Copyright (c) 2009 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Tips-and-tricks category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/tips-and-tricks Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:43:30 -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 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:54:05 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10558/how-to-make-loops-in-soutache-braid http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10558/how-to-make-loops-in-soutache-braid Posted by Threads Magazine
Learn how to make small loops in soutache braid lie perfectly flat for elegant embellishment details. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10558/how-to-make-loops-in-soutache-braid Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9459/machine-quilt-a-supple-and-stylish-garment http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9459/machine-quilt-a-supple-and-stylish-garment Posted by Mary Ray
Here’s a way to eliminate the bulk and accentuate the detail when you make a quilted jacket. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9459/machine-quilt-a-supple-and-stylish-garment 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 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 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 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 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:19:37 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7284/how-to-form-slotted-seams http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7284/how-to-form-slotted-seams Posted by LOUISE CUTTING
Make a wonderful finish for a center front, center back, or just about any straight or curved seam you want to call attention to. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7284/how-to-form-slotted-seams Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:37:01 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8170/thread-beyond-the-sewing-room http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8170/thread-beyond-the-sewing-room Posted by Threads Magazine
Our tour of the Coats & Clark thread factory taught us that their thread shows up in some of the most unexpected everyday items. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8170/thread-beyond-the-sewing-room Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:26:31 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7400/post-your-sewing-tips http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7400/post-your-sewing-tips Posted by Misa Giroux
Share your quick sewing tips with us and they might appear in an upcoming issue of Quick Stuff to Sew. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7400/post-your-sewing-tips Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:02:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7694/smartflix-the-netflix-for-all-crafters http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7694/smartflix-the-netflix-for-all-crafters Posted by April M. Mohr
Perfect your sewing skills with the help of SmartFlix ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7694/smartflix-the-netflix-for-all-crafters Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:06:53 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7627/make-a-light-box-in-a-jiffy http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7627/make-a-light-box-in-a-jiffy Posted by April M. Mohr
Here's a way to make a light box without spending a penny! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7627/make-a-light-box-in-a-jiffy Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7438/create-perfectly-mitered-corners http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7438/create-perfectly-mitered-corners Posted by Mary Ray
If you love precise, crisp edges – this technique is for you. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7438/create-perfectly-mitered-corners Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7398/the-many-blogs-of-david-page-coffin http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7398/the-many-blogs-of-david-page-coffin Posted by Misa Giroux
Garment construction gets easier with David Page Coffin's sewing tutorials, PDFs, previews, and noteworthy sources. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7398/the-many-blogs-of-david-page-coffin Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:05:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7500/snappy-thinking http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7500/snappy-thinking Posted by judith neukam
Never let a good idea go to waste, share it with somebody. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7500/snappy-thinking Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:27:53 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7142/an-easy-way-to-turn-bias-cording-right-side-out http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7142/an-easy-way-to-turn-bias-cording-right-side-out Posted by LOUISE CUTTING
Bias covered cording has many sewing uses once you know the secrets to making it. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7142/an-easy-way-to-turn-bias-cording-right-side-out Wed, 27 May 2009 19:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7271/got-spots http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7271/got-spots Posted by judith neukam
Just call me the fabric whisperer. I’ve been handling fabric for a few more decades than I like to admit and if yours has spots, let's talk. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7271/got-spots Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:12:39 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6847/perfect-machine-tension-every-time http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6847/perfect-machine-tension-every-time Posted by April M. Mohr
Use this easy tip to find the right sewing machine tension for every fabric and every project. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6847/perfect-machine-tension-every-time Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:01:43 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6621/fluid-fabric-challege-chiffon-tutorial http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6621/fluid-fabric-challege-chiffon-tutorial Posted by Nicole Smith
Chiffon may create gorgeous garments, but it's also rather tricky to sew. Following are a few tips and tricks to tame this fluid fabric. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6621/fluid-fabric-challege-chiffon-tutorial