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Adapt a Bra to Accommodate a Prosthesis

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 25th, 20093 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

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 24th, 200912 comments

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

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A Shortcut to Great Linings

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 24th, 20093 comments

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

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Sewing White Fabric

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 23rd, 20092 comments

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

ThreadsMagazine, 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

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 14th, 20094 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

ThreadsMagazine, 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?

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 5th, 20091 comment

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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Understand Turn-of-Cloth

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 2nd, 20091 comment

Learn what you need to do when fabric takes a curve.

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Choosing Fabric for Plus-Sized Designs

ThreadsMagazine, editor | December 21st, 20085 comments

The aesthetics, durability, and comfort of the fiber are the most important criteria to consider when choosing fabric for plus-sized designs.

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Machine-Sewn Textures

ThreadsMagazine, editor | December 20th, 20085 comments

Learn how to create surface effects by stitching together shrinkable and nonshrinking fabrics, then washing them.

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1860's Silk Ensemble

alotofstitches, member | December 10th, 200813 comments

A delightful lady wanted me to create a new 1860's ensemble for her. We designed it together having been been influenced by photos, research and her likes & dislikes. 40 yds. of silk...

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Hand Painted Ultrasuede Journal

Sue_Bleiweiss, member | December 8th, 20084 comments

Hand painted ultrasuede journal. Painted with Lumeire paints. The journal closes with a black suede cord and has a cotton batik fabric lining. Inside there are 3 signatures made of a combination of...

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Shibori Design on Silk

jbertha, member | December 6th, 20083 comments

A simple form of Shibori using plastic, paint brush, straws, eye droppers, small cups, several colors of dye-na-flow, thread, string, 1 yard light weight silk fabric and kosher salt. Fold fabric in...

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Redondo and Hermosa

Laurel1982, member | December 3rd, 20088 comments

I loved this pattern by Studio Tantrum. I had to try it out on my daughter, it was fun to make, and she loves wearing it! I did it in all designer cotton, so it's really soft, but a huge pain to iron!

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