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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. Whatever the Fashion, Sewing is Timeless Fashion and style throughout the 20th century were influenced by historical events, changing attitudes, new lifestyles and rapidly advancing technology. Skirt fullness, necklines, hemlines, embellishments all changed as women moved from home to the workplace. Sewing and design sewing experts show how s to use time-honored techniques with the latest sewing tools and technology to create today’s fashions. Searching for a project? Click here for project index charts for this series. Series 800...
801 The New Century Begins – The 1900's
	Angela Wolf creates a luxurious kimono duster. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/nY6xzb6qa0w
	Kathy McMakin shows how to make a precious heirloom baby bonnet. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/O3wRUDapT1I
802 The World at War 1910-1919
	Rebecca Kemp Brent shows how to create beautiful scrap fabric flowers. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/DWqOlwteMQ4
	Angela Wolf uses couture draping techniques to add fashion flair to a straight skirt. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/lmLcFebklqg
803 – The Late Teens – Everything Had Changed
	Coleen Swettman uses computerized embroidery technology to create free-standing lace. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/4DSJBEU7MVk
	Tina Givens shows how to update original bloomers. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/c3T5e1ThD-I
	Lynn Lunoe shows how to create charming doll fashions. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/cOfaIIjar_0
804 – The Roaring 20's
	Angela Wolf makes a fringy tank top using knit and woven fabrics. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/GXTlmUutqrA
	Amber Eden shows how to sew with sequined fabric. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/OgWYkJeac6I
805 – The Golden Era – The Late 1920's
	Lisa Shaw shows how to use computerized design techniques to create a capelet. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/0vtIn8wsW44
	Angela Wolf designs and sews a form-fitting gored skirt. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/NJX9Vo_tMMU
806- After the Big Crash: 1930's
	Angela Wolf creates glamourous evening wear on the bias. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/jjYq3-fdY64
	Rebecca Kemp Brent shows how to add scallops to a garment or home décor. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/PQCb0T0DJd8
807 – The World at War – Again: The 1940's
	Angela Wolf makes a jacket inspired by General Eisenhower’s shortened uniform jacket. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/UgzbLyQyQsg
	Lisa Shaw shows how to design a handy embroidered clutch bag. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/tCaViugIST4
808 – Fashion Inside and Out – the Late 1940's
	Londa Rohlfing shows how to make flounces. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/B8krvrrUVuk
	Angela Wolf makes trendy cropped pants. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/ZNedFbYiUWY
809 – The 1950's Boom and Rock
	Gretchen Hirsch shows how to make an updated circle skirt. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/4XK05UrRiOw
	Lisa Shaw adds contemporary machine-embroidery to a cardigan sweater. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/TymB-BsspQ8
	Gretchen Hirsch shows how to add a gathered crinoline to a skirt. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/iDxtVvOLTpI
810 – The Space Race Begins: The Late 1950's
	Gretchen Hirsch shows how to redesign a pattern to make a trendy blouse. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/QWWPUBfxniE
	Peggy Sagers create a flattering shirtwaist dress with easy collar variations. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/nJmlyX1338c
811 – The British Invasion – The 1960's
	Angela Wolf sews a sassy mini-skirt. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/lFQm7KuHMag
	Marie Zinno embroiders a hip fringed faux suede belt. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/hWXzPlOT--0
812 – The Counterculture: The Late 1960's
	Londa Rohlfing shares her sewing expertise to add ruffles to any garment. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/4FLrWPwjqZo
	Coleen Swettman sews a hippie-inspired poncho. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/J2iDD8tBQyg
813 – The Me Decade: The 1970's
	Angela Wolf shows how to make a Boho look peasant blouse. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/KrFx37bBE_g
	Marie Zinno adds colorful embroidery to jeans. Watch the video for this project online at: https://youtu.be/vMV_3cqMbmo

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