701 Sculptured Fabrics	Refabrication: This jacket is made from "homemade" fabric. Shirley demonstrates how to take a pre-pleated print polyester and actually create a whole new look. She shows you how to stabilize this new fabric, lay patterns out on it, and emphasize it as she did here with blue faux suede.
702 Biased Opinions	Bind your jacket with self or contrast bias for an incredibly rich designer look. Choose the proper presser feet for the size of the bias. Finally, professional style pressing makes your project look like a winner!
703 Fasten-ating	Ever been stumped for the perfect fastener when buttons just won't do? Consider cording, snaps, tassels, frogs, toggle sets, Velcro and elastic loops. And, yes, even the lowly button gets a boost here.
704 Pants Alterations	Pants pattern manufacturers secretly want women to stop wearing pants! No, just kidding. Sometimes the manufacturers just don't test their patterns on real women. Follow me through the numerous trouble spots when trying to fit a pants pattern. Use darts for a custom fit and remodel outdated lower legs on old patterns or existing pants.
705 Cushion It	Upholstered cushions are great for window seats, but let's also make a headboard in fabric that matches your bedroom. Imagine changing the look of your room as often as you change your sheets! From measuring to finishing, for windows, headboard, chairs. Covered cord or welting and smooth cushion options.
706 Dream Weavers	Don't limit woven fabrics to special occasions, as Shirley uses her fabrics in everyday wear such as walking shorts. Woven yardage does require special care to handle, though. Discover seam treatments, pattern layout and layout, cutting, and finishing. Make a Quick Doll with just a touch of these to experiment with handling techniques.
707 Knit Picking	Handling knit fabrics can open a universe of fashion possibilities. Debbi on the right is wearing a knit print dress with contrasting tie belt for work, while Kathy heads off to the beach in a knit full length tunic. Shirley demonstrates edge finished, seams, pockets, hems, serging, and her all time favorite - recycling outdated or outgrown sweaters.
708 Love In Bloom	Adorable blooming jacket for youngster; for uses in adult clothing. Discover how to stack and stitch layers of fabric that fluff and ruffle when cut and washed. Padded appliqués, multiple zippers, christening gown.
709 Stretch of the Imagination	Dozens of uses for elastic thread! What can be created with this simple product opens the door to special looks on basic garments for all levels of sewers. Advice on appliquéing dance costumes also.
710 Black Magic	"My daughter had wanted a black leather coat for Christmas, but I found my schedule too full for the project so I shopped around for one. $1500! I decided to make the time." Let Shirley demonstrate interfacings, hems, seams and bias cutting with UltraLeather.
711 Welt Pockets	Do not be intimidated by welt pockets. Clear diagrams and instructions will convince you how easily this fashion flair can be incorporated into your sewing.
712 Border Patrol	Shirley demonstrates border prints in jacket and top making. Lay out the pattern many times before cutting to find the best use of the pattern. In this project she makes a semi-fitted jacket with African cotton fabric, Jamaican batik applique and Ashanti wood carvings for the accessory bag.
713 Travel Vest	This travellers vest contains many hidden pockets for your passport, drivers license, money, valuables when you travel or shop close to home. Only you know the secret! Shirley demonstrates creating the fabric and design, laying the pattern pieces, installing the pockets and zippers. Included is a pattern you can trace for the falling leaves.

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