12/28/21 New Looks for the Maison Top with Linda Lee: This week Linda is joined by her daughter Alex for a fun hour exploring new looks for the Maison Top. Alex updated her Maison with embroidery, while Linda added long sleeves to her top. Tune in to see the process for both, plus this week's sale fabrics!
12/21/21 Sewing Sweater Vests with Linda Lee: This week Linda discusses one of the season's biggest trends – sweater vests! Tune in to see how to wear the Eureka Top as a sweater vest and learn Linda's signature techniques for sewing sweater knits.
12/14/21 Sew Confident! Series 11 & Designer Inspiration: This week Linda shares design inspiration from Koos Van Den Akker, a genius in the art of fabric collage and art-to-wear. Tune in as she shares one of her personal pieces and shows ideas for creating your own look. And Sew Confident! Series 11 is finally out! Linda shares what is coming next year in our sewing education program.
12/7/21 Sewing for the Holidays: The holidays are here! Join Linda as she shares her favorite garment sewing projects and gift ideas. From festive patterns to fabulous fabric, she's got ideas for everyone on your list, including you. Plus, check out her techniques for sewing velour, sequins, and lace. Let's celebrate and sew all month long.
11/30/21 Sewing Sweater Knits: This week Linda shares her signature techniques for sewing sweater knits. She also shows a variety of patterns that work particularly well with sweater knit fabric, including some great layering pieces.
11/23/21 A Few of Our Favorite Things: This week, Linda is joined by Erin, Deb, & Betsy to share their favorite patterns, notions, and fabrics. They also share ideas for pattern variations and fun fabrications!
11/16/21 Chateau Coat Style Show: Erin & Betsy are guest hosting this week!. Join them as they share variations and styling tips for the Chateau Coat. They'll also be discussing seam finishes and different fabric options for this versatile and elegant look.
11/9/21 Ready-To-Wear Sewing Inspiration: This week Linda is joined by our good friend Linda Wardlow to talk about using ready-to-wear garments as sewing inspiration. Linda W. will share her garments inspired by designer looks, as well as her creative process.
11/2/21 Sewing Quilted Jackets: This week Linda is joined by special guest Kathy Davis for a fun chat about Kathy's Now jacket construction process. Tune in to see our new line of "quilted" cotton fabric, coordinating jersey knit, and two fab fall jacket ideas.
10/26/21 Mad for Plaid: Join Linda as she shares our new collection of plaid coatings, which are perfect to pair with the Flatiron Coat, as well as cozy French Terry for the Memphis Dress. She also shares her signature technique for sewing flat fell seams.
10/19/21 Sew the Frankie Shirt: This week, Linda shares styling ideas for one of our favorite patterns, the Frankie Shirt. Whether you go for ginghams, cherish checks, or are a sucker for stripes, we have the shirtings for you. Linda also shares a demonstration on how to raise the back neck of a shirt.
10/12/21 The Jacket Edit: This week Linda is sharing her picks for the best lightweight jackets for fall. She'll also be revisiting her variation on the Zen Shirt, a fabulous gauze jacket.
10/5/21 Mix Fall Florals with Cozy Sweater Knits: This week Linda invites Erin to share her fabulous Gardenia Dress Variation, and they have fun pairing gorgeous fall florals with cropped jackets made in cozy sweater knits.
9/28/21 Fall Looks with the Noto and Chesney: Join Linda and Erin as they share inspiration for one of our favorite garment combinations - the Noto Tee with the Chesney Pants. As always, Linda has pulled stunning fabric for fall ensembles and you don't want to miss her tutorial for making a v-neck in a garment.
9/21/21 Mixing Cottons for Autumn Style: Join Linda and Betsy as they talk about transitioning their wardrobe for fall. Plus, tune in for ideas for sewing with structured cottons and how to sew the perfect dart.
9/14/21 Sewing a Striped Maison Top: Join Linda as she shares her new, designer-inspired striped Maison Top and shares tips for creating your own version. She also shares her techniques for matching stripes as well as new fabric options for the Panel Pants.
9/7/21 Sarah Campbell Fabrics & Bag Bonanza: Join Linda and Betsy for a celebration of fabric designed by Sarah Campbell, including her exclusive fabric for The Sewing Workshop. They also compare and contrast the many bag patterns from The Sewing Workshop including the Boulder, L2, Provence, Daily News, and more!
