Course curriculum

  • 1

    LESSON 1 - Introduction to Sewing Knit Tops

    • 1 - Part 1 Sewing Supplies
    • Welcome to Class
    • 1 - Part 2 Introduction to Knit Fabrics
    • Class Supplies & Materials
    • Introduce Yourself to the Group
  • 2

    LESSON 2 - Patterns & Fitting

    • 2 - Part 1 Choosing Patterns & Measurements
    • 2 - Part 2 Fitting Tips
    • 2 - Part 3 Pattern Alterations
    • Measurement Chart
    • How is your muslin coming along?
  • 3

    LESSON 3 - Cutting Fabric

    • 3 - Part 1 Tips for Cutting Knits
    • 3 - Part 2 Cutting a Tee Pattern (example 1)
    • 3 - Part 3 Cutting the Delila on ITY (Example 2)
    • Fabric & Fabric Cutting
  • 4

    LESSON 4 - Stitches

    • 4 - Part 1 Sewing Machine Stitches
    • 4 - Part 2 Serger Stitches
    • Sewing vs. Serging
  • 5

    LESSON 5 - Stabilizing

    • 5 - Part 1 Insert with the Sewing Machine
    • 5 - Part 2 Insert with the Serger
    • 5 - Part 3 Sewing the Shoulder Seam
    • What do you think of stabilizing knits?
  • 6

    LESSON 6 - Set in Sleeves

    • 6 - Part 1 Sewing in the Sleeve
    • 6 - Part 2 Serging in the Sleeve
    • How did your sleeve turn out?
  • 7

    LESSON 7 - The Seams

    • 7 - Part 1 Sewing the Seam
    • 7 - Part 2 Serging the Seam
    • 7 - Part 3 Ruching
    • How are your stitches turning out?
  • 8

    LESSON 8 - Attaching Neckline Binding

    • 8 - Attaching Neckline Binding
    • How is your neckline turning out?
  • 9

    LESSON 9 - Hemming Techniques

    • 9 - Part 1: Pressing (3:59)
    • 9 - Part 2: Hemming with a Twin Needle (7:45)
    • 9 - Part 3: Hemming with a Coverhem (3:30)
    • What's your favorite hemming technique?
  • 10

    LESSON 10 BONUS - Sewing a Sleeve Slit

    • 10 - Sew a Slit in the Sleeve (11:06)
    • Are you going to try this?
  • 11

    LESSON 11 BONUS - Sewing a Twisted Neckline

    • 11 - Twisted Neckline
    • Now Let's Get Sewing Knits ♥
    • Thanks ♥

About the Instructor

Angela Wolf

Angela Wolf

President & Founder of Angela Wolf Academy

Angela Wolf fashion designer and entrepreneur, is the anchor of the PBS series It’s Sew Easy and host of a live facebook show's Behind the Scenes and At Your Side Virtually. Author of How to Start a Home-based Fashion Design Business, founder of Angela Wolf Patterns, and Producer of Fabric to Fashion Reality Show. Angela teaches online sewing classes on Patternreview, Craftsy, and Angela Wolf Academy. Angela started sewing at a young age and continued to design women’s apparel all thru college. With an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for fashion and sewing, she launched and ran a successful custom apparel and alteration business for over 18 years. She has since launched a pattern collection Angela Wolf Pattern Collection for the home sewer. Angela is the winner of 2008 Passion for Fashion, 2012 American Sewing Expo’s teacher of year, and spends her time speaking and teaching all over the country. When she is not sewing, you will find her fishing on Lake Michigan or in the Florida Keys with her husband Winn, on the Win-n-Angel!

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

Essential is the right word

judith van hooijdonk

I’m not a beginner but got a lot of tips and tricks out of this course....it sure makes my life easier. There’s something for everybody.....i can now cut the right way, sew with no pins, handle slippery and curly light weight knits etc etc.....i j...

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I’m not a beginner but got a lot of tips and tricks out of this course....it sure makes my life easier. There’s something for everybody.....i can now cut the right way, sew with no pins, handle slippery and curly light weight knits etc etc.....i just loved this course!!! I especially apriciate the fact that there are no brand specific stiches and stuff so you can just use any machine you have. I recommend this fantastic course for anyone who want to tackle knits! Thanks Angela for putting in so much time and effort into these videos!

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Thank You Angela Wolf!!!!

Geralyn Froeba

I sew garments again because of you!!!!!!

I sew garments again because of you!!!!!!

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Great techniques! Easy to follow along!

Laney Kidd

This is a great course! I used it as a "follow along" class and made my top as I watch each part. I learned so much and my technique has greatly improved. I'm new to sewing knits, so, this class was a wonderful aid to take away the fear of sewing ...

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This is a great course! I used it as a "follow along" class and made my top as I watch each part. I learned so much and my technique has greatly improved. I'm new to sewing knits, so, this class was a wonderful aid to take away the fear of sewing knits.

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Awesome Class

Linda Chessell

You couldn't find a better instructor than Angela Wolf. All instructions are clear and concise and very friendly, a great combination. I have learned a lot and enjoyed it thoroughly.

You couldn't find a better instructor than Angela Wolf. All instructions are clear and concise and very friendly, a great combination. I have learned a lot and enjoyed it thoroughly.

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Nothing but praises for this class!!

Sharon Moore

Great class for beginners or advanced!! I've been sewing for a very long time, but have always avoided knits. This class takes the fear out of sewing with knits. Loved all the tips for sewing with knits from cutting them out to sewing it up. ...

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Great class for beginners or advanced!! I've been sewing for a very long time, but have always avoided knits. This class takes the fear out of sewing with knits. Loved all the tips for sewing with knits from cutting them out to sewing it up. Thanks Angela for sharing your time and knowledge with us. Sharon

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Great class

Francine Meyer-Drasutis

It is so nice to have all of Angela's tip and tricks to make her top's successful. Everything is covered in this amazing class.

It is so nice to have all of Angela's tip and tricks to make her top's successful. Everything is covered in this amazing class.

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Great Knit Tops Course

Linda Craig

This is an excellent course with clear details how to successfully accomplish each step. A beginner sewer would be successful follow each step. Angela carefully & patiently explains what to do & why you are doing it. Thank you so much, ...

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This is an excellent course with clear details how to successfully accomplish each step. A beginner sewer would be successful follow each step. Angela carefully & patiently explains what to do & why you are doing it. Thank you so much, really enjoyed your course

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Best knits class EVER!!

Susan Fischer

I had not sewn with knits in decades because they never turned out right....too tight, too loose, too not-so-good! Angela is a gifted instructor, presenting valuable easy to follow information in a sequential format which enables the viewer to fol...

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I had not sewn with knits in decades because they never turned out right....too tight, too loose, too not-so-good! Angela is a gifted instructor, presenting valuable easy to follow information in a sequential format which enables the viewer to follow along as she sews....to have a completed garment in absolutely no time at all! A common sense approach to sewing with attention to detail like no other!! I have referred back to this class often for refresher. I recommend this class to anyone and everyone who sews with knits....or wants to sew with knits! Worth every penny....and then some!!

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Great techniques! Easy to follow along!

Laney Kidd

This is a great course! I used it as a "follow along" class and made my top as I watch each part. I learned so much and my technique has greatly improved. I'm new to sewing knits, so, this class was a wonderful aid to take away the fear of sewing ...

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This is a great course! I used it as a "follow along" class and made my top as I watch each part. I learned so much and my technique has greatly improved. I'm new to sewing knits, so, this class was a wonderful aid to take away the fear of sewing knits.

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