Copyright (c) 2012 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Smcfarland's posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/profile/smcfarland Thu, 24 May 2012 22:44:13 -0500 Threads - Smcfarland's posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/profile/smcfarland Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:55:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25143/suit-yourself-gertie-has-a-new-online-sewing-course http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25143/suit-yourself-gertie-has-a-new-online-sewing-course Posted by smcfarland
In her new online course, SewStylish author Gretchen Hirsch shares how to make a vintage-inspired skirt suit ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25143/suit-yourself-gertie-has-a-new-online-sewing-course Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:10:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23037/designers-create-golden-cloth-from-spider-silk http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23037/designers-create-golden-cloth-from-spider-silk Posted by smcfarland
A British and an American artist collaborate to make the world's largest pieces of spider-silk fabric ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23037/designers-create-golden-cloth-from-spider-silk Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:40:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25116/sew-on-lace-trim-for-texture-color-and-detail http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25116/sew-on-lace-trim-for-texture-color-and-detail Posted by smcfarland
Apply an array of lace trim for a fresh take on a basic garment. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25116/sew-on-lace-trim-for-texture-color-and-detail Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22567/how-to-sew-a-sleeveless-scarf-top http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22567/how-to-sew-a-sleeveless-scarf-top Posted by smcfarland
Turn two chiffon scarves into a sleeveless top with a bubble-look hem. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22567/how-to-sew-a-sleeveless-scarf-top Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:45:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25120/sew-a-sweet-cummerbund-belt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25120/sew-a-sweet-cummerbund-belt Posted by smcfarland
Sewing expert and SewStylish author Gretchen Hirsch has an easy-to-make belt ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25120/sew-a-sweet-cummerbund-belt Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:08:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22450/theres-more-to-see-in-this-great-sewing-studio http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22450/theres-more-to-see-in-this-great-sewing-studio Posted by smcfarland
Additional images from Katrina Walker's sewing "cabin" ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22450/theres-more-to-see-in-this-great-sewing-studio Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:10:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22647/how-to-make-fabric-clocks http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22647/how-to-make-fabric-clocks Posted by smcfarland
Got a minute? It doesn’t take long to create these cute timekeepers. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22647/how-to-make-fabric-clocks Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21789/the-talk-is-pleating-with-designer-babette-pinsky http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21789/the-talk-is-pleating-with-designer-babette-pinsky Posted by smcfarland
Babette Pinsky is in the Designer Spotlight in Threads no. 159. Learn more about the pleating she uses in her designs. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21789/the-talk-is-pleating-with-designer-babette-pinsky Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:44:34 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22162/enter-the-dare-to-make-it-holiday-contest http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22162/enter-the-dare-to-make-it-holiday-contest Posted by smcfarland
Our sister site, CraftStylish.com, is hosting a great competition for handmade gifts and decorations ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22162/enter-the-dare-to-make-it-holiday-contest Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22118/elvis-fabulous-upholstered-pool-room http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22118/elvis-fabulous-upholstered-pool-room Posted by smcfarland
A famous room at Graceland is lined with more than 300 yards of fabric ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22118/elvis-fabulous-upholstered-pool-room Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:40:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22052/premiere-date-set-for-project-runway-all-stars http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22052/premiere-date-set-for-project-runway-all-stars Posted by smcfarland
13 designers get a second chance to compete; series starts January 5 on Lifetime ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22052/premiere-date-set-for-project-runway-all-stars Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:25:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21915/sneak-peek-at-its-sew-easy-season-2 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21915/sneak-peek-at-its-sew-easy-season-2 Posted by smcfarland
The PBS sewing series resumes in December - here's what's coming up! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21915/sneak-peek-at-its-sew-easy-season-2 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:10:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21506/meet-the-fabrics-of-the-future http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21506/meet-the-fabrics-of-the-future Posted by smcfarland
A new book explores the possibilities for textiles that save lives and look amazing ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21506/meet-the-fabrics-of-the-future Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:54:34 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25090/calling-all-designers-bendels-hosts-open-see-event-for-womens-accessoires http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25090/calling-all-designers-bendels-hosts-open-see-event-for-womens-accessoires Posted by smcfarland
