It’s Sew Easy: Sewing Super Star

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The stars are shining bright this season. From movie star glamour to star-studded T-shirts, we have the projects that will let you star in your own sewing production.

Style Star

Learn the steps to becoming a style star by recognizing trends that are spot on. Angela Wolf, our resident sewing super star begins with a kimono style top. Then it’s time for another fashion forward look and a jumpsuit with Joanne Banko. It even has a star design.

Expert Alterations

Be one of a kind when you take your favorite pattern and alter, change or rearrange the pieces for a new look. Kay Whitt is first with a wrap dress – the key to this look is choosing different fabrics for the bodice trim. Then meet Sarah Gunn, known for her tunics and altering the necklines to fit your style. We finish with Angela Wolf and a lace trimmed tank. She will be featuring all different tank alterations from a basic pattern this season.

Applique – Stars and More

Appliqué is the star: literally! Emily Thompson has the secret to fashionable kids’ T-shirts with their favorite design. Then Rebecca Kemp Brent has a tutorial on appliqué using your machine. We finish with embroidered jewelry with Joanne Banko. Create a free standing lace design for instant fashion!

Star Studded T-Shirts

Everyone can be a star with star studded T-shirts in every size shape and color, for kids and adults. First Londa Rolfing creates a truly memorable tee shirt. – favorite people are remembered in the design. Then Emily Thompson returns. Last time she made the shirt and this time she creates custom iron-ons and applies the appliqué.

Night Time Glamour

Get ready for a red carpet evening with luxurious fabrics and special occasion looks. First, Joanne Banko demonstrates tone on tone embroidery and serging for that 40s glamour. Then, learn to create fabulous drape when you cut on the bias as Angela Wolf creates a satin bias cowl. Finally Londa Rolfing has a quick lesson on creating a cascading front neckline.

Accessories with Star Quality

Star quality is guaranteed when accessories are in the limelight! Kay Whitt is up first with a circular jewelry pouch. Then meet Joanne Hillestad as she makes a unique tablet cover styled with quilted fabric and coordinating prints. Learn to mix and match prints for maximum impact.

Movie Stars

Inspiration for today’s fashion comes from many sources, including the glamour of the silver screen. Angela Wolf starts out with a luxurious chemise top; perfect under a jacket or sweater or glamorous all by itself for evening wear. Then it’s time to bring out your inner princess as Cheryl Sleboda creates crowns – fit for a movie star, your favorite cosplay outfit, or a little girl’s party.

Superstar Tips and Tricks

Take your sewing to superstar level with tips and tricks guaranteed to give a professional look. Ellen March starts with reader mail and their top tips. Then, meet Mary Roediger from the wool council. Learn all about wool, its properties and qualities and how to use it best in your next project. We finish another tank top from Angela Wolf. Create a festive one shoulder ruffle for an entirely new look.

All in the Details

One little detail can make your project shine! Embroidery is the featured detail on our beautiful top with Angela Wolf. Next Cheryl Sleboda shares a cosplay accessory. Create gauntlets or wristbands perfect for Wonder Woman or other super heroes – it’s the details of the closure that are perfect finishing touches.

Table Top Glamour

Show off your style, when you create table top glamour. Your table is the star with this table setting from Rebecca Kemp Brent. Create beautiful accents and all over patterns using a frame. Then meet Joanne Hillestad and a beautiful table runner. This quick project personalizes your décor by season or color. Finally Angela is back with another tank variation; this time it’s a lace insert.

Poolside Glamour

Look and feel like a star when you’re on vacation or by the pool Joanne Banko has a knit cover-up that doubles as a dress and is enhanced with specialty stitching. Then, take the fear out of bathing suit season with Meg Healy. Look and feel your best in a suit that fits you perfectly when you make it yourself.

Home Dec Standouts

Add a touch of glamour to your home and feel like a star every day. Louis Carney adds glitz to your bedroom with a headboard that’s easily updated or changed any time. Then it’s time for a little custom drapery with Joanne Banko. Tab drapes match many different décor styles including the popular mid-century look with a clean finish. We finish with our final tank from Angela Wolf and the perfect foundation tank under your favorite garments for a smooth look or by itself under jackets and sweaters.

Sport Stars

Be a sports star or just look like one with apparel you create yourself. Whatever your sport from yoga to basketball, make sportswear that fits and flatters. First meet Jennifer Stern-Hasemann; yoga pants are the go to pants for comfort every day. Then Emily Thompson shares the techniques you need to create racer back knit tops.