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How to Add a Twisted Bias-Strip Panel
1 commentTwisted bias strips elevate a basic garment from corporate to chic.
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A Look at Exposed Zippers
25 commentsIn 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
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
31 commentsKenneth D. King demonstrates how to make this creative embellishment.
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How to Make Painted Lace
3 commentsApply dye with a brush to create multicolored effects on lace.
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A Beautiful Embroidered Beaded Bodice
12 commentsCheck out the complex combination of embroidery found on this beaded bodice.
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An Exquisite Beaded Embroidery Sleeve
28 commentsThis 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
5 commentsUnleash 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?
13 commentsDo 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
120 commentsYou could win this book by leaving a comment.
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A Fabulous Fur Handbag
12 commentsHere is another use for the fantasy fur used in the jacket.
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How to Make Ribbon Trim
69 commentsLearn 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...
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"
73 commentsYou could win this amazing book by leaving a comment.
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Slashing Just for Fun
28 commentsTry the the slashing technique found in Threads issue #159 on a pair of jeans.
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Color Correction
4 commentsFashion designer Angela Wolf offers tips for transforming your garments and fabrics with dyes.
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Great Gift Ideas for Sewers
1 commentThe 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"
36 commentsMore 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
Accessorize your neckline with a sewn rosette necklace made from fabric, chains, and encased sequins.
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Repeat and Reverse Embellishments
Simplify the process of duplicating an embellishment with this technique.
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