America Sews Series 1800 (cc) Title Listing Home 1. The Threads of Fabric (cc)
Learn to make unique fabric for a spectacular designer jacket. Guest Joyce Drexler teaches us to make the fabric with thread. See how simple free motion techniques or digitized embroidery let you create a one-of-a-kind fabric for any project. Learn about base fabrics, fiber contents and more. This program's Quick Project: Wash Cloth Cubbie. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned JSCA 30 min.

2. Sew Healthy, Sew Fit (cc)
Guest Dr. Colleen McDonough teaches and demonstrates how the set up of your sewing area, simple tools, exercises, and common sense make us "sew" much more comfortable while sewing. Learn the right height for your sewing table, simple exercises to do while sewing, and good sewing habits that make you accomplish more and enjoy your sewing more. This program's Quick Project: Back Pack/Purse Organizer. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned JSCA 30 min.

3. Sewing for Special Occasions (cc)
Get inspiration and learn timesaving professional sewing techniques for Bridal, Prom, and specialty fabrics from guest Valerie Kurita. See today's beautiful fabrics and how to sew them to create the "dream dress" for that special day. This program's Quick Project: Special Occasion Choker Necklace. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned JSCA 30 min.

4. Protect Your Pretty Projects (cc)
Guest Reenie Feingold shares how to protect the beautiful quilting and stitching that will be used for placemats, coasters, reference materials, home accessories and more. Learn some of the newest techniques on the sewing machine. This program's Quick Project: Sewer's Swatch Notebook. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned JSCA 30 min.

5. Take Your Quilt Labels to the Next Level (cc)
New technology has made many aspects of quilting even easier and more fun. Guests Shauna Beatty and Joe Hesch demonstrate how to create labels and story labels to create identity for your special quilts, garments and many other gifts and projects. This program's Quick Project: Serger Embellished Jacket. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned JSCA 30 min.

6. Appliqué and Quilting Tips and Techniques (cc)
Guest Nancy Odom brings wonderful ideas and techniques for making simple, fun and very creative projects especially for kid's bedrooms. Learn easy piecing techniques for quilts, pillows and more. This program's Quick Project: Crazy Patch Wall Hanging. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned JSCA 30 min.

7. Creating for Your Home With Stripes and Plaids (cc)
Learn simple steps to cutting and piecing striped and plaid fabrics to create unique fabrics for home decorating. Guest Pam Hastings shows how fabric direction instantly creates new fabrics for incredible décor for pillows, tablecloths, valances, and more. This program's Quick Project: Sparkle Stitched Bracelet. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned JSCA 30 min.

8. Hearts, Bells and Stars (cc)
Guest Brandy Stell brings easy ways to cut shapes and add details and dimension to quilts and quilted projects. See more of her signature shaggy edge appliqué. Create a wonderful table runner perfect for any occasion. This program's Quick Project: Wipe your paws' towel. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned JSCA 30 min.

9. Pillows, Cushions, and Tuffets (cc)
See this fast and fun way to create a new look for every room in your home with wonderful accessories you make. Guest Carol Zentgraf brings loads of ideas and step-by-step instructions for sewing accessories with silk dupioni and faux suede fabric plus professional finishing tips. This program's Quick Project: Crazy Patch Pillow. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned JSCA 30 min.

10. Quick Change Sweater (cc)
Leave it to Patti Jo Larson to figure out an easy way to change the embellishments on garments for holidays, parties and more. She shares tips for stitching beautiful cross-stitch that will add beauty and value to any project. This program's Quick Project: Cross-Stitch Accessories. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned JSCA 30 min.

11. Upside-Down Landscapes (cc)
Guest Cindy Losekamp brings an undersea creation loaded with texture and beauty with special techniques for bobbin work she calls upside down work, using heavy threads and yarns in the bobbin. This program's Quick Project: Nifty Notebook. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned JSCA 30 min.

12. Sew Terrific Sportswear (cc)
Add trims and techniques with easy sewing techniques to make all your sporty clothes special. Guest Valerie Kurita brings a variety of ways to add practical "pizzazz" to every outfit. This program's Quick Project: Bobbin Work Purse. 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned JSCA 30 min.

13. Create a Comfy Jacket (cc)
Guest Carol Ingram teaches easy ways to turn a basic sweatshirt into a one of a kind embellished jacket. Learn to use "embroidery orphans". She will demonstrate easy techniques for placing embroideries and appliqués plus special binding and more. This program's Quick Project: What's all the Hoopla About Home Décor Scarf? 08DR/CC Closed-Captioned JSCA 30 min.

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