Copyright (c) 2012 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - SusanKhalje's posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/profile/SusanKhalje Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:04:36 -0500 Threads - SusanKhalje's posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/profile/SusanKhalje Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:16:12 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22436/how-to-use-pins-the-right-way http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22436/how-to-use-pins-the-right-way Posted by SusanKhalje
Sometimes it's the simple things that need to be given a little thought. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22436/how-to-use-pins-the-right-way Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:51:22 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21948/creating-a-minifacing http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21948/creating-a-minifacing Posted by SusanKhalje
Mini-facings, right in the corners of a square neckline, stabilize angled seams without needing separate facings. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21948/creating-a-minifacing Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20175/the-work-of-weaver-teresa-kennard http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20175/the-work-of-weaver-teresa-kennard Posted by SusanKhalje
Take a look inside the work of this talented weaver. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20175/the-work-of-weaver-teresa-kennard Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:45:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19466/hand-understitching http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19466/hand-understitching Posted by SusanKhalje
There are subtle differences between garments that are hand-understitched and those understitched by machine. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19466/hand-understitching Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19548/a-pretty-blue-coat http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19548/a-pretty-blue-coat Posted by SusanKhalje
At first glance, it's a simple little coat. But a closer look shows a number of well-thought-out details. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19548/a-pretty-blue-coat Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:56:30 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18894/hanging-a-garment-properly http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18894/hanging-a-garment-properly Posted by SusanKhalje
Certainly, the lion's share of making a garment is in the designing, the fitting and the sewing - but there are always a few little finishing details to take care of, and among those is how to hang the finished item just the right way. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18894/hanging-a-garment-properly Mon, 23 May 2011 13:05:52 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18875/creating-perfect-bias-fabric-loops http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18875/creating-perfect-bias-fabric-loops Posted by SusanKhalje
It's all in the details (well, not all of it), but an otherwise nicely-made garment can be spoiled by less-than-perfect finishing touches. Here's a guide to creating perfect fabric loops. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18875/creating-perfect-bias-fabric-loops Mon, 09 May 2011 12:36:44 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18895/a-nice-little-suit http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18895/a-nice-little-suit Posted by SusanKhalje
A consignment shop find is full of wonderful touches, both inside and out. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18895/a-nice-little-suit Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:31:10 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18260/the-other-side-of-couture http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18260/the-other-side-of-couture Posted by SusanKhalje
Take a look at the beautiful jackets Mary Ellen Velky wears when competing on horseback. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18260/the-other-side-of-couture Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17722/inside-a-silk-charmeuse-jacket http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17722/inside-a-silk-charmeuse-jacket Posted by SusanKhalje
I had a chance to re-visit a jacket I'd made some time back for a client - I thought you might like to see the inside story! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17722/inside-a-silk-charmeuse-jacket Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:46:36 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17289/balenciaga-in-new-york http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17289/balenciaga-in-new-york Posted by SusanKhalje
There's a wonderful exhibit in New York - more than 70 of the great Spanish couturier Cristobal Balenciaga's items are on show at The Queen Sofia Spanish Institute. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17289/balenciaga-in-new-york Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:10:13 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16445/sewing-findings-on-securely http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16445/sewing-findings-on-securely Posted by SusanKhalje
It's disappointing to look inside an otherwise nicely-sewn garment and see snaps or hooks and eyes that are poorly sewn on. Happily, couture comes to the rescue with a technique that elegantly combines form and function. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16445/sewing-findings-on-securely Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16428/how-to-cover-snaps http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16428/how-to-cover-snaps Posted by SusanKhalje
Fine finishing details are a hallmark of beautifully-sewn clothing. Here's an easy technique to add to your repertoire. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16428/how-to-cover-snaps Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:53:36 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15815/more-vintage-inspiration http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15815/more-vintage-inspiration Posted by SusanKhalje