Grab your handbag or accessory samples and get your work noticed! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25090/calling-all-designers-bendels-hosts-open-see-event-for-womens-accessoires Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:10:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20240/no-halstons-here-project-runway-episode-10-is-sew-70s http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20240/no-halstons-here-project-runway-episode-10-is-sew-70s Posted by smcfarland
Most of the designers missed the mark on a sophisticated '70s look ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20240/no-halstons-here-project-runway-episode-10-is-sew-70s Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:21:05 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19978/project-runway-episode-7-cant-we-just-all-get-along http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19978/project-runway-episode-7-cant-we-just-all-get-along Posted by smcfarland
The short answer: No. Squabbling had a high cost for some designers in this dramatic, two-team challenge episode. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19978/project-runway-episode-7-cant-we-just-all-get-along Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:37:32 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19574/project-runway-9-come-as-you-are http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19574/project-runway-9-come-as-you-are Posted by smcfarland
The new season has finally arrived. Who is your favorite so far? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19574/project-runway-9-come-as-you-are Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:11:15 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19415/project-runway-announces-season-9-designers http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19415/project-runway-announces-season-9-designers Posted by smcfarland
20 have been chosen, but only one will win. Season 9 begins July 28. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19415/project-runway-announces-season-9-designers Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:01:44 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19346/more-sewing-misadventures http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19346/more-sewing-misadventures Posted by smcfarland
More tales of sewing disasters - and a call to share your own stories ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19346/more-sewing-misadventures Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19274/finally-project-runway-is-ready-to-roll http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19274/finally-project-runway-is-ready-to-roll Posted by smcfarland
Are you ready to watch? Lifetime announces Season 9 to premiere July 28 ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19274/finally-project-runway-is-ready-to-roll Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:10:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19168/show-your-support-and-embellish-a-bra http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19168/show-your-support-and-embellish-a-bra Posted by smcfarland
There's time to make a stunning entry for the annual bra contest at the American Sewing Expo ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19168/show-your-support-and-embellish-a-bra Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25049/download-a-cutout-design-from-sewstylish-summer-2011 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25049/download-a-cutout-design-from-sewstylish-summer-2011 Posted by smcfarland
Here's a free cutout design featured in our new summer issue. Download it and try the technique yourself! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25049/download-a-cutout-design-from-sewstylish-summer-2011 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:45:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19111/new-sewing-show-its-sew-easy-starts-june-30-on-pbs http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19111/new-sewing-show-its-sew-easy-starts-june-30-on-pbs Posted by smcfarland
Find new projects and tutorials on this new national sewing show ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19111/new-sewing-show-its-sew-easy-starts-june-30-on-pbs Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19077/project-accessory-begins-casting-soon http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19077/project-accessory-begins-casting-soon Posted by smcfarland
Have you heard about the accessory-themed "Project Runway" spin-off? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19077/project-accessory-begins-casting-soon Thu, 26 May 2011 16:46:08 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19015/what-makes-a-sewing-space-great http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19015/what-makes-a-sewing-space-great Posted by smcfarland
What would you like to learn about the sewing workspaces of authors, experts, and your fellow readers? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19015/what-makes-a-sewing-space-great Thu, 12 May 2011 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18941/this-is-your-grandmothers-sewing-machine http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18941/this-is-your-grandmothers-sewing-machine Posted by smcfarland
In the exhibit "Tools of the Trade," the University of Alberta has assembled a fascinating collection of notions and more. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18941/this-is-your-grandmothers-sewing-machine Thu, 05 May 2011 15:25:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18860/create-a-swirled-bias-sleeve http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18860/create-a-swirled-bias-sleeve Posted by smcfarland
Here's how to piece and twist a bias sleeve ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18860/create-a-swirled-bias-sleeve Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18714/a-forgiving-bias-cut-sleeve http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18714/a-forgiving-bias-cut-sleeve Posted by smcfarland
In an online extra, Denise Severson shares a technique to make a pieced and bias-cut sleeve. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18714/a-forgiving-bias-cut-sleeve Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18644/are-you-in-or-out-project-runway-is-casting-season-9 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18644/are-you-in-or-out-project-runway-is-casting-season-9 Posted by smcfarland
