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• Fabric Wall Art - Debbie Mumm (#101)

  Debbie Mumm teaches how to make fabric wall art using the magic of fusible web. [27 minutes]

• Awesome Aprons - Ellynanne Geisel (#102)

  EllynAnne Geisel shows how to make an apron using vintage linens, featuring a ruffled border. [27 minutes]

• Smart Storage - Tina Givens (#103)

  A durable magazine holder, fabric-covered boxes and simple pleating techniques are highlighted. [27 minutes]

• Thread Bowl-Erama - Eric Drexler & Emmaline Norton (#104)

  Sewing experts play with decorative threads to create thread bowls using water-soluble stabilizer. [27 minutes]

• T-Shirt Transformation - Megan Nicolay (#105)

  Megan Nicolay takes a T-shirt from ordinary to extraordinary by turning it into a wrap top. [27 minutes]

• Denim Do-Over - Carmen Webber (#106)

  Project Runway contestant Carmen Webber upcycles a denim jean jacket for an easy couture makeover. [27 minutes]

• Knockout Knockoffs - Steffani Lincecum (#107)

  Steffani Lincecum teaches how to duplicate a favorite skirt using a paper rub-off technique. [27 minutes]

• In The Bag - Susan Wasinger (#108)

  Susan Wasinger makes fabric from plastic bags and shows how to use the fabric to make a lunch bag. [27 minutes]

• Free-Motion Frenzy - Eric Drexler (#109)

  Discover how to create embroidery without using an embroidery machine to make funky accent pillows. [27 minutes]

• Knit Wit - June Mellinger (#110)

  June Mellinger shows how to use a serger to sew knits while Ellen makes a convertible knit dress. [27 minutes]

• Sassy Softies - Casey Buchanan (#111)

  Casey Buchanan recycles a thrift-store sweater into a cute felted wool softie. [27 minutes]

• Menswear Modification - Kathy Cano-Murillo (#112)

  Kathy Cano-Murillo, the Crafty Chica, turns a men's shirt into a trendy tank using fabric glitter. [27 minutes]

• Elements of Design - Suede (#113)

  Fashion designer Suede explains his fashion design process and shows how to combine fabric and trim. [27 minutes]

• Divine A-Line-Peach Carr, Project Runway season 8 contestant (#201)

  Peach makes an A-line skirt pattern and uses a serger for simple construction. [27 minutes]

• Oh Baby!-Liesl Gibson, author of Oliver + S, Little Things to Sew (#202)

  Leisl creates a charming bucket hat to give as a baby shower gift. [27 minutes]

• No-Sweat Sweater--Sonya Nimri, Author of Just for the Frill of It (#203)

  Sonya combines a knit sweater and plaid skirt into a couture cardigan a la Vivienne Westwood. [27 minutes]

• Feel of Chenille-Eric Drexler (#204)

  Learn how to use precut chenille strips to make a unique openwork shawl that only looks complicated. [27 minutes]

• Hipper Zippers-Cathie Filian, author of 101 Snappy Fashions (#205)

  Cathie creates unique zipper embellishments to adorn garments and accessories. [27 minutes]

• Pillowcase Tote-Jodi Kahn, author of Simply Sublime Gifts (#206)

  Jodi makes a tote bag using a pillowcase as fabric. [27 minutes]

• Splendid Stitchery -- Jenny Hart, Author of Embroidered Effects & Founder of Sublime Stitching (#207)

  Jenny Hart teaches all about hand embroidery and then embellishes a garment with an easy design. [27 minutes]

• Pattern Play-Sarai Mitnick, founder of Colette Patterns (#208)

  Sarai takes the guesswork out of using a commercial pattern to create a garment. [27 minutes]

• Curtain Call-Pam Damour, The Decorating Diva (#209)

  Learn to make a basic curtain panel with endless variations to create different styles in a snap. [27 minutes]

• In the Trenches-Christine Haynes, Author of Chic (#210)

  Learn how to turn a trench coat into a raincoat using a shower curtain as fabric. [27 minutes]

• Retro Needlework-Eric Drexler (#211)

  Go retro with charted needlework-inspired embellishments. [27 minutes]

• Zip to It -Colbey Decker (#212)

  Learn no-fear approaches to common zipper applications and make a stylish zippered laptop case. [27 minutes]

• Thrifty Couture-Marisa Lynch, New Dress a Day blogger (#213)

  Marisa gives quick fixes for thrift-store garments, making them wearable and chic. [27 minutes]

• A Shirr Thing, Brett Bara (#301)

  A fun maxi dress is created with a simple shirring technique. [27 minutes]

• Material World, Josephine Kimberling (#302)

  The world of fabric design is explored from an artist's perspective. [27 minutes]

• Simply Sashiko, Ellen Osten (#303)

  Stunning sashiko-inspired potholders are made. [27 minutes]

• Patchwork Primer, Erin Gilday (#304)

  A warm and cozy winter scarf with tips and tricks for perfect patchwork is created. [27 minutes]

