embellishments - Threads
Working with Embellished Fabrics, Part I
2 commentsEmbellished fabrics can be intimidating to work with. Care and effort, however, could yield beautiful results.
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A Stitched Autobiography
15 commentsMany authors write their autobiographies. See how Salley Mavor painstakingly stitched hers.
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Gorgeous Wedding Gowns transformed to Heirloom Christening Gowns
Is your wedding gown in a box hidden in your attic? Why not reuse it in a very special way.
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Create Intricate Fabric With Pin Weaving
18 commentsMake your own colorful and artistic fabric from yarn and leftover fabric pieces with pin weaving. The technique is surprisingly easy to master and produces lovely yardage for garments, accessories, and even framed art pieces.
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Hands-On With Kleibacker: Lessons for Working with a Bias
17 commentsLearn some of the techniques developed by Kleibacker throughout his career.
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Embroidered Jacket at Plimoth Plantation
5 commentsThreads staff seamstress contributes to this modern copy of a 17th-century-style women's embroidered jacket.
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Sew Buttonholes that Resist Stretching
Closures can be tricky on stretchy, loose knits, but with the right support, you can add professional-looking buttonholes that complement your knitwear designs.
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Book Giveaway - The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts
225 commentsThe ultimate step-by-step guide to ribbon crafting could be yours - find out how!
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Perfect Pleated Edging
19 commentsPolyester organza is durable for edging, but can be difficult to manage. Kenneth shows a trick he figured out for making the pleating come out perfect.
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Book Giveaway: 'The Perfect Pajama'
47 commentsIf you love to look your best at bedtime, "The Perfect Pajama" will show you how.
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The Trousseau of the May Queen
11 commentsAn exhibit currently showing in Paris displays the stunning royal trousseau of Marie-Jose of Savoy and its fabulous array of 1930's haute couture.
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How to Make Loops in Soutache Braid
1 commentLearn how to make small loops in soutache braid lie perfectly flat for elegant embellishment details.
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How to Sculpt a Row of Faux Bows
5 commentsLearn how to manipulate a bias tube to create the illusion of bows.
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And the winners of the book "Embroidered Effects" are...
Three lucky winners were chosen to recieve Jenny Hart's book "Embroidered Effects." Find out if you're a winner.
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How to Make a Knotted Belt
24 commentsElaborate-looking knotting techniques can sometimes be quite easy to do! This beautiful knotted belt reveals itself to be a simple braiding pattern, made lavish by the use of multiple decorative cords.
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BOOK GIVEAWAY: Embroidered Effects: Projects and Patterns to Inspire Your Stitching
47 commentsThis book by Jenny Hart will inspire you to add embroidery to the garments, gifts and home dec items that you make.
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Create a Scallop with Pearl Cotton
3 commentsTake a blind stitch and make it beautiful.
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What provides your greatest sewing inspiration?
11 commentsWhat makes you want to sew? Fabulous fabric? An incredible embellishment technique? A too-pricey ready-to-wear garment? An event that requires the perfect garment? Or simply a creative design evolving in your mind?
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A Satin Stitch Adds Elegant Detail to Quilts and Garments
11 commentsWhen you want to add a little zing to the surface of your project, sometimes the simplest stitch gives the best results.
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And the three winners of the book "Patchwork Folk Art" are...
1 commentFind out who the three lucky Threads members are who have each won a copy of "Patchwork Folk Art" by Janet Bolton.
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