Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Nisan and Judith are back with a deep dive into all the ways you can customize your Cornelius Western Shirt — and they brought their entire treasure chests of supplies to prove it. From color blocking and embroidery to piping, rick-rack, applique, and fringe, this video covers six impactful techniques for making your western shirt truly, completely yours. Whether you're a hand-stitching devotee or a machine embroidery enthusiast, there's an idea here for every skill level and aesthetic.

If you prefer a blog post: blog.closetcorepatterns.com/6-ways-to-make-your-cornelius-western-shirt-totally-completely-yours

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:45 Colour blocking
3:12 Embroidery and beading
10:30 Applique
17:45 Piping
23:00 Rick rack, cording, studs, and trims
29:10 Fringe

Core Fabrics (for piping, patches and fabric): corefabricstore.com/collections/cornelius-western-shirt-fabrics

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