A Vintage Blouse Embellished with Soutache Braid
26 commentsLooking at vintage garments can inspire your sewing and can be a great teaching tool.
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Magazine Giveaway: "Threads" Issue #165 (February/March 2013)
98 commentsWe asked our editors which hand-stitched detail they liked to use most. How would you answer the question?
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What sewing skill do you want to learn next?
17 commentsThe Threads March 2012 issue asks our featured authors what skill they hope to learn next.
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The Dresden Shepherdess: Create a Bridal Hat
5 commentsCreate a headpiece that's perfect for a not-too-traditional bride, or change the fabrics and make a special-occasion hat.
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A Time to Sew, A Time to Mend
22 commentsSome reasons to appreciate the old-fashioned tools and skills of mending.
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How to Sew Hidden Snaps
1 commentDesigner hand-woven or soft boucle jackets often feature larger buttons. Making a larger-than-normal buttonhole gives a less-than-professional look. Try several hidden snaps along the center front edge.
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How to Cover Snaps for that Touch of Couture
24 commentsWhen large snaps are called for, covering them with fabric takes your project to another level.
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Book Giveaway: "Patchwork Folk Art" by Janet Bolton
41 commentsIf you love folk art, this book is for you. Leave a comment on this post by 11:59 p.m. Monday, August 24, you could win your own copy of this fabulous book.
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