Copyright (c) 2012 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - ThreadsMagazine's posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/profile/ThreadsMagazine Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:03:58 -0500 Threads - ThreadsMagazine's posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/profile/ThreadsMagazine Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:59:34 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21932/gifts-for-sewers-a-gift-guide-to-the-holidays http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21932/gifts-for-sewers-a-gift-guide-to-the-holidays Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Find out what our editors are craving this holiday season. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21932/gifts-for-sewers-a-gift-guide-to-the-holidays Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:49:21 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20973/the-2011-threads-annual-magazine-index http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20973/the-2011-threads-annual-magazine-index Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Download the 2011 Threads Annual Index covering issues 153-158. With this pdf download you can easily locate any subject or author in your issues from this past year. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20973/the-2011-threads-annual-magazine-index Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:41:19 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20548/halloween-costume-contest-2011-official-rules http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20548/halloween-costume-contest-2011-official-rules Posted by ThreadsMagazine
The official rules for the Threads 2011 Halloween Costume Contest ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20548/halloween-costume-contest-2011-official-rules Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:21:25 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20258/threads-ultimate-sewing-challenge-sponsored-by-bernina-official-rules http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20258/threads-ultimate-sewing-challenge-sponsored-by-bernina-official-rules Posted by ThreadsMagazine
The official rules for the Threads Ultimate Sewing Challenge Sponsored by BERNINA. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20258/threads-ultimate-sewing-challenge-sponsored-by-bernina-official-rules Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:09:35 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19457/spruce-up-your-shirt-hem http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19457/spruce-up-your-shirt-hem Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Subtle hem details can change the look of an ordinary shirt, and they’re a cinch to add. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19457/spruce-up-your-shirt-hem Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11224/online-shopping-and-resource-guide http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11224/online-shopping-and-resource-guide Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Check out this newly updated list of great online fabric and craft supply resources. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11224/online-shopping-and-resource-guide Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:10:06 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18613/pressing-a-rolled-collar-into-a-curve http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18613/pressing-a-rolled-collar-into-a-curve Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Rolled collars should be gently steamed to build in a graceful curvature. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18613/pressing-a-rolled-collar-into-a-curve Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:35:58 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18346/guide-to-press-cloths http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18346/guide-to-press-cloths Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Find out why just one press cloth is not enough. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18346/guide-to-press-cloths Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:40:11 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17560/weave-a-celtic-knot http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17560/weave-a-celtic-knot Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Use charmeuse cord to make elegant pockets, collars, or cuffs. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17560/weave-a-celtic-knot Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:15:11 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17474/how-to-make-a-hat-base http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17474/how-to-make-a-hat-base Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Create ravishing hats without expensive tools in this tutorial by milliner, John Koch. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17474/how-to-make-a-hat-base Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:53:21 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17154/stack-petals-to-create-a-3-d-applique-belt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17154/stack-petals-to-create-a-3-d-applique-belt Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Appliques are a creative way to turn up the volume on clothes and accessories. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17154/stack-petals-to-create-a-3-d-applique-belt Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:34:44 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16987/holiday-gift-guide http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16987/holiday-gift-guide Posted by ThreadsMagazine
We share the gifts that made our wish lists this year. What are you hoping to receive this holiday season? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16987/holiday-gift-guide Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:21:04 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16483/halloween-costume-contest-2010-official-rules http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16483/halloween-costume-contest-2010-official-rules Posted by ThreadsMagazine
The official rules for the Threads Halloween Costume Contest 2010. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16483/halloween-costume-contest-2010-official-rules Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:53:54 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16005/inspired-by-threads-contest-official-rules http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16005/inspired-by-threads-contest-official-rules Posted by ThreadsMagazine
The official rules for the 2010 Inspired by Threads Contest. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16005/inspired-by-threads-contest-official-rules Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15686/create-an-illusion-mesh-edge http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15686/create-an-illusion-mesh-edge Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Avoid traditional facings with this creative technique. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15686/create-an-illusion-mesh-edge Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:38:32 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15505/how-to-make-stripe-insertions http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15505/how-to-make-stripe-insertions Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Tiny elements, sometimes hidden, can revamp a classic shirt with personality and design. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15505/how-to-make-stripe-insertions Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:51:29 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15346/and-the-winners-of-bags-in-bloom-are http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15346/and-the-winners-of-bags-in-bloom-are Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Find out if you are a lucky winner in our book giveaway. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15346/and-the-winners-of-bags-in-bloom-are Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:49:17 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15124/who-is-your-favorite-threads-author http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15124/who-is-your-favorite-threads-author ThreadsMagazine
Which of the talented contributors to Threads magazine has inspired you most over the past 25 years? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15124/who-is-your-favorite-threads-author Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14624/make-a-front-vent-with-a-loop-and-button http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14624/make-a-front-vent-with-a-loop-and-button Posted by ThreadsMagazine
This detail lends a bit of flair to a basic pant and can be made in any fabric from linen to lightweight wools. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14624/make-a-front-vent-with-a-loop-and-button Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:13:40 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14823/create-a-detachable-flower-embellishment http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14823/create-a-detachable-flower-embellishment Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Make a fabric and ribbon flower accessory that's easy to add or remove from a garment. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14823/create-a-detachable-flower-embellishment Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:53:38 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14779/what-were-you-sewing-in-1985 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14779/what-were-you-sewing-in-1985 ThreadsMagazine
We are celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, and we want to know what you were sewing when we were just getting started. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14779/what-were-you-sewing-in-1985 Fri, 07 May 2010 16:29:05 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13986/how-to-hemstitch-by-machine http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13986/how-to-hemstitch-by-machine Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn a wing needle technique that will add a delicate embellishment while finishing and securing the facing edge. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13986/how-to-hemstitch-by-machine Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:54:14 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13023/spring-color-contest-official-rules http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13023/spring-color-contest-official-rules Posted by ThreadsMagazine
The official rules for the Threads Spring Color Contest. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13023/spring-color-contest-official-rules Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:46:11 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12802/creating-chemical-cutwork http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12802/creating-chemical-cutwork Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Embroider breezy fabric without fussy cutting. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12802/creating-chemical-cutwork Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12701/recall-of-dritz-quick-cut-scissors http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12701/recall-of-dritz-quick-cut-scissors Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Prym Consumer USA has announced a voluntary recall for all of the Dritz Quick Cut Scissors. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12701/recall-of-dritz-quick-cut-scissors Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4173/new-sewing-machines-by-janome http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4173/new-sewing-machines-by-janome Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Read what Janome is saying about its newly released models. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4173/new-sewing-machines-by-janome Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:24:02 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12561/what-other-types-of-fiber-arts-related-crafts-do-you-do http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12561/what-other-types-of-fiber-arts-related-crafts-do-you-do ThreadsMagazine
We know you love to sew, but let us know what other fiber-arts-related crafts you enjoy. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12561/what-other-types-of-fiber-arts-related-crafts-do-you-do Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:50:01 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11719/add-style-with-graphic-fabric-insertions http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11719/add-style-with-graphic-fabric-insertions Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Check out this decorative couture piecing technique from Project Runway Season 7 Contestant, Pamela Ptak. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11719/add-style-with-graphic-fabric-insertions Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:09:37 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11225/create-intricate-fabric-with-pin-weaving http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11225/create-intricate-fabric-with-pin-weaving Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Make your own colorful and artistic fabric from yarn and leftover fabric pieces with pin weaving. The technique is surprisingly easy to master and produces lovely yardage for garments, accessories, and even framed art pieces. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11225/create-intricate-fabric-with-pin-weaving Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:02:39 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11526/choose-the-winner-in-the-fancy-fabric-contest http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11526/choose-the-winner-in-the-fancy-fabric-contest Posted by ThreadsMagazine
You decide which one of our five finalists will take home the prize. Vote for your favorite to win. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11526/choose-the-winner-in-the-fancy-fabric-contest Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:27:14 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11421/hands-on-with-kleibacker-lessons-for-working-with-a-bias http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11421/hands-on-with-kleibacker-lessons-for-working-with-a-bias Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn some of the techniques developed by Kleibacker throughout his career. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11421/hands-on-with-kleibacker-lessons-for-working-with-a-bias Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:07:47 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11185/the-happy-valentines-day-from-bernina-v6-contest-official-rules http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11185/the-happy-valentines-day-from-bernina-v6-contest-official-rules Posted by ThreadsMagazine
The Official Rules for the 'Happy Valentine's Day' from Bernina V6 Contest ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11185/the-happy-valentines-day-from-bernina-v6-contest-official-rules Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4197/new-sewing-machines-by-brother http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4197/new-sewing-machines-by-brother Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Read what Brother is saying about its newly released models and accessories. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4197/new-sewing-machines-by-brother Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11174/sew-buttonholes-that-resist-stretching http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11174/sew-buttonholes-that-resist-stretching Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Closures can be tricky on stretchy, loose knits, but with the right support, you can add professional-looking buttonholes that complement your knitwear designs. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11174/sew-buttonholes-that-resist-stretching Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:59:32 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10986/whats-on-your-sewing-wish-list http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10986/whats-on-your-sewing-wish-list Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Here is a list of the gifts on our wish lists this year. What sewing items are you hoping for? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10986/whats-on-your-sewing-wish-list Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:00:28 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10474/fancy-fabrics-challenge-official-rules http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10474/fancy-fabrics-challenge-official-rules Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Official Rules for the Threads Fancy Fabrics Challenge ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10474/fancy-fabrics-challenge-official-rules Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:28:08 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10563/how-to-recover-an-umbrella http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10563/how-to-recover-an-umbrella Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Give an old umbrella a bright new look with an all new cover. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10563/how-to-recover-an-umbrella Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:54:05 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10558/how-to-make-loops-in-soutache-braid http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10558/how-to-make-loops-in-soutache-braid Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to make small loops in soutache braid lie perfectly flat for elegant embellishment details. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10558/how-to-make-loops-in-soutache-braid Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:15:43 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9746/fitting-tips-from-the-pros-online-extra http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9746/fitting-tips-from-the-pros-online-extra Posted by ThreadsMagazine
