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• Fit 2 Stitch (#601)

  How do you design and make your own fashion collection? Peggy's guest is an expert on such, and shares key how-to's and timeless tips.

• Fit 2 Stitch (#602)

  Fashion design icon Coco Chanel once said, "Garments are designed into their fabrics, not the other way around. In this episode, Peggy gives viewers a look inside the fiber industry that will change how they look at fabrics. She also shares information about some of the exciting things happening with fabrics today.

• Fit 2 Stitch (#603)

  In this episode, Peggy shows viewers how to take the design ideas in the their heads and put them on paper. Viewers learn the basics of drawing so that they can communicate their ideas on paper and to others.

• Fit 2 Stitch (#604)

  This episode is about bespoke or custom tailoring. Peggy shares details with viewers, who if they've never had any garments custom made, are about to get spoiled.

• Fit 2 Stitch (#605)

  Viewers who want to make the most of their designs will need to apply four basic principles. In this episode, Peggy teaches them the importance of line, focal point, color and proportion, as it relates to the body.

• Fit 2 Stitch (#606)

  Color is the key to great wardrobes, and Peggy believes the more viewers know about it, the better. In this episode, she reviews the history of color and it's important, as well as why the use of color as a designer is so important.

• Fit 2 Stitch (#607)

  Peggy's favorite classes in design school were about pattern rules. And that is what she shares with viewers in this episode. As Peggy says, "Pattern rules lead to Patterns Rule!"

• Fit 2 Stitch (#608)

  Grading? Fitting? What is the difference? Peggy explains the difference in this episode and why both are so important to good fashion design.

• Fit 2 Stitch (#609)

  Peggy believes fitting is the best part of the design process. In this episode, Peggy shows viewers how to make sure there will be no more pillowcases for clothing. She shows them how to turn that pillowcase into a favorite blouse.

• Fit 2 Stitch (#610)

  In this episode, Peggy demonstrates to viewers how to take a basic blouse and do some easy pattern making. She also shows how patterns change, step by step.

• Fit 2 Stitch (#611)

  This episode is a collection of great tips, including grain line play, methods of sewing and sewing machine care.

• Fit 2 Stitch (#612)

  In this episode, Peggy gives viewers an overview of the leather industry and the many options with added trims.

• Fit 2 Stitch (#613)

  In the last episode of "101 Things I Learned in Design School," Peggy shares gems she learned after graduation that will help viewers in their real-life fashion design projects.

• The Base Concept (#701)

  The Capsule Wardrobe consists of great, base pieces. The first base, the Tank Top, is a critical part of this group. We will discuss all aspects of this fashion piece including its history.

• The T-Shirt for Everyone (#702)

  The knit top pattern is one of our most used base pieces. With only 3 pieces, we will fit it, sew it, change it, then sew it again. The knit shirt is the most popular garment of our modern times because of its comfort and easy care.

• Image Consultant and Closet Organization (#703)

  To start making the most of our closet, we need to reach deep down and get to know who we are and what we like. We have an expert wardrobe consultant today who knows just the right questions you can ask yourself to help you discover a wardrobe full of favorite items that will reveal your best you!

• The Blouse (#704)

  The third piece in our capsule wardrobe is the blouse, by definition a woven garment that is worn loosely with a front closure. Today on Fit 2 Stitch we will show you how to fit a blouse properly and change the tissue to duplicate our draped changes.

• The Jean Jacket (#705)

  Jean jackets have been part of our core closets for well over 100 years. The first was created by Levi Strauss for cowboys, railroad engineers and miners to wear during the gold rush. Since that time, women have adopted them and made them a staple as they are the 4th piece of our capsule wardrobe.

• Seam Finishes (#706)

  It will always be amazing to me as I look at one pattern, then look at the changes that can be done with that pattern. Today on Fit 2 Stitch, we will do that with seams. So many options as we take the pattern and change up how the seams are stitched which have a huge impact on the look of the final garment.

