Copyright (c) 2013 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Sewing category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/sewing Fri, 24 May 2013 11:02:57 -0500 Threads - Sewing category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/sewing Thu, 23 May 2013 10:45:24 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31046/the-winner-of-the-collection-of-sewing-books-for-kids-giveaway-is http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31046/the-winner-of-the-collection-of-sewing-books-for-kids-giveaway-is Posted by EmilyBerube
Are you the winner of this great collection of sewing books for kids? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31046/the-winner-of-the-collection-of-sewing-books-for-kids-giveaway-is Tue, 21 May 2013 13:35:35 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30859/how-to-add-a-sheer-kick-pleat http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30859/how-to-add-a-sheer-kick-pleat Posted by ThreadsMagazine
In this excerpt from "Designer Details", seen in Threads #167, author Jacque Goldsmith shows you how to create a sheer pleat. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30859/how-to-add-a-sheer-kick-pleat Sun, 19 May 2013 10:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31071/enter-to-win-a-one-year-subscription-to-threads http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31071/enter-to-win-a-one-year-subscription-to-threads Posted by Evamarie
We're celebrating the one-year anniversary of Threads Insider with some fabulous giveaways! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31071/enter-to-win-a-one-year-subscription-to-threads Fri, 17 May 2013 13:10:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28963/25-ways-to-save-time-money-in-the-sewing-room http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28963/25-ways-to-save-time-money-in-the-sewing-room Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Designer and stylist Ruth Ciemnoczolowski shares her tips. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28963/25-ways-to-save-time-money-in-the-sewing-room Fri, 17 May 2013 11:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28957/slow-sewing-for-a-better-experience http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28957/slow-sewing-for-a-better-experience Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Author Patricia Keay champions slow sewing—a new, old-fashioned way to savor the creative experience. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28957/slow-sewing-for-a-better-experience Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30432/how-to-make-a-bias-design http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30432/how-to-make-a-bias-design Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Revealing the magic that happens at 45 degrees. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30432/how-to-make-a-bias-design Wed, 15 May 2013 16:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31134/sewing-rooms-in-shelters-offer-hope http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31134/sewing-rooms-in-shelters-offer-hope Posted by SLMiller
Many sewers know and understand the therapeutic benefits of sewing. With the help of Enchanted Makeovers, women and children living in shelters can experience these benefits, as well. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31134/sewing-rooms-in-shelters-offer-hope Tue, 14 May 2013 14:59:36 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30975/how-to-make-reversible-chair-covers http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30975/how-to-make-reversible-chair-covers Posted by Evamarie
Watch as Threads Editor Deana Tierney May demonstrates how to create reversible chair covers in this episode of It's Sew Easy. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30975/how-to-make-reversible-chair-covers Sun, 12 May 2013 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31068/win-a-one-year-threads-insider-membership http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31068/win-a-one-year-threads-insider-membership Posted by Evamarie
We're celebrating the one-year anniversary of our online membership with some fabulous giveaways! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31068/win-a-one-year-threads-insider-membership Fri, 10 May 2013 14:46:52 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31050/the-winner-of-the-mystery-game-giveaway-is http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31050/the-winner-of-the-mystery-game-giveaway-is Posted by EmilyBerube
Congratulations to the winner of the mystery game giveaway, Mysteries by Vincent! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/31050/the-winner-of-the-mystery-game-giveaway-is Tue, 07 May 2013 09:55:28 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28978/how-to-sew-inseams http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28978/how-to-sew-inseams Posted by LOUISE CUTTING
Learn how to sew two off-grain fabrics into an inseam. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28978/how-to-sew-inseams Thu, 02 May 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30170/enter-the-threads-simplicity-monthly-spring-sewing-sweepstakes http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30170/enter-the-threads-simplicity-monthly-spring-sewing-sweepstakes Posted by Evamarie
Enter each month until June for a chance to win machines from Simplicity! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30170/enter-the-threads-simplicity-monthly-spring-sewing-sweepstakes Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:28:42 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30926/how-to-sew-a-blind-hem http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30926/how-to-sew-a-blind-hem Posted by Evamarie
Learn how to sew a blind hem on both, standard and industrial sewing machines. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30926/how-to-sew-a-blind-hem Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:35:34 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30150/book-giveaway-a-collection-of-sewing-books-for-kids http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30150/book-giveaway-a-collection-of-sewing-books-for-kids Posted by EmilyBerube
You could win these fun sewing books for kids! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30150/book-giveaway-a-collection-of-sewing-books-for-kids Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:24:33 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30817/project-runway-11-episode-14-finale-part-2 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30817/project-runway-11-episode-14-finale-part-2 Posted by smcfarland
Care to guess which designer won Project Runway's 11th season? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30817/project-runway-11-episode-14-finale-part-2 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:56:55 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30815/armhole-and-sleeve-cap-seam-worksheet http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30815/armhole-and-sleeve-cap-seam-worksheet Posted by smcfarland
Print out this handy worksheet to record armscye and sleeve-cap dimensions. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30815/armhole-and-sleeve-cap-seam-worksheet Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:54:27 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30816/from-drab-to-decorated http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30816/from-drab-to-decorated Posted by smcfarland
A studio transformation makes a sewing instruction space more open and inviting. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30816/from-drab-to-decorated Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:38:25 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30910/finding-fabric-shops-in-paris http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30910/finding-fabric-shops-in-paris Posted by SLMiller
Some of the shops mentioned in Susan Khalje’s “Sewing Destination: Paris, France” article in Threads #167 are difficult to find. Here are some site markers and directions to help you find your way, as well as some budget-friendly fabric shops to visit. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30910/finding-fabric-shops-in-paris Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:38:23 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30901/get-creative-with-edge-finishes-on-your-twist-top http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30901/get-creative-with-edge-finishes-on-your-twist-top Posted by SLMiller
In this web extra, learn how to create three different neckline finishes for the "Twist Top" from Threads #167 (June/July 2013). ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30901/get-creative-with-edge-finishes-on-your-twist-top Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:50:13 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30857/the-winner-of-threads-issue-166 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30857/the-winner-of-threads-issue-166 Posted by Courtney_Campbell
See if you've won this great magazine! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30857/the-winner-of-threads-issue-166