In the latest issue of Threads (No. 146 Dec/Jan), Louise Cutting and Linda Lee share their quick tips for fitting your problem areas. Here are a couple more tips from these talented ladies. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9746/fitting-tips-from-the-pros-online-extra Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:17:03 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9427/halloween-costume-contest-official-rules http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9427/halloween-costume-contest-official-rules Posted by ThreadsMagazine
The official rules for the Threads Halloween Costume Contest. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9427/halloween-costume-contest-official-rules Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:05:12 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9339/how-to-sculpt-a-row-of-faux-bows http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9339/how-to-sculpt-a-row-of-faux-bows Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to manipulate a bias tube to create the illusion of bows. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9339/how-to-sculpt-a-row-of-faux-bows Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:43:50 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9093/competitors-make-it-with-wool-and-win http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9093/competitors-make-it-with-wool-and-win Posted by ThreadsMagazine
See the winners of the annual Make It With Wool competition. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9093/competitors-make-it-with-wool-and-win Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9144/and-the-winners-of-the-simplicity-bias-tape-makers-are http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9144/and-the-winners-of-the-simplicity-bias-tape-makers-are Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Find out if you were the lucky winner of a Simplicity Bias Tape Maker. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9144/and-the-winners-of-the-simplicity-bias-tape-makers-are Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:38:56 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8894/gallery-of-gorgeous-gloves-by-john-koch http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8894/gallery-of-gorgeous-gloves-by-john-koch Posted by ThreadsMagazine
View some of John Koch's amazing custom-made gloves in this inspiration gallery. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8894/gallery-of-gorgeous-gloves-by-john-koch Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:29:22 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8878/use-a-proportional-scale-as-a-design-tool http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8878/use-a-proportional-scale-as-a-design-tool Posted by ThreadsMagazine
The key to reproducing a garment that inspires you is keeping the proportions right. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8878/use-a-proportional-scale-as-a-design-tool Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:21:32 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8893/stitches-for-gorgeous-gloves http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8893/stitches-for-gorgeous-gloves Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Use these stitches when sewing gloves. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8893/stitches-for-gorgeous-gloves Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8892/patterns-for-gorgeous-gloves http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8892/patterns-for-gorgeous-gloves Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Download the glove pattern from "Gorgeous Gloves" in Threads Issue 145. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8892/patterns-for-gorgeous-gloves Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:59:09 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8293/summer-sewing-challenge-1-week-left-to-win http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8293/summer-sewing-challenge-1-week-left-to-win Posted by ThreadsMagazine
There is still time to enter your linen creation into a Summer Sewing Challenge. You could win the new Janome 1100D serger. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8293/summer-sewing-challenge-1-week-left-to-win Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:09:54 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8241/summer-sewing-with-linen http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8241/summer-sewing-with-linen Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Enter to win our Summer Sewing Challenge. There are just two weeks left to share your linen creations. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8241/summer-sewing-with-linen Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:37:01 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8170/thread-beyond-the-sewing-room http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8170/thread-beyond-the-sewing-room Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Our tour of the Coats & Clark thread factory taught us that their thread shows up in some of the most unexpected everyday items. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8170/thread-beyond-the-sewing-room Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:59:42 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7767/needle-felting-without-wool http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7767/needle-felting-without-wool Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Yes, you can needle felt with fabrics other than wool. Experiment with different fabrics to create a whole new look. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7767/needle-felting-without-wool Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7563/what-is-your-level-of-sewing-expertise http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7563/what-is-your-level-of-sewing-expertise ThreadsMagazine
How do you rate your sewing skills? Are you a sewing newbie? Have you been at it for years and are continually progressing? Do you make your living by sewing? Or, are you somewhere in between. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7563/what-is-your-level-of-sewing-expertise Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:12:02 -0500 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 ThreadsMagazine
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 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:56:30 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7595/summer-sewing-challenge-official-rules http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7595/summer-sewing-challenge-official-rules Posted by ThreadsMagazine
The official rules of the 2009 Summer Sewing Challenge: Express Yourself in Linen. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7595/summer-sewing-challenge-official-rules Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:45:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7479/and-the-winner-of-ribbon-embroidery-simple-stitches-for-easy-embellishments-is http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7479/and-the-winner-of-ribbon-embroidery-simple-stitches-for-easy-embellishments-is Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Find out who won a copy of Natalie Bellanger-Clement's book, Ribbon Embroidery: Simple Stitches for Easy Embellishments. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7479/and-the-winner-of-ribbon-embroidery-simple-stitches-for-easy-embellishments-is Tue, 19 May 2009 12:58:54 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7201/how-to-embellish-buttonholes-with-embroidery http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7201/how-to-embellish-buttonholes-with-embroidery Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Embellish your buttonholes with this embroidery technique from Jennifer Stern. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7201/how-to-embellish-buttonholes-with-embroidery Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6935/shell-hem-edge http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6935/shell-hem-edge Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Enhance any edge with a shell hem using just a basic needle and thread. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6935/shell-hem-edge Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4147/updated-the-latest-in-sewing-machines http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4147/updated-the-latest-in-sewing-machines Posted by ThreadsMagazine
If you're in the market for a new machine, check out these models by Baby Lock, Brother, Husqvarna Viking, Janome, Singer, and Pfaff. Check back often for the latest releases. Just added: the Janome ASQ 2009. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4147/updated-the-latest-in-sewing-machines Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:14:22 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6889/announcing-the-winner-of-the-fluid-fabric-challenge http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6889/announcing-the-winner-of-the-fluid-fabric-challenge Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Check out the winner and the runners up in the Fluid Fabric contest. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6889/announcing-the-winner-of-the-fluid-fabric-challenge Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:20:15 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6870/create-a-custom-feather-fringe http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6870/create-a-custom-feather-fringe Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Create a feather trim to embellish any garment. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6870/create-a-custom-feather-fringe Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6294/enter-to-win-a-150-gift-card-in-our-fluid-fabric-challenge http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6294/enter-to-win-a-150-gift-card-in-our-fluid-fabric-challenge Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Submit your own garment made from a fluid fabric and you could win a $150 gift card to Fashionista Fabrics. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6294/enter-to-win-a-150-gift-card-in-our-fluid-fabric-challenge Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:34:55 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6296/fluid-fabric-challenge-official-rules http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6296/fluid-fabric-challenge-official-rules ThreadsMagazine
The official rules for the Fluid Fabric Challenge. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6296/fluid-fabric-challenge-official-rules Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5052/on-fitting-sleeves http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5052/on-fitting-sleeves Posted by ThreadsMagazine
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 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:34:43 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5906/threads-announces-new-editor http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5906/threads-announces-new-editor Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Meet the new editor of Threads magazine and ThreadsMagazine.com, Deana Tierney. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5906/threads-announces-new-editor Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:25:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4762/fitting-dvd-series-preview http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4762/fitting-dvd-series-preview Posted by ThreadsMagazine
In this video preview, you'll learn 6 fitting techniques from the Threads Fitting DVD Series. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4762/fitting-dvd-series-preview Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4997/meet-designer-brook-delorme http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4997/meet-designer-brook-delorme Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Take a look at the way thoughtful inspiration leads a young designer to create chic, sculptural garments. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4997/meet-designer-brook-delorme Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:55:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5025/bobbin-work-when-threads-are-too-thick-for-the-needle http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5025/bobbin-work-when-threads-are-too-thick-for-the-needle Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Use hefty threads, yarns, braids, and ribbons in the bobbin, and sew from the wrong side to create exciting stitched effects. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5025/bobbin-work-when-threads-are-too-thick-for-the-needle Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5079/adapt-a-bra-to-accommodate-a-prosthesis http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5079/adapt-a-bra-to-accommodate-a-prosthesis Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Creating a post-mastectomy bra from a purchased garment requires only basic sewing skills and a little attention to detail. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5079/adapt-a-bra-to-accommodate-a-prosthesis Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:25:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5053/the-seam-method-of-pattern-alteration http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5053/the-seam-method-of-pattern-alteration Posted by ThreadsMagazine
An innovative technique for pattern alteration that's simple to understand and easy to do, offering options other techniques don't. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5053/the-seam-method-of-pattern-alteration Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:10:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4999/understanding-underlining http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4999/understanding-underlining Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Underlining solves everyday fabric problems, from stabilizing loose weaves to reducing show-through. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4999/understanding-underlining Sat, 24 Jan 2009 11:25:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4971/a-shortcut-to-great-linings http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4971/a-shortcut-to-great-linings Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Skip interfacing and keep facings in place with this quick-lining technique. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4971/a-shortcut-to-great-linings Sat, 24 Jan 2009 11:10:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4976/armani-jackets-the-inside-story http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4976/armani-jackets-the-inside-story Posted by ThreadsMagazine
