If your sewing skills are holding you back from tackling complex projects, you might be interested in seeing how an embroidery machine can simplify complicated sewing tasks. How? The tough/challenging/persnickety steps are handled by digital files completely eliminating the need for top-notch sewing skills. You’ll be amazed to see how easy it is to duplicate four corner accents; how the embroidery machine ensures both straps are attached at the same location and how two fabric rectangles are all you need to make a great-looking handbag.
Did I get your attention? Nancy Zieman and I are happy to share the steps with you. In fact, you can watch on your computer by clicking here, www.nancyzieman.com. Click on the EMBROIDERY link. On Dec. 4, 2011 you’ll see the latest episode of Sewing with Nancy, featuring this hot new technique. Nancy and I joined forces to simplify one of our favorite sewing projects – making handbags. Next week, on Dec. 11, 2011, you can watch the second episode of the two-part series. Of course, feel free to check your local PBS channel listing for the airing of Sewing with Nancy.
Ever wonder how these television shows happen? Well, usually it starts with a phone call from Nancy, followed by an enthusiastic YES! by me. Then after the glow fades, it’s time to get to work, to define the tasks, buy the fabrics, make the samples, dissect the steps, make more samples, throw out some samples, make more samples and regret you threw anything out! Of course, all of this happens with 1100 miles separating us.
We depend on email, telephone calls and some unsophisticated photography to relay visions back and forth. Here’s an early shot of the results of one of my early fabric buying trips.
Then it’s time for me to head to Beaver Dam, WI, home of the sewing world’s top television star, Nancy Zieman. What do I do when I arrive? Basically, I implode in the conference room.
After careful screening and organizing, Nancy gets me back on track. It’s quite clear why she’s been so successful all these years. Organization is her forte!
We pack for the next day’s taping.
And before you know it – it’s over! And I can’t wait to do it again!
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82 COMMENTS
Becky
15 years agoI’m going to guess group C. That’s looks like a pleasing color choice for TV.
Denise Cornell
15 years agoGroup C
Clem
15 years agoi love group A. I think the green is a great “pop” accent.
Rachel
15 years agoI’m guessing Group B. Something just tells me.
Mai-Britt Trasborg
15 years agoGroup c
kris kopsell
15 years agomy guess group A
Patricia
15 years agoMy choice would be “group A”!
Carol Seavitt
15 years agoGroup C is my choice; can’t wait to see the show!
Sandi Rice
15 years agoGroup C
Joanne
15 years agoHave to go with C!
Darlene Jacolik
15 years agoI’m going to guess Group C. Can’t wait to see the show.
Kathy
15 years agoI think it was group C
MJE
15 years agoTricky question! I see some of Group C peeking out of the “organized” photo, but there is definately some of the cute green check from Group A in the tote getting ready for filming. And where did that adorable little blue print in the tote come from??
Definately looking forward to seeing the show!
Dolores Hollen
15 years agoI think it was group A
Froma sommers
15 years agoGroup “C”.
Shirley Privette
15 years agoGroup D
Judy Carter
15 years agoGroup C
Norma
15 years agoGroup C
Bettie Papajohn
15 years agoMy guess is Choice D.
Shirley R
15 years agoGroup C.
Sue
15 years agoI think Nancy choice A
Dyane Frig
15 years agoI am going with Group D.
Kandy Lewis
15 years agoI think A only becasue of the green material. I’ve looked at this set and really wanted it so I’m keeping my finger crossed. Looking forward to seeing this series.
Evelyn Gonzalez
15 years agoGroup A. Nice pinks and a great pop of green.
Donna G.
15 years agoI’ll go along with Group C, although I could wait to watch the show tomorrow then “guess”! Regardless, I love this concept and can’t wait to see it!
Gail Beam
15 years agoI am going to go with group C.
Stella Penalver
15 years agoI think she will use group A.
Rosa Smith
15 years agoI think group C because I see the print in the packed up group. But I really liked the B group too. I would love to win this set.
Greta
15 years agoI’m going to go with C based on the stash in the plastic box… whichever she chooses, am sure it will be a winner 😀
Greta
Rosie Zickefoose
15 years agoI am German And I realy dont know what tabing means I awsom its the inside of the bag I say Group A
Joyce
15 years agoI really like group C. I don’t know about Nancy, but it seems to be calling my name. But my daughter never likes my color choices until it’s made up and then it’s hers.
