43 media results found for 'sew'
Presents sewing fundamentals, while stressing the creativity that sewing offers. Introduces the basics of a sewing machine, describes small sewing tools and notions, and demonstrates machine and hand sewing. Features several projects that illust...Read More
Teens learn the fun of sewing, and that it allows for creative expression. Each episode presents a different sewing project which is lead by a featured expert.
Middle-school students demonstrate sewing projects that express individual creativity. Has step-by-step directions and tips from the students. Projects include a wavy weaving pillow, babysitter's bag, working with fleece, and transferring comput...Read More
Guest Jeanine Twigg introduces the tools and skills needed to change a stitched side seam in skirts or pants into one that closes with snap fasteners. She and two young girls make a pair of shorts and demonstrate how to alter the pattern. They a...Read More
With help from guest Sue Hausmann, kids express their personal tastes as they make a raglan sleeve T-shirt. Sue covers the basics of pattern selection, choosing materials and notions, fabric preparation, and using either a sewing machine or serge...Read More
Host Nina Kay Milenius helps a young sewer make a soft pillow for a pet and embellish it in several ways. Fabric, notions, and tools start this project that focuses on putting in a zipper and applying piping at a seam. Additional sewing tips inc...Read More
A teenager learns how to recycle an old pair of jeans into a jeans-and-lace skirt. Focuses on preparing the jeans, cutting the godet inserts, and sewing them in. Other projects include making a purse from a jeans back pocket, another purse from ...Read More
Quilt-by-number kits make adding decorative panels to denim jackets a simple process. Host Nina Kay Milenius shows each step of the project, from cutting the pieces to adding decorative stitches. She also has sewing tips and suggestions for repa...Read More
Guest Barbara Tom shows two students how to sew a fabric and chalkboard message board. After listing the tools, notions, and materials needed, she teaches about topstitching and turning corners. Nina Kay's sewing tips include choosing correct ne...Read More
Hi-tech has come to the traditional home sewer. Sewing machines and computer technology allow elaborate designs be embroidered on a variety of items. Scan original or copyright-free designs into the computer, digitize, and save to a disk. Trans...Read More
Teenager Claire makes a quilted organizer bag to keep her things in. Basic sewing supplies include accessories, notions, fabric, and freezer bags. The step-by-step demonstration focuses on zippered gussets and the tube turner. Host Nina Kay sha...Read More
Claire learns how to create a latch hook pillow with help from guest Kathleen Sams. Presents a step-by-step demonstration using a latch hook kit and other materials. Shows how to latch hook, back the pillow, stuff it, and whipstitch it closed. ...Read More
Bonnie Browning from the American Quilt Society shows a young girl how to make a quilted project from a kit. Includes quilting tips, step-by-step directions, and demonstrations of various techniques. Nina Kay reveals tips for tying a quilt toget...Read More
Host Nina Kay Milenius and guest Pam Damour focus on dressing up a teenager's room with a patriotic valance. Lists materials and tools needed before the step-by-step sewing demonstration. Includes several sewing tips, and shows how to make a nig...Read More
Babysitters will appreciate this bag that functions as both a carry-all and as a background for games. Nina Kay and guest explain how to make the bag, and also include instructions for creating a hand-puppet horse to carry along. Primary teachin...Read More
A young teen learns how to make a beautiful camisole using heirloom sewing techniques. After listing the tools, notions, laces, and fabric needed, the specialist shares tips for decorative stitching. She demonstrates adding laces to the camisole...Read More
A high school student visits a fabric store as she prepares to sew pajama bottoms. She talks about the five areas of the store: patterns, fabrics, notions, craft supplies, and sewing classes. She also mentions using a serger and an embroidery m...Read More
In the crafting section, quilt blocks are used to create pillows and table runners. Author Peter Goodman also provides tips for talking with children about bullying. In addition, the nutritional benefits of figs are discussed.