The state of the art in interfacings, shoulders pads, and set-in sleeves ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4976/armani-jackets-the-inside-story Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4970/understanding-the-basic-shawl-collar-pattern http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4970/understanding-the-basic-shawl-collar-pattern Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to make this distinctive collar type, drafted with the lapel and collar in one, for easy sewing and flattering. style ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4970/understanding-the-basic-shawl-collar-pattern Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:43:59 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5127/sewing-white-fabric http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5127/sewing-white-fabric Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to avoid soil, surface damage, show-through, and other pitfalls when working with white fabrics. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5127/sewing-white-fabric Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:14:03 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5136/symmetry-for-quilters http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5136/symmetry-for-quilters Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Use the simplest principles of symmetry to transform a single motif into endless quilting and appliqué designs. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5136/symmetry-for-quilters Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:57:53 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5091/packing-tips-help-you-travel-in-style http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5091/packing-tips-help-you-travel-in-style Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Keep garments neat and organized with Marcy Tilton's system for stuffing a suitcase. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5091/packing-tips-help-you-travel-in-style Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:00:37 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5050/shopping-for-a-serger http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5050/shopping-for-a-serger Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Analyze your sewing needs, understand serger features, and prepare to test-drive. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5050/shopping-for-a-serger Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:42:59 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5085/lapped-zippers-rule http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5085/lapped-zippers-rule Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Lapped zippers are easier to insert and look better than centered zippers in almost every situation. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5085/lapped-zippers-rule Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:05:22 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5064/stenciling-workshop http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5064/stenciling-workshop Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Simple fabric painting offers unlimited possibilities for great garments. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5064/stenciling-workshop Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:23:38 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5059/textures-from-photo-to-fabric http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5059/textures-from-photo-to-fabric Posted by ThreadsMagazine
The real world offers endless visual stimulation. With a little ingenuity, you can transfer the excitement onto fabric. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5059/textures-from-photo-to-fabric Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:28:02 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4993/sewing-lycra-blends http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4993/sewing-lycra-blends Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Puzzled by wovens and knits featuring a touch of this springy fiber? Learn how to get the most from Lycra blends; it's surprisingly simple. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4993/sewing-lycra-blends Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:26:59 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4978/crazy-patchwork-by-machine http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4978/crazy-patchwork-by-machine Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to use your sewing machine's decorative stitches to mimic the random, embellished hand-piecing of Victorian crazy quilting. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4978/crazy-patchwork-by-machine Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:32:35 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4957/the-whimsical-creations-of-saskia-wassing-shepherd http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4957/the-whimsical-creations-of-saskia-wassing-shepherd Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Bright colors, free-motion embroidery, and a sense of humor combine delightfully in the designer's soft-sculpture animals and furnishings. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4957/the-whimsical-creations-of-saskia-wassing-shepherd Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:21:09 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5149/find-your-best-silhouette http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5149/find-your-best-silhouette Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Most of us have struggled with proportional problems, but the solution is actually selecting clothing shapes that better complement our existing figures. Learn how to design for your body using age-old proportion rules, and print out a master grid for your designs. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5149/find-your-best-silhouette Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5058/lessons-from-other-quilters http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5058/lessons-from-other-quilters Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Close inspection of antique (and other) quilts reveals techniques and approaches you can use in your own work. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5058/lessons-from-other-quilters Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5155/the-scoop-on-linings http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5155/the-scoop-on-linings Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to determine the best lining weight for your garment. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5155/the-scoop-on-linings Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5152/knits-wovens-whats-the-difference http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5152/knits-wovens-whats-the-difference Posted by ThreadsMagazine
There are two basic categories that fabrics fall into: knits and wovens. Learn how to better understand and identify these categories in order to improve your sewing. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5152/knits-wovens-whats-the-difference Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:45:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5135/a-hand-picked-zipper-is-worth-the-effort http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5135/a-hand-picked-zipper-is-worth-the-effort Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Show off your stitches with this easy-to-learn technique. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5135/a-hand-picked-zipper-is-worth-the-effort Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5023/luxe-hangers http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5023/luxe-hangers Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to make sumptuous, padded hangers from bits and pieces of your best fabrics. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5023/luxe-hangers Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5137/fabrications-one-pattern-three-looks http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5137/fabrications-one-pattern-three-looks Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Threads' newest feature is the result of a collaboration among three designers and one talented— and speedy— dressmaker. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5137/fabrications-one-pattern-three-looks Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5139/understand-turn-of-cloth http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5139/understand-turn-of-cloth Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn what you need to do when fabric takes a curve. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5139/understand-turn-of-cloth Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5021/how-to-sew-a-sheer-placket http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5021/how-to-sew-a-sheer-placket Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to create a perfectly aligned placket for a sheer blouse using hand stitching. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5021/how-to-sew-a-sheer-placket Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:40:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5153/choosing-fabric-for-plus-sized-designs http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5153/choosing-fabric-for-plus-sized-designs Posted by ThreadsMagazine
The aesthetics, durability, and comfort of the fiber are the most important criteria to consider when choosing fabric for plus-sized designs. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5153/choosing-fabric-for-plus-sized-designs Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5147/button-bangles-off-the-cuff http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5147/button-bangles-off-the-cuff Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Mismatched buttons now have a home on a stylish arm. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5147/button-bangles-off-the-cuff Sat, 20 Dec 2008 10:40:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5140/machine-sewn-textures http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5140/machine-sewn-textures Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to create surface effects by stitching together shrinkable and nonshrinking fabrics, then washing them. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5140/machine-sewn-textures Sat, 06 Dec 2008 09:40:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4982/draft-a-two-piece-collar-with-a-stand http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4982/draft-a-two-piece-collar-with-a-stand Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Use these step-by-step instructions to design a two-piece collar with a stand. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4982/draft-a-two-piece-collar-with-a-stand Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5060/the-ease-factor-in-pattern-drafting-software http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5060/the-ease-factor-in-pattern-drafting-software Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Selecting the correct amount of ease is critical in drafting a great-fitting pattern. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5060/the-ease-factor-in-pattern-drafting-software Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5063/the-dowagers-hump http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5063/the-dowagers-hump Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn the best solution for fitting a rounded upper back. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5063/the-dowagers-hump Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:40:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5024/go-against-the-grain http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5024/go-against-the-grain Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Get creative when aligning pattern pieces along the fabric's yarns. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5024/go-against-the-grain Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5005/embellishing-vintage-textiles-buttons-and-buttonholes http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5005/embellishing-vintage-textiles-buttons-and-buttonholes Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to fashion these textile treasures into elegant creations for garments or home. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5005/embellishing-vintage-textiles-buttons-and-buttonholes Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5002/quick-to-make-great-pillows-1-2-3 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5002/quick-to-make-great-pillows-1-2-3 Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Download a project plan and create stunning pillows for your home in three contemporary designs. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5002/quick-to-make-great-pillows-1-2-3 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4998/sandra-betzina-sews-for-your-home-duvet-cover http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4998/sandra-betzina-sews-for-your-home-duvet-cover Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Here's a home-dec project that will give your bedroom a new look and keep your comforter clean. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4998/sandra-betzina-sews-for-your-home-duvet-cover Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4996/corduroy http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4996/corduroy Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Discover techniques that yield superior results with this classic pile fabric. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4996/corduroy Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:40:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4210/create-couture-lingerie http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4210/create-couture-lingerie Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Delicate fabric and lace, a simple pattern, and fine sewing add up to a couture cami. Alexandra Armillas teaches you how to make one of your own. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4210/create-couture-lingerie Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:25:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3744/mastering-the-narrow-hemmer-part-one http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3744/mastering-the-narrow-hemmer-part-one Posted by ThreadsMagazine
This pesky presser foot easily delivers precise narrow hems, once you teach it who's boss. Learn how to get the most from it in this three-part series. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3744/mastering-the-narrow-hemmer-part-one Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5086/more-on-rejuvenating-vintage-garments http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5086/more-on-rejuvenating-vintage-garments ThreadsMagazine
An evaluation checklist, plus cleaning and storage tips to help you revive time-worn fashions ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5086/more-on-rejuvenating-vintage-garments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4988/cutting-out http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4988/cutting-out Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Accurate cutting is important for a well-sewn garment, but this step doesn't have to be difficult if you keep in mind a few simple things. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4988/cutting-out Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4987/bold-bright-chintz http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4987/bold-bright-chintz Posted by ThreadsMagazine
A home décor staple that's centuries old ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4987/bold-bright-chintz Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4985/hooping-tips-for-successful-embroidery http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4985/hooping-tips-for-successful-embroidery Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Discover fresh ideas for ease and accuracy when inserting your fabric in a machine embroidery hoop. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4985/hooping-tips-for-successful-embroidery Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:02:36 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4179/samplings-of-weft-knit-and-warp-knit-fabrics http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4179/samplings-of-weft-knit-and-warp-knit-fabrics Posted by ThreadsMagazine
More examples of weft knit and warp knit fabrics:Take a look at a few common types of readily available knits. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4179/samplings-of-weft-knit-and-warp-knit-fabrics Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:10:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4984/the-scalloped-hem http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4984/the-scalloped-hem Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Make hemlines the center of attention with this delightful couture finish. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4984/the-scalloped-hem Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:17:21 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4160/know-your-knits http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4160/know-your-knits Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to select and use a knit with confidence;this guide to the confusing world of knit fabrics will help you. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4160/know-your-knits Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:40:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4981/rotary-cutters-and-mats http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4981/rotary-cutters-and-mats Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Choose the right ones, and your scissors may just spend a lot of time in the drawer. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4981/rotary-cutters-and-mats Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4979/a-handy-chart-of-fusible-and-sew-in-interfacings http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4979/a-handy-chart-of-fusible-and-sew-in-interfacings Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Before you cut and apply an iron-on or sew-in stabilizer, you need to choose the right type. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4979/a-handy-chart-of-fusible-and-sew-in-interfacings Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:19:32 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4144/create-a-high-scrunch-collar http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4144/create-a-high-scrunch-collar Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to draw a new pattern to make a scrunch collar. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4144/create-a-high-scrunch-collar Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4977/lush-embossed-velvet http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4977/lush-embossed-velvet Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Design your own unique fabrics with rubber stamps and an iron ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4977/lush-embossed-velvet Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:18:43 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4131/master-class-more-great-fabric-manipulations http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4131/master-class-more-great-fabric-manipulations Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Raveling fabrics and cloth tubes can take your garments to a new embellishment level. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4131/master-class-more-great-fabric-manipulations Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:09:45 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4117/basket-weave-coat-the-inside-story http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4117/basket-weave-coat-the-inside-story Posted by ThreadsMagazine
