Copyright (c) 2009 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Fundamentals category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/fundamentals Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:04:47 -0500 Threads - Fundamentals category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/fundamentals Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:57:34 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10521/as-a-sewist-what-are-you-most-thankful-for http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10521/as-a-sewist-what-are-you-most-thankful-for Posted by April M. Mohr
Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for what we have. What is your greatest sewing-related blessing? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10521/as-a-sewist-what-are-you-most-thankful-for 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 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 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 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 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:10:23 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9314/how-do-you-store-your-thread-and-other-sewing-notions http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9314/how-do-you-store-your-thread-and-other-sewing-notions Posted by April M. Mohr
There are oodles of products out there for thread, bobbin and notions storage. What storage methods do you find most effective? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9314/how-do-you-store-your-thread-and-other-sewing-notions Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:29:57 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8027/book-giveaway-embroidered-effects-projects-and-patterns-to-inspire-your-stitching http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8027/book-giveaway-embroidered-effects-projects-and-patterns-to-inspire-your-stitching Posted by April M. Mohr
This book by Jenny Hart will inspire you to add embroidery to the garments, gifts and home dec items that you make. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8027/book-giveaway-embroidered-effects-projects-and-patterns-to-inspire-your-stitching Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:22:33 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7220/how-to-do-a-slipstitch http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7220/how-to-do-a-slipstitch Posted by Kenneth King
Here is another useful stitch to know. This stitch is great for hemming and finishing. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7220/how-to-do-a-slipstitch Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:19:04 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8424/whats-your-favorite-non-standard-sewing-machine-foot http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8424/whats-your-favorite-non-standard-sewing-machine-foot Posted by April M. Mohr
Some feet are must-haves, some are fun and frivolous, and some are just not worth the time and effort. Share which feet you can't live without. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8424/whats-your-favorite-non-standard-sewing-machine-foot Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:47:07 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8157/piping-adds-a-special-touch-to-your-sewing http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8157/piping-adds-a-special-touch-to-your-sewing Posted by April M. Mohr
Piping is an embellishment you can add to just about every garment or home décor pattern to take it up a notch. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8157/piping-adds-a-special-touch-to-your-sewing Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:07:22 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7215/how-to-do-a-pickstitch http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7215/how-to-do-a-pickstitch Posted by Kenneth King
This strong, decorative stitch can be used to install zippers in difficult fabrics or understitch seam allowance on facings. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7215/how-to-do-a-pickstitch Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:07:50 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7783/more-on-a-moveable-waist-from-threads-issue-144 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7783/more-on-a-moveable-waist-from-threads-issue-144 Posted by April M. Mohr
Author David Page Coffin expands on creating an adjustable waistband ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7783/more-on-a-moveable-waist-from-threads-issue-144 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:02:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7694/smartflix-the-netflix-for-all-crafters http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7694/smartflix-the-netflix-for-all-crafters Posted by April M. Mohr
Perfect your sewing skills with the help of SmartFlix ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7694/smartflix-the-netflix-for-all-crafters Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:06:53 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7627/make-a-light-box-in-a-jiffy http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7627/make-a-light-box-in-a-jiffy Posted by April M. Mohr
Here's a way to make a light box without spending a penny! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7627/make-a-light-box-in-a-jiffy Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7225/how-to-do-a-fell-stitch http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7225/how-to-do-a-fell-stitch Posted by Kenneth King
The fell stitch is used to appliqué one layer of fabric to another. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7225/how-to-do-a-fell-stitch Tue, 26 May 2009 10:58:11 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7207/how-to-sew-a-catch-stitch http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7207/how-to-sew-a-catch-stitch Posted by Kenneth King
Kenneth King shows you two versions of this handy stitch. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7207/how-to-sew-a-catch-stitch Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:12:39 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6847/perfect-machine-tension-every-time http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6847/perfect-machine-tension-every-time Posted by April M. Mohr
Use this easy tip to find the right sewing machine tension for every fabric and every project. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6847/perfect-machine-tension-every-time Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:01:43 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6621/fluid-fabric-challege-chiffon-tutorial http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6621/fluid-fabric-challege-chiffon-tutorial Posted by Nicole Smith
Chiffon may create gorgeous garments, but it's also rather tricky to sew. Following are a few tips and tricks to tame this fluid fabric. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6621/fluid-fabric-challege-chiffon-tutorial Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4425/shibori-design-on-silk http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4425/shibori-design-on-silk Posted by jbertha
A simple form of Shibori using plastic, paint brush, straws, eye droppers, small cups, several colors of dye-na-flow, thread, string, 1 yard light weight silk fabric and kosher salt. Fold fabric in... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4425/shibori-design-on-silk Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:40:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5024/go-against-the-grain http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5024/go-against-the-grain Posted by Threads Magazine
Get creative when aligning pattern pieces along the fabric's yarns. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5024/go-against-the-grain