DIY Style Episode 22 - Vodcast iPod-Ready
Everything you need to know about your sewing machine, but were afraid to ask. Sarah helps you learn all the good stuff, like threading the bobbin, keeping the machine oiled and clean, and basic maintenance.


Everything you need to know about your sewing machine, but were afraid to ask. Sarah helps you learn all the good stuff, like threading the bobbin, keeping the machine oiled and clean, and basic maintenance.
Here’s an ultra-quick embellishment that suits us to a T. Melissa shows how a favorite designer T-shirt inspired this fab update, and shows you how to give new life to the tired collection in your closet.
DIYStyle catches up with the grand dame of sewing, Nancy Zieman, the TV show host and businesswoman extraordinaire! She shares her design biz insights, and gives us a peek at her cool new endeavor.
For more information on Nancy Zieman, check out Clover.
DIYStyle catches up with the grand dame of sewing, Nancy Zieman, the TV show host and businesswoman extraordinaire! She shares her design biz insights, and gives us a peek at her cool new endeavor.
For more information on Nancy Zieman, check out Clover.
We’re kicking off our Fall ‘08 season of DIYStyle with a stylin’ recycling project! Host Allyce King shows you how to refashion a rescued sweater into a great-looking purse with infinite possibilities.
We’re kicking off our Fall ‘08 season of DIYStyle with a stylin’ recycling project! Host Allyce King shows you how to refashion a rescued sweater into a great-looking purse with infinite possibilities.
We started this season of vodcasts with a visit to Amy Bulter’s booth at Fall Quilt Market—and we’re so glad to have Amy back to share her fresh ideas for spring. Allyce and Melissa entice you to throw a Panty Party, arming you with a few simple techniques to whip up lots of these sexy undies with your girlfriends!
We started this season of vodcasts with a visit to Amy Bulter’s booth at Fall Quilt Market—and we’re so glad to have Amy back to share her fresh ideas for spring. Allyce and Melissa entice you to throw a Panty Party, arming you with a few simple techniques to whip up lots of these sexy undies with your girlfriends!
This week, Allyce and Melissa “glam it up” with DIYStyle’s new lingerie pattern. Melissa shows how to finish off those unruly seam edges, and meet Lori Coulter, an innovative entrepreneur and designer of TrueMeasure made-to-order swimwear, that uses body scan technology to make one-a-of-kind swimsuits.
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Lori Coulter Made-to-Order Swimwear
This week, Allyce and Melissa “glam it up” with DIYStyle’s new lingerie pattern. Melissa shows how to finish off those unruly seam edges, and meet Lori Coulter, an innovative entrepreneur and designer of TrueMeasure made-to-order swimwear, that uses body scan technology to make one-a-of-kind swimsuits.
Learn More:
Lori Coulter Made-to-Order Swimwear
Refresh and relaaaax with a soothing lavender-scented spa pillow! Melissa shows you how to make this super easy gift (or make it for yourself, you deserve it). Amy Johnson from KayOss Designs shows us around her studio and gives DIYStyle some insight into her life as a designer. Then we answer that burning question: “What is Stabilizer?”
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KayOss Designs by Amy Johnson
Refresh and relaaaax with a soothing lavender-scented spa pillow! Melissa shows you how to make this super easy gift (or make it for yourself, you deserve it). Amy Johnson from KayOss Designs shows us around her studio and gives DIYStyle some insight into her life as a designer. Then we answer that burning question: “What Is Stabilizer?”
Learn More:
KayOss Designs by Amy Johnson
Some terrific tips and techniques this week! Learn how to find a great ring embellishment for a knit top or swimsuit; solve a stitching quandary with a handy seam ripper; and get to know that fabulous ready-to-wear finishing touch, the double-needle hem.
Some terrific tips and techniques this week! Learn how to find a great ring embellishment for a knit top or swimsuit; solve a stitching quandary with a handy seam ripper; and get to know that fabulous ready-to-wear finishing touch, the double-needle hem.
This week we’re excited to share a project that’s very personal to us at DIYStyle: our first line of patterns designed by Allyce and Melissa especially for McCall’s Pattern Company! Check out our fashion show debuting the new lines for summer and fall. Plus learn some easy-peasy tips for making hems so you can whip up anything and finish it off like a pro.
This week we’re excited to share a project that’s very personal to us at DIYStyle: our first line of patterns designed by Allyce and Melissa especially for McCall’s Pattern Company! Check out our fashion show debuting the new lines for summer and fall. Plus learn some easy-peasy tips for making hems so you can whip up anything and finish it off like a pro.
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