The deadline is April 15 to send in photos of your garments and a personal video. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18644/are-you-in-or-out-project-runway-is-casting-season-9 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18582/sew-and-win-theres-time-to-enter-the-asg-2011-creativity-contest http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18582/sew-and-win-theres-time-to-enter-the-asg-2011-creativity-contest Posted by smcfarland
Seven Simplicity patterns are the starting point for this American Sewing Guild contest ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18582/sew-and-win-theres-time-to-enter-the-asg-2011-creativity-contest Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18529/add-your-expertise-to-wikiproject-textile-arts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18529/add-your-expertise-to-wikiproject-textile-arts Posted by smcfarland
Contribute your fiber arts knowledge to the online encyclopedia ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18529/add-your-expertise-to-wikiproject-textile-arts Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18463/designer-charlotte-todd-auctions-kate-middletons-catwalk-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18463/designer-charlotte-todd-auctions-kate-middletons-catwalk-dress Posted by smcfarland
British designer sells Kate Middleton's charity fashion show "dress." ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18463/designer-charlotte-todd-auctions-kate-middletons-catwalk-dress Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:25:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18369/the-blog-for-men-who-sew-and-the-women-who-sew-for-them http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18369/the-blog-for-men-who-sew-and-the-women-who-sew-for-them Posted by smcfarland
Meet Peter Lappin, creator of "Male Pattern Boldness" a men's sewing blog ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18369/the-blog-for-men-who-sew-and-the-women-who-sew-for-them Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18247/suggest-a-designer-for-the-spotlight http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18247/suggest-a-designer-for-the-spotlight Posted by smcfarland
Whom do you want to hear from in the Threads interview series? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18247/suggest-a-designer-for-the-spotlight Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18179/what-are-your-favorite-embroidery-software-features http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18179/what-are-your-favorite-embroidery-software-features Posted by smcfarland
New embroidery software creates precision cuts as well as stitched designs. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18179/what-are-your-favorite-embroidery-software-features Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18044/a-few-of-your-favorite-notions http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18044/a-few-of-your-favorite-notions Posted by smcfarland
Members of the Threads community posted pictures and details about these adorable sewing notions ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18044/a-few-of-your-favorite-notions Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17990/the-lady-and-the-cocoon http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17990/the-lady-and-the-cocoon Posted by smcfarland
A Chinese empress is credited with silk's discovery in a popular legend. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17990/the-lady-and-the-cocoon Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:55:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17832/the-dresden-shepherdess-create-a-bridal-hat http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17832/the-dresden-shepherdess-create-a-bridal-hat Posted by smcfarland
Create a headpiece that's perfect for a not-too-traditional bride, or change the fabrics and make a special-occasion hat. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17832/the-dresden-shepherdess-create-a-bridal-hat Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:06:04 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17754/make-faux-feathers-from-fabric-and-wire http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17754/make-faux-feathers-from-fabric-and-wire Posted by smcfarland
Create realistic feathers by following designer John Koch's steps in this tutorial. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17754/make-faux-feathers-from-fabric-and-wire Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17650/make-a-bow-with-tails-to-trim-a-hat-or-embellish-a-garment http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17650/make-a-bow-with-tails-to-trim-a-hat-or-embellish-a-garment Posted by smcfarland
Learn to make a fabric bow with tails in this post on John Koch's hat embellishment technique. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17650/make-a-bow-with-tails-to-trim-a-hat-or-embellish-a-garment Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17538/try-your-hand-at-hat-trimming-bows-without-tails http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17538/try-your-hand-at-hat-trimming-bows-without-tails Posted by smcfarland
Learn author John Koch's method for making structured fabric bows without tails, with more hat embellishments to come! Part one of a four-part series. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17538/try-your-hand-at-hat-trimming-bows-without-tails Fri, 31 Dec 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17533/share-your-sweetest-notions http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17533/share-your-sweetest-notions Posted by smcfarland
Do you have a notion you prize because it's cute? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17533/share-your-sweetest-notions Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17475/pulling-teeth-tips-to-shorten-zippers http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17475/pulling-teeth-tips-to-shorten-zippers Posted by smcfarland
Sewing instructor Jacque Goldsmith shares quick solutions for trimming too-long zippers ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17475/pulling-teeth-tips-to-shorten-zippers Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17369/holiday-tips-bake-sew-and-wrap-ideas-from-threads-readers http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17369/holiday-tips-bake-sew-and-wrap-ideas-from-threads-readers Posted by smcfarland
