Copyright (c) 2012 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Embellishments category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/embellishments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:28:54 -0500 Threads - Embellishments category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/embellishments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:10:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22717/how-to-make-ribbon-trim http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22717/how-to-make-ribbon-trim Posted by KennethDKing
Learn how to sew an easy but beautiful manipulated-ribbon trim that can be used in a variety of applications! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22717/how-to-make-ribbon-trim Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:29:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22606/and-the-winner-of-roberto-capucci-art-into-fashion-is http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22606/and-the-winner-of-roberto-capucci-art-into-fashion-is Posted by beccas
Are you the lucky one to receive a copy of "Robert Capucci Art into Fashion"? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22606/and-the-winner-of-roberto-capucci-art-into-fashion-is Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:07:18 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22369/book-giveaway-roberto-capucci-art-into-fashion http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22369/book-giveaway-roberto-capucci-art-into-fashion Posted by amm
You could win this amazing book by leaving a comment. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22369/book-giveaway-roberto-capucci-art-into-fashion Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19539/slashing-just-for-fun http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19539/slashing-just-for-fun Posted by KennethDKing
Try the the slashing technique found in Threads issue #159 on a pair of jeans. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19539/slashing-just-for-fun Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22188/color-correction http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22188/color-correction Posted by SLMiller
Fashion designer Angela Wolf offers tips for transforming your garments and fabrics with dyes. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22188/color-correction Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22136/great-gift-ideas-for-sewers http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22136/great-gift-ideas-for-sewers Posted by SLMiller
The holidays are upon us! If you are looking for a gift for the sewer in your life (even if it’s yourself), one of these items might fit the bill! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22136/great-gift-ideas-for-sewers Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21933/book-giveaway-sweet-stitches-from-the-heart http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21933/book-giveaway-sweet-stitches-from-the-heart Posted by amm
More than 70 project ideas and 900 stitch motifs are included in this book and will provide you with an embroidery bonanza! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21933/book-giveaway-sweet-stitches-from-the-heart Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19362/shaped-twisted-bias-insertions http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19362/shaped-twisted-bias-insertions Posted by KennethDKing
In this online extra to the Threads issue 158 article "Garnish with a twist," you will learn a third variation on creating bias-strip insertions. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19362/shaped-twisted-bias-insertions Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19797/the-big-finish-completing-the-fantasy-fur-jacket http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19797/the-big-finish-completing-the-fantasy-fur-jacket Posted by KennethDKing
The final installment to the epic series of posts on making this hairy beast! We'll be covering lining the jacket, as well as final details in this post. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19797/the-big-finish-completing-the-fantasy-fur-jacket Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20381/teach-yourself-to-sew-2-bling-studs-101 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20381/teach-yourself-to-sew-2-bling-studs-101 Posted by vicky_north
Learn how to apply embellishments to both readymade garments, and those you've sewn yourself. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20381/teach-yourself-to-sew-2-bling-studs-101 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20175/the-work-of-weaver-teresa-kennard http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20175/the-work-of-weaver-teresa-kennard Posted by SusanKhalje
Take a look inside the work of this talented weaver. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20175/the-work-of-weaver-teresa-kennard Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:58:56 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19888/book-giveaway-couture-sewing-techniques-by-claire-b-shaeffer http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19888/book-giveaway-couture-sewing-techniques-by-claire-b-shaeffer Posted by amm
Claire Shaeffer's latest book is a must-have for any dedicated sewer ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19888/book-giveaway-couture-sewing-techniques-by-claire-b-shaeffer Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19036/piece-a-binding-then-machine-applique-it-in-place http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19036/piece-a-binding-then-machine-applique-it-in-place Posted by MaryRay
It’s a great way to add a creative and decorative finish to any edge. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19036/piece-a-binding-then-machine-applique-it-in-place Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19517/quick-cuts-for-applique-and-quilting http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19517/quick-cuts-for-applique-and-quilting Posted by SLMiller
The AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter looks like a handy way to cut multiples of fabric shapes fast. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19517/quick-cuts-for-applique-and-quilting Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18404/installing-the-front-band-to-the-fantasy-fur-jacket http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18404/installing-the-front-band-to-the-fantasy-fur-jacket Posted by KennethDKing
Here's the next installment in the continuing series, installing the front band to the fantasy fur jacket. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18404/installing-the-front-band-to-the-fantasy-fur-jacket Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:18:01 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19195/celebrate-our-countrys-birth-with-red-white-and-blue http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19195/celebrate-our-countrys-birth-with-red-white-and-blue Posted by amm
Just about every country has a special day to celebrate it's "birth." Do you sew to help celebrate? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19195/celebrate-our-countrys-birth-with-red-white-and-blue Tue, 31 May 2011 11:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19035/dance-costumes-sparkle-with-hand-applied-embellishments http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19035/dance-costumes-sparkle-with-hand-applied-embellishments Posted by amm
You have the opportunity to vote for your favorite dance costume ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19035/dance-costumes-sparkle-with-hand-applied-embellishments Tue, 24 May 2011 13:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19009/embroiderers-or-those-who-love-it-some-good-news http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19009/embroiderers-or-those-who-love-it-some-good-news Posted by KennethDKing
There is going to be a conference on embroidery in November 2011, sponsored by two of the premiere embroidery houses in the world--Penn and Fletcher in New York, and Hand and Lock, London! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19009/embroiderers-or-those-who-love-it-some-good-news Tue, 24 May 2011 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18935/museum-exhibit-alexander-mcqueen-savage-beauty http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18935/museum-exhibit-alexander-mcqueen-savage-beauty Posted by amm
If you can't visit the Metropolitan Museum to see the exhibit, you'll want to visit the Met website. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18935/museum-exhibit-alexander-mcqueen-savage-beauty Mon, 23 May 2011 13:05:52 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18875/creating-perfect-bias-fabric-loops http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18875/creating-perfect-bias-fabric-loops Posted by SusanKhalje
It's all in the details (well, not all of it), but an otherwise nicely-made garment can be spoiled by less-than-perfect finishing touches. Here's a guide to creating perfect fabric loops. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18875/creating-perfect-bias-fabric-loops