Copyright (c) 2009 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - All featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:08:53 -0500 Threads - All featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10300/project-runway-episode-12-who-goes-to-ny-fashion-week http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10300/project-runway-episode-12-who-goes-to-ny-fashion-week Posted by judith neukam
The judges sent two packing and three to Bryant Park, now the stress really starts. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10300/project-runway-episode-12-who-goes-to-ny-fashion-week Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9909/you-voted-we-listened http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9909/you-voted-we-listened Posted by Deana Tierney May
We asked you to help us choose the cover of the next issue of Threads. Here is the result. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9909/you-voted-we-listened Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:10:34 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10144/upload-pictures-of-your-costumes-for-a-chance-to-win http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10144/upload-pictures-of-your-costumes-for-a-chance-to-win Posted by Nicole Smith
Now that Halloween has come and gone, upload photos of your completed costumes to enter The Halloween Costume Contest ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10144/upload-pictures-of-your-costumes-for-a-chance-to-win Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:23:46 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9919/have-you-ever-wondered-about-the-origins-of-the-wedding-gown http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9919/have-you-ever-wondered-about-the-origins-of-the-wedding-gown Posted by April M. Mohr
US wedding gowns have evolved dramatically over the years. This museum quality historical book glimpses into the differences in an unusual way. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9919/have-you-ever-wondered-about-the-origins-of-the-wedding-gown Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:53:38 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9362/not-your-traditional-patch-pocket http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9362/not-your-traditional-patch-pocket Posted by LOUISE CUTTING
The key to sewing a very flat patch pocket is where you place the interfacing and how the fabric is folded and sewn. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9362/not-your-traditional-patch-pocket Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:10:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9822/project-runway-episode-11-make-it-feel-good http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9822/project-runway-episode-11-make-it-feel-good Posted by judith neukam
Design a companion garment that complements your best look from a previous challenge. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9822/project-runway-episode-11-make-it-feel-good Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9753/halloween-costume-ideas http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9753/halloween-costume-ideas Posted by Tori Sandifer
Halloween is just around the corner, and if you haven't finished making your Halloween costume (or haven't started like me) you may be looking for some help or ideas. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9753/halloween-costume-ideas Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:15:43 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9746/fitting-tips-from-the-pros-online-extra http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9746/fitting-tips-from-the-pros-online-extra Posted by Threads Magazine
In the latest issue of Threads (No. 146 Dec/Jan), Louise Cutting and Linda Lee share their quick tips for fitting your problem areas. Here are a couple more tips from these talented ladies. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9746/fitting-tips-from-the-pros-online-extra Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:47:45 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9735/spot-the-difference-game-halloween-edition http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9735/spot-the-difference-game-halloween-edition Posted by Victoria North
5 new photos from the Threads archive have been added to our Spot the Difference Game, including a ski mask photo fit for Halloween. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9735/spot-the-difference-game-halloween-edition Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:49:50 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9713/the-2009-threads-archive-dvd-rom http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9713/the-2009-threads-archive-dvd-rom Posted by April M. Mohr
Our readers asked, and we answered. The Threads Archive DVD containing issues #1 through #146 is almost ready for our readers to enjoy. It's one of the best things to happen at Threads in a long time! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9713/the-2009-threads-archive-dvd-rom Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7211/how-to-do-a-blanket-stitch http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7211/how-to-do-a-blanket-stitch Posted by Kenneth King
This stitch is primarily used decoratively as an edge stitch. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7211/how-to-do-a-blanket-stitch Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:17:35 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9671/project-runway-episode-10-talk-to-me http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9671/project-runway-episode-10-talk-to-me Posted by judith neukam
Last nights challenge was to design an ensemble inspired by a location. Tim said to avoid the cliché, but did they? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9671/project-runway-episode-10-talk-to-me Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8853/museum-exhibits-contemporary-japanese-fashion-and-fabrics-of-feathers-and-steel http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8853/museum-exhibits-contemporary-japanese-fashion-and-fabrics-of-feathers-and-steel Posted by April M. Mohr
You won't want to miss the amazing exhibits currently on display at The Textile Museum in Washington, D.C. There's also an online exhibit if you can't make it to D.C. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8853/museum-exhibits-contemporary-japanese-fashion-and-fabrics-of-feathers-and-steel Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:20:10 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9656/upload-photos-of-your-costumes-for-a-chance-to-win http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9656/upload-photos-of-your-costumes-for-a-chance-to-win Posted by Nicole Smith
Sewers make the best Halloween costumes, don't you think? Take a look at a few costumes I've made and upload photos of yours for a chance to win prizes in the Threads Halloween Costume Contest. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9656/upload-photos-of-your-costumes-for-a-chance-to-win Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:01:06 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9496/mark-a-dart-and-learn-a-no-tie-finish http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9496/mark-a-dart-and-learn-a-no-tie-finish Posted by Victoria North
Create a perfect dart every time using the technique demonstrated by Judy Neukam in this video. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9496/mark-a-dart-and-learn-a-no-tie-finish Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:40:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9484/how-to-cover-snaps-for-that-touch-of-couture http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9484/how-to-cover-snaps-for-that-touch-of-couture Posted by Mary Ray
When large snaps are called for, covering them with fabric takes your project to another level. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9484/how-to-cover-snaps-for-that-touch-of-couture Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:02:56 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9495/project-runway-episode-9-let-the-sequins-fly http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9495/project-runway-episode-9-let-the-sequins-fly Posted by Deana Tierney May
For this star-studded challenge, the designers had 2 days and $300 to create a stage look for Christina Aguilera. Who do you think should have gotten the spotlight? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9495/project-runway-episode-9-let-the-sequins-fly Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9423/mystery-foot-revealed http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9423/mystery-foot-revealed Posted by April M. Mohr
We asked for your help in determining the purpose of an unusual sewing foot. The mystery has been solved. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9423/mystery-foot-revealed Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9444/make-it-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9444/make-it-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness Posted by Nicole Smith
Upload photos of your pink projects to the CraftStylish gallery to help raise money for breast cancer research and for a chance to win a prize from Gutermann thread. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9444/make-it-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:15:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9373/hemming-a-pleated-skirt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9373/hemming-a-pleated-skirt Posted by Susan Khalje
Here's a tip or two for hemming a pleated skirt. While most of the hem is straightforward, the back edges of the pleats need to be treated differently. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9373/hemming-a-pleated-skirt