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Michael Faircloth, Fashion Designer

Michael Faircloth, Fashion Designer

Season 12 Episode 1206
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Annette Becker Returns

Annette Becker Returns

Season 12 Episode 1207
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Matthew Minick, Client Advisor

Matthew Minick, Client Advisor

Season 12 Episode 1208
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Designer Recycling

Designer Recycling

Season 12 Episode 1209
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Roxanne Carne

Roxanne Carne

Season 12 Episode 1210
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Ella Prikster

Ella Prikster

Season 12 Episode 1211
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Couture

Couture

Season 12 Episode 1212
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Cindy Vance

Cindy Vance

Season 12 Episode 1213
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Sewing for Mental Health

Sewing for Mental Health

Season 13 Episode 1301
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Sewing with Straight Lines

Sewing with Straight Lines

Season 13 Episode 1302
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Sewing with Curved Lines

Sewing with Curved Lines

Season 13 Episode 1303
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Matt Porter, Fashion Educator at UNT Returns

Season 12 Episode 1204

Matt Porter is an educator and researcher with a design specialty in menswear and custom tailoring. In this episode, he introduces us to the basic types and construction of pockets. We learn that pockets can not only be practical, but add flare and elegant detail to a garment. Matt is a very precise teacher and makes it fun to learn.

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Peggy shares tips to help viewers in their real-life fashion design projects.
A Fabric Alternative
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Get an overview of the leather industry and the many options with added trims.
Sewing Potpourri
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A collection of great tips, including methods of sewing and sewing machine care.
Pattern Anatomy
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Peggy demonstrates how to take a basic blouse and do some easy pattern making.
Great Fit - Defined
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Peggy shows you how to make sure you get the proper fit.
Grading: Definition and Application
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Peggy explains the difference between grading and fitting.
Pattern Rules
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Peggy discusses and explains pattern rules.
Understanding Color
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Review the history of color and why the use of color as a designer is so important.
Principles of Great Clothing Design
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Learn the four basic principles of clothing design.
Men's Bespoke Tailoring
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Discover bespoke or custom tailoring and prepare to get spoiled.
Organized Perception
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Learn how to take the design ideas in your head and put them on paper.
Understanding Fabrics
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Get a look inside the fiber industry that will change how they look at fabrics.
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