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Series 2000 – Continue the Celebration of 10 Years of Sewing with It’s Sew Easy -  There’s Always Something New to Learn
Continue the celebration of ten years of sewing with It’s Sew Easy Series 2000. Even    after ten years, there is “always something new to learn!” Whether it’s a new technique,   or just a new style, we are always improving our sewing skills This season features a wardrobe of athletic or every day wear. Join our leading lineup of sewing experts featuring Angela Wolf as we celebrate ten years of sewing with It’s Sew Easy.

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2001 Stylish Athletic Wear

This season features a wardrobe of athletic or everyday wear with Angela Wolf. To kick off athletic wear, Angela demonstrates a yoga top with mesh color-blocked inserts. Then, Emily Thompson has the perfect pattern for a workout skirt for kids featuring shorts underneath.

 

Angela demonstrates a yoga top with mesh inserts.

Watch the video for this project now: https://youtu.be/qwQrDaXEqnA

 

Emily Thompson has a pattern for a workout skirt for kids with shorts underneath.

 
2002 Finish it Right

Details make the difference. First is sewing expert Joanne Banko. Channel stitching and pintucks perk up a blouse and add decoration to otherwise plain yokes, collars and cuffs. Then, Emily Thompson has a technique for making the perfect V-neck knit top. The right finish makes knits look more professional.

 

Joanne Banko shows how channel stitching and pintucks perk up a blouse.

Watch the video for this project now: https://youtu.be/90llXtaz-qU

 
Emily Thompson has a technique for making the perfect V-neck knit top  
2003 Tank Tech

Tanks are one of our favorite garments, whether worn alone or underneath another top. Angela Wolf is first demonstrating a sports bra tank. Then, it’s serger time with Joanne Banko and a lined lace tank stitched almost entirely on the serger.

 

Angela Wolf demonstrates how to make a sports bra tank.

 

Joanne Banko stitches a lined lace tank top on the serger.  

Watch the video for this project now: https://youtu.be/Bny7sSNaTgE

 
2004 Vintage Charm

Vintage styles continue to cycle thru our wardrobes with subtle updates. Gretchen Hirsch epitomizes that vintage style with a lace bolero. Then, it’s Kim Montagnese. Watch as she recycles a jacket with vintage details and demonstrates techniques for adding trims, lace and more. The show closes with Joanne Banko sharing tips for cutting and sewing silky fabrics.

 

Gretchen Hirsch creates a lace bolero.

 

Kim Montagnese recycles a jacket with vintage details.

Watch the video for this project now: https://youtu.be/EbIoDTIx_xo

 

Joanne Banko shares tips for cutting and sewing silky fabrics.

 
2005 Finishing Touches

This episode features adding details that make your clothing stand out. First is Angela Wolf and how to combine the sports bra and tank with ribbed trim. Then, Emily Thompson has the easy way to add a thumbhole trim to a long sleeve top or jacket - a stylish finishing touch. Finally, Cheryl Sleboda adds the perfect finishing touch to cold weather fashion with a muff.

 

Angela Wolf shows how to combine a sports bra and tank with ribbed trim.

 

Emily Thompson has an easy way to add a thumbhole trim to a long sleeve top or jacket.

 

Cheryl Sleboda adds a finishing touch to cold weather fashion with a muff.

Watch the video for this project now: https://youtu.be/XVdtYIe1FWI

 
2006 Quilt Necessities

Learn something new about quilting. Kim Montagnese demonstrates inside out, broken quilting featuring the double wedding ring. Then, Joanne Banko has the perfect sewing project for a beginner quilter and a necessity for any sewer, a quilted sewing mat. Create a custom sized mat, complete with pockets to keep commonly used tools handy while sewing.

 

Kim Montagnese demonstrates inside out broken quilting, featuring the double wedding ring.

 

Joanne Banko has a sewing project for a beginner quilter - a quilted sewing mat. 

