Copyright (c) 2009 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Garment-construction category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/garment-construction Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:21:43 -0500 Threads - Garment-construction category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/garment-construction 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, 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 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:15:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9373/hemming-a-pleated-skirt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9373/hemming-a-pleated-skirt Posted by Susan Khalje
Here's a tip or two for hemming a pleated skirt. While most of the hem is straightforward, the back edges of the pleats need to be treated differently. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9373/hemming-a-pleated-skirt Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:29:44 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8854/five-blogs-we-love http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8854/five-blogs-we-love Posted by Tori Sandifer
The Internet is full of great sewing resources. Here are some sites that we find especially helpful and informative. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8854/five-blogs-we-love Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:45:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7969/sewing-with-the-bobbin-thread http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7969/sewing-with-the-bobbin-thread Posted by Kenneth King
When making tucks or darts in transparent fabrics, this trick will enable you to end the stitching line perfectly! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7969/sewing-with-the-bobbin-thread Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8939/what-provides-your-greatest-sewing-inspiration http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8939/what-provides-your-greatest-sewing-inspiration Posted by April M. Mohr
What makes you want to sew? Fabulous fabric? An incredible embellishment technique? A too-pricey ready-to-wear garment? An event that requires the perfect garment? Or simply a creative design evolving in your mind? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8939/what-provides-your-greatest-sewing-inspiration Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:51:17 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8839/winner-of-the-summer-sewing-challenge http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8839/winner-of-the-summer-sewing-challenge Posted by Deana Tierney May
Find out who expressed themselves in linen and took home the big prize in our Summer Sewing Challenge. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8839/winner-of-the-summer-sewing-challenge Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:19:37 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7284/how-to-form-slotted-seams http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7284/how-to-form-slotted-seams Posted by LOUISE CUTTING
Make a wonderful finish for a center front, center back, or just about any straight or curved seam you want to call attention to. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7284/how-to-form-slotted-seams 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 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:20:53 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7937/enter-the-summer-sewing-challenge-today http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7937/enter-the-summer-sewing-challenge-today Posted by Deana Tierney May
Check out some of the amazing entries in our Express Yourself in Linen Challenge. Think you can do better? Go ahead and enter! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7937/enter-the-summer-sewing-challenge-today 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 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:02:15 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7739/tips-on-sewing-with-linen http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7739/tips-on-sewing-with-linen Posted by Deana Tierney May
This article by Susan Khalje will give you an edge on creating a linen garment for our summer sewing challenge: Express Yourself in Linen, and get you that much closer to winning a new serger from Janome. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7739/tips-on-sewing-with-linen Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7469/check-out-the-new-issue-of-threads http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7469/check-out-the-new-issue-of-threads Posted by Deana Tierney May
The latest issue of Threads (August/September 2009) hits the newsstands today! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7469/check-out-the-new-issue-of-threads Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:12:02 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7593/join-the-threads-summer-sewing-challenge-and-win http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7593/join-the-threads-summer-sewing-challenge-and-win Posted by Threads Magazine
Express yourself in linen by August 17th and enter to win the new 1100D serger from Janome. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7593/join-the-threads-summer-sewing-challenge-and-win Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7438/create-perfectly-mitered-corners http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7438/create-perfectly-mitered-corners Posted by Mary Ray
If you love precise, crisp edges – this technique is for you. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7438/create-perfectly-mitered-corners 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 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7447/where-do-the-threads-editors-buy-their-fabric http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7447/where-do-the-threads-editors-buy-their-fabric Posted by April M. Mohr
Threads does its fabric shopping in some fabulous shops, where do you shop? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7447/where-do-the-threads-editors-buy-their-fabric Wed, 27 May 2009 15:56:43 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7248/the-classic-white-shirt-designer-challenge-continues http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7248/the-classic-white-shirt-designer-challenge-continues Posted by April M. Mohr
The Cloth Merchants host their own Classic White Shirt Designer Challenge. Check out their amazing white shirt designs. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7248/the-classic-white-shirt-designer-challenge-continues Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5052/on-fitting-sleeves http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5052/on-fitting-sleeves Posted by Threads Magazine
Your favorite off-the-rack fashions hold the secret to perfectly shaped sleeve caps and armholes. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5052/on-fitting-sleeves