Take a look at this sampling of exquisite vintage garments; This time from the collection of a murder-mystery writer, who uses them for inspiration. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15815/more-vintage-inspiration Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:29:06 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15177/carlas-opera-coat http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15177/carlas-opera-coat Posted by SusanKhalje
An elegant couture opera coat from the 60's inspires and educates ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15177/carlas-opera-coat Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14985/zipper-madness http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14985/zipper-madness Posted by SusanKhalje
There are times when a zipper is much more than a simple and unobtrusive closure. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14985/zipper-madness Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:16:52 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14669/thread-bars http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14669/thread-bars Posted by SusanKhalje
There are lots of options for closures, and thread bars are often overlooked. Best of all, they're nice and sturdy, and fun to make, too. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14669/thread-bars Mon, 17 May 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13713/substance-a-boutique-with-a-conscience http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13713/substance-a-boutique-with-a-conscience Posted by SusanKhalje
Betsy Stevenson designs a collection for a Columbus, Ohio boutique that has a strong social conscience. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13713/substance-a-boutique-with-a-conscience Mon, 03 May 2010 09:50:27 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12713/sewing-perfect-matchpoints-on-intersecting-seams http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12713/sewing-perfect-matchpoints-on-intersecting-seams Posted by SusanKhalje
Lining up intersecting seams can be tricky - despite careful pinning, things often shift. Here are a few techniques to improve your results! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12713/sewing-perfect-matchpoints-on-intersecting-seams Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:12:09 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12712/vintage-inspiration http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12712/vintage-inspiration Posted by SusanKhalje
A look through the vintage garment collection of my friend Cindy Dahlin. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12712/vintage-inspiration Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11236/working-with-embellished-fabrics-part-2 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11236/working-with-embellished-fabrics-part-2 Posted by SusanKhalje
Threads contributing editor Susan Khalje shows how to expertly finish a garment created with embellished fabric. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11236/working-with-embellished-fabrics-part-2 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:31:56 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10906/working-with-embellished-fabrics-part-i http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10906/working-with-embellished-fabrics-part-i Posted by SusanKhalje
Embellished fabrics can be intimidating to work with. Care and effort, however, could yield beautiful results. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10906/working-with-embellished-fabrics-part-i Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:56:30 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11405/close-up-with-charles-kleibacker http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11405/close-up-with-charles-kleibacker Posted by SusanKhalje
An interview with the “Master of the Bias” on fabric, design, and being original. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11405/close-up-with-charles-kleibacker Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:02:06 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9385/installing-a-decorative-zipper http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9385/installing-a-decorative-zipper Posted by SusanKhalje
This installation is a little different - the zipper is placed into a partially-sewn seam. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9385/installing-a-decorative-zipper Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:37:03 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10522/the-trousseau-of-the-may-queen http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10522/the-trousseau-of-the-may-queen Posted by SusanKhalje
An exhibit currently showing in Paris displays the stunning royal trousseau of Marie-Jose of Savoy and its fabulous array of 1930's haute couture. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10522/the-trousseau-of-the-may-queen Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9373/hemming-a-pleated-skirt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9373/hemming-a-pleated-skirt Posted by SusanKhalje
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 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7645/mary-mcfadden-exhibit-in-dc http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7645/mary-mcfadden-exhibit-in-dc Posted by SusanKhalje
Visit the Mary McFadden exhibit at the National Museum of Women in Washington, D.C. to see this designers amazing garments and her inspiration. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7645/mary-mcfadden-exhibit-in-dc Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:52:57 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6994/choosing-chanel-style-jacket-trims http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6994/choosing-chanel-style-jacket-trims Posted by SusanKhalje
We'll look at a number of options for trimming Chanel-style jackets ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6994/choosing-chanel-style-jacket-trims Tue, 12 May 2009 17:08:32 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6996/padded-cord-ties-better-knots http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6996/padded-cord-ties-better-knots Posted by SusanKhalje
Learn to make padded cord ties to embellish any garment. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6996/padded-cord-ties-better-knots