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Fit 2 Stitch
Designer Fabrics
Season 9
Episode 901
A fashion designer is responsible for creating the specific look of individual garments, including a garment's shape, color, fabric, trimmings and other aspects of the whole. Fashion designers have changed our lives, our choices, and what we wear every day. Today we look at the fabrics, the fit, and the details of several designs and begin to understand why one may cost more than another.
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Stylist Roxanne Carne provides all the essentials on how to capture that European flair.
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François Damide gives a masterclass on the process of creating luxury French leavers lace.
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All about Victor Costa -American fashion designer known for affordable high-end designs.
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Diana Broussard shares her knowledge and success as a luxury footwear designer.
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Enzo Mazzurco shares what he values most from his 50-year successful career in fashion.
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Celetse Mergens shows how reusable menstrual supplies are sewn by volunteers around the world.
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Diana Broussard, shares her knowledge of accessories; how to make them, and how to wear them.
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Guest Ella Pritsker shares the fine art of hand-stitched custom haute couture.
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Peggy’s guest, Ella Pritsker, demonstrates easy and efficient methods of zipper installation.
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Master tailor Nataliya Desheva shares her techniques for making professional alterations.
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A closeup look at hand-made collectibles from The Texas Fashion Collection.
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Peggy and her guest demonstrate creative and simple serger methods.