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Fit 2 Stitch
| Website: | http://www.fit2stitch.com/ |
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| Next Airing: | Wed, Sep 11th, 2024 at 6:30 AM on UEN-TV |
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Fit expert Peggy Sagers shares her vision for creating a garment that fits perfectly. FIT 2 STITCH concentrates on 3 elements: design, fit, and stitching. Learn the rules of pattern making and how they apply to making a garment ready for successful stitching. FIT 2 STITCH joins its sister show IT'S SEW EASY inspiring viewers to make garments that they will love to wear and that fit perfectly. Join Peggy as she ventures into the world of pattern and style for the perfect fit!
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Interior Design with Pillows
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.
Next Airing: Sun, Oct 6th, 2024 at 2:30 PM on UEN-TV Length: 00:26:46 Usage rights: 1/3/2022 to 1/2/2026 -
The Ins and Outs of Draperies
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.
Next Airing: Sun, Oct 13th, 2024 at 2:30 PM on UEN-TV Length: 00:26:45 Usage rights: 1/3/2022 to 1/2/2026 -
Perfecting A Suit Sleeve
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.
Next Airing: Sun, Oct 20th, 2024 at 2:30 PM on UEN-TV Length: 00:26:37 Usage rights: 1/3/2022 to 1/2/2026 -
Dry Cleaning, What You Need to Know
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.
Next Airing: Sun, Oct 27th, 2024 at 2:30 PM on UEN-TV Length: 00:26:46 Usage rights: 1/3/2022 to 1/2/2026 -
Costumes Extraordinaire!
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.
Next Airing: Sun, Nov 3rd, 2024 at 2:30 PM on UEN-TV Length: 00:26:46 Usage rights: 1/3/2022 to 1/2/2026 -
Tambour Beading, Loom to Garment
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.
Next Airing: Sun, Nov 10th, 2024 at 2:30 PM on UEN-TV Length: 00:26:46 Usage rights: 1/3/2022 to 1/2/2026 -
Fun with Hat Making
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.
Next Airing: Sun, Nov 17th, 2024 at 2:30 PM on UEN-TV Length: 00:26:46 Usage rights: 1/3/2022 to 1/2/2026 -
A Shoe Transformation
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.
Next Airing: Sun, Nov 24th, 2024 at 2:30 PM on UEN-TV Length: 00:26:46 Usage rights: 1/3/2022 to 1/2/2026 -
Rugs, How Do We Choose?
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.
Next Airing: Sun, Dec 1st, 2024 at 2:30 PM on UEN-TV Length: 00:26:46 Usage rights: 1/3/2022 to 1/2/2026 -
Upholstery, Behind The Scenes
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.
Next Airing: Sun, Dec 8th, 2024 at 2:30 PM on UEN-TV Length: 00:26:46 Usage rights: 1/3/2022 to 1/2/2026 -
Outdoor Upholstery
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.
Next Airing: Sun, Dec 15th, 2024 at 2:30 PM on UEN-TV Length: 00:26:30 Usage rights: 1/3/2022 to 1/2/2026 -
Space Suits, Mission Critical
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.
Next Airing: Sun, Dec 22nd, 2024 at 2:30 PM on UEN-TV Length: 00:26:35 Usage rights: 1/3/2022 to 1/2/2026 -
Sewing Careers for the Blind
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.
Next Airing: Sun, Dec 29th, 2024 at 2:30 PM on UEN-TV Length: 00:26:46 Usage rights: 1/3/2022 to 1/2/2026