Elaine Tabor
15 years agoI’m going with Group C.Love the colors.I look forward to watching the show every Monday. For me, it’s a reward after a long day at work.
Sara Ruth
15 years agoIm going to guess group C
Anne Marie Reilly
15 years agoI’m guessing group A.
Nancy Rosetto
15 years agoI like group B so that is the one I hope she has chosen
Carol Morrow
15 years agoI’m going to guess group C.
Judy Zumbahlen
15 years agoI like group C. I look forward to the show!
Alice M
15 years agoI think group A.
Diana M
15 years agoI am going with group C. Can not wait for the show
Barbara
15 years agoMy guess is Group C, but I’d love to see what happens with Group B! (or any of the others, for that matter!)
Irene Clark
15 years agoI am going to guess A
Vonee
15 years agoI am think group B. I watch her show religiously and I think the black would be Nancy’s choice.
Sue Duisenberg
15 years agoI like group c, very wearable
Tricia Kemp
15 years agoMy guess is group B. It is sophisticated and would go with everything.
Ann Rogers Zentz
15 years agoI choose Group B, so classy for the holidays and this time of year.
Laurie
15 years agoWow! They all so nice. But I think A. I can see a bag made out of these fabrics. I think these fabrics say Nancy! Thanks to both of you for all you do to help keep sewing alive!
Helen Dyckson
15 years agoI think it was group A. It seems like something Nancy would choose.
Marge Jansonius
15 years agoMy guess is group D, hope I’m right.
Marge
Beth Shelton
15 years agoIt looks like it could be group A because the purse already made in another picture is close to that material grouping. However, I would like to see group B made as it would be for a more “evening” use.
Betsy
15 years agoI think Group C would be the best choice for the show.
Lila W Smith
15 years agoI like Group B. This fabric would go well with dressy or casual clothes. Guess that I like the less colorful best. Wish I had a couple of yards now of the “basket weave”. Lila
Chyrel Holshoe
15 years agoI choose color Group A it looks like the perfect colors for the Holidays!
Kathy Schmidt
15 years agoShe might have picked them all, but if only one….
Group B
Jackie
15 years agoI chose group C as I love the colours, bright and cheerful.
Robin (RsIslandCrafts)
15 years agoI think group C.
Lillian Moser
15 years agoI believe she went with Group D.
Joan Davidson
15 years agoI am going to go with Group A. All the fabrics are great, though.
Claudia Wade
15 years agoI am guessing Group C.
Joan C Johnson
15 years agoI WOULD SAY GROUP A
Wynell
15 years agoI like Group B. It seems more sofisticated.
Mary
15 years agoI think it will be Group A.
JoAnn Shipp
15 years agoI love group C
Janet Kirby
15 years agoI choose Group A. I think this group would show up best for TV.
Sandra Sanders
15 years agoI think Group C is the fabric choice for the program. All of the fabrics are pretty.
Jean
15 years agoI will go with Group C
Beth R
15 years agoGroup C fabric. But every group would look great!
Whitney H
15 years agoI’m gonna go with Group D because no one else is, and because I actually think it could make a decent neutral bag.
Mitzi
15 years agoI think it’s C – figure that although the show was taped now, it will be shown in the spring.
Chloe Fisher
15 years agoWish I could say all of the above, every group seems to be a winner, but I think C is the awnser. Can’t wait till the shows airs. I know I will be making a lot of handbags in the near future thanks to this new in the hoop technique.
Denice
15 years agoI am guessing that C is the one chosen. I like the retro look to the prints.
Pat Sheldon
15 years agoGroup C would be Nancy’s choice. What a great idea to use the embroidery machine.
Sherry
15 years agoGroup C is what I thought she would choose…love all of them but think those colors would show up best to demonstrate….
Jacque
15 years agoGroup C
Bonita
15 years agoI believe it is Group C that Nancy picked.
marilyn buschini [the nut on the hill
14 years agogoup D
JUDY
14 years agoThat would be group C!
Judy
14 years agoIt would be group C!
Eileen O.
14 years agoIt was group c, but I just now saw the episode. Fun. I must order this set.
Clara
14 years agoI think group A, because there are 3 or more different colors to chose from and to make stunning bags
Linda
13 years agoI think group A.
Zoe
12 years agoGroup D is my choice
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