• The Jacket (#707)

  Originating during the middle ages, the Jacket is today's most important garment in all women's wardrobe. It is our 5th garment in our capsule wardrobe. It communicates education, it says honesty, it says I am prepared and so much more.

• Sewing, Lining, and Fusing The Jacket (#708)

  Today on Fit 2 Stitch, we continue to make jacket sewing simpler than ever. Factory methods used today to make a jacket have a factory-made jacket complete in just 3 hours. And remember all of today's jackets in ready-to-wear are factory made.

• Accessories (#709)

  Accessories are small additions with large impact on our capsule wardrobe. In fact, it has been said that accessories are like having an entire additional wardrobe. I love accessories and I will show you why!

• The Pant (#710)

  Today's modern woman has a wardrobe of pants that take her everywhere from her place of work to the exercise class. And what is the difference? Today we will explore our 6th capsule wardrobe piece, the pant, and make one pattern work in so many different ways.

• The Jean (#711)

  The Jean originated in 1873 and is still one of the most popular parts of our wardrobes today. Jeans are part of our capsule wardrobe yet they, if purchased, are sometimes very expensive and poorly fitted. We will fit both the stretch jean and the non-stretch jean and compare the differences so regardless of the fabrics you are using, you get the result you want.

• Skirts and Knit Cardigan (#712)

  The skirt and the knit cardigan complete our capsule wardrobe's last 2 pieces and these are great pieces to really understand. We will learn the many options we have with the skirt so we'll take the skirt base, then cut and tape a bit to see what else will result.

• The Coat/Dress (#713)

  Today our goal is to take our 9 base patterns and mix and match to see the results. The capsule wardrobe is complete, but they are all patterns and we have extra fabric, so we can shake it all up a bit and see what comes out. 9 patterns to make even more than our original 27 outfits.

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• Designer Fabrics (#901)

  A fashion designer is responsible for creating the specific look of individual garments - including a garment's - including a garment's shape, color, fabric, trimmings, and other aspects of the whole. Fashion designers hold a special place in the world. Their contributions have changes our lives, our choices, and what we wear every day. Today we look at the fabrics, the fit, and the details of several designs and begin to understand why one may cost more than another.

• Cd Greene - The Dressing of a Woman (#902)

  "I have wanted to be a fashion designer my whole life", are the words of many young boys and girls while only a few actually reach this level of accomplishment. Today on Fit 2 Stich, we meet CD Greene. An amazing talent. Join us as we take an inside peak at his NY Offices, watch him sketch, and hear his story. From Chicago to NY, he worked for Tommy Hilfiger for a short time, CD has turned every lemon in his life into lemonade and is not planning on slowing down.

• Chanel and the Little Black Dress - The Classical Sheath Dress (#903)

  Karle Lagerfel has said, "One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a Little Black Dress." Another quote: "What is it about wearing that little black dress, that makes us feel confident, beautiful, splendid, even invincible? We put on a dress and suddenly we become extraordinary. On the days when you feel low and invisible, why not try this on for size: imagine you are wearing a stunning black dress. And then proceed with your day." Today on Fit 2 Stitch, we learn the power of that little black dress.

• Furs - How to Sew, Blend, and Wear Great Furs (#904)

  Once in a while, we can say, "I knew her when". With our guest today, I can say "I knew her when she was first making those coats. Going back 20+ years, I first met Donna Salyers from out sewing trade show days. But this visionary has said good bye to those trade show days, moved from her garage into a massive work space and now sells and ships to all the big names in retail, including Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergforf Good man. Donna Salyers and Fabulous Furs. Today on Fit 2 Stitch.

• Robert Danes - Ny Designer On Bias Dressing (#905)

  It has been said, "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but in seeing with new eyes." I think I could watch and listen to our next guest for hours. His mind, his experience, his expertise, all things I know I want to learn more about. Robert Danes, with a line of dresses in Bergdorf Goodman in NY is our guest today. Be sure to watch with new eyes as Robert takes the ordinary and turns it into so much more. All today on Fit 2 Stitch.

