Copyright (c) 2009 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Sewing category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/sewing Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:45:54 -0500 Threads - Sewing category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/sewing 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 Threads Magazine
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 Threads Magazine
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 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:57:34 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10521/as-a-sewist-what-are-you-most-thankful-for http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10521/as-a-sewist-what-are-you-most-thankful-for Posted by April M. Mohr
Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for what we have. What is your greatest sewing-related blessing? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10521/as-a-sewist-what-are-you-most-thankful-for Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10510/project-runway-episode-13-feel-the-burn http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10510/project-runway-episode-13-feel-the-burn Posted by judith neukam
The pressure is on for sure; now, let’s take a walk in the designer’s shoes. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10510/project-runway-episode-13-feel-the-burn Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:32:02 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10494/halloween-costume-contest-winners http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10494/halloween-costume-contest-winners Posted by Deana Tierney May
Find out which five costumes are taking home prizes in the Halloween Costume Contest. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10494/halloween-costume-contest-winners Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:15:52 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10481/help-us-choose-the-next-cover-of-threads http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10481/help-us-choose-the-next-cover-of-threads Posted by Deana Tierney May
We want your input! Take our quick cover survey and let us know which cover you want to see on the cover of the February/March issue of Threads. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10481/help-us-choose-the-next-cover-of-threads Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:27:54 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10475/get-perfectly-coordinated-fabrics-from-vogue-fabrics http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10475/get-perfectly-coordinated-fabrics-from-vogue-fabrics Posted by Nicole Smith
Vogue Fabrics by mail has created a program that helps you choose perfectly coordinated fabrics every time. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10475/get-perfectly-coordinated-fabrics-from-vogue-fabrics Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10300/project-runway-episode-12-who-goes-to-ny-fashion-week http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10300/project-runway-episode-12-who-goes-to-ny-fashion-week Posted by judith neukam
The judges sent two packing and three to Bryant Park, now the stress really starts. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10300/project-runway-episode-12-who-goes-to-ny-fashion-week Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9909/you-voted-we-listened http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9909/you-voted-we-listened Posted by Deana Tierney May
We asked you to help us choose the cover of the next issue of Threads. Here is the result. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9909/you-voted-we-listened Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:10:34 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10144/upload-pictures-of-your-costumes-for-a-chance-to-win http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10144/upload-pictures-of-your-costumes-for-a-chance-to-win Posted by Nicole Smith
Now that Halloween has come and gone, upload photos of your completed costumes to enter The Halloween Costume Contest ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10144/upload-pictures-of-your-costumes-for-a-chance-to-win Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:53:38 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9362/not-your-traditional-patch-pocket http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9362/not-your-traditional-patch-pocket Posted by LOUISE CUTTING
The key to sewing a very flat patch pocket is where you place the interfacing and how the fabric is folded and sewn. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9362/not-your-traditional-patch-pocket Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:10:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9822/project-runway-episode-11-make-it-feel-good http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9822/project-runway-episode-11-make-it-feel-good Posted by judith neukam
Design a companion garment that complements your best look from a previous challenge. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9822/project-runway-episode-11-make-it-feel-good Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9753/halloween-costume-ideas http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9753/halloween-costume-ideas Posted by Tori Sandifer
Halloween is just around the corner, and if you haven't finished making your Halloween costume (or haven't started like me) you may be looking for some help or ideas. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9753/halloween-costume-ideas Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:49:50 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9713/the-2009-threads-archive-dvd-rom http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9713/the-2009-threads-archive-dvd-rom Posted by April M. Mohr
Our readers asked, and we answered. The Threads Archive DVD containing issues #1 through #146 is almost ready for our readers to enjoy. It's one of the best things to happen at Threads in a long time! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9713/the-2009-threads-archive-dvd-rom Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7211/how-to-do-a-blanket-stitch http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7211/how-to-do-a-blanket-stitch Posted by Kenneth King
This stitch is primarily used decoratively as an edge stitch. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7211/how-to-do-a-blanket-stitch Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:20:10 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9656/upload-photos-of-your-costumes-for-a-chance-to-win http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9656/upload-photos-of-your-costumes-for-a-chance-to-win Posted by Nicole Smith
Sewers make the best Halloween costumes, don't you think? Take a look at a few costumes I've made and upload photos of yours for a chance to win prizes in the Threads Halloween Costume Contest. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9656/upload-photos-of-your-costumes-for-a-chance-to-win Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:40:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9484/how-to-cover-snaps-for-that-touch-of-couture http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9484/how-to-cover-snaps-for-that-touch-of-couture Posted by Mary Ray
When large snaps are called for, covering them with fabric takes your project to another level. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9484/how-to-cover-snaps-for-that-touch-of-couture Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:02:56 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9495/project-runway-episode-9-let-the-sequins-fly http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9495/project-runway-episode-9-let-the-sequins-fly Posted by Deana Tierney May
For this star-studded challenge, the designers had 2 days and $300 to create a stage look for Christina Aguilera. Who do you think should have gotten the spotlight? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9495/project-runway-episode-9-let-the-sequins-fly Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9423/mystery-foot-revealed http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9423/mystery-foot-revealed Posted by April M. Mohr
We asked for your help in determining the purpose of an unusual sewing foot. The mystery has been solved. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9423/mystery-foot-revealed Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9444/make-it-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9444/make-it-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness Posted by Nicole Smith
Upload photos of your pink projects to the CraftStylish gallery to help raise money for breast cancer research and for a chance to win a prize from Gutermann thread. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9444/make-it-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness