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26 Episodes 2023 - 0
Episode 1
Sat, Dec 31, 2022 27 mins
Jerry Hudgins, known as "Mr. Sewing Machine," shares his knowledge of sewing history and how to choose the right vendor and machine to fit one's needs.
Episode 2
Sat, Jan 7, 2023 27 mins
The hardest part of sewing is mixing patterns and fabrics. Designer Michael Faircloth walks through the essentials of fabric properties and how to use that knowledge to enhance designs.
Episode 3
Sat, Jan 14, 2023 27 mins
Guest Roxanne Carne is a personal stylist and expert at making clothing choices that fit your body proportions. Learning sewing and pattern choices along with clothing selections that that make dressing a joy, not a struggle.
Episode 4
Sat, Jan 21, 2023 27 mins
Roxanne Carne is an expert at making clothing choices that fit your body proportions.
Episode 5
Sat, Jan 28, 2023 27 mins
Peggy demonstrates how sizing a dress form, then making a muslin for the dress form, will improve and simplify the fitting process.
Episode 6
Sat, Feb 4, 2023 27 mins
Peggy Sagers explains how understanding length, circumference and depth is critical to sewing pants for a perfect fit.
Episode 7
Sat, Feb 11, 2023 27 mins
Peggy walks through the construction of 3 basic sleeve designs: the Set In sleeve, Kimono, and Raglan.
Episode 8
Sat, Feb 18, 2023 27 mins
What is sublimation printing. Eumir Vargas demonstrates the design, ink selection and fabric choices for the sublimation printing process.
Episode 9
Sat, Feb 25, 2023 27 mins
The Novice Sewer and the Yoga Pant collide. Two guests, who have never sewn, are taught on set how to jump in there and discover the creative thrill of making their own clothes.
Episode 10
Sat, Mar 4, 2023 27 mins
Peggy and her guests look at the numerous types of sewing machines and types of stitching, both serger and regular, and when to incorporate them into one's own sewing experience.
Episode 11
Sat, Mar 11, 2023 27 mins
Tailor Nataliya Desheva demonstrates methods that take the fear out of altering a formal dress.
Episode 12
Sat, Mar 18, 2023 27 mins
Peggy Sagers goes to the sewing machine to teach useful techniques for a neat neckline and a perfect zipper.
Episode 13
Sat, Mar 25, 2023 27 mins
Astronaut Nicole Stott discusses the critical importance of space suit design and construction.
Episode 14
Sat, Dec 30, 2023 27 mins
Upcycling and Organic are buzzwords being used throughout the fashion industry. A combined study done by University of North Texas and Southern Methodist University, has provided some very thorough answers that will help understand the evolution of organic fabrics.
Episode 15
Sat, Jan 6, 2024 27 mins
Matt Porter is an educator and researcher with a design specialty in menswear and custom tailoring. Matt gives a step-by-step lesson in the construction of men's pants. Matt is an experienced and fun teacher. With particular attention to the construction of the waistband, he shares the meticulous details that can make men's pants fit perfectly and make a fashion statement.
Episode 16
Sat, Jan 13, 2024 27 mins
Featuring flat pattern making and drape. A lack of pattern knowledge can be frustrating. Draping and flat pattern are related. Host Peggy Sagers is a firm believer that knowing patterns helps people become more successful seamstresses. Expert pattern maker and teacher Barbara Trippeer teams up with Peggy to illustrate step-by-step pattern making.
Episode 17
Sat, Jan 20, 2024 27 mins
Matt Porter is an educator and researcher with a design specialty in menswear and custom tailoring. In this episode, he introduces us to the basic types and construction of pockets. Learning that pockets can not only be practical, but add flare and elegant detail to a garment. Matt is a very precise teacher and makes it fun to learn.
Episode 18
Sat, Jan 27, 2024 27 mins
An Introduction to the Texas Fashion Collection. The Texas Fashion Collection began in 1938 when Stanley and Edward Marcus preserved examples of top designers' works in honor of Carrie Marcus Neiman, co-founder of Neiman Marcus and arbiter of taste for the store. These artifacts became part of a continuing collection housed at UNT. Annette Becker, director of the 20,000 piece collection, gives a privileged look inside a few of these distinguished garments.
Episode 19
Sat, Feb 3, 2024 27 mins
Michael Faircloth discusses the work of designer James Galanos, and what sets his work apart, as well as how to apply his techniques to personal projects.
Episode 20
Sat, Feb 10, 2024 27 mins
Annette shows the evolution and influences on the woman's suit.
Episode 21
Sat, Feb 17, 2024 27 mins
Tells the story of Karl Lagerfeld with guest Matthew Minick, stylist, ready-to-wear and fur expert at the Fendi Boutique in Dallas, TX. Matthew uses the Texas Fashion Collection garments to give an up-close look at Karl Lagerfeld designs.
Episode 22
Sat, Feb 24, 2024 27 mins
Annette Becker introduces the concept of designer recycling. Annette shows examples by American designer Nancy Johnson, who specializes in vintage inspired, romantic women's clothing; Todd Oldham, an innovative designer who recontextualizes familiar materials into a fashion context that makes people consider them in a new way, and Japanese designer, Hanae Mori, who would upcycle, or repurpose textiles from traditional Kimonos into contemporary designs.
Episode 23
Fri, Mar 1, 2024 27 mins
Roxanne Carne explains the science behind her method of color analysis, and does a live color analysis for her friend Karen.
Episode 24
Fri, Mar 8, 2024 27 mins
Ella Prikster shares the secrets and details of constructing a beautiful men's tie.
Episode 25
Fri, Mar 15, 2024 27 mins
Ella Prikster embodies the fine art of hand-stitched custom couture in each of her stylings, from couture to lifestyle fashion. She shares some tips and insight into the sewing methods of haute couture.
Episode 26
Fri, Mar 22, 2024 27 mins
Peggy's guest, Cindy Vance, shares great tips on creating high-end items with everyday materials.