How do you transform basic basket-weaving into a jacket with a 22-panel lattice? See the pattern and the assembly technique. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4117/basket-weave-coat-the-inside-story Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:55:39 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4072/fitted-coat http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4072/fitted-coat Posted by ThreadsMagazine
This linear coat is inspired by the Denver Art Museum’s Hamilton Building, which was designed by the innovative architect Daniel Libeskind. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4072/fitted-coat Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:48:45 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4067/peacock-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4067/peacock-dress Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Inspired by Victorian and Arts and Crafts peacock motifs, this dress has an iridescent silk dupioni bodice with a cascading skirt. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4067/peacock-dress Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4969/two-takes-on-felting-wool-jersey http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4969/two-takes-on-felting-wool-jersey Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Exercise your creative options by shrinking wool jersey before, or after, embellishing with it. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4969/two-takes-on-felting-wool-jersey Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:45:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4968/pattern-layouts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4968/pattern-layouts Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Get tips on layout and ideas on keeping your pattern pieces in place. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4968/pattern-layouts Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:10:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4964/choose-the-correct-pattern-size http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4964/choose-the-correct-pattern-size Posted by ThreadsMagazine
You can't rely on your ready-to-wear size when selecting a pattern size. Your best bet is to record your basic body measurements and refer to them when it's time to buy your pattern. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4964/choose-the-correct-pattern-size Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:25:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4958/to-judge-a-pattern-start-with-its-cover http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4958/to-judge-a-pattern-start-with-its-cover Posted by ThreadsMagazine
It's critical to evaluate the fit and style of any pattern before you sew it. This crash course tells you what to look for. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4958/to-judge-a-pattern-start-with-its-cover Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:25:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4928/cut-up-your-patterns-and-add-seams http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4928/cut-up-your-patterns-and-add-seams Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to get extra style mileage from your favorite patterns by creating new seams. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4928/cut-up-your-patterns-and-add-seams Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4927/an-assembly-of-aprons http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4927/an-assembly-of-aprons Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Dust off grandma's aprons and reintroduce them as new fashion accessories. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4927/an-assembly-of-aprons Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:40:48 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4061/vest-turtleneck-and-leggings-ensemble http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4061/vest-turtleneck-and-leggings-ensemble Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Christo's 2005 Gates Project in Manhattan inspired this inventive design. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4061/vest-turtleneck-and-leggings-ensemble Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:20:10 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4058/draped-and-pieced-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4058/draped-and-pieced-dress Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Inspired by the Marcel Duchamp's painting Nude Descending the Staircase 2, this layered dress flows in triangular pieces, though the fabrics sections are square shapes. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4058/draped-and-pieced-dress Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:55:27 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4048/silk-and-taffeta-jacket-and-dress-ensemble http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4048/silk-and-taffeta-jacket-and-dress-ensemble Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Svetlana Shalumova's creation was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's portrait of Mona Lisa del Giocondo. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4048/silk-and-taffeta-jacket-and-dress-ensemble Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:25:37 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3840/free-patterns-mini-quilt-templates-in-a-jiffy http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3840/free-patterns-mini-quilt-templates-in-a-jiffy Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Give miniature foundation piecing a try using our four free patterns, and preview some quilt-block software that makes it a breeze to print templates. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3840/free-patterns-mini-quilt-templates-in-a-jiffy Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:34:46 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3948/mastering-the-narrow-hemmer-part-three http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3948/mastering-the-narrow-hemmer-part-three Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Carol Laflin Ahles explains basic hemming techniques: how to start and end at a corner, cross a seam, include a facing in the hem, and blend into the starting point. You'll also learn how to achieve special hemming effects with your narrow hemmer foot. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3948/mastering-the-narrow-hemmer-part-three Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:22:01 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3947/mastering-the-narrow-hemmer-part-two http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3947/mastering-the-narrow-hemmer-part-two Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Carol Laflin Ahles explains how to sew a narrow hem, how to guide the fabric, and how to overcome common left-handed feeding problems. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3947/mastering-the-narrow-hemmer-part-two Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:31:13 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3867/sources-for-chic-new-eco-fabrics http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3867/sources-for-chic-new-eco-fabrics Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to sew greener with these alternative fabrics. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3867/sources-for-chic-new-eco-fabrics Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:18:35 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3845/simplicity-pattern-collection-from-threads http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3845/simplicity-pattern-collection-from-threads Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Bringing sewers the look they're after, Threads and Simplicity have introduced new patterns that feature an assortment of garment styles. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3845/simplicity-pattern-collection-from-threads Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4155/new-sewing-machines-by-pfaff http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4155/new-sewing-machines-by-pfaff Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Read what Pfaff is saying about its newly released models. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4155/new-sewing-machines-by-pfaff Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4170/new-sewing-machines-by-singer http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4170/new-sewing-machines-by-singer Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Read what Singer is saying about its newly released models. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4170/new-sewing-machines-by-singer Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4191/new-sewing-machines-by-husqvarna-viking http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4191/new-sewing-machines-by-husqvarna-viking Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Read what Husqvarna Viking is saying about its newly released models. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4191/new-sewing-machines-by-husqvarna-viking Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4201/new-sewing-machines-by-baby-lock http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4201/new-sewing-machines-by-baby-lock Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Read what Baby Lock is saying about its newly released models. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4201/new-sewing-machines-by-baby-lock Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4208/new-machines-by-bernina http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4208/new-machines-by-bernina Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Read what Bernina is saying about its newly released 830 Series (coming soon). ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4208/new-machines-by-bernina Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4872/machine-embroider-allover-lace http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4872/machine-embroider-allover-lace Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Make elegant lace on your home-embroidery machine that rivals the quality of the finest lace you can buy. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4872/machine-embroider-allover-lace Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:05:06 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3830/a-pin-for-every-purpose http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3830/a-pin-for-every-purpose Posted by ThreadsMagazine
A pin is not just a pin. Consider its five parts: head, point, length, thickness, and metal content. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3830/a-pin-for-every-purpose Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4841/copying-complex-garments http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4841/copying-complex-garments Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Even if your garment has lots of shaping and unusual pieces, making a pattern from it is straightforward—and doesn't require taking the garment apart. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4841/copying-complex-garments Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4840/skipped-stitches-on-ultrasuede http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4840/skipped-stitches-on-ultrasuede ThreadsMagazine
You can use this tissue paper trick to stop your machine from skipping stitches. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4840/skipped-stitches-on-ultrasuede Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:55:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4838/interfacing-doesnt-always-have-to-match http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4838/interfacing-doesnt-always-have-to-match ThreadsMagazine
A wool crepe can be a great substitute for itchy and bulky tweed fabrics. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4838/interfacing-doesnt-always-have-to-match Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:55:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4839/elastic-connection http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4839/elastic-connection ThreadsMagazine
You can use these tips to eliminate bulk when sewing elastic waistbands. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4839/elastic-connection Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:45:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4837/keep-track-of-your-fabric-stash http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4837/keep-track-of-your-fabric-stash ThreadsMagazine
You can use this method to keep track fo your fabrics; it will help you know if you have enough fabric for certain projects that you may have in mind. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4837/keep-track-of-your-fabric-stash Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:40:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4836/keep-stripes-symmetrical http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4836/keep-stripes-symmetrical ThreadsMagazine
Adding a seam and seam allowances allows you to keep collar-stripes symmetrical with those on the rest of your garment. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4836/keep-stripes-symmetrical Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4835/keep-fabric-info-handy http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4835/keep-fabric-info-handy ThreadsMagazine
Saving fabric information can be helpful for future purposes. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4835/keep-fabric-info-handy Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4834/prevent-prewash-fraying http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4834/prevent-prewash-fraying ThreadsMagazine
A wide zigzag stitch can help minimize fraying. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4834/prevent-prewash-fraying Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4779/fabric-printing-with-a-brayer http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4779/fabric-printing-with-a-brayer Posted by ThreadsMagazine
This easy-to-find graphic-arts tool makes textural design on fabric as simple as using a paint roller. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4779/fabric-printing-with-a-brayer Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4731/preventive-sewing-machine-maintenance http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4731/preventive-sewing-machine-maintenance Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Most sewing machine problems can be traced to poor general maintenance or neglect. Learn how to keep your machine in tiptop shape with only a few simple supplies and a few minutes of attention daily, weekly, or monthly— depending on how much you sew. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4731/preventive-sewing-machine-maintenance Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4730/a-figure-flattering-tee http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4730/a-figure-flattering-tee Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to make a custom-fit surplice top that elongates the body and slims the waist. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4730/a-figure-flattering-tee Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:37:35 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3754/embellish-your-cardigan-with-lace http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3754/embellish-your-cardigan-with-lace Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Dress up a basic cardigan with Venise lace appliqué. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3754/embellish-your-cardigan-with-lace Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:03:04 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3752/sewing-machine-needles-an-overview http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3752/sewing-machine-needles-an-overview Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn to recognize the many types of standard, decorative, and special-purpose machine needles. Discover what each is best for, and how to troubleshoot problems. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3752/sewing-machine-needles-an-overview Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:47:03 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3751/machine-needle-know-how http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3751/machine-needle-know-how Posted by ThreadsMagazine
