Professional Apparel Techniques with Angela Wolf – Learn Tips and Techniques for Sewing Designer Clothing

October 2nd 2PM - 5PM, SewingMachinesPlus' Mission Bay Retail Location

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Special Guest Angela Wolf

About Angela Wolf

Educator

Spend a day with It’s Sew Easy TV and Craftsy instructor, Angela Wolf for a full day of learning and inspiration! Angela, fashion and entrepreneur, ran a custom apparel and alteration business for over 20 year, designing for women all over the world. Specializing in couture gowns, Chanel style jackets, and designer jeans. After getting the position on It’s Sew Easy, which has become a worldwide success, Angela changed her designing focus to the home sewer. She launched Angela Wolf Patterns, teaches online classes on Craftsy, Patternreview, and Angela Wolf Academy with over 140,000 students. Angela hosts weekly Facebook live shows Behind the Scenes and Sewing News Live, Author of how to start a home-based fashion design business, contributor to Threads and Sew News Magazines. She is a spokesperson for Brother International and blogger for Stitching Social. Winner of the 2008 Passion for Fashion, 2012 American Expo’s teacher of the year, 2016 Industry Contributor of the year, 2018 best educational blogger/vlogger & best facebook group. She spends her time speaking and teaching all over the country. When she’s not sewing, you will find her fishing with her husband Winn on Lake Michigan or in the Florida Keys!

Associate Guests

We are very pleased and honored to have Brother certified educators visit us during the event to help out by adding their expertise on the Brother machines.

Jerry Granata

Jerry Granata has had a love of art since he was a child and it has taken him in many directions. He served 21 years in the Armed Forces of the United States as a U.S. Navy musician serving in such places as Naples, Italy; Seattle, Washington; Washington D.C; and Chicago, Illinois. His musical journey has given him the opportunity to perform as a pit musician in many theatres on Broadway in New York. He has also performed for several U.S. Presidents and Heads of State at the White House, as well as many celebrities such as Bob Hope, Brook Shields, Tony Bennett, Diana Ross, Styx, and many others.

His interest in the fine arts led him to studies in drawing, design, and oil painting. He has explored and enjoyed all sewing techniques including garment construction, costumes, embellishing, heirloom sewing, hand and machine embroidery, quilt piecing, appliqué, and free-motion quilting. He has also appeared on The Quilt Show with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims, and Fons & Porters Love of Quilting. Jerry brings a passion for quilting, sewing, and teaching, with a dash of humor, to all levels from beginner to advanced. His diverse background can be found woven in his local, regional, national, and international award winning quilts.

Toni Weresch

My love for embroidery started when the PE100 was introduced. I started with embroidery just for fun and it has expanded to a passion. I have worked at multiline dealerships for over ten years. I sold Brother Machines and I really enjoyed helping the consumer to use their machine to the fullest. Working for Brother has given me to opportunity to meet other people with the same passion across the country.

Event Details

Angela ran a custom apparel business for 20 years, designing everything from couture wedding gowns to Chanel style jackets and designer jeans. Angela will share techniques for achieving a professional designer look on all of your home-made garments. Angela will discuss techniques for sewing jeans: fabric choices, topstitching techniques, distressing tips, and fitting issues. Then she will move onto knit tops: choosing the right fabric, fitting, negative ease, stitching, hemming, and more. Lastly, she will discuss jackets, sharing tips for perfecting the fit, sewing a beautiful set in sleeve, designing different collars, sewing a bagged lining, quilting the lining, and ideas for couture trims. Angela is bringing many of her garments for you to see up close and get inspired!

Event Details:

• Get hands on and in-depth experience with the machines provided by us.
• Try out any other machines in our retail shopping store show room.
• Face to face instructions with a professional educator.
• Receive help from our professional and helpful staff members.
• Explore our retail shopping store and purchase any machine or crafts accessories in store.
• Snacks and lunch provided to you. If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, we suggest you make your own food arrangements.
• A true educational experience that will provide you knowledge you can use at home alone.