• Bob Macki - Cher and Beadin (#906)

  The Art of the Bead, is one of the most beautiful art forms imaginable. Our guest today, Robert Haven has created works for A-listers and clients worldwide. Many of his works are in museums around the world as few can duplicate the masterful are as he can. Sometimes, when we look at a high-end piece, we simply watch to appreciated the work and not necessarily master it ourselves. Today might be one of those times, but let's watch, learn and see what happens. All today on Fit 2 Stitch.

• Accessory Scarves, The Roll That Scarves Play (#907)

  Elizabeth Taylor has said "A woman without a scarf is a woman without a future." But my favorite quote is: "Not all superheros wear caps, some wear scarves" Today we will help all of you embrace scarves. We learn the shapes, sized, and finishes to help you love wearing them and make sure they don't wear you. Then some tips about sweing with fur and fur finishes. Also 2 facing options for the little black dress that you will love. All today, on Fit 2 Stitch.

• Hannah Lord Montague Collars and Their History (#908)

  As long as we have a neckline, we can make a collar. Short, narrow, wide, large, removable, fur, and much more today as we learn how to make collars simply by tracing the neck edge. Many designers make these collars removable to add value to their garments and also to charge more or justify their costs. Collars give us versatility and change the look, but let's learn the basics and beyond, all tody on Fit 2 Stitch.

• Diane Von Frustenberg The Classic Wrap Dress (#909)

  Although it is often claimed that Dian von Furstenberg 'invented' the wrap dress in 1972, there were earlier wrap dresses. During the Great Depression, house dresses called "Hooverettes" were popular which employed a wrap design. Wrap dresses by Elza Schiaparelli in the 1930s and by Claire Mc-Car-Dell in the 1940s, whose original 'popover' design became the basis for a variety of wrap-around dresses. Today on Fit 2 Stitch, we master the drape to keep that wrap, all wrapped up.

• Guest Designer - Guest from Stanley Korshak - Julie Cohn (#910)

  In the decades since she earned her MFA from SMU, jewelry designer Julie Cohn has created jewelry now distributed throughtout the US. At the heart of her work has always been artistry. She said, "I always knew I wanted to be an artist. I had a plan A and didn't even entertain anything else but plan a. That's all I wanted to do." Today, we get to learn from Julie and share her vision on the role jewelry plays on our garments. And one of my faourite quotes, "Jewelry always fits!" Today on Fit 2 Stitch, we talk jewelry.

• Guest Designer - Sai Sankoh from Dallas, TX (#911)

  Sai Sankoh started designing clothes just two years ago. She ewas working as a nurse at the time and ran a fashion blog on the side. In November 2018, she decided to launch her online store and try her luck at selling her own designs. Sankoh specializes in luxurious resort wear, influenced by her travels, which began at a young age. Today, we are honored to meet Sai and learn her expertise at clothing coordination. Join us today on Fit 2 Stitch.

• Veronica Beard / Donna Karan (#912)

  Today is play time on Fit 2 Stich. Our goal is to take the concepts of Veronica Beard and mix them with Donna Karan and Eileen Fisher. Donna Karan believed in dressing women to look strong and beautiful. What do they have in common and what is our take-away? The basics done in such a way, that we, as sewers, can save large dollars. Donna Karan has been quoted as saying "Accent your positive and delete your negative." And also "Delete the negative; accentuate the positive!" Either way it is said, all this today on Fit 2 Stitch.

• Chanel History and Construction of the famous Chanel Jacket (#913)

  Gabrielle Bon nel "Coco" Chanel was a French fashion designer and businesswoman. The founder and namesake of the Chanel brand, she was credited in the post-World War I era with liberating women from the constraints of the "corseted silhouette" and popularizing a sporty, casual chic as the feminine standard of style. "Among her many quotes: I don't care what you think about me. I don't think about you at all" The Chanel Jacket is our focus, we'll go inside and discover the secrets. All today on Fit 2 Stitch.