8/31/21 Novelty Prints for Skirts and Pants: Join Linda and Erin for some inspiring ideas to use novelty prints in skirt or pants patterns. Plus, tune in to see Linda demonstrate how to install a flat-front elastic waistband!
8/24/21 All About Liberty of London Fabric: This week we have a special fabric collection to share with you from Liberty of London! This world-renowned company has been creating sought-after fabric since the 1800s. Tune in to learn more about the fabric and get project inspiration. Linda will also demonstrate how to create a mitered corner on the Ikina Two Jacket.
8/17/21 Stylish Ways to Wear Black & White: This week Linda is exploring black and white wardrobes as well as sharing techniques for making the Detour Jacket.
8/10/21 A Florence Shirt Variation Tune in to watch Linda demonstrate how to transpose the Liberty Shirt sleeve onto the Florence Shirt. She also debuts our new collection of printed linen in bold colors and fabulous prints.
8/3/21 Jersey Knit Colors to Keep You Cool: It is H.O.T. in Kansas but Linda is keeping cool in Mediterranean-inspired jersey knits. Think Sea Green, Aqua, Lime, and Coral. She also shares some fun variations on the Swing Tee, Memphis Dress, and Trio T-Shirt. Tune in to see some cool-color inspiration and fun cover-stitching details!
7/27/21 Fitting Pants & Full Seat Adjustment: Today is the day you've been waiting for - its Pants Fitting day! This is the last week of our July fitting series and Linda demonstrates how to do a full seat adjustment on your pants pattern. She also shares a trunk show of pants that have interesting ankle details added, including the one-seam Urban Pants.
7/20/21 July Fitting Series Part 3: Fitting Sleeves & The Venice Shirt: This week tune in to see Linda demonstrate her signature technique for fitting sleeves, as featured in our Fashion Fitting Workbook. She will also be sharing our new collection of tiny gingham prints, perfect for making the Venice Shirt.
7/13/21 July Fitting Series Part 2: Bust Adjustments & A Swingy Summer Top: We are still celebrating the launch of our Fashion Fitting Workbook - this week we are focusing on bust enlargement techniques. Tune in to see Linda demonstrate how to create a bust enlargement in a knit garment. She also shares how to create a summer version of our swingy Alex Top as well as a cool and breezy caftan.
7/6/21 July Fitting Series Part 1: Shoulder Adjustments & The Crossroads Jacket: Tune in to see Linda demonstrate a shoulder fitting technique on a variation of the Crossroads pattern and discuss tonal dressing using cotton waffle weaves and jersey knits. Plus, check out the debut of the Fashion Fitting Workbook!
6/29/21 Sewing Rib Knits for Fashion: This week Linda talks about sewing with an unusual fabric - rib knits! Normally we think of using rib knits for cuffs and bands, but these bamboo-rayon knits are fluid, drapey, and perfect for garments! Tune in to see the gorgeous solid colors and learn Linda's tips for sewing the knit fabric.
6/22/21 Color Me Linen: This week we have a very special Facebook Live for you! Alex, Betsy & Erin are diving deep into their favorite summer fabric, linen. Tune in to how they each are styling this cool fabric in summer ensembles.
6/5/21 Mix It Up: Linda is once again mixing it up – this time with the Cottage and Zen shirt patterns! Inspired by a ready-to-wear piece, Linda created another stunning summer shirt. Due to technical difficulties, we were unable to upload this video to our website or Youtube. If you have access to Facebook, you can watch it on our Facebook page.
6/8/21 Two Easy Summer Shirts: This week Linda is once again joined by Kathy Davis to share their new summer makes. This time they experimented with the Eureka and MixIt Tops to create two easy – but eye-catching – summer shirts.
6/1/21 Berwick St. Tunic Variations: This week Linda delves into one of our most versatile patterns, the Berwick St. Tunic. We've done everything with this pattern from playing with the fabrication, like Linda's woven/knit combo, to giving it a total pattern hack, like Deb's full-sleeve dress. If you don't feel like changing the pattern, the Berwick is a great tunic-style shirt right out of the pattern.
