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The Winner of "Hat Shop" is...

EmilyBerube, intern | February 27th, 2013

Congratulations to the winner of "Hat Shop" by Susanne Woods!

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How to Make a Snail Frog Closure

KennethDKing, contributor | February 21st, 201313 comments

I chose to use a snail frog as a closure for an upcoming project in Threads. This is part of a class that I teach on Patternreview.com, and I excerpt it here!

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How to Dye Fabric after Devore

ThreadsMagazine, editor | August 20th, 20122 comments

Learn how to dye fabric after burning out designs with this tutorial.

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How to Add a Twisted Bias-Strip Panel

KennethDKing, contributor | June 29th, 20121 comment

Twisted bias strips elevate a basic garment from corporate to chic.

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How to Make a Lovely Pleated-Ribbon Trim

KennethDKing, contributor | May 11th, 201231 comments

Kenneth D. King demonstrates how to make this creative embellishment.

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How to Make Painted Lace

SewStylishMagazine, | May 2nd, 20123 comments

Apply dye with a brush to create multicolored effects on lace.

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How to Make Ribbon Trim

KennethDKing, contributor | February 6th, 201269 comments

Learn how to sew an easy but beautiful manipulated-ribbon trim that can be used in a variety of applications!

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Slashing Just for Fun

KennethDKing, contributor | January 3rd, 201228 comments

Try the the slashing technique found in Threads issue #159 on a pair of jeans.

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How to Sew a Rosette Necklace

_nikki_, contributor | December 3rd, 2011

Accessorize your neckline with a sewn rosette necklace made from fabric, chains, and encased sequins.

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How to Make Easy Beaded Bags

ThreadsMagazine, editor | October 14th, 2011

Use quilting and beading techniques to make bold-patterned beaded bags.

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Negative Printing Techniques

ThreadsMagazine, editor | August 25th, 2011

Removing color from your fabric can be as dramatic as adding color. Especially when you do it with a stencil.

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How to Use Feathers As Embellishments

ThreadsMagazine, editor | July 22nd, 2011

Susan Crane demonstrates how to apply feather embellishments to add a little extra glam to your wardrobe.

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Creating Perfect Bias Fabric Loops

SusanKhalje, contributor | May 23rd, 201125 comments

It's all in the details (well, not all of it), but an otherwise nicely-made garment can be spoiled by less-than-perfect finishing touches. Here's a guide to creating perfect fabric loops.

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Discover Hidden Gems in Your Button Collection

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 30th, 2011

You may just get hooked on collecting these irresistible little relics.

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Tambour Beading

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 30th, 2011

Learn how to make a beading frame and stretch fabric onto it, and how to work a basic stitch-the chain.

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Carla's Opera Coat

SusanKhalje, contributor | August 16th, 201055 comments

An elegant couture opera coat from the 60's inspires and educates

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Organza beaded "feather" edge

KennethDKing, contributor | August 9th, 201018 comments

This is a variation of a trim I make for my souffle sweaters. It is an elegant trimming for evening clothes, but I actually like it combined with a salt-and-pepper tweed.

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