• Interior Design with Pillows (#1001)

  Our homes are the most important place in our personal world, and decorative pillows can be the simplest and most effective way to change our surroundings. Guest design consultant, Susan Gant, demonstrates how to work with the colors, shapes, fabric selection and construction of decorative pillows.

• The Ins and Outs of Draperies (#1002)

  Making your own draperies can be a daunting and expensive undertaking. On this episode of Fit 2 Stitch, we learn the essentials of measuring, budgeting, choosing fabrics, and construction styles of draperies.

• Perfecting A Suit Sleeve (#1003)

  Master tailor Nataliya Desheva started sewing in her native Ukraine at age 5. Now a master tailor, she works with host Peggy Sagers to meticulously alter a man's suit sleeve; the mitered corner, the buttons, the button holes and the lining, one of the most difficult tasks for a seamstress.

• Dry Cleaning, What You Need to Know (#1004)

  What is dry cleaning? Most of us have little knowledge about that process beyond the front counter drop off. In this episode of Fit 2 Stitch, we go behind the scenes to learn all about the technique of dry-cleaning from an expert in the business.

• Costumes Extraordinaire! (#1005)

  Costume designer Violeta Benavidas shares her techniques for creating her dazzling costumes for the Princess Pocahontas Pageant in Laredo Texas. As she says, "like a puzzle," each bead, sequin, stone and feather is carefully chosen and artfully assembled.

• Tambour Beading, Loom to Garment (#1006)

  Guest Robert Haven has created glamorous beaded garments for clients worldwide, including Cher. Many of his works are in museums around the world and one of his greatest joys is teaching the technique of tambour beading. In this episode, he demonstrates how to transfer beaded designs from the loom to the garment.

• Fun with Hat Making (#1007)

  Chanel was quoted as saying, "In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different." Hats can make that difference. In this episode of Fit 2 Stitch we learn about the sizes, shapes, and finishes of hats and fascinators and their current trends.

• A Shoe Transformation (#1008)

  In this episode, we go on location to watch a cobbler transform a worn out old pair of shoes with holes, into a fully repaired and polished, "like new" pair of shoes. Jr, the cobbler, joyfully shares his stories and knowledge throughout the process.

• Rugs, How Do We Choose? (#1009)

  Rugs are the key to pulling together the decor of any room. A design consultant shares the basics for making rug selections. Size, style, color, design, cost, how do we make the right choice? What makes a quality rug and determines the cost? Answers in this episode of Fit 2 Stitch.

• Upholstery, Behind The Scenes (#1010)

  Redoing the upholstery on a piece of furniture can be a fun but challenging project. On this episode of Fit 2 Stitch we visit an upholstery shop to see how the professionals do it, and get some good tips of the trade that you can apply to your home project. Learn what tools and materials will make your upholstery job more successful.

• Outdoor Upholstery (#1011)

  Mark Ewing owns and operates an outdoor upholstery business in North Texas. As Peggy's guest, he shares his knowledge of outdoor fabrics, design and construction. He also demonstrates a few maintenance tips for outdoor upholstery.

• Space Suits, Mission Critical (#1012)

  When a company called ILC Dover puts fabric and pattern together, they are putting that result into outer space, and there is zero tolerance for error, because they are protecting the life of an astronaut. How are space suits made? What fabrics are used? How are they fitted? How much do they weigh? Find out, in this episode of Fit 2 Stitch.

• Sewing Careers for the Blind (#1013)

  On this episode of Fit 2 Stitch, we travel to Envision Dallas, where people who are blind or visually impaired are taught to sew. We all want a job that's more than just a way to make money; a job that makes a difference. At Envision, while sewing articles for the US military, workers develop a sense of independence and accomplishment.

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