Embroidery expert Eileen Roche embroiders colorful and cool watchbands to add style to any outfit. Using versatile hardware, Carolina Moore creates the ultimate travel bag with roomy pockets for all your take-alongs. Upcycle designer Michelle Paganini has a tip for re-purposing notions and trims from resale garments.
Take it with You
25:58
Add function and style to what you carry and what you wear. Designer and author Kay Whitt shares ideas for strong and stylish handles for any purse or tote. Upcycle designer Michelle Paganini refashions a shirt, then adds color and high style with a cool double collar. Joanne Banko has a tip for making welt pockets.
Tropical Destinations
25:57
Create breezy garments that are your go-to wearables for tropical destinations. Designer Angela Wolf sews a perfect t-shirt to wear alone or under a jacket. Pattern designer and fabric expert Linda Lee shares tips for sewing on sheer fabrics inspired by a beautiful silk chiffon jacket or cover up. Michelle Paganini has more upcycling tips.
Travel in Style
25:57
Be prepared for temperature changes indoors and out. Couture designer Angela Wolf sews a fashion-forward circle sweater with trendy peek-a-boo shoulders. Embroidery expert Eileen Roche captures travel memories in colorful embroidered patches using the most advanced embroidery technology. Sewing educator Joanne Banko has a tip for making an elegant evening bag to pack and take anywhere.
Go Everywhere
25:58
Create and capture memories as you look and feel your best. Children's fashion designer Carla Macklin uses colorful bias trim to finish off sleeves, necklines and open shoulders on a girl's dress. Author and educator Rebecca Kemp Brent sews a unique embellished box with a lid to stash photos, treasures and souvenirs.
High Adventure
25:58
Explore places beyond the ordinary wearing all the right gear. Designer Angela Wolf makes great-fitting leggings that take you around town or to the gym. Designer and blogger Alex Woodbury shares techniques for making an active-wear jacket using high-tech neoprene fabric. Angela Wolf has a tip for making leggings from any pants pattern.
Coast to Coast
25:58
From coast to coast, today's designers have you covered. Blogger and sewing educator Joanne Banko embellishes a western-inspired shirt with embroidery and decorative stitches. An old subway map becomes a versatile tote in the hands of sewing expert Rebecca Kemp Brent. Angela Wolf shares a tip for sewing with tweed fabric.
Pack and Go
25:58
Be ready to go – anywhere, anytime. Sewing blogger and busy Mom Caroline Critchfield stays packed and ready with a handy bag made with clear vinyl and colorful fabric. Award-winning quilter Carolina Moore takes along paper-piecing projects so she can keep stitching wherever she goes. Alex Woodbury shares a charity sewing project.
When the Wind Blows
25:58
When the wind blows and the rain falls, stay warm and dry. Sewing educator Joanne Banko uses cozy polar fleece to sew a fashionable ruana with embroidered details, inspired by those worn in the mountains of South America. Designer and blogger Alex Woodbury shows how to sew and finish specially-coated fabric to make a super-cute raincoat to keep you dry and on-trend.
Inspired by Art
25:58
Shapes, colors and designs by art masters can fuel your creative energy. Upcycling designer Michelle Paganini adds a touch of modern art to a refashioned shirt using three-ply reverse applique. Couture designer Angela Wolf creates her own embellished denim fabric with free-motion embroidery using a fabric frame.
Ski Trip
25:58
Hit the slopes in style. Designer and fabric expert Linda Lee uses a specialty fabric normally used for envelopes and home insulation to make a warm, stylish ski vest. Then, put your feet up and relax. Sewing educator Rebecca Kemp Brent captures vacation memories in a charming tuffet, embellished with top-stitching.
Your Instructor
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."
Bonus Material
It's Sew Easy: Go Anywhere & Everywhere in Style - Resources
Bonus Materials available for download after purchase.
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