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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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LET'S REMAKE OUR CLOTHES

TO BE JUST AS UNIQUE AS US!

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AMAZING UPCYCLE INSPIRATION

WORLD'S FIRST SUSTAINABLE FASHION

COMPETITION SHOW IS IN SEASON 2!

ABOUT

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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

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!)
How To Start a T-shirt Business at Home on a Budget!
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How To Start a T-shirt Business at Home on a Budget!

I set this up and made a t-shirt in one evening! Procolored F13 Panda DTF Printer A3 L1800: https://www.procolored.com/?ref=ruzvrcvw, use code BLUEPRINTDIY for a discount. Customers who purchase more than 1,000 US dollars will get a 100 US dollar discount. 0:00 Perfect DTF Printer for Beginners 0:24 What is a DTF printer? 1:16 Unboxing the Procolored DTF Printer 2:29 How to set up a DTF printer 3:19 How to add ink to a DTF printer 5:18 How to clean print heads DTF printer 5:57 How to use ProRip software 6:49 How does a DTF printer print? 7:15 Best DTF printer for small business 8:19 How to cure DTF film 9:20 How to heat press DTF film 11:13 What can I print on DTF printer? #procolored #procoloredreview #procoloredf13 #dtfprinter 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 Full Patterns with a Vinyl Cutter! | Vevor 34" Vinyl Cutter Plotter
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How to Print Full Patterns with a Vinyl Cutter! | Vevor 34" Vinyl Cutter Plotter

How to plot with Vevor vinyl cutter! https://s.vevor.com/bfRbls 5% off discount code: DISCOUNT23 (Valid for all the items) #Vevor Stop taping together small pages and print out your whole pattern with this vinyl cutter/plotter. Paper roll: https://amzn.to/4dXWUGy Retractable Pen Refills: https://amzn.to/4ebhkLZ Learn to Sew with my Book: https://www.blueprintdiy.com More Sewing Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL325zR1lirvcFFXffET5DR7GUQ2tQsz75 0:00 How to print a pdf pattern 1:12 How to assemble Vevor vinyl cutter 1:55 How to set up Vevor 34" vinyl cutter 3:44 How to refill Vevor plotter pen 5:15 How to change plotter pen 7:58 How to load paper roll on vinyl cutter 9:18 How to adjust pinch roller pressure 9:54 How to plot on vinyl cutter 10:33 How to plot on vinyl cutter 11:06 How to print patterns on vinyl cutter 14:12 Vevor 34" vinyl cutter plotter 16:38 How to cut large vinyl on roll 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 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!)
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