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THE IMPATIENT BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SEWING

Learn to sew without the fluff! Most sewing books throw a mountain of information at you, which can be a bit overwhelming, right? Not Here! We’re focusing on quick, easy tips and shortcuts so that you get all the good stuff and none of the headache.

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HI! I'm ANGELINA

I'm just a girly architect who started upcycling clothes because all the clothes I like never seem to fit just right. 

With a creative spin, upcycling took my wardrobe to the next level!  Every woman is different, so our clothes should be, too!  Together we can make clothes that fit our amazing personalities and sizes.  Let's get creative!

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How to Choose Sewing Patterns and Read Pattern Envelopes for Beginners!
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How to Choose Sewing Patterns and Read Pattern Envelopes for Beginners!

Here's how to choose the right size pattern and how to read pattern envelopes broken down for the impatient beginner! The Impatient Beginner's Guide to Sewing Buy here for signed copy: https://blueprintsignature.com/collections/planners-and-patterns Shop here for bulk orders or free Prime shipping: https://amzn.to/3Xquz5U BEGINNER SEWING PROJECTS Pillowcase: https://youtu.be/muCNmnBXhzc Elastic Waist Skirt: https://youtu.be/BfmvAYarRKs Ruffle Tote Bag: https://youtu.be/T7IuZkb361A 0:00 How to Use Patterns for beginners 0:17 How to take measurements for sewing 0:42 How to choose the right size sewing pattern 4:44 How to read sewing pattern envelopes 5:52 How much fabric do I need 6:40 Good Beginner Patterns 7:12 Beginner Sewing Book Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrbwYMM4UKLvDDIPvS1-CQ/join Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy TIKTOK ➫ https://www.tiktok.com/@blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)
20 Minute DIY Elastic Waist Skirt! |  Beginner Sewing Upcycle
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20 Minute DIY Elastic Waist Skirt! | Beginner Sewing Upcycle

Sew your first skirt in 20 minutes! Here's a beginner sewing upcycle that's super cute. The Impatient Beginner's Guide to Sewing: https://blueprintsignature.com/collections/planners-and-patterns 0:00 First Sewing Project 0:56 How to make a skirt 1:34 How to measure yourself 2:08 How to cut fabric 2:46 How to sew a waistband 5:26 How to measure elastic 5:56 How to put in elastic 6:45 How to sew elastic 8:15 How to style a mini skirt 9:22 Beginner Sewing Book Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrbwYMM4UKLvDDIPvS1-CQ/join Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy TIKTOK ➫ https://www.tiktok.com/@blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)
20 Minute DIY Pillow Case! | Beginner Sewing & Upcycling
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20 Minute DIY Pillow Case! | Beginner Sewing & Upcycling

Just learning how to sew! Upcycle a men's dress shirt into a pillow case in 20 minutes. The Impatient Beginner's Guide to Sewing: https://blueprintsignature.com/collections/planners-and-patterns 0:00 DIY Upcycled Pillow Case 0:45 First Sewing Project 2:29 How to Cut Fabric 3:05 How to Pin Fabric 3:35 How to Sew Corners 6:21 How to back stitch 7:23 How to keep fabric from fraying 7:58 How to hem 9:37 Beginner Sewing Book Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrbwYMM4UKLvDDIPvS1-CQ/join Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy TIKTOK ➫ https://www.tiktok.com/@blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)
Get the Bobbin Thread to Come Up! | How to Load a Bobbin
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Get the Bobbin Thread to Come Up! | How to Load a Bobbin

Here's how to load a bobbin for both a top loading and vertical bobbin sewing machine and a few tips and tricks to make it super easy every time. Bernette B38: https://amzn.to/4dEpkoE Janome 1522dg: https://amzn.to/46OLwu0 NEED MORE SEWING HELP Learn to Sew in 20 Minutes: https://youtu.be/creNPY8u9qo Parts of the Sewing Machine: https://youtu.be/0ZE3tkjk7AI 8 Things You Need to Learn to Sew: https://youtu.be/C07FtUN3bjA Best Sewing Machines for Beginners: https://youtu.be/94PC1xIEAps Types of Sewing Thread: https://youtu.be/YsID2FKR4Vo How to Thread a Needle: https://youtu.be/lm8vLGVLKEM 5 Upcycle Projects for Beginners: https://youtu.be/zoMY4fJN1aU Basic Sewing Machine Stitches: https://youtu.be/3XSNESUkWY8 0:00 How to get bobbin thread up 0:39 Which way to turn bobbin thread 0:55 Top Loading Bobbin 2:28 Sewing Machines for Beginners 3:03 How to Load bottom thread 3:35 Bottom Bobbin 4:32 Houston Sewing Classes Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrbwYMM4UKLvDDIPvS1-CQ/join Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy TIKTOK ➫ https://www.tiktok.com/@blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)
10 Cool DIY Ways to Upsize Too Small Jeans and Pants!
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10 Cool DIY Ways to Upsize Too Small Jeans and Pants!

