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The Magic of Templates

The Magic of Templates

Season 13 Episode 1304
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Easy-to-Sew Garments

Easy-to-Sew Garments

Season 13 Episode 1305
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The 6 Styling Archetypes

The 6 Styling Archetypes

Season 13 Episode 1306
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Easy Serger Projects

Easy Serger Projects

Season 13 Episode 1307
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Handmade Fashion

Handmade Fashion

Season 13 Episode 1308
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Easy Alterations

Easy Alterations

Season 13 Episode 1309
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Zipper Installation

Zipper Installation

Season 13 Episode 1310
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Couture Finishing Techniques

Couture Finishing Techniques

Season 13 Episode 1311
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Accessories by Diana Broussard

Accessories by Diana Broussard

Season 13 Episode 1312
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Days for Girls

Days for Girls

Season 13 Episode 1313
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A Look Inside the World’s Apparel Industry

A Look Inside the World’s Apparel Industry

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European Shoe Lasts

European Shoe Lasts

Season 14 Episode 1402
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Fit 2 Stitch

Sewing with Curved Lines

Season 13 Episode 1303

Simple straight stitching is easy to practice, but we can bend those straight lines and expand our creativity by adding a curved stitch. Maria King wanted to take up sewing so she could create garments that express her own personality. In this episode, she works with Peggy to share what she has learned about concave and convex lines on the sewing machine. She is now ready to expand her creativity.

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