Fabric Stores In Berlin And London
I had the opportunity to take an amazing trip to St. Petersburg, London and Berlin last year.
Since I had plenty of time to explore everywhere I went, I found myself searching out button, trim and fabric stores.
I found none of these in…
Table Runners and Napkins
The Holidays are coming!
Learn how to dress up your holiday table with easy to do table runners and napkin rings that can also make great gifts.
But wait there’s more. . .Have a laugh with Sandra and Ron as they show…
Lining Knit Pants
This week’s show is Lining Knit Pants which also contains a Behind-the-Scenes look at Sandra’s Fabric Stash!
Plus, Sandra reveals a great place to buy knits. Her friend, Christine Jonson, has fabrics that take the guesswork out of getting the perfect…
Draperies with Hidden Tabs
Add a touch of elegance to your home!
Learn how to make drapes with hidden tabs and easy-to-do panels. Plus, get a quick tip that you can do without threading a needle.
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Invisible Zippers
“Kiska” one of our wonderful, online sewing students, recently visited the You Asked for It forum and posted that she wanted to learn about inserting several types of zippers.
Sandra and Ron could not help but oblige so, Kiska, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! Check out this…
Working With Fur
Not all furs are created equal. . .
Sandra and Ron show you how to work with faux and real fur.
As a special bonus, they have invited Paul Gallo, the inventor of Getta Grip Sewing Clips to show you how great these…
The Wonders of Silk Thread
There have been many misconceptions about the use and cost of silk thread, but in reality the benefits of this thread certainly outweigh the myths.
Sandra and Ron tell you the story behind this wonderful, strong and versatile strand of material…
Boxy Vests
Vests can look boxy and not very flattering if they don’t have a good shape.
Those made of quilted fabrics can pose a special challenge.
Watch as Sandra shows you a technique that can whip your vest into shape and make it fit…
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…
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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