Some holiday-type hints, drawn from Threads readers' tips ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17369/holiday-tips-bake-sew-and-wrap-ideas-from-threads-readers Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17193/do-you-have-a-soundtrack-for-your-sewing http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17193/do-you-have-a-soundtrack-for-your-sewing Posted by smcfarland
Tell us what you like to listen to - music, books or movies - while you sew. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17193/do-you-have-a-soundtrack-for-your-sewing Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17160/life-bags-support-kenyan-women-and-children http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17160/life-bags-support-kenyan-women-and-children Posted by smcfarland
Bags handmade in Kenya offer women a means to support and improve the lives of their special-needs children ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17160/life-bags-support-kenyan-women-and-children Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:23:22 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17107/look-online-to-find-local-sewing-charity-projects http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17107/look-online-to-find-local-sewing-charity-projects Posted by smcfarland
Feel like sewing for someone else this holiday season? Sites like VolunteerMatch.org will point you toward groups that need your help. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17107/look-online-to-find-local-sewing-charity-projects Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16901/take-a-free-trial-of-patternpal-an-app-for-sewing-supplies http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16901/take-a-free-trial-of-patternpal-an-app-for-sewing-supplies Posted by smcfarland
Comment on this post to get one of six free-trial codes for PatternPal, a sewing app for your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16901/take-a-free-trial-of-patternpal-an-app-for-sewing-supplies Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16652/find-inspiration-in-amazing-artisan-textiles http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16652/find-inspiration-in-amazing-artisan-textiles Posted by smcfarland
"1,000 Artisan Textiles" features works to spark new ideas for anyone who sews ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16652/find-inspiration-in-amazing-artisan-textiles Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:31:35 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16329/novi-report-part-2-fashion-challenge-at-the-american-sewing-expo http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16329/novi-report-part-2-fashion-challenge-at-the-american-sewing-expo Posted by smcfarland
ASE Passion for Fashion design challenge focused on Motor City classics ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16329/novi-report-part-2-fashion-challenge-at-the-american-sewing-expo Thu, 07 Oct 2010 13:16:09 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16220/novi-report-part-1-snapshots-from-the-american-sewing-expo http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16220/novi-report-part-1-snapshots-from-the-american-sewing-expo Posted by smcfarland
A look back at workshops, fashion shows, and shopping at the 2010 American Sewing Expo in Novi, Michigan. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16220/novi-report-part-1-snapshots-from-the-american-sewing-expo Mon, 04 Oct 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15985/video-how-to-sew-a-three-thread-rolled-serged-edge http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15985/video-how-to-sew-a-three-thread-rolled-serged-edge Posted by smcfarland
Watch Kayla Kennington's online video tutorials to master a neat hemming or seaming technique. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15985/video-how-to-sew-a-three-thread-rolled-serged-edge Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15853/sewing-books-crop-up-for-the-kindle http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15853/sewing-books-crop-up-for-the-kindle Posted by smcfarland
Yes, there are sewing guides to read on the Kindle, and they're getting better ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15853/sewing-books-crop-up-for-the-kindle Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15734/enter-the-simplicity-halloween-costume-contest http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15734/enter-the-simplicity-halloween-costume-contest Posted by smcfarland
Make a costume from a current Simplicity pattern for a chance at prizes from Simplicity and Jo-Ann's Fabric and Craft stores ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15734/enter-the-simplicity-halloween-costume-contest Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15657/we-love-sewing-all-year-but-september-is-national-sewing-month http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15657/we-love-sewing-all-year-but-september-is-national-sewing-month Posted by smcfarland
Celebrate with free projects, contests, and giveaways during sewing's month in the spotlight ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15657/we-love-sewing-all-year-but-september-is-national-sewing-month Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:32:33 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15543/add-your-input-to-the-sewing-group-and-gathering-list http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15543/add-your-input-to-the-sewing-group-and-gathering-list Posted by smcfarland
You can help build our list of sewing organizations and events ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15543/add-your-input-to-the-sewing-group-and-gathering-list Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15441/design-on-the-half-scale http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15441/design-on-the-half-scale Posted by smcfarland
The Center for Pattern Design explains the advantages of working small ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15441/design-on-the-half-scale Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15347/fabric-u-puts-a-world-of-fabric-at-your-fingertips http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15347/fabric-u-puts-a-world-of-fabric-at-your-fingertips Posted by smcfarland