There are lots of needles to choose from. Ensure a project's success by selecting the right one. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3751/machine-needle-know-how Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:55:49 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3749/make-a-sofa-wrap http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3749/make-a-sofa-wrap Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Forget reupholstering or slipcovering: Draped and tucked fabric can transform your sofa in a speedy redo. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3749/make-a-sofa-wrap Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:59:04 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3746/free-pattern-threads-shawl-collar-blouse http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3746/free-pattern-threads-shawl-collar-blouse Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Download a schematic for a wrap-front, shawl collar blouse, and add your own twin-needle embellishment. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3746/free-pattern-threads-shawl-collar-blouse Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:20:26 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3745/bias-101 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3745/bias-101 Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Master the tricks of sewing bias-cut garments with a simple style and foolproof fabric. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3745/bias-101 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:12:29 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3743/easy-pleated-skirts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3743/easy-pleated-skirts Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to make wash-proof pleats from drip-dry fabrics. Best of all, no pattern is required. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3743/easy-pleated-skirts Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:13:27 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3742/not-your-ordinary-t-shirt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3742/not-your-ordinary-t-shirt Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Customize a regular pattern for an elegant knit basic you'll sew again and again. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3742/not-your-ordinary-t-shirt Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4693/yo-yos-by-the-hoopful http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4693/yo-yos-by-the-hoopful Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to turn your embroidery machine into a yo-yo assembly line. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4693/yo-yos-by-the-hoopful Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:53:18 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3740/how-to-shop-for-elastic http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3740/how-to-shop-for-elastic Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Sewing educator and author Connie Long explains how to get the right type and the right amount of elastic for a flexible waistline. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3740/how-to-shop-for-elastic Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:52:12 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3741/make-a-quick-summer-wrap http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3741/make-a-quick-summer-wrap Posted by ThreadsMagazine
With just two yards of fabric and a couple of tassels, you can craft the perfect summer wrap in short order. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3741/make-a-quick-summer-wrap Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:48:36 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3739/make-your-own-rucci-worms http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3739/make-your-own-rucci-worms Posted by ThreadsMagazine
This bullion stitch, a favorite of designer Ralph Rucci, can be easily mastered with a little practice. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3739/make-your-own-rucci-worms Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:27:42 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3738/how-to-replace-a-broken-zipper http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3738/how-to-replace-a-broken-zipper Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Replacing a broken zipper is a common mending task, and it's easier than you think, even if you have to shorten the zipper to make it work. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3738/how-to-replace-a-broken-zipper Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:57:37 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3737/identifying-treasures-in-your-button-stash http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3737/identifying-treasures-in-your-button-stash Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Unfortunately, there are no set and easy ways to determine how much a button or set of buttons is worth; their value is determined by many factors. Learn how to identify what's rare in your collection. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3737/identifying-treasures-in-your-button-stash Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:45:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4669/working-with-vintage-patterns http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4669/working-with-vintage-patterns Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn what it takes to stitch up beautiful garments from the past. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4669/working-with-vintage-patterns Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4668/drape-a-skirt-sloper http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4668/drape-a-skirt-sloper Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to turn seams and darts into useful fitting and design tools. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4668/drape-a-skirt-sloper Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:45:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3831/video-an-easy-flat-fly-front-zipper http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3831/video-an-easy-flat-fly-front-zipper Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Ignore the pattern instructions, says Sandra Betzina, and use this simplified version for "ready-to-wear" results. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3831/video-an-easy-flat-fly-front-zipper Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:40:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4660/fabric-shopping-with-a-pro http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4660/fabric-shopping-with-a-pro Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Simplify making decisions at the fabric store by systematically comparing swatches. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4660/fabric-shopping-with-a-pro Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4642/sheer-seams-and-edges http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4642/sheer-seams-and-edges Posted by ThreadsMagazine
A contemporary couturier shares techniques for making neat, narrow finishes on sheer and lightweight fabrics. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4642/sheer-seams-and-edges Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:55:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4631/making-sense-of-stabilizers http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4631/making-sense-of-stabilizers Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Fabric stabilizers are rewriting the book on decorative sewing techniques, and new ones appear daily. Here's how to sort through the maze. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4631/making-sense-of-stabilizers Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4625/no-mark-quilting http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4625/no-mark-quilting Posted by ThreadsMagazine
A quilting teacher explains how to create a stitching path without marking your fabric. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4625/no-mark-quilting Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4620/make-a-yoga-mat-carrier http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4620/make-a-yoga-mat-carrier Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to make this simple, easy-to-sew shape; quilted layers give the bag lasting strength. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4620/make-a-yoga-mat-carrier Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:25:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4614/line-and-underline-in-one-step http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4614/line-and-underline-in-one-step Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Discover a speedy assembly method that puts together all garment layers at once, and conceals all the seams. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4614/line-and-underline-in-one-step Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4610/how-to-measure-up http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4610/how-to-measure-up Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Use our printable measurement chart and instructions to guide you through the process of taking and recording accurate body measurements ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4610/how-to-measure-up Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4611/sewing-lingerie-that-fits-fitting-and-creating-patterns http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4611/sewing-lingerie-that-fits-fitting-and-creating-patterns Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Simple shapes, lingerie fabrics that stretch, and a lot of built-in roominess make fitting lingerie less of a headache than "serious" garments. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4611/sewing-lingerie-that-fits-fitting-and-creating-patterns Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4248/easy-and-elegant-linen http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4248/easy-and-elegant-linen Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Linen does wrinkle, but once you get past that, you can start assessing its many charms. In this article Susan Khalje sings the praises of linen and explains how to get the most from this ancient fabric. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4248/easy-and-elegant-linen Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:40:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4597/introducing-decorator-fabrics http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4597/introducing-decorator-fabrics Posted by ThreadsMagazine
There's an astounding fabric source out there that most sewers don't know a thing about. Here's how to find it and shop it. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4597/introducing-decorator-fabrics Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4592/to-fit-your-body-measure-your-clothes http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4592/to-fit-your-body-measure-your-clothes Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Printable measurement charts for the clothes you like to wear most can tell you exactly how to fit garments you make. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4592/to-fit-your-body-measure-your-clothes Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:55:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4584/a-primer-on-sewing-knits http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4584/a-primer-on-sewing-knits Posted by ThreadsMagazine
A guide for easy-to-make knit garments that look like ready-to-wear ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4584/a-primer-on-sewing-knits Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:40:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4302/understanding-thread-tension http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4302/understanding-thread-tension Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to use the tension devices on your sewing machine and how to thread for proper tension. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4302/understanding-thread-tension Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4574/choosing-machine-embroidery-threads http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4574/choosing-machine-embroidery-threads Posted by ThreadsMagazine
All the options can be confusing. Here are guidelines for selecting the right threads for your embroidery projects. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4574/choosing-machine-embroidery-threads Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:10:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4339/boning-not-just-for-corsets http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4339/boning-not-just-for-corsets Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to engineer stability into all sorts of fitted garments with this couture technique. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4339/boning-not-just-for-corsets Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:55:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4286/quilt-it-freehand http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4286/quilt-it-freehand Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Enjoy the freedom and creativity of hand quilting without marking. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4286/quilt-it-freehand Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:40:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4570/video-variable-width-facing-on-a-decorative-edge http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4570/video-variable-width-facing-on-a-decorative-edge Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Overlapping a brightly colored facing adds interest and style to your garment. In this video, designer Diane Ericson demystifies the technique of extending the facing around the edge of a seam. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4570/video-variable-width-facing-on-a-decorative-edge Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4566/video-two-custom-trims-for-your-garments-or-home http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4566/video-two-custom-trims-for-your-garments-or-home Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Using basic materials, simple sewing steps, and a sewing machine, it's surprisingly easy to mimic designer trims for use in your home and wardrobe. In this video, Linda Lee shows you how. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4566/video-two-custom-trims-for-your-garments-or-home Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:25:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4557/video-straightening-the-grain-on-fluid-fabrics http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4557/video-straightening-the-grain-on-fluid-fabrics Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Before cutting, the crossgrain and the lengthwise grain need to be ruler straight. In this video, fashion designer Sarah Veblen demonstrates the technique. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4557/video-straightening-the-grain-on-fluid-fabrics Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4550/video-pressing-tips http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4550/video-pressing-tips Posted by ThreadsMagazine
The goal of pressing is to shape the fabric, not flatten it. In this video, custom sewer Ann Steeves demonstrates a few handy tools and techniques to use with your steam iron to create great-looking garments. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4550/video-pressing-tips Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4546/video-pressing-templates-for-a-sharp-edge http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4546/video-pressing-templates-for-a-sharp-edge Posted by ThreadsMagazine
See how easy it is to create perfectly pressed hems and pockets. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4546/video-pressing-templates-for-a-sharp-edge Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4537/video-embellishing-with-paint-sticks http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4537/video-embellishing-with-paint-sticks Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Stencil designer Laura Murphy uses paint sticks to transfer a surface texture to fabric. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4537/video-embellishing-with-paint-sticks Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4532/video-do-it-yourself-crushed-velvet http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4532/video-do-it-yourself-crushed-velvet Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Use your iron to enhance the texture and bring out the color of this elegant fabric. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4532/video-do-it-yourself-crushed-velvet Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4529/video-design-details-with-fleece-cording http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4529/video-design-details-with-fleece-cording Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Cording made from fleece is especially effective for finishing irregular edges. In this video, clothing designer Rochelle Harper demonstrates the techniques. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4529/video-design-details-with-fleece-cording Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4541/video-making-and-using-a-muslin http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4541/video-making-and-using-a-muslin Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Sarah Veblen shows you how to use a sample garment to get an exact fit from any pattern. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4541/video-making-and-using-a-muslin Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4542/4-belt-styles-that-are-a-cinch-to-make http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4542/4-belt-styles-that-are-a-cinch-to-make Posted by ThreadsMagazine
