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Couture Finishing Techniques

Season 13 Episode 1311

Haute Couture is a very specialized system of sewing that is regulated by the French Government. However, the methods can be done by anyone, anywhere. Ella Pritsker embodies the fine art of hand-stitched custom couture in each of her stylings, from couture to lifestyle fashion. In this episode, she shares some tips and insight into the sewing methods of haute couture.

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A closeup look at hand-made collectibles from The Texas Fashion Collection.
Easy Serger Projects
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Peggy and her guest demonstrate creative and simple serger methods.
The 6 Styling Archetypes
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Personal stylist Roxanne Carne teaches the 6 style archetypes and how to make them work for you.
Easy-to-Sew Garments
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Peggy explains the concepts of length, circumference, depth and how to apply them to your patterns.
The Magic of Templates
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Peggy demonstrates how to make and use templates in your sewing projects.
Sewing with Curved Lines
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Guest Maria King demonstrates the ins and outs of creating practical projects with a curved stitch.
Sewing with Straight Lines
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Guest Maria King demonstrates the ins and outs of creating practical projects with a straight stitch
Sewing for Mental Health
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Peggy and her guest, psychiatrist Paul Hamilton, discuss the mental health benefits of sewing.
Chanel History and Construction of the famous Chanel Jacket.
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Discover the secrets of the Chanel jacket.
Veronica Beard / Donna Karan
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Play day on Fit 2 Stitch.
Guest Designer – Sai Sankoh
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Meet Sai Sankoh and learn her expertise at clothing coordination.
Guest Designer  Julie Cohn
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Explore the role jewelry plays on our garments.
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