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            Sewing for Mental Health
                
                    
                        
                            Season 13
                        
                    
                    
                        
                            Episode 1301
                        
                    
                
            
            
            Sewing teaches us patience, problem-solving, time management, attention to detail, and creativity. Finishing a sewing project can provide a great sense of satisfaction and joy. Peggy and her guest, psychiatrist Paul Hamilton, discuss the mental health benefits of sewing. In the segment that follows, Peggy gives an essential tutorial in how to choose the best fabric and pattern combinations.
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            Tips on how to create high-end items with everyday materials.
        
        
     
    
                            
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            Tips and insight into the sewing methods of haute couture.
        
        
     
    
                            
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            The secrets and details of constructing a beautiful men’s tie.
        
        
     
    
                            
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            What colors we wear and how they make us feel can influence one’s success.
        
        
     
    
                            
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            Annette Becker introduces us to the concept of designer recycling.
        
        
     
    
                            
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            The Texas Fashion Collection garments give an up-close look at Karl Lagerfeld's designs.
        
        
     
    
                            
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            Annette shows us the evolution and influences on the woman’s suit.
        
        
     
    
                            
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            Ideas on applying deisnger James Galanos’ techniques to your own garments.
        
        
     
    
                            
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            This episode is an Introduction to the Texas Fashion Collection.
        
        
     
    
                            
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            Matt Porter introduces us to the basic types and construction of pockets.
        
        
     
    
                            
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            Expert pattern maker and teacher Barbara Trippeer illustrates step-by-step pattern making.
        
        
     
    
                            
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            Discover what can make men’s pants fit perfectly and make a fashion statement.
        
        
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    