Copyright (c) 2012 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - "Notions" tag posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/tag/notions Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:48:46 -0500 Threads - "Notions" tag posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/tag/notions 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 vicky_north
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 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:39:38 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19757/specialty-feet-can-do-amazing-things http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19757/specialty-feet-can-do-amazing-things Posted by amm
We asked our authors which specialty sewing machine foot they value the most ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19757/specialty-feet-can-do-amazing-things Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19517/quick-cuts-for-applique-and-quilting http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19517/quick-cuts-for-applique-and-quilting Posted by SLMiller
The AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter looks like a handy way to cut multiples of fabric shapes fast. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19517/quick-cuts-for-applique-and-quilting 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 Mon, 16 May 2011 09:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17080/a-new-improved-seam-roll http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17080/a-new-improved-seam-roll Posted by KennethDKing
I love pressing over a seam roll. Here's how to make a new and improved version! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17080/a-new-improved-seam-roll 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 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11224/online-shopping-and-resource-guide http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11224/online-shopping-and-resource-guide Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Check out this newly updated list of great online fabric and craft supply resources. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/11224/online-shopping-and-resource-guide Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:33:55 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18543/the-international-textile-expo-hits-las-vegas http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18543/the-international-textile-expo-hits-las-vegas Posted by stitchhappy
Take a sneak peek into this non-public fabric event. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18543/the-international-textile-expo-hits-las-vegas Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:35:58 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18346/guide-to-press-cloths http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18346/guide-to-press-cloths Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Find out why just one press cloth is not enough. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18346/guide-to-press-cloths 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