| Girls in colonial New England hand sewed clothes for their entire family out of wool and other scraps. Many of the fabric scraps were layered or quilted for warmth during the long, cold winters. This program explores quilting by layering flannel squares and making a patchwork scrap quilt. Unlike colonial times though it is all done quickly and easily by machine. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned IJSCA 30 min. |
| Eureka! The Great Gold Rush of 1848 earned California its state motto. In America's 3rd largest state the sun always shines and almost everyone is environmentally conscious. Here expert Sue Hausmann shows us how to recycle juice bags into a unique little purse or beach bag. Also we learn another friendly way to save the earth, making reusable Lycra book covers. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned IJSCA 30 min. |
| The South is the biggest producer of cotton, which is a big part of our daily lives. Another good use of cotton is for sewing. In this program you'll discover how to use cotton fabric, thread, and piping to make door-hanger pillows. You'll learn about Aida cloth, used for needlework, how to read a counted cross-stitch chart, and how to do cross-stitch. Then you'll take your designs and stitch them up into little pillows to decorate your door or room, a wall hanging, or even patches for your jean jacket. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned IJSCA 30 min. |
| The key ingredients for sewing in the Great Plains are resourcefulness and creativity. To emphasize this, in this program you'll make a sewing machine cover with pockets using decorative stitches, piping and bias trim. It's a great way to protect your machine when not in use. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned IJSCA 30 min. |
| New York, New York, is the place to be when it comes to theatre, shopping and fashion. Here you learn how to dress the part while in New York by making a shawl and bracelet purse out of organza, which is perfect for your prom or winter formal too. You discover how to make your own fabric using ribbons and glitter; also how to sew sheer fabrics and to create your own unique look, just like a New York fashion designer. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned IJSCA 30 min. |
| It can get chilly up in the Northwest, where the average annual temperature is just 53°F. Keep warm with some fun, funky, crazy hats made from fleece. In this program you'll learn the ins and outs of sewing fleece and then decorating your hat with colorful buttons sewn on by machine. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned PIJSCA 30 min. |
| A trip through the heart of America finds you in the Appalachia region of the United States, which stretches from Maine to Georgia. This area is rich in tradition and known for crafts, such as basket weaving and quilting. In this program you'll discover the tradition of quilt making with Bonnie Browning from the Museum of the American Quilter's Society, located in Paducah, KY, the heart of Appalachia. Bonnie teaches how to make a very patriotic Uncle Sam appliqué pillow. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned IJSCA 30 min. |
| The average summer temperature in America's Southwest is 88° F, which is perfect weather for wearing lightweight, gauzy dresses and tops. Ultra-feminine gathered cotton is the theme for this show as Nina Kay Milenius shows you how to use elastic thread in your bobbin to pucker-up your fabric. Also you learn how to mimic today's fashions using a rolled edge and straight stitching to create a trendy top with gathered edgings. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned IJSCA 30 min. |
| Aloha! In Hawaii, surfing is a very popular sport. It was first called He'enalu, which means wave sliding in Hawaiian. Catch a wave by making your own Board Shorts like those worn by surfers. In this program you find out how to read and how to modify a pattern to your liking by adding a pocket. You'll learn important tips for sewing clothing, including seam finishes, making a casing, and measuring elastic; also you'll learn how to achieve accurate topstitching using a special foot. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned IJSCA 30 min. |
| Sports are an important part of Midwest culture. The National Football League, or the NFL as it is known, was formed in 1920 in Canton, Ohio. What could be more perfect than to make a duffel bag for carrying your sport's equipment, shoes, and balls? In this program you learn the best way to layout your pattern and get the most from your fabric. Discover some tricks for adding hook and loop tape to a project; also find out how to use an oversized zipper and how to sew unusual materials, like webbing and canvas. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned IJSCA 30 min. |
| Leather and denim are fashion staples in the Rocky Mountain States. In this program you learn how to combine these two materials to make belts and other accessories. You'll use simple straight stitching, beautiful threads, and grommets to create a hip belt just right for shorts, skirts and jeans. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned IJSCA 30 min. |
| Grizzly bears, black bears, and polar bears are all found in Alaska, which is called bear country. With that in mind you learn in this program how to make a cuddly soft bear using a simple pattern, only two pieces, faux fur, and your sewing machine. Tips for sewing and cutting faux fur are shared, as well as a unique way to stuff your cuddly new friend. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned IJSCA 30 min. |
| Hola! Decorate your table for a fiesta with bright colorful placemats. The placemats represent different meanings in Puerto Rico, like the tiny Coqui frog, so named after its distinctive two-note call of "ko-KEE, ko-KEE," a symbol for the island, its culture, and its people. Here you learn how to use fusible webbing to create a colorful design. Different appliqué techniques and stitches will be shown, as well as what threads to use to create fun, festive placemats. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned IJSCA 30 min. |