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Double Welt Pocket with Zipper

arianna — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:05:11 +0000

Stores are full of garments using zippers as details! Watch this show as S & R show you a clever zipper application, which involves not only a pocket but a beautiful interior to your garment.

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Sewing Tip 61: Pressing

arianna — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:00:40 +0000

Before pressing on the right side of garment, try a sample piece of fabric. If pressing directly on the right side of a garment causes a shine or flattening effect, cover garment with presscloth and use steam for a good…

Sewing Tip 60: Bedsheet Tableclothes

arianna — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:00:22 +0000

Sheets now come in such a variety of patterns that it is likely you can find one that will make a good tablecloth. King-size sheets are usually large enough to make a cloth without piecing. Unfortunately, if the fabric combination…

Unstructured Jackets

arianna — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:10:21 +0000

Often the third piece in an outfit is the one that pulls it all together! See a wardrobe of unstructured jackets that cover the arms and give your outfit some pizzazz! If you are one of many who hate to…

Copying Ready to Wear

arianna — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:36:35 +0000

If you are stumped about where to find new ideas, watch how Sandra & Ron recreate styling details from ready to wear garments and pictures in magazines. Just seeing this show will give you a barrage of ideas for your…

Working with Sweater Knits

arianna — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:17:06 +0000

If you are lucky enough to find a sweater knit you love, you want to make a wise choice when choosing a pattern. While the obvious choice would be a sweater, you need not be limited to using the fabric…

Unusual Techniques for Border Prints

arianna — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:00:18 +0000

Unless you want to make a skirt with a gathered waist, most sewers steer away from border print fabric because they don’t know what to do with it! Sandra & Ron show you how you can use border print fabrics…

Sewing Tip 59

arianna — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:25:26 +0000

Create the wow factor in an outfit by mixing prints. To do this successfully, try one of three approaches: (1) Repeat one color from the print of the first piece in the second piece. (2) Coordinate prints such as a…

Sewing Tip 58

arianna — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:17:49 +0000

On long-pile furs, cut the seam allowances off. Loosen the top tension and sew with a 4.0 mm width and 2.5 mm length zigzag, letting the stitch fall on and off the fabric. Once sewn, pull the pieces slightly and…

Baby Clothes Trunk Show

arianna — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:00:02 +0000

If you find baby clothes patterns rather limited in stores, you need to watch this show! We’ll introduce a new line of baby clothes patterns that are stylish and easy to put together. Great ideas, like using a tee shirt…