Sewing Designer Jeans
Angela Wolf
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- In-depth Instruction; over 276 mins
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- Access to class Q&A
Meet Angela Wolf & Get Started
18:02
Get started on your jeans! Meet Angela and learn about the supplies and patterns you need to make the perfect jeans for your body.
The Perfect Fit
34:33
Learn how to shape your pattern to perfectly fit your body. Troubleshoot fit problems like gapping waists, changing the rise and wrinkles in the back thigh. Learn how to cut your fabric for the most professional look.
Back Pockets
32:31
Learn how to make sophisticated back pockets with topstitching and embellishments.
Sewing the Back
26:48
Get to know the construction order of a pair of jeans, from the yoke to the pockets to embellishments.
Front Pockets
28:30
Start assembling your jeans from the pockets down. Learn how to add a funky lining and rivets.
The Front Fly
33:46
Don't fear the fly! Although installing a zipper might seem challenging, Angela will show you how to master the art of putting in a fly for professional looking closures.
Joining Front & Back
29:39
Assemble your jeans by sewing them together from front to back. Learn more about topstitching and creating belt loops.
The Waistband
33:51
Learn how to fit your waistband for any style of jean you like. Trim your zipper and topstitch for a clean, finished look.
Finishing & Hemming
38:05
Finish and hem your jeans, then add the perfect distressed look to your designer jeans.
Angela Wolf guides you through every step of how to sew jeans with all the details of expensive designer pairs. Learn to remedy common fitting issues as you personalize a commercial pattern to complement your figure, and alter the rise and leg styles to create the look you long for. Angela will be with you every step of the way, from constructing your jeans, to adding design details such as distressing, different pocket options, topstitching effects, rivets, bling and more. You’ll also master constructing pockets with French seams, sewing professional fly fronts with ease, adding a comfortable contour waistband and finishing everything flawlessly.
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."
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