• Machine Mania, Rebecca Kemp Brent (#305)

  Experiment with an embroidery machine and a serger to create a keepsake baby blanket. [27 minutes]

• Fashion-Able, Fallene Wells (#306)

  Learn about creating a garment collection and producing a fashion show. [27 minutes]

• Dart Details, Ellen Switzer (#307)

  Learn how to draft a pencil skirt pattern with quick-and-easy ruffled roses. [27 minutes]

• Go Organic, Jennifer Moore (#308)

  Learn the importance of using organic fabrics for sewing projects and make a simple pieced blanket. [27 minutes]

• Sewing Space Spruce-Up, Jacquie Gering (#309)

  Bring new life into your sewing space with matching curtains, a stool and a sewing machine cover. [27 minutes]

• Serger Crochet, Ellen Osten (#310)

  Emulate the look of crochet by using a serger. [27 minutes]

• Welt of Knowledge, Jen Eskridge (#311)

  A zippered welt pocket, which can be used for a variety of projects, is made. [27 minutes]

• Sweet Sweatshirts, Jenny Wilding Cardon (#312)

  Take sweatshirts from drab to fab by transforming them into three stylish garments. [27 minutes]

• Plush Pillows, Lucy Blaire (#313)

  Create funky velvet patchwork pillows with tips and tricks for mastering velvet-sewing techniques. [27 minutes]

• Lovely In Lace, Joi Mahon (#401)

  Draft your own bodice pattern and make a striking stretch lace top. [28 minutes]

• In-Vest-Ments, Louis Carney (#402)

  A business appropriate vest, a fun and funky vest and a formal vest are created from one pattern. [28 minutes]

• Pattern-Free Purse, Ellen March (#403)

  Discover how to make your own purse pattern and learn a simple method for easy construction. [28 minutes]

• Applique Away, Debra Immergut & Nicole Blum (#404)

  Learn reverse applique techniques and make a stylish skirt in this episode. [28 minutes]

• Bobbin Along, Ellen Osten (#405)

  A cute clutch is embellished with bobbinwork techniques. [27 minutes]

• Gusset Up, Aurora Sisneros (#406)

  Easily resize a tote bag by adding a gusset. [28 minutes]

• Pillow Play, Jess Goldman (#407)

  Learn three techniques to create custom pillows. [28 minutes]

• Skirting the Issue, Alison Kelly (#408)

  Learn endless variations to customize a basic skirt and make it your own. [28 minutes]

• Painted Place Mats, Dena Fishbein (#409)

  Learn fabric-painting techniques. [28 minutes]

• Mystery Tote, Ellen Osten (#410)

  Play with fabric and thread to create a fun tote bag. [27 minutes]

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• Baking Beauty, Beth Bradley (#411)

  Discover how to make a retro apron and learn tips for tricky hems. [27 minutes]

• All The Trimmings, Gretchen Hirsch (#412)

  Add a personal touch to garments and accessories by adding different trims. [28 minutes]

• Knit Knack, Stephanie Ohnmacht (#413)

  Transform t-shirts into easy breezy dresses. [28 minutes]

• Off The Cuff, Tara Rex (#501)

  Fun and funky fabric jewelry are created. [27 minutes]

  • Sat, June 1, 3:30 PM on IPTV

• To Dye for, Kathy Cano Murillo (#502)

  A funky table runner is created using fabric dyeing techniques. [27 minutes]

  • Sat, June 8, 3:30 PM on IPTV

• Ready-Made Revamp, Sue Hausmann (#503)

  Ready-made clothing is embellished to create a new wardrobe. [27 minutes]

  • Sat, June 15, 3:30 PM on IPTV

• The Bib Easy, Heather Bailey (#504)

  Quick and easy baby bibs are created. [27 minutes]

  • Sat, June 22, 3:30 PM on IPTV

• Block Party, Mary Fons (#505)

  Piece triangles like a pro and make a quick potholder. [27 minutes]

  • Sat, June 29, 3:30 PM on IPTV

• Shift In Thought, Brini Maxwell (#506)

  Create a shift dress that suits your personal style. [27 minutes]

• Sew It Seams, Sandra Betzina (#507)

  Several seam finishes for different fabrics and applications are demonstrated. [27 minutes]

• Coat of Many Layers, Julie Tierney (#508)

  A coat is created using an upcycled comforter. [27 minutes]

• Stabilizer Wise, Sue Hausmann (#509)

  Learn about stabilizer types and make an organizer. [27 minutes]

• Rock The Tote, Rashida Coleman-Hale (#510)

  A purse with plenty of pockets is created. [27 minutes]

• Tank Girl, Vanessa Wilson (#511)

  Learn how to create your own tank top pattern that fits and flatters. [27 minutes]

• Boy's Toys, Angela Yosten (#512)

  A messenger bag for school books is sewn. [27 minutes]

• Faux Fur Fun, Cheryl Zuczek (#513)

  Learn the ins and outs of working with faux fur. [27 minutes]

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