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A new look for traditional strip piecing

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The traditional piecework of the Seminole Indian women of Florida can easily be incorporated into an attractive modern fabric. The right type and color of clothing material are important to the fabric-piecing. Tips on joining strips into segments and arranging segments into bands are presented.

Seminoles

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Dressing the real-world figure

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The favorite designs and own sewn clothes of four dressmakers are discussed. The designs, materials, colours and techniques used to create very individual and striking garments are described.

Tailoring

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A conversation with Kaffe Fassett

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Californian-born Kaffe Fassett designs knitwear, needlepoint, mosaics and patchwork quilts. His recent work includes a collaboration with quilting partner Liza Prior Lucy.

Interview, Fashion designers, Fassett, Kaffe

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