Copyright (c) 2013 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Online-extras category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/online-extras Sat, 25 May 2013 07:08:14 -0500 Threads - Online-extras category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/online-extras Thu, 23 May 2013 12:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30461/create-the-perfect-sewing-space http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30461/create-the-perfect-sewing-space Posted by smcfarland
Three professionals share what they love about where they sew. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30461/create-the-perfect-sewing-space Wed, 22 May 2013 14:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28975/hand-embroidered-understitching http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28975/hand-embroidered-understitching Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Make the functional fantastic with a hidden embellishment. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28975/hand-embroidered-understitching Wed, 22 May 2013 11:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30446/how-to-sew-gussets http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30446/how-to-sew-gussets Posted by KennethDKing
To improve range of motion, use this vintage technique. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30446/how-to-sew-gussets Fri, 17 May 2013 13:10:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28963/25-ways-to-save-time-money-in-the-sewing-room http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28963/25-ways-to-save-time-money-in-the-sewing-room Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Designer and stylist Ruth Ciemnoczolowski shares her tips. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28963/25-ways-to-save-time-money-in-the-sewing-room Fri, 17 May 2013 11:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28957/slow-sewing-for-a-better-experience http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28957/slow-sewing-for-a-better-experience Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Author Patricia Keay champions slow sewing—a new, old-fashioned way to savor the creative experience. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28957/slow-sewing-for-a-better-experience 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 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30432/how-to-make-a-bias-design http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30432/how-to-make-a-bias-design Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Revealing the magic that happens at 45 degrees. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30432/how-to-make-a-bias-design Fri, 03 May 2013 11:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29078/four-ways-to-make-your-favorite-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29078/four-ways-to-make-your-favorite-dress Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Give your favorite pattern a fresh look. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29078/four-ways-to-make-your-favorite-dress Fri, 03 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28977/make-details-and-embellishments-for-simple-garments http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28977/make-details-and-embellishments-for-simple-garments Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Three techniques for embellishing with fabric. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28977/make-details-and-embellishments-for-simple-garments Thu, 02 May 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30170/enter-the-threads-simplicity-monthly-spring-sewing-sweepstakes http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30170/enter-the-threads-simplicity-monthly-spring-sewing-sweepstakes Posted by Evamarie
Enter each month until June for a chance to win machines from Simplicity! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30170/enter-the-threads-simplicity-monthly-spring-sewing-sweepstakes Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30463/how-to-work-with-sheer-fabric http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30463/how-to-work-with-sheer-fabric Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Layer see-through fabrics with abandon for brilliant combinations. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30463/how-to-work-with-sheer-fabric Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30317/flattering-shoulder-tips http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30317/flattering-shoulder-tips Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Achieving a flattering shoulder shape regardless of the current style. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30317/flattering-shoulder-tips 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, 30 Apr 2013 09:28:42 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30926/how-to-sew-a-blind-hem http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30926/how-to-sew-a-blind-hem Posted by Evamarie
Learn how to sew a blind hem on both, standard and industrial sewing machines. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30926/how-to-sew-a-blind-hem Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:17:13 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30914/threads-magazine-issue-167-junejuly-2013 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30914/threads-magazine-issue-167-junejuly-2013 Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Threads Insiders get the very first look at the June/July 2013 issue of Threads magazine. Subscribers will be receiving their print copies soon, but be the first to check out what's inside this new issue. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30914/threads-magazine-issue-167-junejuly-2013 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:04:12 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30414/lightweight-jersey-knit-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30414/lightweight-jersey-knit-dress Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Take a look at an interactive 360-degree view of the jersey knit dress from Threads #167. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30414/lightweight-jersey-knit-dress Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:56:55 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30815/armhole-and-sleeve-cap-seam-worksheet http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30815/armhole-and-sleeve-cap-seam-worksheet Posted by smcfarland
Print out this handy worksheet to record armscye and sleeve-cap dimensions. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30815/armhole-and-sleeve-cap-seam-worksheet Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:38:25 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30910/finding-fabric-shops-in-paris http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30910/finding-fabric-shops-in-paris Posted by SLMiller
Some of the shops mentioned in Susan Khalje’s “Sewing Destination: Paris, France” article in Threads #167 are difficult to find. Here are some site markers and directions to help you find your way, as well as some budget-friendly fabric shops to visit. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30910/finding-fabric-shops-in-paris 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 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:38:21 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30642/how-to-embroider-garments-like-penn-fletcher http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30642/how-to-embroider-garments-like-penn-fletcher Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Masterpiece embroidery has many facets. See more examples of the exquisite embroidery and learn more about the Penn & Fletcher Studio. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30642/how-to-embroider-garments-like-penn-fletcher