Here's 10 cool DIY ways to upsize your too small jeans and pants! Pants Too Small in the Hips Upside down panel: https://youtu.be/hrx6alouNWI Snap Front: https://youtu.be/5wYGUU6iJ8Q Barrel Jeans: https://youtu.be/KnTOvwNaHJA Pants Too Small in the Waist Star denim panel: https://youtu.be/Wx3F5If5QfQ Striped panel: https://youtu.be/z7b8Qet2Uas Adidas Stripe: https://youtu.be/ktfMuNAjUto Snap Side: https://youtu.be/ktfMuNAjUto Skirt Side: https://youtu.be/ktfMuNAjUto Combine two pairs: https://youtu.be/ktfMuNAjUto Patchwork Side Panels: https://youtu.be/C_YhaWvETkk 0:00 How to make jeans bigger 0:14 How to make pants bigger in the hips 0:37 How to make jeans wide leg 1:23 Snap Front Jeans 2:03 DIY Barrel Jeans 2:44 Learn to Upcycle 3:38 How to expand jeans in waist 4:05 Star Jeans 4:41 How to make my pants bigger 5:09 DIY Adidas Jeans 5:59 Snap Side Jeans 6:38 DIY Flare Jeans 7:05 What to do with too small jeans 7:22 DIY Patchwork Wide Leg Jeans Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrbwYMM4UKLvDDIPvS1-CQ/join Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy TIKTOK ➫ https://www.tiktok.com/@blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)
3 Ways to Fix an OVER CUT Off Shoulder T-shirt!
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3 Ways to Fix an OVER CUT Off Shoulder T-shirt!

Here's 3 ways to fix an over cut off shoulder t-shirt that I think you'll love! Can you fix a t-shirt if you cut too much? YOU CAN! Let's do the impossible. How to Cut the Perfect Off Shoulder T-shirt: https://youtu.be/mn7-nj8UYbg Stop over cutting your t-shirts and sweatshirts! | DIY off shoulder cut: https://youtube.com/shorts/pWJkU8iObX0 DIY Off Shoulder T-shirt & Blouse: https://youtu.be/_PpihTODXPQ MORE T-SHIRT CUTS Scissors Only Halter Dress: https://youtu.be/l2cXjRAlGTQ 12 Scissors Only Ways to Transform your T-shirts: https://youtu.be/YLkYStVgBSA 3 T-shirt Transformations: https://youtu.be/yNDGxs0onTA Easy No Sew T-shirt Upcycles: https://youtu.be/vtUZyCw0H3E 3 No Sew Summer Tops: https://youtu.be/Vk0kChJ6tA0 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL325zR1lirvdMDzCImAwaZi5d0poPJbX5 0:00 You Cut Too Much 0:43 How to Fix Over Cut T-shirt 1:34 Bernette B37 sewing 1:50 Sewing Knits Tip 2:07 Fix Ruined T-shirt 2:25 T-shirt Neck Cut 3:35 Learn to Sew 3:50 No Sew Off Shoulder T-shirt 5:58 Keep Off Shoulder Up 7:09 Styling Off Shoulder Tops 7:51 Remaking your clothes Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrbwYMM4UKLvDDIPvS1-CQ/join Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy TIKTOK ➫ https://www.tiktok.com/@blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)
5 Upcycling Projects for Beginners! | DIY Clothes Easy Sewing
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5 Upcycling Projects for Beginners! | DIY Clothes Easy Sewing

Here's 5 upcycling projects for beginners! DIY your clothes with these easy sewing projects. Houston Sewing Classes: https://www.blueprintdiy.com/sewing-classes Chicago Thrift Tour: https://www.blueprintdiy.com/events FULL TUTORIALS DIY Rosette Choker: https://youtu.be/OXcVd5t7guc Take in a skirt: https://youtu.be/0OOgIj0TNoE DIY Shirt Dress: https://youtu.be/aRYxI6hjJ9A Upsize Pants & Jeans: https://youtu.be/z7b8Qet2Uas Ruffle Tote Bag: https://youtu.be/T7IuZkb361A 0:00 Upcycling DIY Projects for Beginners 0:29 DIY Rosette Choker 1:42 How to Take In a Skirt 2:55 DIY Shirt Dress 4:06 Houston Sewing Classes 5:50 How to make pants bigger 6:54 DIY Ruffle Tote Bag Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrbwYMM4UKLvDDIPvS1-CQ/join Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy TIKTOK ➫ https://www.tiktok.com/@blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)
How to Cut & Sew STRAIGHT in 5 Easy Steps!
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How to Cut & Sew STRAIGHT in 5 Easy Steps!

Here's 5 easy steps to learn how to cut and sew straight so those sewing projects can actually get done! Houston Sewing Classes: https://www.blueprintdiy.com/sewing-classes Shop Blueprint Signature: https://www.blueprintsignature.com 0:00 Beginner Sewing Tutorial 0:53 Why Can't I sew straight? 1:47 Ironing When Sewing 2:53 How to pin patterns to fabric 4:36 How to draw a straight line 5:11 Uneven seams 6:32 How to cut straight 7:44 How to sew straight 8:06 Why sewing straight matters 10:51How to sew a straight line 11:53 Learn to Sew Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrbwYMM4UKLvDDIPvS1-CQ/join Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy TIKTOK ➫ https://www.tiktok.com/@blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)
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