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European Couture Details – Part 2

Season 14 Episode 1410

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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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.
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
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