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Sewing With Nancy

Season 25 2011 - 2012
TV-G

  • PBS
  • 25m
  • 7h 55m (19 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
SEWING WITH NANCY, TV's longest- running sewing program, continues the tradition of bringing the best in contemporary sewing, quilting and home decorating ideas to public television viewers. Join Nancy Zieman and her guests as they share their love of the sewing arts by exploring the latest ideas in one of the country's most popular crafts.

26 episodes

Season Premiere

25x01 Nancy Zieman's Sewing A to Z (1 of 3)

  • no air date25m

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]

2011-10-03T04:00:00Z

25x08 Upcycled Shirts (1 of 2)

25x08 Upcycled Shirts (1 of 2)

  • 2011-10-03T04:00:00Z25m

Trims and fabric pieces are used to refashion what's already in your closet. [26 minutes]

2011-10-10T04:00:00Z

25x09 Upcycled Shirts (2 of 2)

25x09 Upcycled Shirts (2 of 2)

  • 2011-10-10T04:00:00Z25m

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]

25x12 30-Minute Doll Clothes (1 of 2)

  • 2011-10-31T04:00:00Z25m

Author and designer Joan Hinds helps sew a versatile collection of clothes for 18" dolls. [26 minutes]

25x13 30-Minute Doll Clothes (2 of 2)

  • 2011-11-07T05:00:00Z25m

Nancy and designer Joan Hinds create quick 18" doll clothes that are simple enough for beginners. [26 minutes]

2011-11-14T05:00:00Z

25x14 Serger Workshop (1 of 3)

25x14 Serger Workshop (1 of 3)

  • 2011-11-14T05:00:00Z25m

Learn to serge knit seams, chain stitch patchwork, serge wrapped corners and serge decorative edges. [26 minutes]

2011-11-21T05:00:00Z

25x15 Serger Workshop (2 of 3)

25x15 Serger Workshop (2 of 3)

  • 2011-11-21T05:00:00Z25m

Learn rolled hem and flatlock stitch basics as you serge samples for a workbook. [26 minutes]

2011-11-28T05:00:00Z

25x16 Serger Workshop (3 of 3)

25x16 Serger Workshop (3 of 3)

  • 2011-11-28T05:00:00Z25m

Nancy and serger specialist Pam Mahshie focus on cover and chain stitches in this serger workshop. [26 minutes]

2011-12-05T05:00:00Z

25x17 Designer Bags (1 of 2)

25x17 Designer Bags (1 of 2)

  • 2011-12-05T05:00:00Z25m

Design a world class handbag with inspiration from your embroidery machine. [26 minutes]

2011-12-12T05:00:00Z

25x18 Designer Bags (2 of 2)

25x18 Designer Bags (2 of 2)

  • 2011-12-12T05:00:00Z25m

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.

25x25 Jackets for Real People, Part 1

  • 2012-01-29T05:00:00Z25m

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!

25x26 Jackets for Real People, Part 2

  • 2012-02-05T05:00:00Z25m

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.

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