With the variety of support and hardware options now available, creating a custom look has never been easier—or more fun. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4542/4-belt-styles-that-are-a-cinch-to-make Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4526/video-all-in-one-piping-and-facing http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4526/video-all-in-one-piping-and-facing Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn a technique that converts the piping flange to a self-finished facing, thereby eliminating the need for a separate facing or a lining. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4526/video-all-in-one-piping-and-facing Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4521/video-cut-synthetics-with-a-hot-tool http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4521/video-cut-synthetics-with-a-hot-tool Posted by ThreadsMagazine
The low melting point of synthetic shell fabrics makes cutting overlays with a hot tool a simple job. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4521/video-cut-synthetics-with-a-hot-tool Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4517/video-conquering-inset-corners http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4517/video-conquering-inset-corners Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Sewing teacher Shirley Smith demonstrates her technique for creating a crisp, 90-degree corner. The process works for corners of other angles, too. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4517/video-conquering-inset-corners Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4322/sew-the-new-box-pillow http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4322/sew-the-new-box-pillow Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to combine ample proportions, luxurious fabrics, and a few basic techniques to update this classic cushion. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4322/sew-the-new-box-pillow Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4513/video-accurate-darts-without-permanent-marks http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4513/video-accurate-darts-without-permanent-marks Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Use pins to transfer darts from pattern to fabric, and tape to mark the stitching line. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4513/video-accurate-darts-without-permanent-marks Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4499/video-a-visit-to-a-fabric-store http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4499/video-a-visit-to-a-fabric-store Posted by ThreadsMagazine
A guided tour for new sewers reveals a fabric store that has a lot more than just fabric. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4499/video-a-visit-to-a-fabric-store Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:45:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4498/the-merits-of-a-basic-fitting-pattern http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4498/the-merits-of-a-basic-fitting-pattern Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to use a sloper to simplify altering commercial patterns. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4498/the-merits-of-a-basic-fitting-pattern Sun, 02 Nov 2008 11:40:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4309/tapering-or-widening-pants http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4309/tapering-or-widening-pants Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Tapering and Widening pants involves more than just adjusting the leg seams; learn how to make a custom fit. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4309/tapering-or-widening-pants Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4483/to-get-the-right-armhole-fit-the-bodice http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4483/to-get-the-right-armhole-fit-the-bodice Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to successfully fit an armhole by using a muslin; Adjust bust, back, and shoulder—and your armhole almost takes care of itself. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4483/to-get-the-right-armhole-fit-the-bodice Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4452/slipcover-a-side-chair-dressmaker-style http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4452/slipcover-a-side-chair-dressmaker-style Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Linda Lee explains how to make an easy pattern and use basic sewing skills to liven up a favorite chair. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4452/slipcover-a-side-chair-dressmaker-style Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:55:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4424/quick-reference-for-cut-and-spread-pattern-grading http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4424/quick-reference-for-cut-and-spread-pattern-grading Posted by ThreadsMagazine
To grade a pattern so it will fit different sizes, refer to the drawings and instructions and the two charts that follow. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4424/quick-reference-for-cut-and-spread-pattern-grading Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4274/the-great-elastic-waistband http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4274/the-great-elastic-waistband Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Sewing professionals and designers share their secrets for comfortable, fashionable waistbands. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4274/the-great-elastic-waistband Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4443/knotted-fabric-buttons-and-beads http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4443/knotted-fabric-buttons-and-beads Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Easy to make and virtually cost-free, knotted fabric beads and buttons can provide the perfect accompaniment to a unique outfit. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4443/knotted-fabric-buttons-and-beads Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4368/making-sense-of-pattern-grading http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4368/making-sense-of-pattern-grading Posted by ThreadsMagazine
If you want to use a too-small (or too-big) pattern, you need to know the way garments differ in proportion from one size to another. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4368/making-sense-of-pattern-grading Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:55:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4411/machine-embroidery-a-marriage-of-fabric-and-design http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4411/machine-embroidery-a-marriage-of-fabric-and-design Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to pair the right design and fabric for great results: Guidelines for embroidering fabrics, from sheers to corduroy. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4411/machine-embroidery-a-marriage-of-fabric-and-design Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4244/everyone-can-have-jeans-that-fit http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4244/everyone-can-have-jeans-that-fit Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to alter the pattern of your jeans for a customized fit. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4244/everyone-can-have-jeans-that-fit Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:45:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4366/bag-your-jacket-lining http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4366/bag-your-jacket-lining Posted by ThreadsMagazine
This ready-to-wear method of inserting a lining gives the fastest and most professional-looking results. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4366/bag-your-jacket-lining Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:45:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4276/five-must-have-sewing-tools http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4276/five-must-have-sewing-tools Posted by ThreadsMagazine
These simple, inexpensive items make sewing easier and more enjoyable. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4276/five-must-have-sewing-tools Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4229/twist-it-up-bandeau-top http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4229/twist-it-up-bandeau-top Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Take two fabric triangles and 30 minutes to get some great looks. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4229/twist-it-up-bandeau-top Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:45:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3833/video-manuels-free-motion-embroidery-technique http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3833/video-manuels-free-motion-embroidery-technique Posted by ThreadsMagazine
An embroidered design starts with a drawing by designer Manuel and ends with the skilled hands and feet and knees of free-motion embroiderer Pancho Martinez. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3833/video-manuels-free-motion-embroidery-technique Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:33:21 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3736/quilting-supplies-by-mail http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3736/quilting-supplies-by-mail Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Quilters in search of quilting thread, batting, quilting betweens, and open-ended thimbles will find what they're looking for at the companies listed here. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3736/quilting-supplies-by-mail Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:15:16 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3735/choosing-the-right-batting http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3735/choosing-the-right-batting Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Will cotton, polyester, wool or silk batting work best for your project? Here's a handy chart that compares fiber content, prewash requirements, and more for 13 batting products. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3735/choosing-the-right-batting Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:00:24 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3734/perfect-your-hand-quilting-stitch http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3734/perfect-your-hand-quilting-stitch Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Tiny, even stitches are your reward for practice and understanding all that influences a hand-quilting stitch. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3734/perfect-your-hand-quilting-stitch Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:56:28 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3731/bra-making-sources-by-mail http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3731/bra-making-sources-by-mail Posted by ThreadsMagazine
If you want to make a custom bra, you'll need patterns as well as elastic, hook closures, rings, slides, and more. Here are some companies that sell what you need. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3731/bra-making-sources-by-mail Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:19:01 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3729/the-bra-dilemma-solved http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3729/the-bra-dilemma-solved Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Once you select your style and perfect the fit, you can sew your own custom bra again and again. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3729/the-bra-dilemma-solved Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3835/video-make-a-classic-leather-seam http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3835/video-make-a-classic-leather-seam Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Contact cement, a wallpaper roller, and a Q-tip don't sound like sewing notions, but they help to make a perfect seam in leather. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3835/video-make-a-classic-leather-seam Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:59:12 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3727/window-treatments-101 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3727/window-treatments-101 Posted by ThreadsMagazine
A window-fashion professional shares her design strategies for creating effective window treatments for any room. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3727/window-treatments-101 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:50:44 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3726/silk-ribbon-embroidery-five-more-stitches http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3726/silk-ribbon-embroidery-five-more-stitches Posted by ThreadsMagazine
See how Karen Kieppe use these basic stitches in designs created for her Granny May Company. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3726/silk-ribbon-embroidery-five-more-stitches Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:46:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3725/beginners-silk-ribbon-embroidery-five-easy-stitches http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3725/beginners-silk-ribbon-embroidery-five-easy-stitches Posted by ThreadsMagazine
You can hand-embroider exquisite designs with just a few basic stitches: ribbon stitch, straight stitch, stem stitch, and French knots. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3725/beginners-silk-ribbon-embroidery-five-easy-stitches Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:01:43 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3724/couture-details-inside-ralph-ruccis-workroom http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3724/couture-details-inside-ralph-ruccis-workroom Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Feast your eyes on photos of couturier Ralph Rucci's remarkable garment designs. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3724/couture-details-inside-ralph-ruccis-workroom Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:33:41 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3723/pipe-wrapping-technique-for-dyeing-fabric http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3723/pipe-wrapping-technique-for-dyeing-fabric Posted by ThreadsMagazine
You can create exciting patterns by wrapping loose folds of fabric around a pipe and tying it with string. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3723/pipe-wrapping-technique-for-dyeing-fabric Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:24:54 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3722/wrap-and-dip-technique-for-dyeing-fabric http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3722/wrap-and-dip-technique-for-dyeing-fabric Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Wrapping with string protects parts of the fabric surface from contact with the bleach, creating a tie-dye effect. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3722/wrap-and-dip-technique-for-dyeing-fabric Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:06:26 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3721/resist-and-spray-technique-for-dyeing-fabric http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3721/resist-and-spray-technique-for-dyeing-fabric Posted by ThreadsMagazine
