Copyright (c) 2013 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - "Notions" tag posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/tag/notions Tue, 21 May 2013 20:33:51 -0500 Threads - "Notions" tag posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/tag/notions Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:11:16 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29594/whats-your-sewing-storage-solution http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29594/whats-your-sewing-storage-solution Posted by smcfarland
Read tips from real sewers, and share your own! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29594/whats-your-sewing-storage-solution Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:24:26 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29476/mood-la-moves-check-out-the-new-bigger-location http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29476/mood-la-moves-check-out-the-new-bigger-location Posted by smcfarland
Famous Los Angeles fabric store has a new address, more space and features ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29476/mood-la-moves-check-out-the-new-bigger-location Sat, 17 Nov 2012 16:52:35 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29065/pin-cushion-for-sewing-machine http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29065/pin-cushion-for-sewing-machine Posted by ModaOri
Here's an easy pin cushion that can be used on your bobbin winder while not it use. It's out of the way and easy to reach when you are sewing and taking pins off as you sew.  ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29065/pin-cushion-for-sewing-machine Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:29:50 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27904/sewing-gift-suggestions http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27904/sewing-gift-suggestions Posted by smcfarland
More notions, machines, and other present ideas from the Threads staff ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27904/sewing-gift-suggestions Mon, 22 Oct 2012 06:24:04 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27780/catwoman-the-penguin-costumes http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27780/catwoman-the-penguin-costumes Posted by momforadeal
My daughter wanted to be Catwoman, but not just any Catwoman...Michelle Pfeiffer Catwoman. Do you know how hard it is to find an out of print Butterick pattern 6378? Very hard! I actually found one... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27780/catwoman-the-penguin-costumes Wed, 04 Jul 2012 05:46:29 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26224/sun-hat-for-the-gardener-or-beach-comber http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26224/sun-hat-for-the-gardener-or-beach-comber Posted by GeoaDesigns
This pretty yet sturdy hat was made with the outdoors in mind. Outdoor home decor/utility fabric and sew in interfacing were key to construction. The fabric was chosen for its floral... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26224/sun-hat-for-the-gardener-or-beach-comber Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:26:39 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26024/travel-sewing-kit http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26024/travel-sewing-kit Posted by drlex1995
I used fabrics from my scrap basket to make a purse-sized sewing kit.  I didn't use a pattern, I just pieced bits together like a puzzle.  I made the cover first and then added the scissors pocket... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26024/travel-sewing-kit Sun, 27 May 2012 13:20:27 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25939/my-m2-jacket http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25939/my-m2-jacket Posted by salt6creek
My version of this jacket began with the M2Again jacket pattern by Elaine Waldschmitt, which seemed the perfect scrappy stash jacket. I used many many different fabrics both batik and quilting cotton... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25939/my-m2-jacket Sun, 27 May 2012 12:16:19 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25937/tantalizing-tote http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25937/tantalizing-tote Posted by salt6creek
This tote bag was inspired by seeing a photo of a guild hand quilting a project for a charitable raffle. I loved the block they were using and set out to find it. A similar block is pictured in the... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25937/tantalizing-tote Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:40:37 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23610/rainforestcouture-green-rose http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23610/rainforestcouture-green-rose Posted by nanacosta
Green Rainforestcouture rose: This rose is made with silk organza. Perfect to add a delicate, femenine accent to any dress, or for your hair, or pin it on the side of your party little handbagTo... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23610/rainforestcouture-green-rose 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 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22136/great-gift-ideas-for-sewers http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22136/great-gift-ideas-for-sewers Posted by SLMiller
The holidays are upon us! If you are looking for a gift for the sewer in your life (even if it’s yourself), one of these items might fit the bill! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22136/great-gift-ideas-for-sewers 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, 04 Nov 2011 13:30:30 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21360/cupcake-party-dress-coat http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21360/cupcake-party-dress-coat Posted by k_margis
Talk about I love to sew! I am a Grandma of 8 beautiful grandkids. and Thank you for giving me this oppunity to make my 2yr old grand daughter this party dress. Dress- is a 2T Cupcake pattern lined... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21360/cupcake-party-dress-coat Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:10:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21116/when-downsizing-consider-a-new-home-for-your-stash http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21116/when-downsizing-consider-a-new-home-for-your-stash Posted by amm
Here are some ideas for your excess stash when downsizing is in your future. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21116/when-downsizing-consider-a-new-home-for-your-stash Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20846/teach-yourself-to-sew-2-how-to-apply-elastic http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20846/teach-yourself-to-sew-2-how-to-apply-elastic Posted by VictoriaNorth
Learn several ways to apply elastic in this excerpt from our beginner sewing video series. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20846/teach-yourself-to-sew-2-how-to-apply-elastic Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:06:14 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21062/in-honor-of-our-soldiers http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21062/in-honor-of-our-soldiers Posted by kmegamom
I was asked to make an Army costume for one of my grandsons for Halloween, if I could.  I didn't have a specific pattern for the costume, I just used a basic shirt and pant pattern that I had... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21062/in-honor-of-our-soldiers Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21052/another-costume-for-another-grandson http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21052/another-costume-for-another-grandson Posted by kmegamom
My second grandson wanted to be "Superman" for Halloween, I looked for patterns for the costume and could not find any, so I took a vintage pattern that I had of the old pajama's that snapped at the... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21052/another-costume-for-another-grandson Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:53:37 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21044/booberry-cereal-ghost-costume http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21044/booberry-cereal-ghost-costume Posted by crystalMHL
Boo Berry is super easy to make! Just paper mache a helmet, cut the eyes, nose and mouth out. Glue while fleece cut to drape to the knees (I airbrushed it very lightly with blue) and glue circle... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21044/booberry-cereal-ghost-costume Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19963/coupons-on-the-go http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19963/coupons-on-the-go Posted by SLMiller
Jo-Ann’s store app—which now works for Android phones, as well as iPhone—lets you save and organize coupons. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19963/coupons-on-the-go