Copyright (c) 2012 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Fundamentals category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/fundamentals Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:57:30 -0500 Threads - Fundamentals category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/fundamentals Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:00:14 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23070/is-there-a-right-way-to-iron-a-garment http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23070/is-there-a-right-way-to-iron-a-garment Posted by amm
When you iron a garment, do you have a plan? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23070/is-there-a-right-way-to-iron-a-garment Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:44:36 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22916/giveaway-sewstylish-spring-2012-fashion-sewing-guide http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22916/giveaway-sewstylish-spring-2012-fashion-sewing-guide Posted by amm
You could win a copy of this great issue by leaving a comment at the bottom of the page. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22916/giveaway-sewstylish-spring-2012-fashion-sewing-guide Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:16:12 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22436/how-to-use-pins-the-right-way http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22436/how-to-use-pins-the-right-way Posted by SusanKhalje
Sometimes it's the simple things that need to be given a little thought. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22436/how-to-use-pins-the-right-way Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19951/rayon-fabric-and-interfacing-placement http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19951/rayon-fabric-and-interfacing-placement Posted by LOUISE CUTTING
Interfacing is the back bone for garment construction. When placed in the wrong direction, it can make the garment look less than professional. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19951/rayon-fabric-and-interfacing-placement Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:32:30 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22423/patterns-for-three-apron-styles http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22423/patterns-for-three-apron-styles Posted by stitchhappy
Download patterns to sew aprons for everyone! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22423/patterns-for-three-apron-styles Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:11:52 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19867/slot-buttonholes http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19867/slot-buttonholes Posted by LOUISE CUTTING
This high fashion buttonhole treatment is perfect every time. Often fabric is very dimensional and a machine buttonhole that's not perfect can ruin a beautifully sewn garment. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19867/slot-buttonholes Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:43:32 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19859/creating-a-back-neck-facing-for-a-garment http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19859/creating-a-back-neck-facing-for-a-garment Posted by LOUISE CUTTING
Many garment patterns don’t include a back neck facing. But try creating this ‘clean finish’ to turn the collar under from shoulder seam to shoulder seam across the neckline of the back of the garment. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19859/creating-a-back-neck-facing-for-a-garment Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:21:42 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19609/teach-yourself-to-sew-order-season-2-now http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19609/teach-yourself-to-sew-order-season-2-now Posted by vicky_north
The 2nd season of our beginner sewing series is now available in our online store. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19609/teach-yourself-to-sew-order-season-2-now Tue, 10 May 2011 11:43:17 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18927/book-giveaway-threads-sewing-guide http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18927/book-giveaway-threads-sewing-guide Posted by amm
You could win this must-have sewing encyclopedia by simply leaving a comment. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18927/book-giveaway-threads-sewing-guide Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:10:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18716/schools-on-for-summer http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18716/schools-on-for-summer Posted by stitchhappy
Sewing retreats are as much fun as camp. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18716/schools-on-for-summer Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:10:06 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18613/pressing-a-rolled-collar-into-a-curve http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18613/pressing-a-rolled-collar-into-a-curve Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Rolled collars should be gently steamed to build in a graceful curvature. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18613/pressing-a-rolled-collar-into-a-curve Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18447/book-giveaway-draping-basics-by-sally-m-di-marcodeadline-march-30 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18447/book-giveaway-draping-basics-by-sally-m-di-marcodeadline-march-30 Posted by amm
This book is a must if you'd like to learn draping techniques. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18447/book-giveaway-draping-basics-by-sally-m-di-marcodeadline-march-30 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17861/facing-a-facing http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17861/facing-a-facing Posted by MaryRay
The inside edges of facings might be for your eyes only, but you still want them to look clean and pretty. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17861/facing-a-facing Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17475/pulling-teeth-tips-to-shorten-zippers http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17475/pulling-teeth-tips-to-shorten-zippers Posted by smcfarland
Sewing instructor Jacque Goldsmith shares quick solutions for trimming too-long zippers ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17475/pulling-teeth-tips-to-shorten-zippers Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17413/unconventional-buttonholes http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17413/unconventional-buttonholes Posted by stitchhappy
Tackle these challenging closures with confidence using approaches from our experts. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17413/unconventional-buttonholes Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17228/keep-these-seam-finishes-in-your-bag-of-tricks http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17228/keep-these-seam-finishes-in-your-bag-of-tricks Posted by MaryRay
Here are a couple of simple and efficient ways to beautifully finish seams. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17228/keep-these-seam-finishes-in-your-bag-of-tricks Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:58:23 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17089/button-placement http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17089/button-placement Posted by LOUISE CUTTING
Find the perfect button placement to prevent a gap at the front of a garment. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17089/button-placement Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:25:48 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17106/classic-bound-buttonhole http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17106/classic-bound-buttonhole Posted by stitchhappy
Learn how to create Anne Kendall's classic, corded buttonhole. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17106/classic-bound-buttonhole Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:59:51 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16472/tell-tale-signs-of-an-accomplished-sewer http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16472/tell-tale-signs-of-an-accomplished-sewer Posted by stitchhappy
Tips for how to take your finishes from beginner to professional ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16472/tell-tale-signs-of-an-accomplished-sewer Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:59:09 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16325/teach-yourself-to-sew-the-magazine http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16325/teach-yourself-to-sew-the-magazine Posted by stitchhappy
Introducing the magazine for sewers who are just starting out ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16325/teach-yourself-to-sew-the-magazine