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It’s sew easy – the place for creative and contemporary sewing with instructions, videos, patterns and projects presented by leading sewing experts for beginners and experienced sewers. Featuring apparel, quilting and home dec. Searching for a project? Click here for project index charts for this series. Series 300...
301 Dress it Up
	Angela Wolf, couture expert, teaches techniques for working with silk dupioni to create an elegant party look. Watch the video for this project online at: http://youtu.be/Wao8SRIXC4M
	Eileen Roche demonstrates clothing tattoos—machine embroidery for the contemporary sewer. The first clothing tattoo in the series is a vine motif on the sleeve of a t-shirt. Watch the video for this project online at: http://youtu.be/CYQxBfVzqZ4
	Gretchen Hirsch demonstrates how to add boning to a strapless dress.
302 Silhouettes
	Peggy Sagers discusses fitting problems and how to fix them. Watch the video for this project online at: http://youtu.be/V4Yq6xwOhPs
	Angela Wolf has a lesson on altering a man’s shirt so it fits perfectly.
	Stephani Miller has a lesson on bra making basics.
303 Home Dec Accents
	Donna Babylon demonstrates an appliquéd footstool. Watch the video for this project online at: http://youtu.be/CZIKRWEXKI0
	Learn how to replace a zipper on a fleece jacket with Angela Wolf.
	Jacinda Boneau and Jaime Morrison Curtis show how to make miniature pin cushions.
304 Skirt Tutorial
	Gretchen Hirsch demonstrates how to add an exposed zipper to a pencil skirt. Watch the video for this project online at: http://youtu.be/Ow-T4SRo03E
	Angela Wolfe shows how to fix a broken zipper on skirts or pants.
	Sheree Schattenmann and her daughter Leah create simple skirts for every age in fun fabrics. Watch the video for this project online at: http://youtu.be/nuwgW9dU_Kw
305 Designer Look a Likes
	Angela Wolf shows how to sew on fur including cutting, seaming, and constructing techniques.
	Deana Tierney May shows how to create beautiful and simple lace top. Watch the video for this project online at: http://youtu.be/SEibT-nYchI
	Erin Miller – winner of the passion for fashion contest and a fashion design student at Kent State shows how to create stylish harem pants.
	Angela Wolf has a lesson on ruching.
306 Accessories
	Pam Hasting combines form and function for a barrel bag that can be made in various sizes. Watch the video for this project online at: http://youtu.be/f2306kAXZCE
	Angela Wolf has a lesson is on fixing men's waistbands to expand or contract.
	Tammy O'Connell demonstrates how to choose and install hardware for your bags.
307 Knits
	Deepika Prakash has a lesson on everything you need to know for sewing successfully. Watch the video for this project online at: http://youtu.be/vGvMH8HEJSQ
	Eileen Roche shows how to make another clothing tattoo – a butterfly at the waist of a skinny T.
	Valori Wells shows how to deconstruct a favorite t shirt to make your own pattern that fits perfectly.
308 Pants
	Fit expert Peggy Sagers shows how to create an easy and quick pair of yoga pants.
	Embellish your favorite yoga pants with a clothing tattoo demonstrated by machine embroidery expert, Eileen Roche. Watch the video for this project online at: http://youtu.be/oRdFLL6zruc
	Sheree Schattenmann has a super simple design for lounge pants.
	Angela Wolf adds a waistband to jeans.
309 Quilt Look
	Designer June Mellinger shows how to use embroidery machines to quilt. Watch the video for this project online at: http://youtu.be/m_jG17WyEdM
	Angela Wolf teaches how to add darts to a shirt. Watch the video for this project online at: http://youtu.be/kSW9BHkQ28s
	Eileen Roche demonstrates raw edge appliqué. Watch the video for this project online at: http://youtu.be/dKbam3kEJc0
310 Fashion Upgrades
	Angela Wolf shows how to add embellishments to finished jackets to create an original design.
	Annie O’Connor uses flat pattern design methods to show how to combine and relocate darts for one of a kind design.
	Pam Hastings introduces the perfect dress for an active lifestyle. She shows how changing the pattern, adding and subtracting sleeves, collars and more can make a totally new look. Watch the video for this project online at: http://youtu.be/hj3SRTEWPZw
311 Signature Style
	Lisa Shepard Stewart shares her love of hand-woven fabrics. Watch the video for this project online at: http://youtu.be/z3RqK0dJCDg
	Eileen Roche has a clothing tattoo for a man’s dress shirt.
	Project Runway designer Valerie Mayen demonstrates her signature style with a zippered tank top.
	Angela Wolf has a sewing lesson on fringe.
312 Pillows
	Valori Wells teaches the professional way to create a pillow with a flange. Watch the video for this project online at: http://youtu.be/3Dm5Kbk_LOM
	Eileen Roche’s clothing tattoo is a sports design and team number for the back neckline.
	Donna Babylon creates a free motion stitched pillow.
313 Sewing as Business
	Angela Wolf demonstrates her main passion, making custom jeans
	June Mellinger shares some ideas for starting your own sewing business.
	Janet Pray creates a denim clutch—a project she has used to teach sewing nationwide. Watch the video for this project online at: http://youtu.be/XrFdEqLSW-Y

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