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  • From "Sew Much More"
    episode SMM-211F
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    Figure I

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    Figure J

    There are many ways in which you can lay out the fabric before you stitch and slash it. It's a good idea to draw a pettern or a grid before you begin. Here are a few that were shown on this episode.



    • Stripe layout (figure A)









    • Grid layout (figure B)









    • Grid pattern (figure C)









    • Grid stitch (figure D)









    • Random layout (figure E)









    • Chevron pattern (figure F)









    • Chevron stitch (figure G)









    • Diagonal pattern (figure H)









    • Variety diagonal pattern (figure I)









    • Variety diagonal stitch (figure J).










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    The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sewing
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    Sewing For Dummies
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    John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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    Fit for Real People: Sew Great Clothes Using Any Pattern
    Model: 0935278435
    Author: Pati Palmer and Marta Alto
    (February, 1998)

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    Palmer/Pletsch Publishing
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    Patterns From Finished Clothes: Re-Creating the Clothes You Love
    Model: 0806948752
    Author: Tracy Doyle
    (April, 1997)

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    Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
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    New Complete Guide to Sewing: Step-By-Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home Accessories
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    Author: Editors of Readers Digest
    (November, 2002)

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    Readers Digest
    Pleasantville, NY 10570-0235

    Butterick / Vogue Patterns
    Due to seasonal changes, the exact patterns seen on the show are not generally available. Visit your local fabric store for similar patterns.
    Butterick / Vogue
    Website: www.butterick.com/ www.voguepatterns.com


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