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Wednesday, April 30th

7:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Costumes Extraordinaire!

Costume designer Violeta Benavidas shares her techniques for creating her dazzling costumes for the Princess Pocahontas Pageant in Laredo Texas. As she says, "like a puzzle," each bead, sequin, stone and feather is carefully chosen and artfully assembled.

1:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Costumes Extraordinaire!

Costume designer Violeta Benavidas shares her techniques for creating her dazzling costumes for the Princess Pocahontas Pageant in Laredo Texas. As she says, "like a puzzle," each bead, sequin, stone and feather is carefully chosen and artfully assembled.

3:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Costumes Extraordinaire!

Costume designer Violeta Benavidas shares her techniques for creating her dazzling costumes for the Princess Pocahontas Pageant in Laredo Texas. As she says, "like a puzzle," each bead, sequin, stone and feather is carefully chosen and artfully assembled.

Wednesday, May 7th

7:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Tambour Beading, Loom to Garment

Guest Robert Haven has created glamorous beaded garments for clients worldwide, including Cher. Many of his works are in museums around the world and one of his greatest joys is teaching the technique of tambour beading. In this episode, he demonstrates how to transfer beaded designs from the loom to the garment.

1:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Tambour Beading, Loom to Garment

Guest Robert Haven has created glamorous beaded garments for clients worldwide, including Cher. Many of his works are in museums around the world and one of his greatest joys is teaching the technique of tambour beading. In this episode, he demonstrates how to transfer beaded designs from the loom to the garment.

3:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Tambour Beading, Loom to Garment

Guest Robert Haven has created glamorous beaded garments for clients worldwide, including Cher. Many of his works are in museums around the world and one of his greatest joys is teaching the technique of tambour beading. In this episode, he demonstrates how to transfer beaded designs from the loom to the garment.

Wednesday, May 14th

7:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Fun with Hat Making

Chanel was quoted as saying, "In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different." Hats can make that difference. In this episode of Fit 2 Stitch we learn about the sizes, shapes, and finishes of hats and fascinators and their current trends.

1:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Fun with Hat Making

Chanel was quoted as saying, "In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different." Hats can make that difference. In this episode of Fit 2 Stitch we learn about the sizes, shapes, and finishes of hats and fascinators and their current trends.

3:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Fun with Hat Making

Chanel was quoted as saying, "In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different." Hats can make that difference. In this episode of Fit 2 Stitch we learn about the sizes, shapes, and finishes of hats and fascinators and their current trends.

Wednesday, May 21st

7:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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A Shoe Transformation

In this episode, we go on location to watch a cobbler transform a worn out old pair of shoes with holes, into a fully repaired and polished, "like new" pair of shoes. Jr, the cobbler, joyfully shares his stories and knowledge throughout the process.

1:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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A Shoe Transformation

In this episode, we go on location to watch a cobbler transform a worn out old pair of shoes with holes, into a fully repaired and polished, "like new" pair of shoes. Jr, the cobbler, joyfully shares his stories and knowledge throughout the process.

3:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

A Shoe Transformation

In this episode, we go on location to watch a cobbler transform a worn out old pair of shoes with holes, into a fully repaired and polished, "like new" pair of shoes. Jr, the cobbler, joyfully shares his stories and knowledge throughout the process.

Wednesday, May 28th

7:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Rugs, How Do We Choose?

Rugs are the key to pulling together the decor of any room. A design consultant shares the basics for making rug selections. Size, style, color, design, cost, how do we make the right choice? What makes a quality rug and determines the cost? Answers in this episode of Fit 2 Stitch.

1:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Rugs, How Do We Choose?

Rugs are the key to pulling together the decor of any room. A design consultant shares the basics for making rug selections. Size, style, color, design, cost, how do we make the right choice? What makes a quality rug and determines the cost? Answers in this episode of Fit 2 Stitch.

3:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Rugs, How Do We Choose?

