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Working with Embellished Fabrics, Part I

SusanKhalje, contributor | February 8th, 201013 comments

Embellished fabrics can be intimidating to work with. Care and effort, however, could yield beautiful results.

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Project Sewing Workshop

_nikki_, contributor | January 27th, 2010

Threads contributor Linda Lee and Bernina team up to create a one-stop online shop for fabrics, patterns, and workshops.

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Fabrics International Wiki

_nikki_, contributor | January 20th, 20101 comment

Learn about fabrics and contribute your own information to the Fabrics International Wiki.

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The Winner of the Fancy Fabrics Challenge is...

Deana, editor | January 15th, 20107 comments

Announcing the winner of the Threads Fancy Fabrics Challenge!

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More Tips for Working with Boiled Wool

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | January 11th, 201011 comments

I was inspired by Mary Ray's blog and the current issue of Threads to work with the boiled wool I had been saving for several years. Here are some tips I developed in the process.

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Choose the Winner in the Fancy Fabric Contest

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 8th, 201024 comments

You decide which one of our five finalists will take home the prize. Vote for your favorite to win.

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Perfect Pleated Edging

KennethDKing, contributor | December 21st, 200926 comments

Polyester organza is durable for edging, but can be difficult to manage. Kenneth shows a trick he figured out for making the pleating come out perfect.

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A Minimalist Finish for No-Fray Fabrics

MaryRay, contributor | December 14th, 200915 comments

Sometimes it’s best to let the fabric do the talking and with just a little help it can turn into a stunning oration.

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Unraveling Party Fabrics

stitchhappy, senior technical editor | December 10th, 20097 comments

From satins and silks to velvets, brocades, and lace, the key to a fancy frock is all in the textile.

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What's your advice for Fancy Fabric Sewing?

amm, contributor | December 8th, 20095 comments

Have you worked with fancy fabrics? What advice can you give to other sewers?

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Enter to Win: Fancy Fabric Challenge

Deana, editor | November 23rd, 20093 comments

We want to see your fanciest garments made from the fanciest fabrics. Enter for your chance to win great prizes from Ottlite and The Ribbon Store.

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Get perfectly coordinated fabrics from Vogue Fabrics

_nikki_, contributor | November 11th, 2009

Vogue Fabrics by mail has created a program that helps you choose perfectly coordinated fabrics every time.

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What Color Is the Wind? Beautiful Fabric Created with Blind Inspiration

amm, contributor | October 6th, 20093 comments

Acclaimed blind artist, George Mendoza, has created a new line of beautiful, bold, colorful fabrics

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Fabric woven from spider webs

_nikki_, contributor | September 30th, 20096 comments

The American Museum of Natural History unveils fabric woven from golden orb spiders in Madagascar.

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What provides your greatest sewing inspiration?

amm, contributor | September 9th, 200911 comments

What makes you want to sew? Fabulous fabric? An incredible embellishment technique? A too-pricey ready-to-wear garment? An event that requires the perfect garment? Or simply a creative design evolving in your mind?

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And the three winners of the book "Patchwork Folk Art" are...

amm, contributor | August 25th, 20091 comment

Find out who the three lucky Threads members are who have each won a copy of "Patchwork Folk Art" by Janet Bolton.

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Silk Lotus Flower

KennethDKing, contributor | August 3rd, 200927 comments

The silk lotus flower is an easy but lush flower, that would be suitable for adding a bit of dash and color to any ensemble. Made up in silk dupione or silk tafetta, it can work for evening or day clothes.

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Support Independent Fabric Dealers

_nikki_, contributor | July 22nd, 20098 comments

Did you know that 95% of fabric shoppers shop at chain stores exclusively? Project 95 is out to change that with an online source of fabric independent retailers.

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Enter the Summer Sewing Challenge Today!

Deana, editor | July 17th, 20091 comment

Check out some of the amazing entries in our Express Yourself in Linen Challenge. Think you can do better? Go ahead and enter!

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Tips on Sewing with Linen

Deana, editor | July 10th, 20094 comments

This article by Susan Khalje will give you an edge on creating a linen garment for our summer sewing challenge: Express Yourself in Linen, and get you that much closer to winning a new serger from Janome.

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