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Pack & Go: It's Sew Easy TV Show 1310

11/25/2017

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​Be ready to go anywhere, anytime! This entire show is full of perfect projects for an on-the-go lifestyle! I think you'll get some great ideas for gift making too!
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The show begins with prolific blogger and busy Mom, Caroline Critchfield. Leave it to a busy, and I might add clever Mom to come up with something practical, pretty, and super fast to make! Watch as she shows each step to complete this piece and gives out some great tips and tricks along the way.
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You'll hear Caroline recommend this little vinyl-lined pouch for cosmetics or a travel sized sewing kit. Both of these are great ideas. However, I can also see these made  with fancy fabric along with embroidery or a monogram, and used to hold a gift of jewelry for an elegant presentation. Wrapped candies and a special note inside would be great for a hostess gift. Put a little thought into this and I bet you come up with some of your own great gift ideas. I'm planning to make one for a sewing friend with sewing themed fabric. Instead of candy, I'll add a sweet surprise in the form of a gift card for a local sewing shop.

You'll find all the instructions and a full size pattern for this project when you CLICK HERE.
Award-winning quilter Carolina Moore shows how to hand sew hexagons along with her own tips for English paper piecing in the next segment.
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This type of quilt project is utterly portable and I can readily see how it could quickly become habit forming. I was surprised to see that these ready-to-use paper pieces were available in ​such large quantities and also in different shapes. CLICK HERE to see the full line of paper shapes from the Dritz Company.

Take a close look at the nifty wash away glue pen featured and you'll see that it is a cut above the ordinary. It's a Fons and Porter brand pen with refills available for future use. After a little research I found that it was on the high end price wise but being able to re-fill is a big plus in my book.
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Alex Woodbury of AlexandIkat shows off her beautiful bags at the tail end of the show. Listen as she explains where each bag gets its name and then tells how these bags carry special meaning with help for others at the root of their design.
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The Huntington Bag by Alex and Ikat
Are you ready to go watch the show? CLICK HERE. This show is currently showing online until March 2nd at noon EST. Enjoy!
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Coast to Coast - It's Sew Easy Show #1309

11/18/2017

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This week you'll see western wear with classic flair, a tote with a mix of memories, and a quick tip for pattern layout on a very fashionable fabric.
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My contribution to the show reveals my penchant for all things western. If you were to ask me why I love the western style so much I'm afraid I wouldn't have a good  answer for you. All I know is that undoubtedly I DO love all things western! 
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When it comes to western garb I revel in the chance to wear it! For this piece I used Folkwear pattern #212 - Five Frontier Shirts. I think you would agree that this embellished shirt carries the spirit of the style without the standard cowboy/girl look. I did make a few minor modifications, skipping the pockets, eliminating a couple snaps, and adding embroidery to the smooth chambray fabric. Other than that, it's the exact same shirt you see the lady wearing in the center of the pattern photo. It's amazing what a few minor changes can make.
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You'll find complete instructions for embroidery and all the trimmings posted on the It's Sew Easy TV website. For a quick shortcut to the instructions simply click on the image below.
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If you are also a western wear aficionado you may want to take a look at a past project featuring yet another one of my favorite Folkwear patterns. CLICK HERE to watch the segment from series 1000 and you'll see the embroidered denim jacket I made for this show.

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Rebecca Kemp Brendt is up next with her clever map meets tote project. 
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With free motion quilt capabilities you can imitate this style using a map that reminds you of your own hometown or a visit to a distant destination. Even without added stitching this tote is sure to be a great conversation starter, wouldn't you agree?
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At the very end of the show Angela Wolf presents a quick tip for a pattern layout with houndstooth fabric.
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Houndstooth is a checked fabric with a funny name and distinctive weave. This fabric has an ancient history, possibly dating back all the way to the first century! Also called tweed, it has a classic, timeless look with a tessellating pattern that's especially interesting up close. Watch this tip segment and learn to pattern match houndstooth for your next garment masterpiece.
If you're ready to go and watch the entire show you can CLICK HERE. Currently airing online until February 23rd at noon EST. Enjoy!
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High Adventure - IT'S SEW EASY SHOW #1308

11/11/2017

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The subject matter for this show is simple and straightforward. Knit leggings take center stage and then you'll learn tips and tricks for scuba knit and neoprene fashion fabric.
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In the first segment watch Angela stitch a comfortable elastic waistband for slim fitting leggings. Yes, these are close fitting body hugging pants. I think I may be hearing a few groans as some of you currently think this style won't work for you. I hear you!!! Allow me to hop on my fashion advice soapbox for a minute. You might just change your mind if you try a pair of leggings with great boots and a thigh skimming tunic top. But if not, you could also consider getting a similar look with slim leg pants made from a stretch woven fabric. Just throwing a few thoughts your way! I encourage you to explore current pattern books and I think you'll not only find some suitable options, you'll see that they are finally waking up and using some models that look like "real" people. Okay  . . . I'm off the box and ready to tell you about the rest of the show :-)
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Sewing with scuba knit and neoprene fabrics is next on the agenda.

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Alex Woodbury, blogger, designer, and daughter of Linda Lee, well known owner of The Sewing Workshop has many samples to show with techniques for sewing seams, seam finishes, and hems for these unusual but attractive fabrics.

​I found learning about these "new" fabrics really interesting. I have seen them in the fabric store but never had the push to try making something with them. I think I'm ready now and I'll be sure to let you know what I decide on for a future project.
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At the end Angela returns with a quick tip for changing a basic knit pant pattern into a pull on pair like the ones you see her sew in the beginning of the show.
Want a sneak peek at next week? I've got an embroidered western style shirt to show you and I can't wait for you to see it!!!
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This show is currently showing online until February 16th at noon EST.
CLICK HERE to go watch and Enjoy!

​As always, I'd love to hear your comments and find out how you liked the show. Feel free to return here after you watch and write a line or two with your thoughts about the show.
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Go Everywhere: It's Sew Easy TV Show 1307

11/4/2017

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Show 1307 is full of solid sewing advice. Just two teachers are featured this week so each segment shows project steps in great detail. ​
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Children's fashion designer Carla Macklin shows you how to cut and sew custom bias trim in the first segment. 

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You'll see this bias trim as an accent on her darling dresses for little girls. Learn how to add this binding and you'll want to apply it to many clothing and craft items. Carla starts with a square of fabric, cuts bias strips, and then sews them together at a 90-degree angle to make longer lengths. To form the folded strips she uses a tool that came from the toolbox of her very own Grandmother.

I suggest you visit Dritz Notions for a modern day bias tape maker along with some great Dritz tutorials for cutting, pressing, and even determining the amount of yardage you'll need for bias strips in many different lengths.

CLICK HERE to see yet another tutorial showing a quick way to make long lengths of bias. This one shows bias for making custom piping but the same principle can be applied to bias strips for other projects.

Making a beautiful fabric box is the topic of the next segment with Rebecca Kemp Brendt.  This custom crafted box is good for memories and treasures brought home from vacation or to hold a special gift.
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Rebecca has designed more classy craft projects than anyone else I know! Not only is she a fantastic designer, she is known for clear, concise instructions that allow you to re-create without frustration as she explains steps in a manner that is always easy to understand.
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I encourage you to listen and watch carefully. Rebecca dishes out some important fusing facts while using an interesting product for the stiff base, and then offers tips for shaping the corners and finishing with tacking and button sewing tips.

By the way, you'll find even more tutorials and projects produced by Rebecca on the official Brother blog at blog.brothersews.com.

Without further delay, CLICK HERE to go and watch the show. This currently airs until February 9th, 2018  - noon EST.
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