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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!

NEW VIDEOS EVERY THURSDAY & SATURDAY

How To Print Your Own Book CHEAP and FAST!
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How To Print Your Own Book CHEAP and FAST!

Here's how to print your own book 3X faster with these budget friendly upgrades to my original book binding video. All materials are linked below. Beginner Sewing Guide: https://blueprintsignature.com/collections/planners-and-patterns/products/the-impatient-beginners-guide-to-sewing How to Print Your Book on a Budget! | Step by Step - Organize, Print, Bind, Cut https://youtu.be/bFXYeLQQ2QM Canva book margins template: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGXXP9eQM8/-6NfxgKBW0SKHL_LAmjlhA/view?utm_content=DAGXXP9eQM8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview Canon Megatank G3270: https://amzn.to/41bAgH1 Canon Ink Refill: https://amzn.to/4gfBDJj Matte Photo Paper: https://amzn.to/4e7KyuM Electric Creasing Machine: https://amzn.to/40OmbiX Brother Laser Printer: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-HL-L2465DW-Wireless-Compact-Monochrome-Multi-Function-Laser-Printer-Copy-Scan/5063980308 Brother Laser Ink: https://amzn.to/3NPmAto Brother Toner Refill: https://amzn.to/3YAjYVc Guillotine Paper Cutter: https://amzn.to/3YuYdGE Book Binding Strips: https://amzn.to/4fa21Ej Book Binding Machine: https://amzn.to/3Ayn5oH 0:00 Print Your Own Book 0:14 Learn to Sew 0:44 Where to sell your book 1:00 How to print color book cover 1:56 Borderless color printing 2:59 How to make tear away pages 3:51 organize book pages 5:42 How to bind a book at home 6:12 How to ship books 7:00 How to Print book pages 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 Print Your Book on a Budget! | Step by Step - Organize, Print, Bind, Cut
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How to Print Your Book on a Budget! | Step by Step - Organize, Print, Bind, Cut

Here's how to print your own book on a budget from start to finish with steps on how to organize it efficiently, printer settings, how to bind a book, and how to cut it... all on regular letter size paper. All materials are linked below. Beginner Sewing Guide: https://blueprintsignature.com/collections/planners-and-patterns/products/the-impatient-beginners-guide-to-sewing Canva book margins template: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGXXP9eQM8/-6NfxgKBW0SKHL_LAmjlhA/view?utm_content=DAGXXP9eQM8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview Canon Pixma: https://amzn.to/4fr5n5o Canon Ink: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RJKCGPY/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_78R9KXFA2QPH8AVMK6V6?linkCode=ml2&tag=angelinamccul-20 Canon Ink Refill: https://amzn.to/3YvU1q2 Matte Photo Paper: https://amzn.to/4e7KyuM Scoring Board: https://amzn.to/4ffGFoX Electric Creasing Machine: https://amzn.to/40OmbiX Brother Laser Jet Printer: https://amzn.to/4f8ry0l Brother Laser Ink: https://amzn.to/3NPmAto Brother Toner Refill: https://amzn.to/3YAjYVc Paper Cutter: https://amzn.to/4ffGzO7 Guillotine Paper Cutter: https://amzn.to/3YuYdGE Book Binding Strips: https://amzn.to/4fa21Ej Book Binding Machine: https://amzn.to/3Ayn5oH 0:00 How to print a book cover 2:00 How to fold a book cover 3:35 How to crease paper fast 4:41 organize double sided book pages 7:00 How to Print book pages 7:52 How to make a book 8:32 How to make tear away pages 9:40 Cheapest way to publish your own book 11:54 How to bind a book at home 12:57 Faster way to make books 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!)
DIY this $650 Fur Clutch! | Bag Upcycle
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DIY this $650 Fur Clutch! | Bag Upcycle

Learn to sew a fur clutch inspired by the fall/winter runway styles going for up to $650. No matter whether you upcycle an old fur coat or make it out of another fabric completely, it's going to be a statement piece! Bag Pattern: https://blueprintsignature.com/products/fur-clutch-bag-digital-pattern Wawak: https://www.wawak.com/zippers/specialty/continuous/5-gunmetal-metallic-nylon-coil-continuous-zipper-roll-3-yds Zipper by the yard: https://amzn.to/40flz5v Flex Foam: https://amzn.to/40hlPRz Seam Binding: https://amzn.to/3NFJ2VW Green Fur Bag: https://youtu.be/782PSYhYcdc How to dye synthetic fabrics: https://youtu.be/1zIBzPfxca4 Fall/Winter Runway Inspo: https://youtu.be/qb92q0posSc Pattern Printer: https://youtu.be/sfpIjt1XlYs Texas Art Asylum: https://www.texasartasylum.com My Sewing Machine: https://pintuckandpurl.com/pages/bernette-blueprintdiy How to sew seam binding: https://youtu.be/5ZJjRBzYH_U Houston Sewing Classes: https://www.blueprintdiy.com/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!)
3 New Tools to turn your DIY Crafts into Cash!
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3 New Tools to turn your DIY Crafts into Cash!