For a lovely patterned effect, place flat, detailed objects on a piece of fabric, then spray on a bleach solution. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3721/resist-and-spray-technique-for-dyeing-fabric Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:44:21 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3720/dyeing-with-bleach http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3720/dyeing-with-bleach Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Lois Ericson shows you how to create uniquely colored and patterened fabrics with ordinary household bleach. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3720/dyeing-with-bleach Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:40:04 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3719/meet-the-threads-croquis-family-your-tool-for-fashion-sketching http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3719/meet-the-threads-croquis-family-your-tool-for-fashion-sketching Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Schematic figures are the basis of easy, accurate garment drawings. Download a set that matches common figure types to get you started on sketching unique garment designs. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3719/meet-the-threads-croquis-family-your-tool-for-fashion-sketching Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:19:49 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3718/fashion-sketching-for-untrained-artists http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3718/fashion-sketching-for-untrained-artists Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Industry shortcuts enable you to coax creative visions out of your head and onto paper. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3718/fashion-sketching-for-untrained-artists Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:11:40 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3711/make-a-drawstring-bag http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3711/make-a-drawstring-bag Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Get patterns and instructions for a simple, quick-to-make drawstring bag. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3711/make-a-drawstring-bag Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:48:46 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3702/seam-finishes-for-silks http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3702/seam-finishes-for-silks Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Tame the slinkiest of fabrics with these finishing techniques: French seam, double zigzag, turned and stitched seam, Hong Kong seam, and serged seam. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3702/seam-finishes-for-silks Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:47:35 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3717/discover-the-indian-sari http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3717/discover-the-indian-sari Posted by ThreadsMagazine
The Indian sari is an ancient and classic fashion. Sari fabrics range from sheers to heavy silks and wonderful handwoven cottons, so they can be adapted for many uses in modern sewing as well. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3717/discover-the-indian-sari Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3839/video-a-neckline-binding-for-knits http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3839/video-a-neckline-binding-for-knits Posted by ThreadsMagazine
As when attaching a turtleneck, you divide the neckline and binding each into quarters, then stretch the binding to fit the neckline. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3839/video-a-neckline-binding-for-knits Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:14:25 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3699/make-a-clutch-bag http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3699/make-a-clutch-bag Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Get patterns and instructions for a simple, quick-to-make clutch bag. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3699/make-a-clutch-bag Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:59:25 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3674/make-a-pleated-pouch-bag http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3674/make-a-pleated-pouch-bag Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Get patterns and instructions for a simple, quick-to-make pleated pouch bag. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3674/make-a-pleated-pouch-bag Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:29:52 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3688/ralph-ruccis-double-cloth-seams http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3688/ralph-ruccis-double-cloth-seams Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Follow these step-by-step drawings and incorporate a couturier technique in your own garments. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3688/ralph-ruccis-double-cloth-seams Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:48:21 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3676/grade-your-pants-for-a-perfect-fit http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3676/grade-your-pants-for-a-perfect-fit Posted by ThreadsMagazine
If you've succeeded sizing your pattern to make a pair of pants that fit, you can record your changes on these downloadable planning sheets. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3676/grade-your-pants-for-a-perfect-fit Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:45:20 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3679/online-fabric-shopping-a-list-of-resources http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3679/online-fabric-shopping-a-list-of-resources Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Browse some of the finest fabric shops on the continent-from the comfort of your own home. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3679/online-fabric-shopping-a-list-of-resources Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3838/video-a-turtleneck-finish-for-knits http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3838/video-a-turtleneck-finish-for-knits Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Create a smooth, professional-looking edge that stretches. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3838/video-a-turtleneck-finish-for-knits Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3836/video-boutis-provenal http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3836/video-boutis-provenal Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Stitch first, stuff later—this sophisticated cousin to quilting makes a textured and completely reversible fabric. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3836/video-boutis-provenal Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:00:50 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3633/paper-tape-dress-form http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3633/paper-tape-dress-form Posted by ThreadsMagazine
A paper-tape dress form is the easiest and cheapest of all. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3633/paper-tape-dress-form Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:25:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3834/video-manuels-piped-pockets http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3834/video-manuels-piped-pockets Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Straight or curved, stitch the welts and form the pocket. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3834/video-manuels-piped-pockets Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:06:47 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3665/molded-papier-mch-form http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3665/molded-papier-mch-form Posted by ThreadsMagazine
For an exact replica of your body, make a molded papier-mâché dress form. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3665/molded-papier-mch-form Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:12:31 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3631/duct-tape-dress-form-2 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3631/duct-tape-dress-form-2 Posted by ThreadsMagazine
This take on the duct-tape method for making a dress form is a bit more difficult than method #1 but provides a closer fit. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3631/duct-tape-dress-form-2 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:01:57 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3659/clone-yourself-a-fitting-assistant http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3659/clone-yourself-a-fitting-assistant Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Every sewer needs a dress form. Here are four fast, cheap (and amusing!) ways to make your own. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3659/clone-yourself-a-fitting-assistant Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:00:13 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3630/duct-tape-dress-form-1 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3630/duct-tape-dress-form-1 Posted by ThreadsMagazine
This quick and easy method of form making uses ordinary duct tape as both the body-casting material and the final form. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3630/duct-tape-dress-form-1 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5051/online-sources-for-elastics http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5051/online-sources-for-elastics ThreadsMagazine
For quality elastics used in high-end ready-to-wear, turn to the World Wide Web. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5051/online-sources-for-elastics Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4082/use-a-whetstone-to-smooth-machine-needles http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4082/use-a-whetstone-to-smooth-machine-needles ThreadsMagazine
Using a whetstone can help extend the life of your needles ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4082/use-a-whetstone-to-smooth-machine-needles Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4087/choose-the-right-notions-when-sewing-white-fabric http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4087/choose-the-right-notions-when-sewing-white-fabric ThreadsMagazine
Tips for selecting notions for white fabric ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4087/choose-the-right-notions-when-sewing-white-fabric Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3728/sewing-in-a-zipper http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3728/sewing-in-a-zipper Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Learn now to install centered, lapped, and invisible zippers. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3728/sewing-in-a-zipper Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3748/20-ways-to-improve-your-sewing http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3748/20-ways-to-improve-your-sewing Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Use these sewing principles to streamline your work and greatly enhance its quality. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3748/20-ways-to-improve-your-sewing Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4021/smooth-curved-seam http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4021/smooth-curved-seam ThreadsMagazine
A tip for sewing a convex curved piece to a concave curved piece ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4021/smooth-curved-seam Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4022/zipper-finishing-made-easy http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4022/zipper-finishing-made-easy ThreadsMagazine
Use machine-basting and quilter's tape to sew a perfect zipper ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4022/zipper-finishing-made-easy Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4023/hemmer-foot-for-piping http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4023/hemmer-foot-for-piping ThreadsMagazine
A hemmer foot allows for easier adjustment and better stitching ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4023/hemmer-foot-for-piping Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4027/drawstrings-that-stretch http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4027/drawstrings-that-stretch ThreadsMagazine
Elastic drawstrings make clothing more comfortable to wear and more accomodating to minor weight changes ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4027/drawstrings-that-stretch Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4033/mirror-image-pleats http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4033/mirror-image-pleats ThreadsMagazine
Notch the pleat positions on both the skirt and the waistband in order to get equally deep and evenly-spaced pleats. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4033/mirror-image-pleats Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4034/perfect-thread-tension-every-time http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4034/perfect-thread-tension-every-time ThreadsMagazine
Perfect your tension setting by having the top and bobbin threads break in exactly the same place ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4034/perfect-thread-tension-every-time Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4035/speaking-of-buttons http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4035/speaking-of-buttons ThreadsMagazine
A simple zigzag stitch allows you to sew lots of buttons by machine in half the time ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4035/speaking-of-buttons Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4036/no-bulk-elastic-joint http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4036/no-bulk-elastic-joint ThreadsMagazine
Make a smooth elastic joint with the help of a thin piece of fabric ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4036/no-bulk-elastic-joint Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4037/color-code-pleat-marking-lines http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4037/color-code-pleat-marking-lines ThreadsMagazine
Use different thread colors to differentiate between marked foldlines and placement lines ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4037/color-code-pleat-marking-lines Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4038/binding-with-fusible-thread http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4038/binding-with-fusible-thread ThreadsMagazine
Use fusible thread in your bobbin for flawless binding aplications. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4038/binding-with-fusible-thread Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4039/prethread-serger-needles http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4039/prethread-serger-needles ThreadsMagazine
Thread serger needles before putting them into the machine ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4039/prethread-serger-needles Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4040/build-in-no-slide-shoulder-straps http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4040/build-in-no-slide-shoulder-straps ThreadsMagazine
Use elastic cording to create no-slide shoulder straps ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4040/build-in-no-slide-shoulder-straps Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4043/neat-seams-without-backstitching http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4043/neat-seams-without-backstitching ThreadsMagazine
A method for producing smoother, neater seams ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4043/neat-seams-without-backstitching Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4050/pin-tuck-timesaver http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4050/pin-tuck-timesaver ThreadsMagazine
To save time, sew tucks on the fabric before cutting ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4050/pin-tuck-timesaver Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4052/add-support-to-fabrics-with-old-flannel-sheets http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4052/add-support-to-fabrics-with-old-flannel-sheets ThreadsMagazine
Used flannel sheets can provied the right backing for a variety of sewing projects ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4052/add-support-to-fabrics-with-old-flannel-sheets Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4053/put-a-bead-behind-that-button http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4053/put-a-bead-behind-that-button ThreadsMagazine
Sewing a bead behind a button is an elegant trick that works with a variety of garments ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4053/put-a-bead-behind-that-button Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4055/the-most-important-button-position-is-the-one-on-the-bust-point-line http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4055/the-most-important-button-position-is-the-one-on-the-bust-point-line ThreadsMagazine
Determine your correct bust point ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4055/the-most-important-button-position-is-the-one-on-the-bust-point-line Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4065/tape-protects-ruler http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4065/tape-protects-ruler ThreadsMagazine
Use tape to prevent ink marks ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4065/tape-protects-ruler Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4068/stitch-buttons-by-machine http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4068/stitch-buttons-by-machine ThreadsMagazine
Stitch buttons by machine for a more secure attachment in less time ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4068/stitch-buttons-by-machine Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4070/organize-your-button-stash http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4070/organize-your-button-stash ThreadsMagazine
A strategy for keeping your button stash organized ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4070/organize-your-button-stash Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4076/keep-track-of-yardage http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4076/keep-track-of-yardage ThreadsMagazine
Tips for marking fabric measurments ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4076/keep-track-of-yardage Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4077/easy-needle-identification http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4077/easy-needle-identification ThreadsMagazine
Use an adhesive-backed clip to help keep track of which needle is in your sewing machine ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4077/easy-needle-identification Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4078/storing-thread-spools http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4078/storing-thread-spools ThreadsMagazine