App for iPhones and iPads offers is an on-the-go guide to fabric ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15347/fabric-u-puts-a-world-of-fabric-at-your-fingertips Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15257/test-drive-a-bernina-to-win-a-bmw http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15257/test-drive-a-bernina-to-win-a-bmw Posted by smcfarland
Try out a new BERNINA 3 Series sewing machine and enter a sweepstakes to win a car or cash. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15257/test-drive-a-bernina-to-win-a-bmw Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15178/new-book-looks-at-rare-luxury-bags http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15178/new-book-looks-at-rare-luxury-bags Posted by smcfarland
"Exotic Skin Handbags: Alligator & Crocodile" is an amazing look at beautiful bags from the past ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15178/new-book-looks-at-rare-luxury-bags Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15043/asg-names-shirley-adams-2010-sewing-hall-of-fame-inductee http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15043/asg-names-shirley-adams-2010-sewing-hall-of-fame-inductee Posted by smcfarland
The American Sewing Guild honors a sewing educator or team each year, adding their name to the Sewing Hall of Fame. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15043/asg-names-shirley-adams-2010-sewing-hall-of-fame-inductee Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14968/the-wackier-words-of-sewing-and-fashion http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14968/the-wackier-words-of-sewing-and-fashion Posted by smcfarland
It's fun to trace the etymology of odd and amusing sewing terms. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14968/the-wackier-words-of-sewing-and-fashion Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14925/share-your-fabric-stash-busting-projects http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14925/share-your-fabric-stash-busting-projects Posted by smcfarland
How do you cope with the challenge of finding a purpose for every bit of fabric? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14925/share-your-fabric-stash-busting-projects Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14717/simulators-let-you-sew-virtually-with-berninas-8-series http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14717/simulators-let-you-sew-virtually-with-berninas-8-series Posted by smcfarland
New programs let you experiment with advanced sewing machine features ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14717/simulators-let-you-sew-virtually-with-berninas-8-series Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14504/share-what-youve-been-sewing http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14504/share-what-youve-been-sewing Posted by smcfarland
Post your project photos in Threads' online Reader's Closet galleries ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14504/share-what-youve-been-sewing Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14410/playing-with-pegboard http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14410/playing-with-pegboard Posted by smcfarland
Clear sewing-table clutter with a wall-mounted organization system ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14410/playing-with-pegboard Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14306/competition-puts-the-spotlight-on-new-handbag-designs http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14306/competition-puts-the-spotlight-on-new-handbag-designs Posted by smcfarland
See the chic and creative nominees for the 2010 Independent Handbag Designer Awards ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14306/competition-puts-the-spotlight-on-new-handbag-designs Thu, 27 May 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14234/see-sewing-rooms-and-fabric-stashes-on-flickr http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14234/see-sewing-rooms-and-fabric-stashes-on-flickr Posted by smcfarland
Online photos offer a look at thousands of sewing projects, storage, and spaces ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14234/see-sewing-rooms-and-fabric-stashes-on-flickr Thu, 20 May 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14132/ipod-app-tracks-your-fabric-stash http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14132/ipod-app-tracks-your-fabric-stash Posted by smcfarland
One little program offers a way to sort and search a mountain of material ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14132/ipod-app-tracks-your-fabric-stash Thu, 13 May 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14065/a-call-for-closures-send-your-stories-to-threads http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14065/a-call-for-closures-send-your-stories-to-threads Posted by smcfarland
We're looking for reader essays about sewing to end each issue on a personal note ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14065/a-call-for-closures-send-your-stories-to-threads Thu, 06 May 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13888/10-year-old-designer-creates-her-own-fashions-for-kids http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13888/10-year-old-designer-creates-her-own-fashions-for-kids Posted by smcfarland
Love of fashion inspires a very young designer to create and sew her own line. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13888/10-year-old-designer-creates-her-own-fashions-for-kids Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13683/sewing-goodies-ideas-sales-and-projects-for-mothers-day http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13683/sewing-goodies-ideas-sales-and-projects-for-mothers-day Posted by smcfarland
Buy Mom sewing supplies or stock up to make something for her yourself. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13683/sewing-goodies-ideas-sales-and-projects-for-mothers-day Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13475/raster-prints-and-images-to-a-giant-scale http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13475/raster-prints-and-images-to-a-giant-scale Posted by smcfarland
Play with a program that enlarges images in a big way   ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13475/raster-prints-and-images-to-a-giant-scale Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:03:39 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13369/why-wallpaper-when-you-can-use-fabric http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13369/why-wallpaper-when-you-can-use-fabric Posted by smcfarland
