Tailoring Ready-to-Wear
Angela Wolf
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- In-depth Instruction; over 341 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
12:06
Designer Angela Wolf goes over what you'll be learning in this class.
Hemming Pants
32:29
Mark and correct pant hemlines, finish edges and make blind hems.
Lengthening Pants
17:44
Angela gives you her pant lengthening tips, including adding bias tape, and teaches you how to topstitch like a pro.
Hemming Jeans
31:46
Learn to hem, topstitch and add distress marks to your jeans.
Skirts
39:53
Add a rolled hem and make hip alterations to your skirts (including vented skirts).
Taking in the Waistline
27:49
Angela shows you how to create a curved dart, reattach a belt loop and more.
Knit Tops & T-Shirts
32:24
Mark, pin and stitch your way to a perfect, tailored top.
Altering Shoulders & Armholes
55:43
Learn about understitching and alter side seams and shoulder straps.
Sleeve Length on a Jacket
54:24
Deconstruct a jacket sleeve and learn to add fusible interfacing, adjust the lining and alter the vent.
Hidden Zippers
36:38
Learn zipper basics, to use a zipper foot, to create hidden zippers and more.
Ready-to-wear shouldn’t be “ready-to-swear.” Learn to make your own basic alterations to store-bought clothing, including lengthening and shortening hems, altering waistbands, replacing zippers, tapering tops and more. Angela will give you step-by-step instruction on simple techniques you’ll be able to use in all your future tailoring projects.
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 materials available after purchase