Gathering is a technique used in many sewing patterns for such areas as sleeves, ruffles, and waistbands. This video tutorial teaches you the basics of gathering using a sewing machine.

FRANKIE

Pam Cortese Demonstrates how various machines work

HARLEY

Junkyard Wars audition tape (successful!). Ever wonder how a sewing machine works? See a larger than life model constructed, and the operation played thru. Nerds speak - Have a Nerd speak at your next event. Or host your own Junkyard Wars style competition - Makes a great team building exercise. Details at http://www.the-nerds.org/lecture.html

JEFFERSON

Opening scene from a 40s musical starring Betty Hutton. Hutton’s most notable film role was the part of Annie Oakley in the 1950 musical of “Annie Get Your Gun.” One of her best known songs, “Blow a Fuse” (later renamed “It’s Oh So Quiet”), was covered by Icelandic artist, Bjork (Björk) This song appears on Betty Hutton’s CD albums, “Spotlight on Betty Hutton” and “Satin & Spurs”. Complete lyrics of this song, as well as, other oldies @ http://www.lyricsvault.net/songs/19631.html Ohhh the …

AARON

w/ James Morrison • AIR Studios, London • 28 February 2008

DONOVAN

From our Bangladesh channel: The Smart Stitch is being hailed as a revolutionary garment factory that fits in the palm of your hand.

ALAN

WOOHOO! Rob and Corinne invade the American Sewing Expo in Novi, Michigan and get a sweet tutorial from the new winners of the Threadbanger/Janome Sewing Machine. http://www.americansewingexpo.com/ http://www.sistahsofharlem.com/ http://www.backtobackalapaca.com/

LEOPOLDO