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How to Add a Twisted Bias-Strip Panel

How to Add a Twisted Bias-Strip Panel

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

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A Look at Exposed Zippers

A Look at Exposed Zippers

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In the August/September issue of Threads we demonstrated how to install exposed zippers. Check out extra detail photos that we couldn't fit in the magazine.

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How to Work with Lace Fabric

How to Work with Lace Fabric

With these skills you will find that lace is versatile, forgiving, and surprisingly easy to sew.

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How to Make a Lovely Pleated-Ribbon Trim

How to Make a Lovely Pleated-Ribbon Trim

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

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How to Make Painted Lace

How to Make Painted Lace

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

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A Beautiful Embroidered Beaded Bodice

A Beautiful Embroidered Beaded Bodice

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Check out the complex combination of embroidery found on this beaded bodice.

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An Exquisite Beaded Embroidery Sleeve

An Exquisite Beaded Embroidery Sleeve

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This is an eye-candy post, where you get to see some stellar embroidery examples.

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How to Create Your Own Eyelet Pattern

How to Create Your Own Eyelet Pattern

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Unleash your inner artist with cotton fabric and Fiber-Etch

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 What comes first in your sewing concept--the garment or its embellishment?

What comes first in your sewing concept--the garment or its embellishment?

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Do you plan your garment first, or does your embellishment drive your ideas?

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Book Giveaway: The Chronicle of Western Costume by John Peacock

Book Giveaway: "The Chronicle of Western Costume" by John Peacock

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You could win this book by leaving a comment.

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A Fabulous Fur Handbag

A Fabulous Fur Handbag

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Here is another use for the fantasy fur used in the jacket.

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How to Make Ribbon Trim

How to Make Ribbon Trim

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

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And the Winner of Roberto Capucci Art Into Fashion is...

And the Winner of "Roberto Capucci Art Into Fashion" is...

Are you the lucky one to receive a copy of "Robert Capucci Art into Fashion"?

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BOOK GIVEAWAY: Roberto Capucci Art Into Fashion

BOOK GIVEAWAY: "Roberto Capucci Art Into Fashion"

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You could win this amazing book by leaving a comment.

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Slashing Just for Fun

Slashing Just for Fun

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

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Color Correction

Color Correction

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Fashion designer Angela Wolf offers tips for transforming your garments and fabrics with dyes.

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Great Gift Ideas for Sewers

Great Gift Ideas for Sewers

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The holidays are upon us! If you are looking for a gift for the sewer in your life (even if it’s yourself), one of these items might fit the bill!

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BOOK GIVEAWAY: Sweet Stitches from the Heart

BOOK GIVEAWAY: "Sweet Stitches from the Heart"

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More than 70 project ideas and 900 stitch motifs are included in this book and will provide you with an embroidery bonanza!

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How to Sew a Rosette Necklace

How to Sew a Rosette Necklace

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

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Repeat and Reverse Embellishments

Repeat and Reverse Embellishments

Simplify the process of duplicating an embellishment with this technique.

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