Copyright (c) 2013 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Embellishments category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/embellishments Sun, 19 May 2013 04:56:52 -0500 Threads - Embellishments category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/embellishments Fri, 03 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28977/make-details-and-embellishments-for-simple-garments http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28977/make-details-and-embellishments-for-simple-garments Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Three techniques for embellishing with fabric. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28977/make-details-and-embellishments-for-simple-garments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:35:34 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30150/book-giveaway-a-collection-of-sewing-books-for-kids http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30150/book-giveaway-a-collection-of-sewing-books-for-kids Posted by EmilyBerube
You could win these fun sewing books for kids! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30150/book-giveaway-a-collection-of-sewing-books-for-kids Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:48:08 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30596/the-winner-of-vintage-lingerie-is http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30596/the-winner-of-vintage-lingerie-is Posted by EmilyBerube
Congratulations to the winner of "Vintage Lingerie" by Jill Salen. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30596/the-winner-of-vintage-lingerie-is Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:48:53 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30058/the-winner-of-hat-shop-is http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30058/the-winner-of-hat-shop-is Posted by EmilyBerube
Congratulations to the winner of "Hat Shop" by Susanne Woods! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30058/the-winner-of-hat-shop-is Thu, 21 Feb 2013 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27361/how-to-make-a-snail-frog-closure http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27361/how-to-make-a-snail-frog-closure Posted by KennethDKing
I chose to use a snail frog as a closure for an upcoming project in Threads. This is part of a class that I teach on Patternreview.com, and I excerpt it here! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27361/how-to-make-a-snail-frog-closure Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29739/a-vintage-blouse-embellished-with-soutache-braid http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29739/a-vintage-blouse-embellished-with-soutache-braid Posted by MaryRay
Looking at vintage garments can inspire your sewing and can be a great teaching tool. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29739/a-vintage-blouse-embellished-with-soutache-braid Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:56:56 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29447/book-giveaway-hat-shop http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29447/book-giveaway-hat-shop Posted by EmilyBerube
You could win "Hat Shop" by Suzanne Woods! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29447/book-giveaway-hat-shop Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:11:26 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29624/add-zipper-pull-tassels-to-a-portfolio-clutch-bag http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29624/add-zipper-pull-tassels-to-a-portfolio-clutch-bag Posted by SLMiller
Decorate zipper pulls with chain, suede, or leather tassels. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29624/add-zipper-pull-tassels-to-a-portfolio-clutch-bag Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22376/the-big-reveal http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22376/the-big-reveal Posted by KennethDKing
Finally after several requests (and some time for you all to rest up), to celebrate the New Year, the hair jacket makes its debut, with the full-on photo shoot. There was hair, makeup, and a wind machine involved! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22376/the-big-reveal Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:02:28 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29305/snowflakes-are-no-longer-needed-the-winter-wonderland-is-complete http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29305/snowflakes-are-no-longer-needed-the-winter-wonderland-is-complete Posted by amm
Thanks to all who assisted The Connecticut PTSA's snowflake efforts. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29305/snowflakes-are-no-longer-needed-the-winter-wonderland-is-complete Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:09:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29233/project-runway-all-stars-episode-7-an-unconventional-nightmare-before-christmas http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29233/project-runway-all-stars-episode-7-an-unconventional-nightmare-before-christmas Posted by smcfarland
In a non-fabric challenge, the designers create looks from holiday decorations ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29233/project-runway-all-stars-episode-7-an-unconventional-nightmare-before-christmas Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27639/the-pink-horsie-jacket http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27639/the-pink-horsie-jacket Posted by KennethDKing
This is a treasure I found while visiting Toronto. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27639/the-pink-horsie-jacket Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:26:11 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28570/the-winner-of-all-sewn-up-is http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28570/the-winner-of-all-sewn-up-is Posted by Courtney_Campbell
Check to see if you've won! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28570/the-winner-of-all-sewn-up-is Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27832/using-buttons-as-embellishment http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27832/using-buttons-as-embellishment Posted by KennethDKing
Find out what Kenneth D. King created when he inherited 75 pounds of antique uniform buttons. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27832/using-buttons-as-embellishment Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:47:34 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27360/a-glimpse-of-a-project-in-progress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27360/a-glimpse-of-a-project-in-progress Posted by KennethDKing
This is a project I'm working on, which will be done before the holidays. Just a teaser... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27360/a-glimpse-of-a-project-in-progress Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27284/how-to-make-bubble-fabric-trim http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27284/how-to-make-bubble-fabric-trim Posted by KennethDKing
I found a vintage jacket at the thrift shop recently with this great trim, and decided that I wanted to figure out how to do it. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27284/how-to-make-bubble-fabric-trim Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27231/another-way-to-make-pleated-ribbon-trim http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27231/another-way-to-make-pleated-ribbon-trim Posted by KennethDKing
A correspondent recently emailed me with a photo of a trim which she couldn't figure out how to do. In order to spread the wealth, I decided to outline it for you all. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27231/another-way-to-make-pleated-ribbon-trim Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:28:07 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26999/how-to-dye-fabric-after-devore http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26999/how-to-dye-fabric-after-devore Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to dye fabric after burning out designs with this tutorial.   ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26999/how-to-dye-fabric-after-devore Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26581/peacock-feathers-have-been-used-in-fashion-for-decades http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26581/peacock-feathers-have-been-used-in-fashion-for-decades Posted by amm
From fabric, to painting, to actual feathers, peacocks have been a design inspiration. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26581/peacock-feathers-have-been-used-in-fashion-for-decades Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26167/how-to-make-hairpin-lace http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26167/how-to-make-hairpin-lace Posted by KennethDKing
"Hairpin lace" evokes various images, but when worked in different materials and different scale, is another thing entirely. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26167/how-to-make-hairpin-lace