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Go against the Grain

Go against the Grain

Threads Magazine, editor | November 23rd, 20081 comment

Get creative when aligning pattern pieces along the fabric's yarns.

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Embellishing Vintage Textiles: Buttons and Buttonholes

Embellishing Vintage Textiles: Buttons and Buttonholes

Threads Magazine, editor | November 22nd, 2008

Learn how to fashion these textile treasures into elegant creations for garments or home.

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Create Couture Lingerie

Create Couture Lingerie

Threads Magazine, editor | November 20th, 20083 comments

Delicate fabric and lace, a simple pattern, and fine sewing add up to a couture cami. Alexandra Armillas teaches you how to make one of your own.

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The Scalloped Hem

The Scalloped Hem

Threads Magazine, editor | November 19th, 2008

Make hemlines the center of attention with this delightful couture finish.

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Basket-Weave Coat: the Inside Story

Basket-Weave Coat: the Inside Story

Threads Magazine, editor | November 18th, 20083 comments

How do you transform basic basket-weaving into a jacket with a 22-panel lattice? See the pattern and the assembly technique.

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Cut Up Your Patterns and Add Seams

Cut Up Your Patterns and Add Seams

Threads Magazine, editor | November 15th, 20082 comments

Learn how to get extra style mileage from your favorite patterns by creating new seams.

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An Assembly of Aprons

An Assembly of Aprons

Threads Magazine, editor | November 15th, 2008

Dust off grandma's aprons and reintroduce them as new fashion accessories.

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Simplicity Pattern Collection from Threads

Simplicity Pattern Collection from Threads

Threads Magazine, editor | November 12th, 200878 comments

Bringing sewers the look they're after, Threads and Simplicity have introduced new patterns that feature an assortment of garment styles.

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Fabric Printing with a Brayer

Fabric Printing with a Brayer

Threads Magazine, editor | November 9th, 2008

This easy-to-find graphic-arts tool makes textural design on fabric as simple as using a paint roller.

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A Figure-Flattering Tee

A Figure-Flattering Tee

Threads Magazine, editor | November 8th, 20083 comments

Learn how to make a custom-fit surplice top that elongates the body and slims the waist.

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Not Your Ordinary T-Shirt

Not Your Ordinary T-Shirt

Threads Magazine, editor | November 5th, 20082 comments

Customize a regular pattern for an elegant knit basic you'll sew again and again.

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Yo-yos by the Hoopful

Yo-yos by the Hoopful

Threads Magazine, editor | November 5th, 20081 comment

Learn how to turn your embroidery machine into a yo-yo assembly line.

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Make a Quick Summer Wrap

Make a Quick Summer Wrap

Threads Magazine, editor | November 5th, 2008

With just two yards of fabric and a couple of tassels, you can craft the perfect summer wrap in short order.

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Drape a Skirt Sloper

Drape a Skirt Sloper

Threads Magazine, editor | November 4th, 2008

Learn how to turn seams and darts into useful fitting and design tools.

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Fabric Shopping with a Pro

Fabric Shopping with a Pro

Threads Magazine, editor | November 4th, 2008

Simplify making decisions at the fabric store by systematically comparing swatches.

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Sheer Seams and Edges

Sheer Seams and Edges

Threads Magazine, editor | November 4th, 2008

A contemporary couturier shares techniques for making neat, narrow finishes on sheer and lightweight fabrics.

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Make a Yoga Mat Carrier

Make a Yoga Mat Carrier

Threads Magazine, editor | November 3rd, 20083 comments

Learn how to make this simple, easy-to-sew shape; quilted layers give the bag lasting strength.

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Sewing Lingerie that Fits: Fitting and Creating Patterns

Sewing Lingerie that Fits: Fitting and Creating Patterns

Threads Magazine, editor | November 3rd, 2008

Simple shapes, lingerie fabrics that stretch, and a lot of built-in roominess make fitting lingerie less of a headache than "serious" garments.

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A Primer on Sewing Knits

A Primer on Sewing Knits

Threads Magazine, editor | November 3rd, 20083 comments

A guide for easy-to-make knit garments that look like ready-to-wear

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Video: Variable-Width Facing on a Decorative Edge

Video: Variable-Width Facing on a Decorative Edge

Threads Magazine, editor | November 2nd, 20082 comments

Overlapping a brightly colored facing adds interest and style to your garment. In this video, designer Diane Ericson demystifies the technique of extending the facing around the edge of a seam.

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