Copyright (c) 2009 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Design category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/design Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:16:16 -0500 Threads - Design category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/design Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10577/project-runway-season-6-finale-tim-has-a-meltdown http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10577/project-runway-season-6-finale-tim-has-a-meltdown Posted by judith neukam
For awhile it looked as if the show would be delayed. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10577/project-runway-season-6-finale-tim-has-a-meltdown Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10510/project-runway-episode-13-feel-the-burn http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10510/project-runway-episode-13-feel-the-burn Posted by judith neukam
The pressure is on for sure; now, let’s take a walk in the designer’s shoes. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10510/project-runway-episode-13-feel-the-burn Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:21:31 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8838/american-designers-and-their-extraordinary-techniques http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8838/american-designers-and-their-extraordinary-techniques Posted by April M. Mohr
Don't miss the current exhibit at FIT, American Beauty: Aesthetics and Innovation in Fashion, which explores the relationship between technical ingenuity and artistic excellence in fashion. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8838/american-designers-and-their-extraordinary-techniques 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 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 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 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 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 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9415/project-runway-episode-8-mentors-and-serendipity http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9415/project-runway-episode-8-mentors-and-serendipity Posted by judith neukam
The challenge: Convert an old wedding dress into something hip and cool for its divorcée. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9415/project-runway-episode-8-mentors-and-serendipity Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8521/what-color-is-the-wind-beautiful-fabric-created-with-blind-inspiration http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8521/what-color-is-the-wind-beautiful-fabric-created-with-blind-inspiration Posted by April M. Mohr
Acclaimed blind artist, George Mendoza, has created a new line of beautiful, bold, colorful fabrics ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8521/what-color-is-the-wind-beautiful-fabric-created-with-blind-inspiration Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9352/project-runway-episode-7-blue-for-you http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9352/project-runway-episode-7-blue-for-you Posted by judith neukam
They put on a good show. Now, if we could only see it. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9352/project-runway-episode-7-blue-for-you Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:38:49 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9306/help-pick-the-sewstylish-fall-fashion-challenge-winner http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9306/help-pick-the-sewstylish-fall-fashion-challenge-winner Posted by Nicole Smith
We've narrowed it down to our top-five finalists from more than 60 entries. Vote now to help choose who will win more than $1,200 in prizes. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9306/help-pick-the-sewstylish-fall-fashion-challenge-winner Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9289/project-runway-episode-6-goes-to-the-movies http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9289/project-runway-episode-6-goes-to-the-movies Posted by judith neukam
The designers performed, but I’m not sure the judges won an Oscar. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9289/project-runway-episode-6-goes-to-the-movies Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:43:50 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9093/competitors-make-it-with-wool-and-win http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9093/competitors-make-it-with-wool-and-win Posted by Threads Magazine
See the winners of the annual Make It With Wool competition. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9093/competitors-make-it-with-wool-and-win Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:28:02 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9263/last-chance-to-win http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9263/last-chance-to-win Posted by Nicole Smith
For a chance to win more than $1,200 in prizes from Baby Lock and Ottlite, simply upload a picture of a garment you've created inspired by a designer to the SewStylish website. It's that easy! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9263/last-chance-to-win Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9208/project-runway-5th-episode-make-it-work http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9208/project-runway-5th-episode-make-it-work Posted by judith neukam
The challenge: Design and make a garment from newspaper. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9208/project-runway-5th-episode-make-it-work Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8185/how-to-make-a-knotted-belt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8185/how-to-make-a-knotted-belt Posted by Kenneth King
Elaborate-looking knotting techniques can sometimes be quite easy to do! This beautiful knotted belt reveals itself to be a simple braiding pattern, made lavish by the use of multiple decorative cords. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8185/how-to-make-a-knotted-belt Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:06:10 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9191/win-a-babylock-embroidery-machine-and-an-ottlite-craft-lamp http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9191/win-a-babylock-embroidery-machine-and-an-ottlite-craft-lamp Posted by Nicole Smith
For a chance to win more than $1,200 in prizes, simply upload a picture of a garment you've created inspired by a designer to the SewStylish website. It's that easy! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9191/win-a-babylock-embroidery-machine-and-an-ottlite-craft-lamp