Sewing With Nancy
Season 31
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Sewing with Nancy is an American television show about sewing, hosted by Nancy Zieman. It made its debut on the now-defunct Satellite Program Network in September 1982. Later the 1980s, September 1, 1982 PBS began airing the series, which is distributed by NETA. As of 2011, the show airs on 89% of Public Television stations in the United States. It is the longest-running sewing series in the history of North American television.
Sewing with Nancy is co-produced by Wisconsin Public Television at Vilas Hall on the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison. Zieman has Bell's palsy on one side of her face and talked about the condition on an episode in 2011.
Sewing with Nancy is co-produced by Wisconsin Public Television at Vilas Hall on the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison. Zieman has Bell's palsy on one side of her face and talked about the condition on an episode in 2011.
Where to Watch Season 31
26 Episodes
- Precut Fabrics for Speedy Projects - Part 1E1
Precut Fabrics for Speedy Projects - Part 1Unwrap those pretty precut fabric packs and start creating. Nancy and guest, Maria DeGroot, demonstrate how simple stitching and clever cutting can result in a variety of attractive quilt blocks. Learn the Charm Pack Scramble, and then try variations of the Charm Pack Double Scramble blocks. Create the Four’s The Charm sashed block. - Precut Fabrics for Speedy Projects - Part 2
E2Precut Fabrics for Speedy Projects - Part 2Unlock the creative potential of the tasteful fabric combinations found in precut bundles. Nancy and guest, Maria DeGroot, transform 10" fabric squares into the stunning Chocolate Cake with Sprinkles Quilt and the beautiful Quarter Log Cabin Quilt, while 5" squares become the Charming Tote. - Precut Fabrics for Speedy Projects - Part 3
E3Precut Fabrics for Speedy Projects - Part 3Experience the wonderful possibilities of precut fabric packs. See how quickly and easily Nancy and guest, Maria DeGroot, stitch projects like the Quilt & Go Tote and the Strip-by-Strip Reversible Quilt from 2½" precut fabric strips. With a little cutting, 10" precut squares transform into the Split and Spin Pinwheel quilt. - Renegade Sewing and Quilting Tips
E4Renegade Sewing and Quilting TipsNeed a sewing rescue? Nancy shares ideas to get you out of a pinch. She enlists household items to create unusual and reliable solutions to make your sewing, quilting, pressing, and pattern cutting go faster and easier. Also learn novel ways to organize sewing and quilting supplies. - Free-Motion Quilting 1-2-3 - Part 1
E5Free-Motion Quilting 1-2-3 - Part 1See how fun and approachable free-motion machine quilting can be. Learn how to make loops, spiral roses, the flower power fill pattern, and versatile square flowers. Nancy and guest, author Lori Kennedy, share techniques that create beautiful results. - Free-Motion Quilting 1-2-3 - Part 2E6
Free-Motion Quilting 1-2-3 - Part 2Learn techniques to abolish the intimidation of free-motion quilting. Nancy and guest, author Lori Kennedy, show how sketching before stitching builds muscle memory. See how easy it is to make the basic leaf, the elegant feathered leaf, whimsical schools of fish, and a fleet of sailboats. - Strip-by-Strip Patchwork Quilts - Part 1
E7Strip-by-Strip Patchwork Quilts - Part 1Variegated fabrics and simple-to-stitch fabric strips known as strata, give these quilt designs great visual interest. Great as stash busting projects, Nancy and quilt designer, Donna Fenske, show you techniques to transform fabric strips into beautiful quilts to decorate your home. - Strip-by-Strip Patchwork Quilts - Part 2
E8Strip-by-Strip Patchwork Quilts - Part 2Nancy and quilt designer, Donna Fenske, explore the use of color and design to achieve a rich depth of tone and dimension by using fabric strips to construct quilt blocks. Learn how fabric and block dimension changes produce an entirely new look. Projects include Jeweled Illusion and Tumbling Leaves table runners, and the Fractured Sunlight quilt - Sewing Today's Fashion Trends - Tunics
E9Sewing Today's Fashion Trends - TunicsMake your own fashion statement when you stitch this stylish and versatile knit tunic with Nancy’s expert guidance and helpful sewing hints. Nancy walks you step-by-step through the sewing process, showing that knit sewing is enjoyable and easy. Learn how simple tools and notions streamline the stitching process of collars, sleeves, and seams. - Rainbow Quilts for Scrap Lovers - Part 2
E12Rainbow Quilts for Scrap Lovers - Part 2Many quilters have a variety of fabric scraps that don’t seem to coordinate together. Nancy’s guest, Judy Gauthier, introduces viewers to a system of making scrap quilts that incorporates all sizes, shapes, and prints. Learn the “spacing” technique of separating colorful fabrics to keep them from fighting and how to sort fabrics by intensity for best results. Three unique quilt designs featured. - Rope Sewing Reinvented - Part 1E13
Rope Sewing Reinvented - Part 1Sewing yards and yards of cotton rope or clothesline cording together to create baskets, trivets, or bags is not a new technique. Twenty-something Lindsey Zinno, took the tried and true method and added a modern look with clean lines. She joins Nancy to show how to incorporate thread and fabric with cotton rope to sew home décor and accessories that are functional as well as artistic. - Rope Sewing Reinvented - Part 2E14
Rope Sewing Reinvented - Part 2Continuing the mini-series on using cotton rope to create handcrafted baskets and bags, Nancy and guest, Lindsey Zinno, demonstrate advanced rope-sewing techniques. Learn how to make an “Everyday Day Bag” in less than an hour. Plus, add tasteful accents to projects with leather strapping and signature details. You, too, will learn how rope-sewing projects are made to last and are one of a kind. - I Sew for Fun
E15I Sew for FunNancy & her granddaughters, along with friends, take a modern approach to sewing. Nancy shares her team sewing-for-fun experience along with many tips for a big partner, & numerous insights for involving a little partner – all while making simple, easy to sew kid-friendly projects. Give a little partner a few project. Then let them choose their favorite project to complete, with your guidance! - Best Sweatshirt Makeovers, Part OneE16
Best Sweatshirt Makeovers, Part OneTransform a wardrobe staple—the sweatshirt—into a unique garment that expresses your own personal style. Mary Mulari joins Nancy to inspire you with some of their favorite techniques and design ideas. Learn how to restyle a pullover to a cardigan, apply simple appliqués, and add plackets and zippers. - Favorite Scarves to Sew, Part One
E18Favorite Scarves to Sew, Part OneTurn a rectangle of fabric into a fabulous accessory. Scarves are fashion statements that are as enjoyable to create as they are to wear. Nancy and her guest, Donna Fenske, highlight some timeless scarf techniques that can be quickly created in a variety of fabrics. - Favorite Scarves to Sew, Part TwoE19
Favorite Scarves to Sew, Part TwoWith a minimal amount of fabric and a little bit of sewing time, you can create a fashion statement with an easy-to-make and easy-to-wear scarf. Select the Loop and Tuck Scarf, the S-Curve Scarf, Knot Your Average Scarf, the Convertible Ride Scarf, or the Double De-Lite Scarf and start sewing with Nancy! - 10-20-30 Minutes to Recycle Jeans-Part 1E20
10-20-30 Minutes to Recycle Jeans-Part 1Don’t junk those old jeans! Nancy shows you how to use deconstructed denim jeans in a variety of new ways to decorate your kitchen. See how durable potholders, pretty placemats, a stylish casserole carrier, and darling bibs are all constructed using the 10-20-30 Minutes to Sew philosophy.
