Books, Patterns & Videos by Sandra Betzina

Books

Patterns

Videos

Sandra Betzina currently designs a line of patterns called Today's Fit for Vogue. Sandra has written 10 books, and created 3 DVDs and 12 instructional videos. She writes a sewing column called Power Sewing available online and featured articles for Threads, Vogue Patterns, Through The Needle and Australian Stitches magazines. Sandra hosted 235 episodes of Sew Perfect for HGTV, and was inducted into the Sewing Hall of Fame in 2002 and voted Teacher of the Year.

Sandra's Seminars...

Inspired by Chanel
Why spend $2800 on a Chanel when Sandra Betzina can give you the inside scoop on what it takes to make your own. See an authentic Chanel as well as jackets made up from current patterns. Learn appropriate fabrics, linings, interfacings and trim options. Then see where to interface, how to apply linings and trims as well as appropriate closures. Learn how to apply fold-over braid, how to fringe and weight hems.

Friday 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. B1

Saturday 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. B6

Fashion & Fabric

Here's a chance to see some of Sandra Betzina's latest creations from new patterns and ones about to be released. Get tips on working on some of the new fabrics and the classics: sheers, tulle, lace, stretch moleskin, microfibers, silks, velvet, chiffon, beaded, sequined and more. Finally, get the lowdown on appropriate seam and hem finishes for a variety of different fabrics.

Friday 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. B3

Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. B5

Everything You Want to Know About Pants

Get some help on the best styles and pant lengths for your figure. Then find out what fabrics are compatible with different styles. Learn the pattern alterations to camouflage the flat or protruding butt, big tummy, full thighs, skinny legs, high hip and more. Finish up with pant linings and crisp invisible hemlines.

Friday 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. B2

Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. B4

Fashion Show: "A Woman's Prerogative!"
Featuring Sandra Betzina's Designs

Saturday 1:00pm to 2:30pm FS1