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Bound Buttonholes

Karla — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:07:17 +0000

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

Sandra Betzina — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:29 +0000

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

Karla — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:18:31 +0000

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

Sandra Betzina — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:48:07 +0000

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

Karla — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:56:38 +0000

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

Sandra Betzina — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:00:55 +0000

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

Front Yoke Pockets

Karla — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:08:14 +0000

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

Sandra Betzina — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:49 +0000

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

Karla — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:20:04 +0000

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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Mitered Vents

Karla — Thu, 20 May 2010 18:30:11 +0000

In this episode, Sandra and Ron show you some great tips for creating mitered vents.

Your sleeves and hems will now have a less bulky and more professional look!

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