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Tips & Techniques for Sewing Athleisure Wear
Thanks for joining me at the Virtual Sew Expo! I sure miss seeing you in person, but at least we can connect this way! If you liked the 45 minutes stage show, you might want to join the Fashion Sewing Club as we do this every week and upcoming Virtual Classes.
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Now let’s talk athleisure wear:
Patterns & Sizing
- Leggings vs. Workout Leggings
- Transform a simple-t
- Choosing the size
- Negative ease
Fabrics to look for:
- Athletic Fabric
- 82% Nylon / 18% Spandex
- 72% Nylon / 28% Spandex
- 88% Poly / 12% Spandex
- Performance Spandex
Special 20% Expo Discount
Coupon Code: EXPO2021
(expires Sunday, February 28, 2021)
Sewing Machine, Serger, Coverstitch, & Double Coverstitch
Serger Stitches
- Flatlock Stitch (these setting are for my Brother serger, check your manual)
- Set up for 3-thread overlock, needle in left position
- Stitch Width: 5 mm
- Stitch Length: 2 – 4 mm
- Needle Thread Tension: 0 – 3
- Upper Looper Thread Tension 2 – 5
- Lower Looper Thread Tension: 6 – 9
- Coverstitch and Double Coverstitch
- 3-thread overlock vs 4-thread overlock
- Set up for 3-thread overlock, needle in left position
Sewing Machine Stitches
- Zigzag stitch, triple stitch,
Thread
- Stretch Thread: Woolly Nylon
- Soft Loc – Woolly Poly
- Stretch Thread for the Sewing Machine: Eloflex
Needles
- Stretch Needle or Ballpoint Needle
Hemming
- Steam Press hem and use tailors clapper for a crease
- Coverstitch or double coverstitch
- Twin needle (sewing machine)
Online and Virtual Class Discounts:
Enjoy 15% off these online and virtual classes with coupon code: expo2021 (expires 3/1/2021)
All About Knit Tops! Learn tops for fitting, Sewing, & Designing Knit Tops
Essential Guide to Sewing Knits
Basic Leggings PDF Pattern with Video Tutorials
Serger 101: Learn how to use your serger!
Get your Serger out of the box!
Join Angela Wolf for a 90 minute virtual class and learn how to set up and use your serger. Learn the parts on the serger, tips for rethreading, differential feed, reasons to adjust the stitch length and width, and so much more!
Learn how to set up and when to use:
- 4-thread overlock
- 3-thread overlock
- 3-thread wide vs. narrow overlock
- Gathered stitch
Learn tips for starting and ending stitches, how to serger corners, inside corners, and curves. Adjusting the differential feed to prevent stretching the fabric. You will also learn serger basics including choosing and changing needles, using stretch threads, disengaging the knife, and more.
Note: This class can be used with any serger, but you will need your serger manual on hand as each serger is a little different.
Serger 102: CREATIVE SERGING
Join LIVE Friday, March 5, 2021 NOON Eastern – 90 Minute Virtual Class or catch the replay any time!
Now that you know the basics of using your serger, let’s check out some of the decorative stitches.
Join Angela Wolf for a 90 minute virtual class and learn how to set up and serge decorative stitches, including how to do a blind hem with the serger! Yes, you can hem your pants with a blind hem all in one easy step using your serger.
Learn how to set up and serge:
- Pintucks
- Rolled Hem
- Flatlock Stitching
- Blind Hem Stitch
Note: This class can be used with any serger, but you will need the blind hem foot and your serger manual on hand as each serger is a little different.
This is a virtual class , live with Angela Wolf taking time for Q&A. You do not have to be present to enjoy the class The class will remain open for replay.
Angela Wolf Virtual Classes and LIVE Show Schedule
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at NOON Eastern: At Your Side ~ Virtually! Brother Brand Ambassadors Angela Wolf and May Flaum
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 1:30pm Eastern Angela Wolf Behind the Scenes
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 4:00pm Eastern Fashion Sewing Club ~Sewing a cowl neck top
Thursday, February 11, 2021 at NOON Eastern: At Your Side ~ Virtually! Brother Brand Ambassador Angela Wolf and Brother Educator Barbara Jones featuring custom fills with built in shapes
Friday, February 12, 2021 at NOON Eastern: Serger 101: Get the Serger out of the box – 90 minute virtual class
Saturday, February 13, 2021 at NOON Eastern: It’s Sew Easy Premiere Episode 1905
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at NOON Eastern: At Your Side ~ Virtually! Brother Brand Ambassadors Angela Wolf and Cindy Hogan
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 1:30pm Eastern Angela Wolf Behind the Scenes
Thursday, February 18, 2021 at NOON Eastern: At Your Side ~ Virtually! Brother Brand Ambassador Angela Wolf and Brother Educator Heather Banks featuring couching with sewing and embroidery
Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 4:00pm Eastern Fashion Sewing Club ~ Members LIVE Q&A and Fabric Stash Sale
Friday, February 19, 2021 at NOON Eastern Embroidery 101 – 90 minute virtual class with Cindy Hogan and Angela Wolf
Saturday, February 20, 2021 at NOON Eastern: It’s Sew Easy Premiere Episode 1906
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 2:00pm Eastern: At Your Side ~ Virtually! Brother Brand Ambassadors Angela Wolf and Emily Thompson
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at NOON Eastern Fashion Sewing Club
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 1:30pm Eastern Angela Wolf Behind the Scenes
Thursday, February 25, 2021 at NOON Eastern: At Your Side ~ Virtually! Brother Brand Ambassador Angela Wolf and Brother Educator Cathy Gandy featuring Hexagon Sashing.
Friday, February 26, 2021 at 1:00pm Eastern ~ Virtual Sewing & Stitchery Expo: Tips & Techniques for Sewing Athleisure Wear
Friday, February 26, 2021 at 4:00pm Eastern ~ Virtual Sewing & Stitchery Expo: Learn How to Sew Designer Jeans
Saturday, February 27, 2021 at NOON Eastern: It’s Sew Easy Premiere Episode 1907
Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 1:00pm Eastern ~ Virtual Sewing & Stitchery Expo: How to Embroider on Sheer Fabrics
Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 11:00am Eastern ~ Virtual Sewing & Stitchery Expo: Learn How to Sew Designer Jeans
Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 12:00pm Eastern ~ Virtual Sewing & Stitchery Expo: Tips & Techniques for Sewing Athleisure Wear
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at NOON Eastern: At Your Side ~ Virtually! Brother Brand Ambassadors Angela Wolf and Laura Pifer
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 1:30pm Eastern Angela Wolf Behind the Scenes
Thursday, March 4, 2021 at NOON Eastern: At Your Side ~ Virtually! Brother Brand Ambassador Angela Wolf and Brother Educator Louis Carney
Friday, March 5, 2021 at NOON Eastern: Serger 102~ Creative Serging 90 minute virtual class
Saturday, March 6, 2021 at NOON Eastern: It’s Sew Easy Premiere Episode 1908
Behind the Scenes airs every Wednesday at 1:30 pm Eastern on Angela Wolf’s Facebook and YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and you won’t miss a show!
