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Making the American Tennis Shoe
Season 14
Episode 1413
In the late 19th century, rubber-soled shoes made their debut—first known as ‘plimsolls’ in Britain, and later called ‘sand shoes’ or ‘sneakers.’ Designed for performance, tennis shoes quickly evolved beyond the court. They became everyday essentials, icons of youth culture, and even symbols of rebellion. On this episode of Fit 2 Stitch, learn to make your own tennis shoes!”
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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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Personal stylist Roxanne Carne teaches the 6 style archetypes and how to make them work for you.
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Peggy explains the concepts of length, circumference, depth and how to apply them to your patterns.
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Guest Maria King demonstrates the ins and outs of creating practical projects with a curved stitch.
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Guest Maria King demonstrates the ins and outs of creating practical projects with a straight stitch