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Zipper Installation

Season 13 Episode 1310

The Automatic Continuous Clothing Closure, commonly called the zipper, was first invented in 1917. Sewing in a zipper may seem like a daunting task for someone just learning to sew. Though it will take plenty of patience and practice, learning how to do it is worth your time and effort. Peggy’s guest Ella Pritsker demonstrates easy and efficient methods of zipper installation.

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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
Sewing for Mental Health
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Peggy and her guest, psychiatrist Paul Hamilton, discuss the mental health benefits of sewing.
Chanel History and Construction of the famous Chanel Jacket.
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Discover the secrets of the Chanel jacket.
Veronica Beard / Donna Karan
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Play day on Fit 2 Stitch.
Guest Designer – Sai Sankoh
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Meet Sai Sankoh and learn her expertise at clothing coordination.
Guest Designer  Julie Cohn
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Explore the role jewelry plays on our garments.
Diane Von Frustenberg  The Classic Wrap Dress
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Master the drape to keep that wrap, all wrapped up.
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