601 Refabrications	Refabrication: I fell in love with a fabric for a couch. I took home the last 2 yards to see if I could live with it. I draped it over the couch, but the more I watched the fabric, the more I realized it should be draped on me! This is an elegant fabric so I chose a shapely jacket pattern for a formal look. I quilted this fabric (after cutting out the pattern pieces and constructing the darts) with gold metallic thread in parallel horizontal lines.
602 Targeting Darts	Herald the return of fitted fashion, return of the shapely figure! Darts - how many, location, size, type of darts. Centerfront, neckline, bustline, armscye, waist. Shirley also offers alternatives to darts for use in certain applications.
603 Lace	Complete instruction for lace from pattern layout to matching motifs, seam finishes, underlining, using scallops of lace for hem finishes or accent. Shirley whips up a quick (match to your bedroom) garment bag to store all your new delicate lace pieces.
604 Irregular Matching	Plaid. Is it ever out of style? Ask the folks in Paris, Milan and New York. They will answer emphatically NO! I love it, too. It is so versatile, work or casual, all 4 seasons. Learn how to purchase enough fabric to lay out your patterns for a perfect match front to back.
605 Sequin Sequence	Does anything whisper "let's party" louder than sequins? You no longer have to fear this type of fabric with special handling techniques. Shirley doesn't make a jacket in this program, but she shows you which feet to use, how to cut, how to applique and how to stitch. You get to pick what to make!
606 Deck Dec in a Sec	Summer entertaining doesn't have to mean paper plates and paper towels when you know the secret of quick and easy Deck Dec. A table cloth for an umbrella table (easy fold and cut), napkins and placemats. Pillows for the chairs are an elegant touch.
607 Fringe Benefits	Fall Season opens the way to fringe on handwoven fabrics. Learn to choose which fabrics lend itself to fringe, which methods of stabilizing work, which feet to use.
608 Designer Pattern Changes	Sandra Betzina shares the stage with Shirley to demonstrate an A-line skirt, add coat walking ease, fix backriding shoulder seams, generously cut facings, beware Dolman sleeves for short-waisted women.
609 Luxurious Linings	You've made an exquisite fashion coat. Did you neglect pampering yourself when you thought out the lining? Imagine lining your coat with faux fur for a snuggly warm feeling. Perhaps a black UltraLeather motorcycle jacket should have a patterned silk lining. Repeat: Silk is an investment, not an indulgance.
610 Zipper Pockets	Exposed zippers can be your design feature. Pictured is a child's alligator sweatshirt. His big smile unzips to reveal his big white teeth. The denim has 8 pockets between the jacket and pants each with a different color exposed zipper. Feminize that outfit with rose applique on the collar. Here is the 'Gator in miniature.Quick make-up bag, beach tote, too.
611 Patternless Coat	Neiman Marcus or your sewing room. You won't tell the difference and no one else can tell the difference. Just one and one-half yards of polar fleece make an incredible one-layer coat in no time. Mine is teal with western fringe.
612 Whoops!	What to do if you make a mistake - multitudes of ideas to save a garment and turn it into a special creation. This blue bomber jacket disquises two right fronts. Bonus: Start organizing your sewing room now with just 2 pieces of furniture.
613 Denim Dandies	Appliques, metallic threads, jewels, beads and passementerie embellish denim. Silver thread and leaf cut work turn simple denim pants and jacket or skirt into dressy outfit. The soft denim utilizes embroidery cutout surrounded by silver metallic thread. It is perfect for an evening of jazz.

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