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Costumes Extraordinaire!
Season 10
Episode 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.
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Peggy explains the concepts of length, circumference, depth and how to apply them to your patterns.
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Peggy demonstrates how to make and use templates in your sewing projects.
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Guest Maria King demonstrates the ins and outs of creating practical projects with a curved stitch.
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Guest Maria King demonstrates the ins and outs of creating practical projects with a straight stitch
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Peggy and her guest, psychiatrist Paul Hamilton, discuss the mental health benefits of sewing.
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Tips on how to create high-end items with everyday materials.
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Tips and insight into the sewing methods of haute couture.
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The secrets and details of constructing a beautiful men’s tie.
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What colors we wear and how they make us feel can influence one’s success.
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Annette Becker introduces us to the concept of designer recycling.
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The Texas Fashion Collection garments give an up-close look at Karl Lagerfeld's designs.
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Annette shows us the evolution and influences on the woman’s suit.