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May 18, 2013 is Free Class Day!

 Have you had the opportunity to look at Craftsy yet? Today you can try out a class, up to a 39.99 value for free! This deal is open to new members only. I'm taking theHand-Embelishing Knit Fabric...

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A Thank You Note

I got a thank you note in the mail today for my article on examiner.com. How cool is that?

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Denim Wrap Skirt from repurposed Jeans

I love how it turned out!Now back to cutting!

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My Craftsy Class

I had a little trouble getting my pattern for my Craftsy Class, the pattern got lost in the mail the first time they sent it. But, as always, their customer service was spectacular and I got a new one...

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2014 Wardrobe Challenge

 Promotional image by fashionsewingwithangelawolf.comAre you planning to join the Wardrobe Challenge?The goal of the Wardrobe Challenge is 'to inspire, mentor and challenge you to fill your closet with...

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Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine

Lots of people tell me they want to sew, but they don't know how to use their machine.I can relate! It took me forever to learn that it mattered which way the bobbin went in on the machine. But once I...

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Trees, trees, Trees!

The youth theatre is doing "Into the Woods, Jr.".They have 4 shows with two casts. Everyone who tries out gets a part. That means about 50 children will get to be singing trees.I got to sew the...

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Angela Wolf's March 2014 Wardrobe Challenge

I kinda dropped the ball on the February Challenge. I got busy with trees and couldn't keep up! I still have a shirred refashion that I plan on doing, we'll see if I can get it on here. If you read...

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Recycled denim backpack and Playing with my embroidery machine

I've been thinking about making a denim backpack, this is one style. I have another one in my head too, unfortunately I don't sketch.I've also been playing with my embroidery machine. I would like to...

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My inspiration for the 1/2 Scale Challenge

 I have entered the 1/2 scale challenge for the 2014 American Sewing Expo in Novi, Michigan.All images from Alabama Chanin and Natalie Chanin booksI fought it. I really did. But the truth is I find...

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Dress Alteration

I'm always doing something. It is difficult to get it all posted here. I am making an effort :), but my pictures are a bit lazy.I re did the waist and hem decoration on a First Communion dress for a...

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Angela's April Wardrobe Challenge

Have you been keeping up? I'm hoping to do some serging for the April Challenge. Love my overlocks. I have 4 home plus 2 industrial Artisans right now. The Juki's are my baby's, I got a lovely BabyLock...

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Burda Style in English!

I filled out an online form for a free trial of the new Burda Style Magazine in English. Just got my copy yesterday. Yippee! So many patterns and instructions and pdf downloads with instructions and...

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A Long Winter

 It was a long winter here in Michigan and elsewhere. And in spite of the 80 degree temps yesterday, we are back into the 50's today. I wasn't able to spend much time in the shop because of the new...

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ScanNCut by Brother

 Have you heard of the ScanNCut by Brother? I just finished writing an article for examiner.com and I really want to get one! I've thought about getting the cricut or other cutting machine, but they...

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Angela Wolf's June 2014 Wardrobe Challenge

promotional photo from fashionsewingwithangelawolf.comDid you see what the June contest is? Its all about fabrication! I think Angela may have some Alabama Chanin on the brain too. I love the swirl on...

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Learning to post on youtube

I'm trying to do some sewing videos, because I already don't have enough to do, lol. I'm having trouble. My little video camera seems to be working, but for some reason only 19 seconds of my video will...

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It worked!

On my, this time it worked so well I have no idea what I did wrong. Only that it was VERY wrong! Excellent. I don't need to buy new equipment I can use what I have. Yippee!

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My Half Scale Challenge entry

There she is! I knew I wouldn't win, but I had so much fun. I'll do it again next year and maybe get fancier. The ball gowns won, of course. Next year's inspiration is '50 shades of red'. Look on my...

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My scores for the 1/2 scale challenge

Yikes! I just got my 1/2 scale dressform, garments and scores back in the mail. OUCH! I really don't mind any of the scores about fashionable or creative. I don't feel especially strong in those areas....

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