Sew What's New with George W. Trippon- sample show

George passed on News Years Day 2010. We love you George and thanks for being you! RIP

Found this at the end of one of my old VHS tapes from the early 80's...I love this guy but can't find any information about him. Real character!! UPDATE!! George still lives and has contacted me. Local author has new book release. George W. Trippon 20 year resident of Redondo Beach has just published his fourth book, entitled "Ode to Jimmie", which is a story of the early years of his life with his partner of 64 years, the late James Price.? Many humorous
memories about the army life in WWII are recounted in this poignant memoir.The book is available through www.iuniverse.com and Amazon.com

George designed and made woman's clothing for the Hollywood studios, before and after WWII. He had a design school in Hollywood called The Trippon School of Design. His TV show, "Sew What's New", was made and aired over a period of about 20 years, starting in 1970. He wrote and published two books in conjunction with the show: "Becoming a Dress Designer: What Every Designer Should Know", and "Let's Design, Cut, Sew, and Fit With George W. Trippon". Both books are rare and difficult to find.

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[ShawnQuinlan]

I met George for the first time last month on a trip to LA. It was an honor and I posted some photo's from the visit on myspace

[notethis]

Please tell me you have more of George W. Trippon and "Sew What's New." My sister and I used to watch this on public access in New Jersey as kids. Trippon was Dandy before Dandy was cool.

[ShawnQuinlan]

sorry, I wish I did. My hero. "stab, lift, push"

[holymolee1]

An early TLC show. George was fabulous gurrl! Boy, The Learning Channel sure has come a long way from those early days. Now we have a whole new generation of nellie queens to enjoy!! Hee hee :)

[holymolee1]

Gurrl! She's fabulous!

[1960Carolynn]

This is from a time when you actually learned something on "The Learning Channel".

[1960Carolynn]

I loved this show.!!

[haineux]

My goodness, this guy is like Tim Gunn's flaming uncle.

[one1265]

absolutely hilarious love it. Not only do you learn from him. it Just shows you every thing we have know has already been invented made created by or elders and icons. Basically reinvented again or redone there is nothing new just newly reinvented.

[richfincm]

Or, it could be a Pfaff. ;)

[richfincm]

R.I.P., George! He was so funny. And that is a beautiful Singer 1200 he was sewing with. :)

Save a machine next to you up there for me, George.

[lilypondlane]

I am so very sorry to hear of George's passing. I enjoyed his show so much and always loved his sense of humor. He will be missed. God bless and rest in peace, George.

[dailyrev]

I second all the plaudits below -- this guy gave me so many ROFL moments. I never learned how to sew a button from him, but he was so funny that I often felt like I needed oxygen by the end of his show. He was better than just about any standup comic I've ever seen.