Twin Needle Seam

This seam finish works well on curved or straight seams and equally well on knits and wovens.

Welt Pocket with Zipper

In a previuos episode, Ron and Sandra showed you how to make fabulous welt pockets.

Today, Ron shares a marvelous technique on how to create a welt look with a zipper in the middle.

These pockets look great and with lessons from Ron…

Tummy Camouflage

One of the most frequently asked questions is, “How can I camouflage my tummy?”

For starters, stop wearing clothes which are too tight!

With the exception of jeans, which can act as a tummy flattener, the waistband on a normal pair of pants…

Bound Buttonholes

Bound Buttonholes are quite elegant, but they can be time consuming to make.

Watch as Sandra teaches you a technique that will allow you to keep the elegance and cut down on the time!

You will love this step by step method of creating…

Burn Test for Fabric

Have you ever found a great piece of fabric at a discount store and the composition is unknown?

Determining the fiber content is not an exact science since more and more fabrics are a combination of fibers.

If a fabric is pure,…

Lined Patch Pockets

Sandra and Ron show you how you can dress up those patch pockets by lining them with jazzy colors and embellished prints.

Plus, as an added bonus: Ron and Sandra introduce you to books that inspire design and innovative techniques!

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Bias Skirt with Border

Adding a border can be the answer to a skirt that is too short or just lacks interest.

Extra touches on the hemline are what make today’s skirts more interesting!

Ideally, the border fabric is a similar weight to the skirt fabric and…

Lining A Jacket

We all know that lining a jacket can sometimes be a “bit of a challenge”.

In this show, Sandra and Ron make this seemingly-impossible technique an easy one to do as they show you step-by-step methods to create a lining that…

Sewing on Lycra Knit

I've never met a piece of fabric I couldn't tame, or so I thought until...

Front Yoke Pockets

Ron shows Sandra his best techniques for getting the bulk out of front yoke pockets when making a denim jacket. 

Plus, a special show on Men’s Patterns where Ron shares his secrets on where to find the best Men’s Patterns and…

Pillows by the Dozen

Recently my oldest daughter Kim, an interior decorator in San Francisco, showed up with a large bag of fabric and an even larger bag of pillows...

Boxer Shorts

Have fun with Sandra and Ron as they walk you through this easy-to-accomplish pattern. Don’t like boxers? This pattern also comes with instructions for pull-on pajama pants!

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