201 Between The Seams	Do you love that designer look of in-seam buttonholes and pockets? Learn how to make them professionally. Shirley demonstrates this technique as well as selecting the silk tweed fabric for the second picture. She walks through pattern layout, cutting, pressing, construction. Silk? It is not just a luxury fabric. It is a lifetime fabric returning your investment many times over.
202 Hang In There	Learn new techniques for proper fitting of skirts starting from the waist down. Fix high hip, protruding tummy or rear. Convert culottes or pants to skirt.
203 Waisting Away	Forget the StairMaster, shape your waist the easy way. Make a comfortable waistband shaped, straight, partial or full elasticized.
204 Tie One On	Make a jewel neckline convertible by creating ties, scarves that can be removed or be permanent.
205 Soft Touch	Turn napkins or family heirloom linens into decorator pillows; round or square. Make a quick Christmas stocking from quilted fabric.
206 Velvets and Velour	Storage, pattern choice, pressing, interfacing, facing, cutting out of pattern, treatment of raw edges, sew seams, buttonholes, pockets and zippers.
207 Setting In Sleeves	Make your sleeves professional; standard smooth cap, gathered and dropped shoulder flat cap sleeves. Choose fabrics that suit this process.
208 Sleeve Heads	When to create and how to insert perfect shoulder pads and sleeve headings.
209 Sheer Pleasure	Handle sheer fabrics: preparation and cutting methods, pattern choice and appropriate notions. Seam finishes, interfacing, underlining and hemming techniques.
210 Under It All	Choose the best interfacing for your project. Your choices depend on the weight of the fabric, the hang or drape you desire, what the garment is. A jacket would require a different interface than a dress. Interfacing, facing, interlining, underlining or relining for professional results are discussed.
211 Lining A Coat	Lining a coat is a relatively easy operation and makes your jacket look and feel so much more luxurious. It covers up the ugly inner construction and makes it easy to slide on and off. Program 10 cut out the lining, now let's assemble and insert it.
212 Block Party	Create sophisticated color block with remnants too precious to throw away. Make a T-shirt, jacket, vest. How large the seams for the fabric and use. Look at this simple method for creating fabric for your next project.
213 Stretch It Out	Dealing with elastic in wrist and waist bands, epaulets at shoulder, bands made from moderate stretch fabrics and using metallic knit tricot.

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