5/25/21 Breezy Floral Skirts: This week Linda is joined by Betsy Blodgett for a discussion of how to mix bright prints for breezy floral skirts. Tune in to see ideas for adding color to your wardrobe, as well as tips for making the Coco Blouse as a dress.
5/18/21 Inspiration for Sewing A Florence Dress: This week Linda is joined by special guest Samantha Ploch, who shares her newest dress collection – all created from the Florence Shirt pattern. Tune in to see how Samantha transformed the Florence into a dress and get inspired to create your own.
5/11/21 Introducing the Coco Blouse: This week Linda introduces you to our newest download pattern, the Coco Blouse. The beautiful drape and elegant silhouette of the Coco make it a great style to pair with silky or sheer fabrics. Linda will share her favorite fabric pairings as well as tips for working with silk fabric.
5/4/21 The Charlie Bomber Jacket: This week Linda and special guest Kathy Davis will share some inspirational Charlie Bomber jackets and discuss a round back adjustment. They'll also share tips for underlining and lining the jacket.
4/27/21 All About Overlocking: This week Linda is joined by special guest Jaime David, a Bernina overlock machine specialist. Linda and Jaime will share techniques for working with overlock machines, including how to create custom fashion details.
4/20/21 Anniversary Tee Party: Join Linda for an anniversary celebration – The Sewing Workshop is 30 years old and we have been doing Facebook Lives for 1 year! To celebrate, we are having a tee party - Linda will be bringing out all the t-shirt patterns in our collection to compare their styles and fit.
4/13/21 How to Style a Bomber Jacket: This week, Linda shares inspiration for styling this season's hottest look – the bomber jacket. Inspired by designer trends, Linda will present a trunk show full of ideas for coordinating patterns, fabrics, and variations on our new pattern, the Charlie Bomber Jacket.
4/6/21 Japanese Influences & Sewing Opposing Curved Seams: This week, Linda shares how Japanese designers inspired some of the modern geometric designs in our garment patterns. She'll also teach you her signature technique for sewing opposing curves.
3/30/21 Sewing Coated Fabric & Flat Felled Seams: Join Linda to see a variety of travel-themed projects, including a Boulder Bag made of coated fabric and a new collection of travel-themed printed fabric. Plus! Learn her technique for sewing flat felled seams.
3/23/21 Sewing Polynosic Knit into Slinky Pants: Join Linda for an introduction to our new slinky knit and get ready to sew your next pair of liquid pants.
3/16/21 Underlining & Interlining with the Detour Jacket: Join Linda for a review of underlining vs. interlining opportunities and the introduction of the Detour Jacket.
3/9/21 Marceau Variations: Join Linda and friends with a trunk show of Marceau Top variations. See dresses and tunics in knits and wovens. You won’t believe what you see!
3/2/21 InVESTments + 1Tee: Join Linda for a look at how to layer with vests. See a variety of vests paired with one t-shirt style (the Trio).
2/23/21 A Color Trend for Minimalists: Join Linda for a look at the dynamic duo of black and white, how to wear it and how to pair it.
2/16/21 The High Five Trunk Show: Join Linda and Jennie Atwood for a trunk show of pieced and embellished jackets based on the High Five pattern.
2/9/21 Elevated Loungewear: Join Linda and Alex for a lively discussion of how to look chic in comfortable clothes. Learn how to sew Ponte knits for pants and sweater knit coordinates.
2/2/21 Sew Wild! Animal Prints & Textured Knits: Join Linda and Deb and take a look at how to use animal prints and our new collection of ribbed-textured knits.
1/26/21 Sewing Chambray + Liberty of London Cotton: Join Linda and take a look at how to use cotton/rayon chambrays in 3 great shirts. Plus, see some accent ideas using Liberty of London cotton.
1/20/21 Sewing Loopy French Terry: Join Linda for a discussion of how to sew loopy French terry and check out the perfect casual garments to make in this cozy fabric.
1/12/21 Sleeve Variations for the Maison Top: Join Linda and Kathy for a lively discussion on how to lengthen the sleeves and sleeve variations on the Maison Top.
1/5/21 Sewing Sweater Knits: Join Linda as she shares her tips for sewing sweater knits. Also, tune in for the debut of our newest pattern, the Maison Top & Joggers, and learn about the January Sew Confident! online class.
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