Copyright (c) 2012 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Sewing category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/sewing Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:02:40 -0500 Threads - Sewing category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/sewing Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22973/wrap-it-up http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22973/wrap-it-up Posted by annieoconnor
Vogue's spring pattern collection features wrap and wrap-inspired dresses and tops ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22973/wrap-it-up Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:42:02 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23002/project-runway-all-stars-clothes-off-your-back http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23002/project-runway-all-stars-clothes-off-your-back Posted by vicky_north
Each designer must find a New Yorker willing to play muse this week, and literally give them the clothes off of their backs. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23002/project-runway-all-stars-clothes-off-your-back Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22958/the-sewing-stitchery-expo-is-just-one-month-away http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22958/the-sewing-stitchery-expo-is-just-one-month-away Posted by SLMiller
Threads will be at the Sewing & Stitchery Expo in Puyallup, Washington, March 1-4 — will you? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22958/the-sewing-stitchery-expo-is-just-one-month-away Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:44:36 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22916/giveaway-sewstylish-spring-2012-fashion-sewing-guide http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22916/giveaway-sewstylish-spring-2012-fashion-sewing-guide Posted by amm
You could win a copy of this great issue by leaving a comment at the bottom of the page. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22916/giveaway-sewstylish-spring-2012-fashion-sewing-guide Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:16:12 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22436/how-to-use-pins-the-right-way http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22436/how-to-use-pins-the-right-way Posted by SusanKhalje
Sometimes it's the simple things that need to be given a little thought. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22436/how-to-use-pins-the-right-way Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:30:55 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22596/project-runway-all-stars-good-taste-tastes-good http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22596/project-runway-all-stars-good-taste-tastes-good Posted by vicky_north
The designers must create a garment in just six short hours. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22596/project-runway-all-stars-good-taste-tastes-good Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22563/new-look-for-spring http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22563/new-look-for-spring Posted by annieoconnor
Simplicity releases their New Look spring pattern colleciton ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22563/new-look-for-spring Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:12:42 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22508/sewing-rooms-are-important-additions http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22508/sewing-rooms-are-important-additions Posted by amm
Enchanted Makeovers' mission is to transform shelters for women and children into an environment that inspires change. Sewing rooms can be an important part of that makeover. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22508/sewing-rooms-are-important-additions Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:47:40 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22434/project-runway-all-stars-patternmaking-for-piggy http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22434/project-runway-all-stars-patternmaking-for-piggy Posted by vicky_north
Design a gown fit for Miss Piggy? No problem. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22434/project-runway-all-stars-patternmaking-for-piggy 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 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22430/new-life-for-used-sewing-machines http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22430/new-life-for-used-sewing-machines Posted by SLMiller
Old sewing machines and sergers don’t have to end up in a landfill. If they still work, consider donating them to people in need. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22430/new-life-for-used-sewing-machines Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:23:24 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22428/remembering-lois-ericson http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22428/remembering-lois-ericson Posted by stitchhappy
Threads has lost an author, teacher, artist, and a beloved member of our community. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22428/remembering-lois-ericson Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:28 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22392/project-runway-all-stars-a-night-at-the-opera http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22392/project-runway-all-stars-a-night-at-the-opera Posted by vicky_north
The twelve remaining all-star designers create "couture" gowns in just 24 hours. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22392/project-runway-all-stars-a-night-at-the-opera Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22379/burda-and-simplicity-join-forces http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22379/burda-and-simplicity-join-forces Posted by annieoconnor
Burda patterns are now available at Simplicity.com ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22379/burda-and-simplicity-join-forces Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:50:23 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22292/charles-james http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22292/charles-james Posted by stitchhappy
View some examples of designer Charles James's iconic work. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22292/charles-james Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:11:52 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19867/slot-buttonholes http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19867/slot-buttonholes Posted by LOUISE CUTTING
This high fashion buttonhole treatment is perfect every time. Often fabric is very dimensional and a machine buttonhole that's not perfect can ruin a beautifully sewn garment. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19867/slot-buttonholes Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:59:25 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22317/project-runway-all-stars-return-to-the-runway http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22317/project-runway-all-stars-return-to-the-runway Posted by vicky_north
Thirteen former contestants return for another chance at victory. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22317/project-runway-all-stars-return-to-the-runway Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22302/2012-sewing-and-fashion-events-and-workshops http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22302/2012-sewing-and-fashion-events-and-workshops Posted by SLMiller
If you love learning new sewing techniques, meeting like-minded sewers, or the history of fashion, put these events, workshops, and exhibitions on your 2012 calendar. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22302/2012-sewing-and-fashion-events-and-workshops Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:42:57 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22289/what-sewing-skill-do-you-want-to-learn-next http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22289/what-sewing-skill-do-you-want-to-learn-next Posted by amm
The Threads March 2012 issue asks our featured authors what skill they hope to learn next. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22289/what-sewing-skill-do-you-want-to-learn-next Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22287/and-the-winner-of-threads-issue-159-is http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22287/and-the-winner-of-threads-issue-159-is Posted by mgiroux
Find out if you are the lucky winner in our giveaway. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22287/and-the-winner-of-threads-issue-159-is