Copyright (c) 2013 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Garment-construction category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/garment-construction Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:36:05 -0500 Threads - Garment-construction category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/garment-construction Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31194/make-a-bias-skirt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31194/make-a-bias-skirt Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Five fabrics come together to make a bias skirt perfect for summer. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31194/make-a-bias-skirt Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:25:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31231/a-sleeve-placket-for-any-button-front-shirt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31231/a-sleeve-placket-for-any-button-front-shirt Posted by ThreadsMagazine
The classic sleeve finish that most patterns don’t include. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31231/a-sleeve-placket-for-any-button-front-shirt Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30309/how-to-add-calvin-klein-details http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30309/how-to-add-calvin-klein-details Posted by Claire_Shaeffer
Sometimes the difference between an ordinary garment and a designer’s ready-to-wear is a few well-chosen but simple details. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30309/how-to-add-calvin-klein-details Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:20:14 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29031/how-to-add-mock-cuffs-on-short-sleeves http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29031/how-to-add-mock-cuffs-on-short-sleeves Posted by LOUISE CUTTING
This little detail gives a sporty look to a short sleeve. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29031/how-to-add-mock-cuffs-on-short-sleeves Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29304/dress-forms-can-be-a-sewing-room-essential http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29304/dress-forms-can-be-a-sewing-room-essential Posted by amm
Do you sew using a dress form? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29304/dress-forms-can-be-a-sewing-room-essential Thu, 23 May 2013 10:45:24 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31046/the-winner-of-the-collection-of-sewing-books-for-kids-giveaway-is http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31046/the-winner-of-the-collection-of-sewing-books-for-kids-giveaway-is Posted by EmilyBerube
Are you the winner of this great collection of sewing books for kids? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31046/the-winner-of-the-collection-of-sewing-books-for-kids-giveaway-is Tue, 21 May 2013 15:27:14 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31196/dvd-giveaway-design-your-own-wardrobe-with-mary-ray http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31196/dvd-giveaway-design-your-own-wardrobe-with-mary-ray Posted by Courtney_Campbell
Add this awesome DVD to your collection! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31196/dvd-giveaway-design-your-own-wardrobe-with-mary-ray Tue, 21 May 2013 13:35:35 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30859/how-to-add-a-sheer-kick-pleat http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30859/how-to-add-a-sheer-kick-pleat Posted by ThreadsMagazine
In this excerpt from "Designer Details", seen in Threads #167, author Jacque Goldsmith shows you how to create a sheer pleat. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30859/how-to-add-a-sheer-kick-pleat Fri, 17 May 2013 11:40:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28955/create-an-easy-to-alter-waistline http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28955/create-an-easy-to-alter-waistline Posted by ThreadsMagazine
By changing the construction order on a skirt finished with lining to the waist, it’s a cinch to make adjustments later. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28955/create-an-easy-to-alter-waistline Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31115/vogue-patterns-summer-2013 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31115/vogue-patterns-summer-2013 Posted by Courtney_Campbell
Go with the light, easy flow of summer with these new patterns! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31115/vogue-patterns-summer-2013 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 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:24:33 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30817/project-runway-11-episode-14-finale-part-2 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30817/project-runway-11-episode-14-finale-part-2 Posted by smcfarland
Care to guess which designer won Project Runway's 11th season? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30817/project-runway-11-episode-14-finale-part-2 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:38:23 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30901/get-creative-with-edge-finishes-on-your-twist-top http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30901/get-creative-with-edge-finishes-on-your-twist-top Posted by SLMiller
In this web extra, learn how to create three different neckline finishes for the "Twist Top" from Threads #167 (June/July 2013). ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30901/get-creative-with-edge-finishes-on-your-twist-top 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 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:51:25 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30785/project-runway-season-11-episode-13-finale-part-1 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30785/project-runway-season-11-episode-13-finale-part-1 Posted by smcfarland
One more designer gets eliminated after Tim's home visits ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30785/project-runway-season-11-episode-13-finale-part-1 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:07:16 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30574/create-gentle-inner-support-with-horsehair http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30574/create-gentle-inner-support-with-horsehair Posted by SusanKhalje
Yes, there's boning. But there are other tools at your disposal too, among them horsehair. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30574/create-gentle-inner-support-with-horsehair Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:18:16 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30726/project-runway-season-11-episode-12-europe-here-we-come http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30726/project-runway-season-11-episode-12-europe-here-we-come Posted by smcfarland
Whirlwind trips to Europe inspire the final five designers ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30726/project-runway-season-11-episode-12-europe-here-we-come Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:45:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30724/how-to-add-sleeves-to-a-sleeveless-top http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30724/how-to-add-sleeves-to-a-sleeveless-top Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Three pretty options give a sleeveless top extra style and coverage. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30724/how-to-add-sleeves-to-a-sleeveless-top 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 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:41:22 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30556/how-to-interface-jackets-lessons-from-an-yves-saint-laurent-garment http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30556/how-to-interface-jackets-lessons-from-an-yves-saint-laurent-garment Posted by Claire_Shaeffer
Have your tailored jackets hold their shape for decades by creating interfacing inspired by French designer Yves Saint Laurent. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30556/how-to-interface-jackets-lessons-from-an-yves-saint-laurent-garment