Here's 3 new tools from VEVOR to help you turn your DIY crafts into cash! Heat Press Machine https://s.vevor.com/bfRfQn Electric Creasing Machine https://s.vevor.com/bfRfQi Laser Engraver https://s.vevor.com/bfRfP8 Discount code: VEV5OFF 5% discount code for all vevor product The Impatient Beginner's Guide to Sewing: https://blueprintsignature.com/collections/planners-and-patterns Book making supplies: https://amzn.to/3XgDmHu Gems: https://amzn.to/3BRi7nw Houston Sewing Classes: https://www.blueprintdiy.com/sewing-classes 0:00 How to Level Up your DIY fashion business 0:42 Crafts that you can sell 1:03 Vevor Upgraded Heat Press Machine 2:57 Best Way to Heat Press T-shirts 3:36 Why print your own books 4:00 How to make books faster 5:00 How to perforate paper 5:55 Can you laser engrave leather? 6:56 Vevor 5W laser engraver 7:40 How to use LaserGBL 8:53 Engraving leather 9:50 Sip & Sew Houston 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!)
Beginner Leather & Zipper Sewing | Leather Wallet Sew Along + FREE Pattern
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Beginner Leather & Zipper Sewing | Leather Wallet Sew Along + FREE Pattern

Sew leather on a regular sewing machine! Sew along with me to make a DIY leather wallet and learn my favorite beginner leather and zipper sewing techniques! And there's a FREE pattern download below. Leather Wallet pattern: https://www.blueprintsignature.com/products/leather-wallet-digital-pattern Roller foot/Teflon foot: https://amzn.to/3Ymj7J9 Tape: https://amzn.to/3NpD9Mu Rotory cutter: https://amzn.to/3U8fAM1 Ruler: https://amzn.to/3Y2uxjN Bernette Sewing Machine: https://pintuckandpurl.com/pages/bernette-blueprintdiy Sewing Books & Planners: https://blueprintsignature.com/collections/planners-and-patterns Leather needles: https://amzn.to/4h3QIPd Lobster claw clasps: https://amzn.to/3Nnu4nn Sewing classes: https://www.blueprintdiy.com/sewing-classes 0:00 Beginner leather sewing techniques 0:15 Upcycling a leather coat 1:48 Free sewing pattern 2:04 How to cut leather 3:18 Zipper sewing hack 4:55 Bernette B37 5:49 How to sew leather 6:23 Leather presser foot 7:14 How to sew a zipper 12:59 How to sew sharp corners 13:35 DIY zipper tassel 14:35 Next Time on BlueprintDIY 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!)
Amazing 2 Weeks of Upcycling! | Getting Back by Sew-jo, DIY Fur Bags & Charms, Craft Thrift Store
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Amazing 2 Weeks of Upcycling! | Getting Back by Sew-jo, DIY Fur Bags & Charms, Craft Thrift Store

Here's how I spent 2 weeks getting back my upcycling sew-jo and back to taking care of myself. It's a whole life upcycle! AND I finished sewing the first version of the oversized fur clutch that we loved from the runway shows this season. Shop my brand: https://blueprintsignature.com/collections/jeans Hair Salon: https://www.chicshadeshair.com Runway Upcycle Inspiration: https://youtu.be/qb92q0posSc Pattern Printer: https://youtu.be/sfpIjt1XlYs Janome HD9 Discount: https://montavillasewingco.refr.cc/angelina 0:00 Upcycling my Life 0:44 Runway Inspiration 1:41 Huge Craft Thrift Store 4:51 DIY Oversized Fur Clutch 6:26 DIY Leather Bag Charm 7:10 I'm DYING my hair! 9:19 New Hair Who Dis 10:51 Black Girl with Ginger Hair 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!)
What Upcyclers Do together on Vacation!
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What Upcyclers Do together on Vacation!

My upcycle group met up in Chicago for a wild weekend of thrifting and exchanging fabric. Thrift with me and my BlueprintDIY University group for our annual thrift vacation! 0:00 Huge Thrift Haul 0:30 Sewing Group 1:31 Massive Chicago Fabric Store 3:07 Thrift Vacation 4:33 Thrift Exchange 6:14 Let's go thrifting! 8:20 Vintage Singer Sewing Machine 10:11 Try on Haul 11:28 Fabric Exchange 12:31 Thrift Meet & Greet 14:25 Houston Thrift Tour 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!)
Fall Winter 2024 2025 Runway Upcycle Inspiration!
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Fall Winter 2024 2025 Runway Upcycle Inspiration!

New upcycle inspiration from the fall winter 2024/2025 runway shows! Blanket Cardigan Pattern: https://blueprintsignature.com/products/upcycled-blanket-cardigan-pattern Denim & Plaid Upcycle: https://youtu.be/pEUqSjsvMwk Houston Sewing Classes: https://www.blueprintdiy.com/sewing-classes Hoodie Dress: https://youtu.be/Q5Fu_zKreVM 10 Ways to Upsize Pants: https://youtu.be/fqjo8VCxv6k The Impatient Beginner's Guide to Sewing: https://www.blueprintdiy.com Fall 2024 RUNWAY SHOWS Thom Brown https://youtu.be/Pgy33LVp7-A Laquan Smith https://youtu.be/_06eUS06oj8 Area https://youtu.be/w4M57zm6m0U Chloe https://youtu.be/xTOpjgX7u4A Balmain https://www.youtube.com/live/chUl7Gdr41E Dries Van Noten https://youtu.be/MUAZDL9u0Wk Undercover https://youtu.be/BJ9ryWeIzq4 0:00 Fall Fashion Trends 2024 0:59 Upcycled Outerwear 2:43 Bag Trends 2025 4:00 Thigh Cutouts 5:00 Frills & Fringe Trends 6:40 Dramatic Silhouettes 8:10 Rich Pastels 9:21 Upcycle Trends on the Runway 11:37 Make pants bigger 12:49 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!)
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