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Fit 2 Stitch
Easy Alterations
Season 13
Episode 1309
In this episode of Fit 2 Stitch, master tailor Nataliya Desheva shares her techniques for making professional alterations. Nataliya expertly alters a pair of men’s pants and demonstrates how to shorten a sleeve using a method that might surprise you. Besides being an expert at her craft, Nataliya brings a sense of humor and enthusiasm to the set.
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