Techniques such as preparing Anchor Cloths, making Belt Loops, Cutting Out Patterns are shared. [26 minutes]
Techniques for using Interfacing, Lining Jacket Sleeves, stitching Knit Seams, Layering and more. [26 minutes]
Attaching Snaps, Topstitching, Understitching, sewing Vinyl, making Wrapped Corners and more. [26 minutes]
Fiber artists Laura Wasilowski and Frieda Anderson share their nature inspired artwork. [26 minutes]
Quilts are embellished with hand embroidery, decorative machine stitches and whimsical stippling. [26 minutes]
Nancy explores traditional quilt blocks such as the time-honored tumbler. [26 minutes]
Nancy transforms hexagon blocks into super-sized blocks created without any "Y" seams. [26 minutes]
Trims and fabric pieces are used to refashion what's already in your closet. [26 minutes]
Make a quick turn-around shirt by switching the front to the back and vice versa-a great pullover! [26 minutes]
Waist-tie aprons are an easy in-vogue wardrobe addition for daytime or evening hostess events. [26 minutes]
Upgrade your cooking and serving attitude with a festive reversible apron. [26 minutes]
Author and designer Joan Hinds helps sew a versatile collection of clothes for 18" dolls. [26 minutes]
Nancy and designer Joan Hinds create quick 18" doll clothes that are simple enough for beginners. [26 minutes]
Learn to serge knit seams, chain stitch patchwork, serge wrapped corners and serge decorative edges. [26 minutes]
Learn rolled hem and flatlock stitch basics as you serge samples for a workbook. [26 minutes]
Nancy and serger specialist Pam Mahshie focus on cover and chain stitches in this serger workshop. [26 minutes]
Design a world class handbag with inspiration from your embroidery machine. [26 minutes]
Add finishing touches to your designer-inspired handbags. [26 minutes]
Use your fabric stash and vintage designs to create quick and easy quilted projects. [26 minutes]
Join Nancy and Darlene Zimmerman for innovative ways to use reproduction fabrics and designs. [26 minutes]
Start with yardage of fleece or other "fleecy" fabrics and learn how to create quick projects--perfect for gift giving. Scarves, wraps, and even capes can easily be sewn or serged with a little sewing know how from Nancy.
Accessorize your home with fleecy projects, creating fast-to-sew blankets, pillows, and much more. These projects, which can easily be made in an evening, are ideal for first time sewists and stitchers.
Join Nancy and designer Amy Barickman as they take a simple swing jacket/coat pattern and give it different looks with a little creative sewing and charming vintage elements. In this first episode you'll learn basic sewing tips plus quick serging and embellishment ideas to fashion several new jacket versions.
Use an easy unlined jacket/coat pattern and express your personality with embellishment options for three new looks. Nancy and guest Amy Barickman detail how simple changes to fabric and technique allow you to quickly sew creative jackets with unique accents.
Designer and sewing legend Pati Palmer joins Nancy for a 2-part series on sewing a designer jacket. In this first program, learn the latest in interfacing to sew an Armani-style jacket. In jacket making, it's what's inside that counts!
Pati Palmer, designer and celebrated sewing instructor, joins Nancy to share her tips on a no-fail welt pocket, "bagging a lining technique," easy mitered vents, and much more. Streamline the process of making a fashionable jacket with these innovative ideas.