Watch the video for this project now: https://youtu.be/0icYvMPr5QQ

 
2007 Man Talk

This episode features man talk, with garments and a new perspective from a special guy. Angela Wolf starts out with a trendy half zip for your favorite guy. This style is everywhere in every fabric for both men and women. Then meet Joe Vecchiarelli, a famous designer known for his costumes on Dancing with the Stars. He has his first lesson on draping, beginning with a basic bodice with darts. Joe will appear on the next 2 episodes with more draping so you can make garments that fit you!  

 

Angela Wolf makes a trendy half zip for your favorite guy.

Watch the video for this project now: https://youtu.be/mXpbpXMtW70

 

Joe Vecchiarelli has his first lesson on draping, beginning with a basic bodice with darts.

 
2008 Paper Power

The theme of this episode is paper power. First, Angela Wolf has a technique for altering your pattern for leggings to add pockets. Then, Joe Vecchiarelli has lesson two as he creates a paper pattern from the bodice he draped during the previous episode.

 

Angela Wolf demonstrates a technique for altering your pattern for leggings to add pockets.

 
Joe Vecchiarelli has lesson two creating a paper pattern from the bodice draped during the first lesson.  
2009 Change is Good

Our sewing needs to adapt to changing looks, lifestyle and new tools. Angela Wolf starts with a new fashion look for leggings with a figure flattering wide top and a hidden pocket. Then, Joe Vechiarelli has his final lesson on draping and how to alter your original pattern, to change the fit or style.

 

Angela Wolf creates a figure flattering wide top and a hidden pocket.

 

Joe Vechiarelli has his final draping lesson - how to alter your original pattern to change the fit or style.

Watch the video for this project now: https://youtu.be/ViKDKutBhU0

 
2010 Playful Pants

This episode features a wardrobe staple - playful pants. Joanne Banko creates cropped pants with a designer hem treatment. Then, it’s trendy draw string waist pants with Angela Wolf. This legging variation has a flattering, comfortable fit for most body types.

 

Joanne Banko creates cropped pants with a designer hem treatment.

Watch the video for this project now: https://youtu.be/w7iSq2v_Wik

 

Angela Wolf shows how to make draw string waist pants – a flattering  legging variation.

 
2011 Stitch it Up

Stitch it up with three very different sewing styles on this episode. Frist, Emily Thompson makes a mesh bag perfect for the beach. Then, it’s cosplay expert Cheryl Sleboda with a tip for adding enlarger panels to your cosplay outfits for a perfect fit. Last is a stitching technique for adding pockets to joggers with Angela Wolf.

 

Emily Thompson makes a mesh bag perfect for the beach.

Watch the video for this project now: https://youtu.be/5-23w8duqHQ

 

Cheryl Sleboda shares a tip for adding enlarger panels to your cosplay outfits for a perfect fit.

 

Angela Wolf demonstrates a stitching technique for adding pockets to joggers.

 
2012 I’ve Got a Notion

Notions are the key to professional sewing. First is adding a wrap skirt to leggings with Angela Wolf. Next, it’s a lesson on invisible zippers with Cheryl Sleboda. Then, Joanne Banko has some quick embroidery tips that will reduce puckering.

 

Angela Wolf shows how to add a wrap skirt to leggings.

Watch the video for this project now: https://youtu.be/HtDQ40-sXlo

 

Cheryl Sleboda has a lesson on invisible zippers.

 

Joanne Banko shares some quick embroidery tips that will reduce puckering.

 
2013 Perfection

Learn some easy ways for making your sewing projects look more professional. Joanne Banko shares piping tips and tricks that will have you thinking out side of the box. Next, add one final garment to your athletic wear with a crisscross back yoga top demonstrated by Angela Wolf. Then, Emily Thompson shares quick tips for gathering fabric.

 

Joanne Banko shares piping tips and tricks.

 

Angela Wolf shows how to create a crisscross back to a yoga top.

Watch the video for this project now: https://youtu.be/ZQx0CklA8Pk

 

Emily Thompson shares quick tips for gathering fabric.

 

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