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1	The Illusions Collection is discussed. Learn how each individual measurement affects the shape of your pattern? Learn how to shrink out all appearance of gathering in a sleeve cap using steam. How to get a better fit using standard measurements or wizard (Quickfit) measurements.	HTM	PDF
2	FREE PATTERN! Get a free Hanky Hem Fitted Blouse Pattern! Princess Casual and Comfort Collection (now incorporated into Dress Shop 7 Standard and Pro) discussed. Pattern Drafting 101 - The Sleeve Cap Pre-programmed custom Fit Levels and how they work. Includes discussion of design ease, wear ease, and collateral ease. QuickFit Sizing (Measurement Wizard) Gets You Going Quickly. Q&A When I select Print this Page, I'm only getting one page. When I select Print all Pages, I only get the first pattern piece. Where's the rest of my pattern? Q&A: Why aren't the facing pieces showing up in the layout tool? Q&A: I have an asymmetrical shape and need to create patterns with a right and left side. How is this accomplished with your program?	HTM	PDF
3	FREE PATTERN! Get a free sweater coat pattern! Includes photos and detailed assembly directions. Casual Fit patterns and Comfort Fit patterns introduced and discussed. Q&A: Hat Shop activation codes and Dress Shop? Q&A: I just purchased a new pattern set or collection, entered my keycode into Dress Shop and was told it was an invalid code. How do activation codes and updates work together?	HTM	PDF
4	Screen shots and descriptions of the following pattern / garment design tools Closure Editor Custom Sleeve Designer Custom Collar Designer Tool Blouse / Jacket Shaper Blouse / Jacket Hanky Hem Editor Yoke Editor for blouses, dresses, jackets, and coats Yoke Editor for Pants and Skirts Wing Collar Editor plus 3 new wing collars Q&A: How to adjust the bust position in Dress Shop patterns and garments.	HTM	PDF
5	FREE PATTERN! Get a painting / smock coat pattern! Includes photos and detailed assembly directions. Dress Shop holiday gift ideas Buying Dress Shop products on an extended payment plan Q&A: How to I get my browser security settings to allow me to play Dress Shop videos? Q&A: How do I backup my measurements? Q&A: How can I enter my product activations without having to type those long activation codes?	HTM	PDF
6	FREE PATTERN! Get a poncho pattern! Includes photos and detailed assembly directions. Read about the FREE Dress Shop online classes. Read about the Dress Shop discussion boards. Read about Dress Shop educators. Read about Dress Shop user groups	HTM	PDF
7	FREE PATTERN! Get a walking shorts pattern! Includes detailed assembly directions. Spring and Summer Collection released. Discussion of the Custom Sleeve Designer Tool	HTM	PDF
8	Discussion of Dress Shop help files and sewing instructional articles. Introduction and discussion of the Sew Quick Collection. How to setup and run a Dress Shop user group. Q&A: How do I use a Problem Report to send a pattern and my measurements to get advice?	HTM	PDF
9	FREE PATTERN! Get a man's travel vest! Includes detailed assembly directions. Introduction and discussion of the Men's Essential Collection How Activation Codes work with Hat Shop, Home Dec, and different versions of Dress Shop. Report on Sew Expo 2005 Q&A: Do updates create a new program on my system?	HTM	PDF
10	Introduction and discussion of the My Pattern Designer Tool	HTM	PDF
11	General Pattern Preparation article Spring 2006 Collection discussed. Q&A: Where can I get directions or advice about sewing a neckline or closure type that I am unfamiliar with? Q&A: When should I use a problem report and when should I get help on the discussion board?	HTM	PDF
12	Spring 2006 Collection released. Understanding how different measurements effect your pattern. Q&A: Where are the Spring Collection patterns? Q&A: I just got a new computer. What order should I install builds and updates? Q&A: Can I remove older updates that show up in my Add / Remove Programs list?	HTM	PDF
13	Dress Shop 7 is released and discussed. All pattern collection products revised. New design elements included in Dress Shop 7. Q&A: I updated to IE7 and now my Dress Shop program appears in a very small window. What do I do?	HTM	PDF
14	The Winter 2008 Collection is released and discussed. Older versions of Dress Shop (all before Dress Shop 7) are being retired. Upgrade prices slashed! Tips for working with stretch fabrics. Q&A: When running IE7, Dress Shop shows up in a very small window. What do I do? Q&A: I was wondering if Dress Shop is based on a textbook to draft the patterns. Q&A: Should I get a CD version of Dress Shop, or are download versions adequate?	HTM	PDF
15	Dress Shop 8 Released Doll Shop Deluxe 8 Released Fall Collection Released New patterns, new tools, new settings. Improved fit with all patterns. Detailed sewing instructions with every pattern	HTM	PDF
16	Dress Shop 9 Released Doll Shop Deluxe 9 Released Dress Shop 9 Bonus Collection - free with upgrade! Spring and Summer 2011 Collection Released Collar Designer Tool, Shirring Tool, Swimwear Tool, and Grecian Halter Tool. Special Offers!	HTM	PDF
17	Dress Shop 9.02 Released Support for versions of Dress Shop prior to version 8 is being discontinued Dress Shop Quick Start and Deluxe replacing Dress Shop Standard Dress Shop 9 now works better with Vista and Win7 systems. Super special offers to upgrade to Dress Shop 9 Deluxe and Pro	HTM	PDF
18	Winter 2011 Collection Released Sewing With Fur Super special offers to upgrade to Dress Shop 9 extended Specials of prior Winter seasonal collections	HTM	PDF
19	Summer 2012 Collection Released How to sew the Floating Tier patterns Super special offers on all Summer Collections	HTM	PDF