This quick, easy - and temporary! - home decor technique can enliven bare walls ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13369/why-wallpaper-when-you-can-use-fabric Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13154/ive-pieced-it-together-web-sites-offer-full-size-patterns http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13154/ive-pieced-it-together-web-sites-offer-full-size-patterns Posted by smcfarland
It's a breeze to download a PDF, print it, and assemble the papers into patterns as big as life. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13154/ive-pieced-it-together-web-sites-offer-full-size-patterns Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13046/spring-sewing-projects-what-do-you-plan-to-sew http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13046/spring-sewing-projects-what-do-you-plan-to-sew Posted by smcfarland
Taking a different tack this year, I've planned exactly what I want to finish sewing before May. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/13046/spring-sewing-projects-what-do-you-plan-to-sew Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:18:09 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12899/a-time-to-sew-a-time-to-mend http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12899/a-time-to-sew-a-time-to-mend Posted by smcfarland
Some reasons to appreciate the old-fashioned tools and skills of mending. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12899/a-time-to-sew-a-time-to-mend Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:25:28 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11958/starter-machines-and-beginning-sewers http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11958/starter-machines-and-beginning-sewers Posted by smcfarland
A super-cute sewing machine sparks memories of my early sewing experiences. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11958/starter-machines-and-beginning-sewers Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11959/a-green-purpose-for-your-denim-blues http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11959/a-green-purpose-for-your-denim-blues Posted by smcfarland
Through Sunday, March 14, Gap will give you a discount for donating denim items to be recycled as home insulation. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11959/a-green-purpose-for-your-denim-blues Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11553/fresh-start-for-a-sewing-space http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11553/fresh-start-for-a-sewing-space Posted by smcfarland
Taking advantage of the rare opportunity to have an organized sewing space. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11553/fresh-start-for-a-sewing-space Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:10:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12495/protect-your-handbag-investment http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12495/protect-your-handbag-investment Posted by smcfarland
If you appreciate fine handbags, here's a quick project: Make a cotton cover to safeguard an expensive accessory. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12495/protect-your-handbag-investment Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12311/measuring-with-whats-at-hand http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12311/measuring-with-whats-at-hand Posted by smcfarland
Threads readers are ingenious when it comes to discovering measuring tools in everyday objects and body parts. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12311/measuring-with-whats-at-hand Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11552/fashion-films-on-netflix http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11552/fashion-films-on-netflix Posted by smcfarland
Need a glamour and sophistication fix? Netflix has a growing supply of films about designers and the fashion industry, many available for instant viewing. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11552/fashion-films-on-netflix Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:47:59 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11551/seeds-of-a-sewing-library http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11551/seeds-of-a-sewing-library Posted by smcfarland
I'm seeking suggestions for indispensable references - electronic or print - on sewing and fashion. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11551/seeds-of-a-sewing-library Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11594/exotic-to-everyday-brazils-passion-for-fashion http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11594/exotic-to-everyday-brazils-passion-for-fashion Posted by smcfarland
Fashion Week in Sao Paulo, Brazil, featured plenty of fantasy and extreme looks. Check out some runway images and learn about the pulse of daily style in Brazil. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11594/exotic-to-everyday-brazils-passion-for-fashion Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11543/no-ruler-no-problem http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11543/no-ruler-no-problem Posted by smcfarland
An old toy saved the day when I tried to alter a pattern without my sewing tools. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11543/no-ruler-no-problem Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/24634/ruffles-rule-on-the-golden-globe-awards-red-carpet http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/24634/ruffles-rule-on-the-golden-globe-awards-red-carpet Posted by smcfarland
Check out some of the fashions from the rainy red carpet at this year's Golden Globe Awards. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/24634/ruffles-rule-on-the-golden-globe-awards-red-carpet Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11546/a-super-bowl-sunday-sewing-retreat http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11546/a-super-bowl-sunday-sewing-retreat Posted by smcfarland
Haberman Fabrics, a Detroit-area store, will host a 13th annual Super Bowl Sunday sewing retreat. The event benefits a breast cancer charity. Sew all afternoon, and if you're a football fan, you can be home in time to see the game too! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11546/a-super-bowl-sunday-sewing-retreat