Use finishing nails to help with spool storage ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4078/storing-thread-spools Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4079/multiple-uses-for-kitchen-cutting-mats http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4079/multiple-uses-for-kitchen-cutting-mats ThreadsMagazine
Kitchen cutting mats help with a variety of sewing tasks ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4079/multiple-uses-for-kitchen-cutting-mats Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4080/thread-multiple-bobbins http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4080/thread-multiple-bobbins ThreadsMagazine
Wind extra bobbins for better efficiency ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4080/thread-multiple-bobbins Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4081/tilt-your-sewing-machine http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4081/tilt-your-sewing-machine ThreadsMagazine
A computer keyboard wrist rest can make sewing more comfortable ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4081/tilt-your-sewing-machine Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4083/keep-pinking-shears-in-the-pink http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4083/keep-pinking-shears-in-the-pink ThreadsMagazine
A soft brush helps eliminate lint and keeps pinking shears working properly ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4083/keep-pinking-shears-in-the-pink Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4084/mark-thread-spools-to-remember-settings http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4084/mark-thread-spools-to-remember-settings ThreadsMagazine
Marking thread spools makes for easier readjustments ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4084/mark-thread-spools-to-remember-settings Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4085/dental-tools-for-sewing http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4085/dental-tools-for-sewing ThreadsMagazine
Dental tools can assist with a variety of sewing techniques ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4085/dental-tools-for-sewing Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4086/removing-water-soluble-marks http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4086/removing-water-soluble-marks ThreadsMagazine
Use an envelope moistner and paper towel to get rid of water-soluble marks ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4086/removing-water-soluble-marks Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4088/hand-sew-without-snags http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4088/hand-sew-without-snags ThreadsMagazine
Use lightweight fabric to prevent your thread from snagging ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4088/hand-sew-without-snags Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4089/sew-a-buttonhole-from-the-ground-up http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4089/sew-a-buttonhole-from-the-ground-up ThreadsMagazine
To improve your buttonhole sewing, sew the least noticed buttonhole first and work towards the most noticed buttonhole. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4089/sew-a-buttonhole-from-the-ground-up Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4090/tiger-tape-revisited http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4090/tiger-tape-revisited ThreadsMagazine
Tiger tape can improve your stitching and help you create even depth and width. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4090/tiger-tape-revisited Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4092/two-threads-are-better-than-one http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4092/two-threads-are-better-than-one ThreadsMagazine
Use separate strands of thread to prevent knots and tangles. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4092/two-threads-are-better-than-one Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4093/save-a-thread-thread-a-needle http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4093/save-a-thread-thread-a-needle ThreadsMagazine
Make use of long strands of thread. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4093/save-a-thread-thread-a-needle Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4095/a-home-for-thread-ends http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4095/a-home-for-thread-ends ThreadsMagazine
Transfer extra thread to a tapestry needle to make for convenient sewing tasks and repairs in the future. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4095/a-home-for-thread-ends Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4096/twist-free-hand-sewing http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4096/twist-free-hand-sewing ThreadsMagazine
Wind your thread onto a bobbin to prevent kinks and ensure smooth hand sewing. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4096/twist-free-hand-sewing Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4833/press-while-you-sew-iron-finished-items http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4833/press-while-you-sew-iron-finished-items ThreadsMagazine
There are four distinct times to press your garments while you are sewing. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4833/press-while-you-sew-iron-finished-items Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4832/weatherproof-fabrics-require-special-pressing-techniques http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4832/weatherproof-fabrics-require-special-pressing-techniques ThreadsMagazine
Use these tips and techniques for optimal results when pressing weatherproof fabrics. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4832/weatherproof-fabrics-require-special-pressing-techniques Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4831/troubleshooting-pressing-problems http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4831/troubleshooting-pressing-problems ThreadsMagazine
Use these tips to get optimal pressing results. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4831/troubleshooting-pressing-problems Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:55:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4829/fitting-full-high-hips http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4829/fitting-full-high-hips ThreadsMagazine
Add a second dart at the waist for a better fit. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4829/fitting-full-high-hips Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4828/a-better-3-d-you http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4828/a-better-3-d-you ThreadsMagazine
You can pad your dress form to mimic your own, unique shape. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4828/a-better-3-d-you Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4827/suspension-skirt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4827/suspension-skirt ThreadsMagazine
You can use this method to prevent your skirts from riding up in front. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4827/suspension-skirt Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4826/loosen-a-snug-underarm http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4826/loosen-a-snug-underarm ThreadsMagazine
A fast, easy, and unconventional way to loosen a blouse in the underarm area ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4826/loosen-a-snug-underarm Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:25:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4825/remember-which-pattern-you-used http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4825/remember-which-pattern-you-used ThreadsMagazine
Use this tip to remember which patterns you've sewn from your pattern collection and whether or not they were successful. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4825/remember-which-pattern-you-used Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4830/keep-track-of-fitting-order http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4830/keep-track-of-fitting-order ThreadsMagazine
You can use a rainbow color order to keep track of your adjustments. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4830/keep-track-of-fitting-order Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4823/equal-spacing-for-buttons-snaps-etc http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4823/equal-spacing-for-buttons-snaps-etc ThreadsMagazine
Use this trick for positioning a series of buttons, buttonholes, snaps, or any sewing detail. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4823/equal-spacing-for-buttons-snaps-etc Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4822/marking-seamlines-on-silks http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4822/marking-seamlines-on-silks ThreadsMagazine
You can use this method to mark seamlines on hard-to-handle, slippery silks and lining fabrics. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4822/marking-seamlines-on-silks Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4821/matching-patterns-on-pockets http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4821/matching-patterns-on-pockets ThreadsMagazine
Here's a simple trick for matching pocket fabric when cutting out a print shirt. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4821/matching-patterns-on-pockets Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4820/for-my-finale-the-jacket http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4820/for-my-finale-the-jacket ThreadsMagazine
A tip for making an outfit with multiple matching garments ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4820/for-my-finale-the-jacket Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4819/tape-tips http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4819/tape-tips ThreadsMagazine
Advice on various tape solutions ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4819/tape-tips Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4818/trace-patterns-vertically http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4818/trace-patterns-vertically ThreadsMagazine
Advice for tracing original patterns vertically ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4818/trace-patterns-vertically Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:40:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4817/pattern-markings-made-easier http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4817/pattern-markings-made-easier ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to speed up the process of transferring pattern markings to the fabric. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4817/pattern-markings-made-easier Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4816/mark-buttonholes-on-fleece http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4816/mark-buttonholes-on-fleece ThreadsMagazine
Use masking tape as a guide when marking buttonholes. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4816/mark-buttonholes-on-fleece Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:25:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4815/graph-paper-for-pockets http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4815/graph-paper-for-pockets ThreadsMagazine
Graph paper can act as a sewing guide to help you sew straight seams and square corners. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4815/graph-paper-for-pockets Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4814/dont-embroider-that-design-yet http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4814/dont-embroider-that-design-yet ThreadsMagazine
Avoid some of the most common mistakes of machine embroidery. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4814/dont-embroider-that-design-yet Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4813/a-safe-way-to-sew-beaded-fringe http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4813/a-safe-way-to-sew-beaded-fringe ThreadsMagazine
Using a glue stick while sewing beaded fringe can help you keep from breaking beads or needles. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4813/a-safe-way-to-sew-beaded-fringe Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:55:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4812/brooching-delicate-fabrics http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4812/brooching-delicate-fabrics ThreadsMagazine
This technique helps keep your delicate fabrics from tearing. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4812/brooching-delicate-fabrics Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:40:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4811/speedy-sequin-application http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4811/speedy-sequin-application ThreadsMagazine
Use a pencil and glue to apply cupped sequins. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4811/speedy-sequin-application Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:55:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4809/tape-guide-for-topstitching http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4809/tape-guide-for-topstitching ThreadsMagazine
Use masking tape for straight topstitching. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4809/tape-guide-for-topstitching Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:45:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4808/design-without-drawing http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4808/design-without-drawing ThreadsMagazine
A scanner can provide great help with your design elements and patterns. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4808/design-without-drawing Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4807/no-alterations-needed http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4807/no-alterations-needed ThreadsMagazine
Change your seam allowances so you won't have to make pattern alterations. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4807/no-alterations-needed Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4806/make-a-sewing-worktable http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4806/make-a-sewing-worktable ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to make a useful and affordable table for your sewing room. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4806/make-a-sewing-worktable Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4804/button-purse-feet http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4804/button-purse-feet ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to make "button purse feet" to protect the fabric on the bottom of your purse. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4804/button-purse-feet Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:10:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4802/liquid-skin-thimble http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4802/liquid-skin-thimble ThreadsMagazine
Learn how to create a flexible, protective thimble ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4802/liquid-skin-thimble Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4800/how-to-cut-thread-on-an-airplane http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4800/how-to-cut-thread-on-an-airplane ThreadsMagazine
A substitute for scissors that you can take with you on an airplane. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4800/how-to-cut-thread-on-an-airplane Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4810/sewing-inspiration-from-old-movies http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4810/sewing-inspiration-from-old-movies ThreadsMagazine
Costumes of the 1930s and '40s have appealing style lines and unusual dress detailing that can give your wardrobe a custom-made look; old movies can provide sewing and design inspiration. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4810/sewing-inspiration-from-old-movies Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:55:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4799/end-metallic-thread-woes http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4799/end-metallic-thread-woes ThreadsMagazine
Use dual threading to give more definition to your stitch. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4799/end-metallic-thread-woes Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4798/trick-for-removing-buttonhole-stitching http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4798/trick-for-removing-buttonhole-stitching ThreadsMagazine
Use a seam ripper to help remove buttonhole stitches. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4798/trick-for-removing-buttonhole-stitching Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:45:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4797/stop-hand-sewing-tangles http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4797/stop-hand-sewing-tangles ThreadsMagazine
Use this tip to avoid tangles when hand-sewing. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4797/stop-hand-sewing-tangles Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4796/when-thread-is-too-short-for-even-one-more-stitch http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4796/when-thread-is-too-short-for-even-one-more-stitch ThreadsMagazine
An Easy Threading needle can help solve your stitching dilemma. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4796/when-thread-is-too-short-for-even-one-more-stitch