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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 600...
601 Little Black Dress
	Angela Wolf has an extended Little Black Dress Lesson on choosing the fabric and silhouette for you own little black (or any color you like) dress, plus sewing darts. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/LAN8HM0dbjU
	Fit expert Peggy Sagers takes a basic tee shirt pattern and turns it into a classic sheath dress. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/a97aYi_8320
602 Classic Accessories
	Cookie Gaynor has a few simple tricks and fabric choices for scarves. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/yfhyl_k2XnU
	Angela Wolf in Lesson 2 of the Little Black Dress features sewing on silk with a French seam. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/4PikQpOto6g
	Joanne Banko gives plain pashmina wraps a makeover with bobbin work from both the embroidery and sewing side. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/pfllbYCL4Bw
603 Dress up Your Wardrobe
	Cindy Hogan makes appliqués from embroidery to add detail to any garment. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/Wjt9GeFKwHs
	In the Little Black Dress Lesson Angela Wolf discusses different seam finishes including the Hong Kong. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/wMFbK9KS7CI
	Embroidery expert Eileen Roche demonstrates easy dress embroidery. Watch the video for this project online at: http://youtu.be/64XQBWgRi9A
604 Classic Details
	Amy Alan reviews the basic serger stitches and teaches when to use them, plus tension adjustments for each. Watch the video for this project online at:https://youtu.be/o8VHoWwPcDo
	Angela Wolf introduces princess seams – why you use them, how to adjust for fit, and then how to sew them. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/aGsa_e8X7GY
	Kenneth D. King has a couture technique for curved tucks on a fabulous top. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/vCGck5tcZmo
605 Sleepy Time
	Vanessa Vargas Wilson demonstrates a pillow play mat. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/ujqrvSJWskI
	In the Little Black Dress Lesson Angela Wolf alters the neckline curve and makes a new facing. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/kfsy6aSwidI
	Pearl Krush creates a kid’s bedroll. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/5MxnzMcOXY0
606 Specialty Sewing
	Kathleen Cheetham shows how to make pattern alterations to change your favorite top into a maternity top. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/UTXFpcqBRCQ
	Angela Wolf attaches facing and under stitches on a round neckline in the Little Black Dress Lesson. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/gTsbSfPuHE8
	Melissa Stramel features the ruffling foot as she makes a party dress sewing for a little girl. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/F4Ugg9ZUYTk
607 Classic Finish Details
	Amy Alan demonstrates serging. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/NbJOEOkdug0
	The Little Black Dress Lesson features Angela Wolf showing how to use the lining as your facing. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/7hPjUx0KjS8
	Couture expert Susan Khalje has some special finish details for a professional looking waistband. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/iiJDQ5X3mPw
608 Classic Use of Ribbons and Trims
	Joanne Banko shows how to embellish a dress with decoratively stitched bands. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/9PPQM2UzPj0
	Angela Wolf uses bias tape trim on the neckline in the continuing Little Black Dress lesson. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/Ai6b91bK6_U
	Sunni Standing demonstrates a waistband for a pencil skirt created from ribbon. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/iiJDQ5X3mPw
609 Drape and Swirl
	Sewing expert Linda Lee has a lesson on sewing with silk and hem finishes for the perfect edge to your flowing dress. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/ClyXKXviNNw
	Angela Wolf attaches the bodice to the skirt in the Little Black Dress Lesson. Watch the video for this project online at: http://youtu.be/a97aYi_8320
	Stephani Miller has a lesson on creating drape in a skirt. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/VixKuRrXGVA
610 Tutorials on the Classics
	Sewing expert Linda Lee has a lesson on sewing with knits and pucker free hems. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/GARmdK1IWgk
	Angela Wolf deals with zippers that are too long for your garment in the Little Black Dress Lesson. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/CVKjlAaszQc
	Cindy Hogan demonstrates the way the professionals cut machine embroidered designs for appliqué. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/dqUZ9guUsQM
611 Fit and Flare
	Fit expert Kathleen Cheetham teaches how to create a back yoke on a blouse to eliminate multiple darts or change to a more casual look. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/CSmGgwrNw3c
	The Little Black Dress Lesson with Angela Wolf is on sleeves. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/l4ZeFoir2mI
	Gretchen Hirsch alters a favorite pattern by adding a flounce for a fashion flare. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/c-slVLDmj6M
612 Classic Machine attachments
	Cookie Gaynor demonstrates an updated technique on circles using a circle attachment and decorative stitches. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/Oh_BHazOEC0
	Angela Wolf’s Little Black Dress Lesson is hemming the vent on your dress. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/uJXNqcGQvoA
	Clare Rowley shares her expertise on using sewing feet for easy ways to attach, trim, pearls, and sequins for an updated basic tee shirt. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/8bDBDFQ1PYE
613 Classic Bags
	Vanessa Vargas Wilson demonstrates a mini rounded clutch purse. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/FBbxboYgwlU
	It’s time to hem our Little Black Dress with Angela Wolf. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/LeyqxLorecc
	Marie Zinno shows how to create an embroidered placemat purse. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/1hFejCSQys8

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