Copyright (c) 2012 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Tools-and-supplies category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/tools-and-supplies Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:06:49 -0500 Threads - Tools-and-supplies category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/tools-and-supplies 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, 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 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, 18 Nov 2011 16:25:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21915/sneak-peek-at-its-sew-easy-season-2 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21915/sneak-peek-at-its-sew-easy-season-2 Posted by smcfarland
The PBS sewing series resumes in December - here's what's coming up! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21915/sneak-peek-at-its-sew-easy-season-2 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 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:12:56 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20149/magazine-giveaway-quick-stuff-to-sew http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20149/magazine-giveaway-quick-stuff-to-sew Posted by amm
You could win one of two copies of "Quick Stuff to Sew" in time for your holiday sewing! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20149/magazine-giveaway-quick-stuff-to-sew 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, 06 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19790/corsets-from-the-hardware-store http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19790/corsets-from-the-hardware-store Posted by KennethDKing
Some of my students told me of using zip ties as a substitute for whalebone in corsets, and--it works! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19790/corsets-from-the-hardware-store 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 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19101/elna-sewing-machine-recalled http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19101/elna-sewing-machine-recalled Posted by SLMiller
Janome and the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission have issued a recall for the Elna eXcellence 740 sewing machine due to a fire hazard. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19101/elna-sewing-machine-recalled 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, 23 May 2011 13:05:52 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18875/creating-perfect-bias-fabric-loops http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18875/creating-perfect-bias-fabric-loops Posted by SusanKhalje
It's all in the details (well, not all of it), but an otherwise nicely-made garment can be spoiled by less-than-perfect finishing touches. Here's a guide to creating perfect fabric loops. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18875/creating-perfect-bias-fabric-loops 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, 10 May 2011 11:43:17 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18927/book-giveaway-threads-sewing-guide http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18927/book-giveaway-threads-sewing-guide Posted by amm
You could win this must-have sewing encyclopedia by simply leaving a comment. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18927/book-giveaway-threads-sewing-guide 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 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:03:56 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18641/enter-the-bernina-simply-stylish-sweepstakes http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18641/enter-the-bernina-simply-stylish-sweepstakes Posted by mgiroux
Visit CraftStylish to enter for your chance to win a Bernina 3 Series sewing machine. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18641/enter-the-bernina-simply-stylish-sweepstakes