embellishments - Threads
American Sewing Guild Members Converge on L.A. in August
1 commentDon't miss the ASG's annual conference in August as it takes to the fashion capital of the West Coast: Los Angeles!
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Museum Exhibit: Balenciaga and Spain
4 commentsSpanish culture and history influenced the work of haute couture master Cristóbal Balenciaga
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MAGAZINE GIVEAWAY: "Designer Techniques"
227 commentsOur readers asked for a special issue about designer techniques. Now you can win this issue!
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Interlining a Slit Pocket
4 commentsSee the fur construction involving the slit pocket, as well as sewing the seams in this fantasy fur jacket.
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How to Embellish Garments with Studs
2 commentsAntiqued brass nail heads can add stunning embellishment.
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The International Textile Expo Hits Las Vegas
21 commentsTake a sneak peek into this non-public fabric event.
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FIT MUSEUM EXHIBIT: Vivienne Westwood, 1980-89
1 commentHere's a glimpse into the life of renowned fashion designer, Vivienne Westwood
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Installing a Pocket Bag into a Slit Pocket
2 commentsLearn how to finish a pocket in part 3 of Kenneth's Fantasy Fur Jacket.
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Fantasy fur, installment 2: Creating a slit pocket in the fur
5 commentsContinuing with the process of making this showy fantasy fur jacket, I'll show you how I engineered a slit pocket into the fur.
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The Other Side of Couture!
31 commentsTake a look at the beautiful jackets Mary Ellen Velky wears when competing on horseback.
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Book Giveaway: "Embroidery Companion: Classic Designs for Modern Living" by Alicia Paulson
172 commentsYou could be one of two lucky winners of this book of classic embroidery projects by telling us about your favorite embroidery.
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What are Your Favorite Embroidery Software Features?
4 commentsNew embroidery software creates precision cuts as well as stitched designs.
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MAGAZINE GIVEAWAY: Spring 2011 SewStylish
189 commentsYou could win a copy of the latest SewStylish magazine to get your Spring sewing off to a great start!
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Sewing with creative materials
42 commentsHere's a peek at my latest project: working with synthetic hair to make fantasy fur.
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Museum Exhibit: Fashioning Fashion: European Dress in Detail
4 commentsThis extensive collection of European garments from the period 1700-1915 will amaze you.
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Make Faux Feathers from Fabric and Wire
7 commentsCreate realistic feathers by following designer John Koch's steps in this tutorial.
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Make a Bow With Tails - To Trim a Hat or Embellish a Garment
6 commentsLearn to make a fabric bow with tails in this post on John Koch's hat embellishment technique.
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Book Giveaway: "Embroidered Textiles" by Sheila Paine
88 commentsYou could win this book by telling us what kind of embroidery you like most.
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Try Your Hand at Hat Trimming: Bows Without Tails
1 commentLearn author John Koch's method for making structured fabric bows without tails, with more hat embellishments to come! Part one of a four-part series.
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Weave a Celtic Knot
11 commentsUse charmeuse cord to make elegant pockets, collars, or cuffs.
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