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Enter to Win a $150 Gift Card in Our Fluid Fabric Challenge!

Threads Magazine, editor | April 11th, 20091 comment

Submit your own garment made from a fluid fabric and you could win a $150 gift card to Fashionista Fabrics.

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Find Vintage Fabrics, Patterns, and All Kinds of Sewing Loot

Ariel Price, member | April 10th, 20091 comment

Take a peek at this website that has an incredible selection of vintage and unique textiles in addition to other fabulous sewing finds.

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Fluid Fabric Challege Chiffon Tutorial

Nicole Smith, contributor | April 8th, 20096 comments

Chiffon may create gorgeous garments, but it's also rather tricky to sew. Following are a few tips and tricks to tame this fluid fabric.

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Explore Portland, Oregon, with PatternReview.com Enthusiasts

April M. Mohr, contributor | April 6th, 2009

Join PatternReview.com for a weekend of sewing, fabric shopping, and more

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Spring 2009 Color Trend - Beach Tones

Ariel Price, member | April 2nd, 20091 comment

Pale neutrals lay the foundation for Spring style

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Enter Your Projects in our Fluid Fabric Challenge

Victoria North, web producer | March 30th, 2009

Learn how to post your projects made with fluid fabric into our Reader's Closet Challenge gallery.

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How to Make One-of-a-Kind Fabric

Ariel Price, member | March 26th, 20098 comments

Use rusty objects and basic cotton fabric to create unique garments or projects

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Fancy Fabrics Online

judith neukam, contributor | March 25th, 20093 comments

Going to New York City for fabric shopping is only a short drive for me. But there was a time when I had to hunt for couture fabric and silks. If you have that problem check out this new online source for those special hard-to-find fabrics.

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Fashioning Felt Exhibit

Ariel Price, member | March 19th, 20095 comments

Visit the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in NYC through September 7th to check out this fantastic textile exhibit

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Contributing Editor Takes the Stage on Threadbanger

judith neukam, contributor | March 14th, 20094 comments

Watch Kenneth D. King make a cloak fit for the Oscars in this video from Threadbanger.com.

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Fluid Fabrics: A Challenge for the Pros

judith neukam, contributor | March 5th, 20099 comments

We challenged designers to demonstrate their mastery of fluid fabrics in original garment designs. Here are photos of some of the finalists.

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Adapt a Bra to Accommodate a Prosthesis

Threads Magazine, editor | January 25th, 20092 comments

Creating a post-mastectomy bra from a purchased garment requires only basic sewing skills and a little attention to detail.

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Understanding Underlining

Threads Magazine, editor | January 24th, 20097 comments

Underlining solves everyday fabric problems, from stabilizing loose weaves to reducing show-through.

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A Shortcut to Great Linings

Threads Magazine, editor | January 24th, 20091 comment

Skip interfacing and keep facings in place with this quick-lining technique.

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Sewing White Fabric

Threads Magazine, editor | January 23rd, 20091 comment

Learn how to avoid soil, surface damage, show-through, and other pitfalls when working with white fabrics.

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Textures: From Photo to Fabric

Threads Magazine, editor | January 16th, 20092 comments

The real world offers endless visual stimulation. With a little ingenuity, you can transfer the excitement onto fabric.

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Sewing Lycra Blends

Threads Magazine, editor | January 14th, 20093 comments

Puzzled by wovens and knits featuring a touch of this springy fiber? Learn how to get the most from Lycra blends; it's surprisingly simple.

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"Ethereal"

jdjola, member | January 6th, 200919 comments

This is a small collection of dresses that i made for my college graduation fashion show. Designs and patterns my own, hand-dyed fabrics, beading, crochett .

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The Scoop on Linings

Threads Magazine, editor | January 5th, 2009

Learn how to determine the best lining weight for your garment.

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Knits & Wovens: What's the Difference?

Threads Magazine, editor | January 5th, 2009

There are two basic categories that fabrics fall into: knits and wovens. Learn how to better understand and identify these categories in order to improve your sewing.

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