Copyright (c) 2009 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Tips-and-tricks category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/tips-and-tricks Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:50:53 -0500 Threads - Tips-and-tricks category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/tips-and-tricks Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:38:34 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10197/raggedy-ann-halloween-2009 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10197/raggedy-ann-halloween-2009 Posted by cajun1108
I made everything for Raggedy Ann except stockings and shoes.  Even my own grandchildren didn't recognize me! Raggedy Andy was fashioned from an old snowman, and I made his trousers, shirt... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10197/raggedy-ann-halloween-2009 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:38:43 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10122/lauras-lion-king-nala-costume http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10122/lauras-lion-king-nala-costume Posted by marpolanco
My daughter Laura dressed up as Nala, from "The Lion King" movie, for her senior talent show during Halloween week. I made this dance costume out of stretch rayon velvet, some acrylic fur for the... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10122/lauras-lion-king-nala-costume Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:55:10 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10121/joker-the-dark-knight http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10121/joker-the-dark-knight Posted by ggirl44
My 10 yr old grandson wanted to be the Joker Dark Knight.  He thinks grandma can make anything and I love him for that, so I try.  So I went to my stash and started sewing. I made... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10121/joker-the-dark-knight Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:14:05 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10111/miss-marilyn-monroe http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10111/miss-marilyn-monroe Posted by WickedStepmother
I used some white poly satin in my "stash" to make the Marilyn Monroe costume. I based it on Butterick Retro B5209, but decided to put a pleated 3 width skirt on it, as well as raise the backline and... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10111/miss-marilyn-monroe Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:00:41 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10085/the-cast-of-2007s-surfs-up-cody-maverick-big-z-and-chicken-joe http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10085/the-cast-of-2007s-surfs-up-cody-maverick-big-z-and-chicken-joe Posted by chrisdenf
I had to make everything by hand. My materials were fleece, felt, craft foam (masks, wings, tails, and and tattoo like marking appliques on character's chests), two boas (black for big z hair, yellow... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10085/the-cast-of-2007s-surfs-up-cody-maverick-big-z-and-chicken-joe Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:22:43 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9984/elegante-bag-wanda-roszak http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9984/elegante-bag-wanda-roszak Posted by mama50
  This is a small elegant bags, sewed the black satin, Applique, used different threads and different colors, much decorated, designs herself. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9984/elegante-bag-wanda-roszak Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:34:23 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9935/mad-as-a-hatter http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9935/mad-as-a-hatter Posted by Curt82
I'm a huge Johnny Depp fan and once I heard he'd be starring in Disney's new version of "Alice in Wonderland" opening in March 2010, I had to pay homage to it! Here's my costume... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9935/mad-as-a-hatter 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 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:52:28 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9839/mini-twist-clutch http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9839/mini-twist-clutch Posted by constructivism
Small fabric clutch with "twist" detail on front panel. The pattern for the clutch is for sale through my etsy shop. I have posted a tutorial for how to make the leather tassel for the zip puller... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9839/mini-twist-clutch Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:27:49 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9794/kidnap-the-sandy-claws-lock-shock-and-berrel http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9794/kidnap-the-sandy-claws-lock-shock-and-berrel Posted by mymimila
We made our mask out of poster board and glue.  I made Shock's skirt and Berrels Skeleton's body. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9794/kidnap-the-sandy-claws-lock-shock-and-berrel 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 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:00:48 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9773/halloween-contest http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9773/halloween-contest Posted by AKGma
As a Pony Club member, Morgan's costume was somewhat limited by safety rules. Fortunately, Rumba endured the "cape" draped over his flanks. They looked great at a canter! Her painted... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9773/halloween-contest Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:27:06 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9726/evil-flying-monkey http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9726/evil-flying-monkey Posted by jenbot
This is an Evil Flying Monkey from the Wizard of Oz that I made for my 2 1/2 year old son.  I used McCall’s pattern 8938 as my starting point and crafted my own pattern and design for the... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9726/evil-flying-monkey Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:55:20 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9611/lotr-moria-orc http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9611/lotr-moria-orc Posted by corsairgryl
My 2009 Halloween costume, worn 1st at Dragoncon 09 parade, downtown Atlanta. Armor made from rawhide, scrap leather and resin clay. Prosthetics  of silicone made by me at home. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9611/lotr-moria-orc 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 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:52:24 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9447/arlen http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9447/arlen Posted by binkyguy
My 5 year old son decided he wanted to be a robot for Halloween. Instead of buying one I thought it would be a good opportunity to make the costume and spend some time together.  He entered his... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9447/arlen Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:15:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9373/hemming-a-pleated-skirt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9373/hemming-a-pleated-skirt Posted by Susan Khalje
Here's a tip or two for hemming a pleated skirt. While most of the hem is straightforward, the back edges of the pleats need to be treated differently. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9373/hemming-a-pleated-skirt Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:45:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7969/sewing-with-the-bobbin-thread http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7969/sewing-with-the-bobbin-thread Posted by Kenneth King
When making tucks or darts in transparent fabrics, this trick will enable you to end the stitching line perfectly! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7969/sewing-with-the-bobbin-thread Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:10:23 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9314/how-do-you-store-your-thread-and-other-sewing-notions http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9314/how-do-you-store-your-thread-and-other-sewing-notions Posted by April M. Mohr
There are oodles of products out there for thread, bobbin and notions storage. What storage methods do you find most effective? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9314/how-do-you-store-your-thread-and-other-sewing-notions Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:23:01 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9262/panties-sewing-pattern http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9262/panties-sewing-pattern Posted by sewinl0ve
Ever wanted to make your own underwear?  This is an easy project that only takes a few hours to put together and only has 2 seams!  The design is a sexy semi-booty revealing boy short style... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9262/panties-sewing-pattern