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It's Sew Easy TV Show 1602 - Expert Alterations

3/30/2019

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In this show trims take center stage!
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Images seen in this post were used with express permission from KS Productions.
This show is all about altering the look of garments, with a focus on dresses and tops. You'll see a neat method for bias binding, neckline variations on a tunic, and lace trim for a tank top.
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Kay Whitt is up first with distinctive designs for a wrap dress. One of Kay's signature looks is mixing fabric prints. In this show she shares a valuable secret for choosing attractive coordinates, then proceeds to guide you through a method for adding attractive bias binding on dresses.

Kay shows how to build this beautiful bias edging in a few simple steps. When selecting fabric you can choose to contrast, coordinate, or match your fabric exactly for a wide variety of different looks. You're sure to be confident and ready to trim after watching this segment!
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Next, you'll see Sarah Gunn present a fun and informal "on the hanger" fashion show with a half dozen or more tunic neckline variations. Learn from her expert tips as she shows how easy it is to design different necklines using one simple, basic pattern. From bold to subdued, there are so many ways to change up the look. Learn how to get your money's worth from one basic pattern. If you're looking for a complete package, Sarah has her own basic tunic pattern included in her tunic book. 

Anyone here remember wearing this your teen years? I'm raising my hand!!! My most memorable tunic was one I bought on a school trip to the big city of Toronto. It came from an ethnic shop, was made from a gauzy cream-colored fabric. Laugh if you like but a lovely shade of muslin was my "go to" color choice for tops back then. This ready-made tunic was trimmed with beads around the split neckline and sleeve hems. It made a great souvenir and the perfect companion to my bell bottom jeans :-)

Traditional tunics never went out of the mainstream in some cultures, and I think it's safe to say that tops with a similar, though slightly different look have been popular for a long time. Modified versions of tunic style tops keep showing up in both ready to wear and the major pattern big three pattern books. 
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One of my own tunic sewing sprees resulted in this top featured in DiME magazine issue 91. It's from a few years ago but still remains one of my favorite tops to wear. Click on the image if you'd like more details.

The pattern I used for that top has been discontinued but I now have a newer one in my possession. It's Simplicity 8552.
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I'm waiting for inspiration to strike and haven't yet decided on an embellishment technique. However, Sarah's episode has given me a wealth of ideas to consider. I'd love to know if you decide to make a tunic too!
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As the show wraps up, Angela trims a kinit tank top in the last short segment. We don’t usually think of adding non stretch trims to stretch fabrics but if the neckline is big enough to slip over your head without having to stretch you can mix the two together. It's obvious that this tank has a good scooped neckline. Funny coincidence but I selected that very same lace for my kimono over blouse in series 1400. My trim came from Fabric.com. Check it out HERE.

Well, you've had a full preview. Are you ready to go and watch the show? Visit itsseweasytv.com. This show is currently airing until July 5th, 2019.
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