Copyright (c) 2013 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Fundamentals category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/fundamentals Sun, 19 May 2013 21:31:15 -0500 Threads - Fundamentals category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/fundamentals Tue, 07 May 2013 09:55:28 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28978/how-to-sew-inseams http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28978/how-to-sew-inseams Posted by LOUISE CUTTING
Learn how to sew two off-grain fabrics into an inseam. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28978/how-to-sew-inseams Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:50:31 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30959/how-to-take-four-different-body-measurements http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30959/how-to-take-four-different-body-measurements Posted by Evamarie
Susan Lazear shows you how to take four different body measurements using a variety of tools. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30959/how-to-take-four-different-body-measurements Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:07:53 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30834/the-winner-of-couture-sewing-is http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30834/the-winner-of-couture-sewing-is Posted by EmilyBerube
Congratulations to the winner of "Couture Sewing" by Claire B. Shaeffer! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30834/the-winner-of-couture-sewing-is Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29992/how-to-sew-a-french-seam http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29992/how-to-sew-a-french-seam Posted by Evamarie
Learn how to sew a a French seam with this quick video tutorial. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29992/how-to-sew-a-french-seam Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29986/how-to-serge-seam-allowances http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29986/how-to-serge-seam-allowances Posted by Evamarie
Learn how to serge seam allowances with this quick video tutorial. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29986/how-to-serge-seam-allowances Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:26:04 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29729/book-giveaway-the-colette-sewing-handbook http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29729/book-giveaway-the-colette-sewing-handbook Posted by EmilyBerube
You could have the chance to win "The Colette Sewing Handbook" By Sarai Mitnick. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29729/book-giveaway-the-colette-sewing-handbook Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23234/four-serging-techniques http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23234/four-serging-techniques Posted by annieoconnor
Pamela Leggett explains how to use your serger to create gathers, pretty lettuce edging, and how to properly serge corners and curves. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23234/four-serging-techniques Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29368/how-to-sew-a-stitch-and-pink-seam-finish http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29368/how-to-sew-a-stitch-and-pink-seam-finish Posted by Evamarie
Learn how to sew a stitch and pink seam finish with this video tutorial. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29368/how-to-sew-a-stitch-and-pink-seam-finish Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29375/how-to-stitch-together-seam-allowances http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29375/how-to-stitch-together-seam-allowances Posted by Evamarie
Learn how to sew a stitch together seam allowances with this video tutorial. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29375/how-to-stitch-together-seam-allowances Mon, 07 Jan 2013 10:01:16 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29042/how-to-edgestitch-and-topstitch-a-collar-lapel http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29042/how-to-edgestitch-and-topstitch-a-collar-lapel Posted by LOUISE CUTTING
Fine sewing vanishes from the viewers eye, but if it is a mistake, it becomes very visible. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29042/how-to-edgestitch-and-topstitch-a-collar-lapel Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:54:50 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29365/how-to-sew-a-single-fold-clean-finish-seam http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29365/how-to-sew-a-single-fold-clean-finish-seam Posted by Evamarie
Learn how to sew single-fold clean finish seam with this video tutorial. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29365/how-to-sew-a-single-fold-clean-finish-seam Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:23:44 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29052/how-to-make-a-floating-shoulder-pad http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29052/how-to-make-a-floating-shoulder-pad Posted by LOUISE CUTTING
Check out this designer-inspired shoulder pad that moves with your garment as you move. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29052/how-to-make-a-floating-shoulder-pad Thu, 22 Nov 2012 08:14:35 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29023/how-to-create-a-balanced-dart http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29023/how-to-create-a-balanced-dart Posted by LOUISE CUTTING
In heavy or dimensional fabric a dart can look bulky when pressed to one side. This technique will balance the dart value. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29023/how-to-create-a-balanced-dart Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:53:17 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27461/teach-yourself-to-sew-order-season-3-now http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27461/teach-yourself-to-sew-order-season-3-now Posted by Evamarie
The 3rd season of our beginner sewing series is now available in our online store. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27461/teach-yourself-to-sew-order-season-3-now Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:25:58 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27447/how-to-master-the-backstitch http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27447/how-to-master-the-backstitch Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to control fabric and sew secure seams with this essential hand stitch. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27447/how-to-master-the-backstitch Tue, 10 Jul 2012 08:27:07 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26461/tips-for-better-topstitching http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26461/tips-for-better-topstitching Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Topstitching is as simple as sewing a straight stitch, but with the right tips you can achieve stunning results. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26461/tips-for-better-topstitching Tue, 05 Jun 2012 07:45:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22926/how-to-pin-tuck http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22926/how-to-pin-tuck Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Depart from the straight and narrow: “pin-tuck” curves, angles, and motifs on all types of fabric. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22926/how-to-pin-tuck Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:30:27 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25494/simple-fixes-and-mending-techniques http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25494/simple-fixes-and-mending-techniques Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Analyze and repair common garment wear and tear. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25494/simple-fixes-and-mending-techniques Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:49:14 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25403/the-new-threadsmagazinecom http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25403/the-new-threadsmagazinecom Posted by VictoriaNorth
The entire Threads family of sewing brands is now in one place. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25403/the-new-threadsmagazinecom Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:50:57 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23763/making-pretty-buttonholes http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23763/making-pretty-buttonholes Posted by LOUISE CUTTING
Fine details make a good garment. Buttonholes are one of the finer details that draw attention to the finished creation. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23763/making-pretty-buttonholes