Rugs are the key to pulling together the decor of any room. A design consultant shares the basics for making rug selections. Size, style, color, design, cost, how do we make the right choice? What makes a quality rug and determines the cost? Answers in this episode of Fit 2 Stitch.

Wednesday, June 4th

7:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Upholstery, Behind The Scenes

Redoing the upholstery on a piece of furniture can be a fun but challenging project. On this episode of Fit 2 Stitch we visit an upholstery shop to see how the professionals do it, and get some good tips of the trade that you can apply to your home project. Learn what tools and materials will make your upholstery job more successful.

1:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Upholstery, Behind The Scenes

Redoing the upholstery on a piece of furniture can be a fun but challenging project. On this episode of Fit 2 Stitch we visit an upholstery shop to see how the professionals do it, and get some good tips of the trade that you can apply to your home project. Learn what tools and materials will make your upholstery job more successful.

3:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Upholstery, Behind The Scenes

Redoing the upholstery on a piece of furniture can be a fun but challenging project. On this episode of Fit 2 Stitch we visit an upholstery shop to see how the professionals do it, and get some good tips of the trade that you can apply to your home project. Learn what tools and materials will make your upholstery job more successful.

Wednesday, June 11th

7:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Outdoor Upholstery

Mark Ewing owns and operates an outdoor upholstery business in North Texas. As Peggy's guest, he shares his knowledge of outdoor fabrics, design and construction. He also demonstrates a few maintenance tips for outdoor upholstery.

1:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Outdoor Upholstery

Mark Ewing owns and operates an outdoor upholstery business in North Texas. As Peggy's guest, he shares his knowledge of outdoor fabrics, design and construction. He also demonstrates a few maintenance tips for outdoor upholstery.

3:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Outdoor Upholstery

Mark Ewing owns and operates an outdoor upholstery business in North Texas. As Peggy's guest, he shares his knowledge of outdoor fabrics, design and construction. He also demonstrates a few maintenance tips for outdoor upholstery.

Wednesday, June 18th

7:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Space Suits, Mission Critical

When a company called ILC Dover puts fabric and pattern together, they are putting that result into outer space, and there is zero tolerance for error, because they are protecting the life of an astronaut. How are space suits made? What fabrics are used? How are they fitted? How much do they weigh? Find out, in this episode of Fit 2 Stitch.

1:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Space Suits, Mission Critical

When a company called ILC Dover puts fabric and pattern together, they are putting that result into outer space, and there is zero tolerance for error, because they are protecting the life of an astronaut. How are space suits made? What fabrics are used? How are they fitted? How much do they weigh? Find out, in this episode of Fit 2 Stitch.

3:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Space Suits, Mission Critical

When a company called ILC Dover puts fabric and pattern together, they are putting that result into outer space, and there is zero tolerance for error, because they are protecting the life of an astronaut. How are space suits made? What fabrics are used? How are they fitted? How much do they weigh? Find out, in this episode of Fit 2 Stitch.

Wednesday, June 25th

7:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Sewing Careers for the Blind

On this episode of Fit 2 Stitch, we travel to Envision Dallas, where people who are blind or visually impaired are taught to sew. We all want a job that's more than just a way to make money; a job that makes a difference. At Envision, while sewing articles for the US military, workers develop a sense of independence and accomplishment.

1:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Sewing Careers for the Blind

On this episode of Fit 2 Stitch, we travel to Envision Dallas, where people who are blind or visually impaired are taught to sew. We all want a job that's more than just a way to make money; a job that makes a difference. At Envision, while sewing articles for the US military, workers develop a sense of independence and accomplishment.

3:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Sewing Careers for the Blind

On this episode of Fit 2 Stitch, we travel to Envision Dallas, where people who are blind or visually impaired are taught to sew. We all want a job that's more than just a way to make money; a job that makes a difference. At Envision, while sewing articles for the US military, workers develop a sense of independence and accomplishment.