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Easy Serger Projects

Season 13 Episode 1307

The overlock machine, also known as a serger, was released into the sewing market in 1889 and had a great impact on the world of sewing. A serger is a machine that trims seams and encloses the seam allowances or edges of fabric. Peggy and her guest demonstrate serger methods and how to apply them to a variety of garments and useful items such as shopping bags, utility bags, and table runners.

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All about Victor Costa -American fashion designer known for affordable high-end designs.
European Shoe Lasts
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Diana Broussard shares her knowledge and success as a luxury footwear designer.
A Look Inside the World’s Apparel Industry
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Enzo Mazzurco shares what he values most from his 50-year successful career in fashion.
Days for Girls
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Celetse Mergens shows how reusable menstrual supplies are sewn by volunteers around the world.
Accessories by Diana Broussard
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Diana Broussard, shares her knowledge of accessories; how to make them, and how to wear them.
Couture Finishing Techniques
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Guest Ella Pritsker shares the fine art of hand-stitched custom haute couture.
Zipper Installation
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Peggy’s guest, Ella Pritsker, demonstrates easy and efficient methods of zipper installation.
Easy Alterations
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Master tailor Nataliya Desheva shares her techniques for making professional alterations.
Handmade Fashion
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A closeup look at hand-made collectibles from The Texas Fashion Collection.
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.
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