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Designers Create Golden Cloth from Spider Silk

smcfarland, contributor | February 10th, 2012
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A British and an American artist collaborate to make the world's largest pieces of spider-silk fabric

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McCall's and Kwik Sew join forces

annieoconnor, assistant editor | February 9th, 2012
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Two sewing pattern company giants merge

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Discover Fashion's Impact

SLMiller, associate editor | February 8th, 2012
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"Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA" opens February 10 at the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology. The exhibition celebrates the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and those of its members who have had the greatest impact on fashion through the past 50 years.

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Is There a Right Way to Iron a Garment?

amm, contributor | February 7th, 2012
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When you iron a garment, do you have a plan?

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How to Make Ribbon Trim

KennethDKing, contributor | February 6th, 2012
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Learn how to sew an easy but beautiful manipulated-ribbon trim that can be used in a variety of applications!

posted in design, embellishments, embroidery, home decoration

Wrap it up!

annieoconnor, assistant editor | February 3rd, 2012

Vogue's spring pattern collection features wrap and wrap-inspired dresses and tops

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Project Runway All Stars: "Clothes Off Your Back"

vicky_north, senior web producer | February 3rd, 2012
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Each designer must find a New Yorker willing to play muse this week, and literally give them the clothes off of their backs.

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The Sewing & Stitchery Expo is Just One Month Away

SLMiller, associate editor | February 1st, 2012
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Threads will be at the Sewing & Stitchery Expo in Puyallup, Washington, March 1-4 — will you?

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Giveaway: SewStylish Spring 2012 Fashion Sewing Guide

amm, contributor | January 31st, 2012
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You could win a copy of this great issue by leaving a comment at the bottom of the page.

posted in sewing, garment construction, design, fundamentals

How to Use Pins the Right Way

SusanKhalje, contributor | January 30th, 2012
34 comments

Sometimes it's the simple things that need to be given a little thought.

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