Copyright (c) 2013 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Tools-and-supplies category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/tools-and-supplies Wed, 22 May 2013 03:30:50 -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 Thu, 02 May 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30170/enter-the-threads-simplicity-monthly-spring-sewing-sweepstakes http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30170/enter-the-threads-simplicity-monthly-spring-sewing-sweepstakes Posted by Evamarie
Enter each month until June for a chance to win machines from Simplicity! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30170/enter-the-threads-simplicity-monthly-spring-sewing-sweepstakes Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:55:05 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29463/magazine-giveaway-sew-home http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29463/magazine-giveaway-sew-home Posted by EmilyBerube
You could win the latest "Threads" special interest magazine, "Sew Home!" ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29463/magazine-giveaway-sew-home Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29586/my-new-iron http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29586/my-new-iron Posted by KennethDKing
For Christmas, I bought some new equipment for my business, namely a portable leather walking foot sewing machine, and a new iron. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29586/my-new-iron 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 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:39:07 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29276/the-winner-of-the-fashion-designers-handbook-is http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29276/the-winner-of-the-fashion-designers-handbook-is Posted by EmilyBerube
Congratulations to the winner of "The Fashion Designer's Handbook" by Marjorie Galen. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29276/the-winner-of-the-fashion-designers-handbook-is Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:47:08 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29153/kids-fashion-giveaway-the-fashion-designers-handbook http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29153/kids-fashion-giveaway-the-fashion-designers-handbook Posted by amm
You could win this adorable kit for a special little girl. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29153/kids-fashion-giveaway-the-fashion-designers-handbook 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 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:00:17 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26247/the-winner-of-the-book-sewing-in-a-straight-line-by-brett-bara-is http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26247/the-winner-of-the-book-sewing-in-a-straight-line-by-brett-bara-is Posted by estebbins
Find out if you are the lucky winner of "Sewing in a Straight Line" by Brett Bara! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26247/the-winner-of-the-book-sewing-in-a-straight-line-by-brett-bara-is Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:55:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22872/how-to-work-with-lace-fabric http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22872/how-to-work-with-lace-fabric Posted by SusanKhalje
With these skills you will find that lace is versatile, forgiving, and surprisingly easy to sew. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22872/how-to-work-with-lace-fabric Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25844/book-giveaway-sewing-in-a-straight-line http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25844/book-giveaway-sewing-in-a-straight-line Posted by mgiroux
Find out how you could win this great new book by Brett Bara. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25844/book-giveaway-sewing-in-a-straight-line Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25272/the-ultimate-mending-kit http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25272/the-ultimate-mending-kit Posted by annieoconnor
Here are 25 items every sewer should have on hand. What other items are necessities for your sewing? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25272/the-ultimate-mending-kit Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:29:15 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23383/why-are-pincushions-frequently-made-to-resemble-tomatoes http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23383/why-are-pincushions-frequently-made-to-resemble-tomatoes Posted by amm
Learn about the tradition of the tomato pincushion. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23383/why-are-pincushions-frequently-made-to-resemble-tomatoes Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:25:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23227/get-sewing-deals-at-stitch-social http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23227/get-sewing-deals-at-stitch-social Posted by SLMiller
You can get discounts on patterns, fabrics, trims, instructional books and DVDs/CDs, notions, and project kits at StitchSocial.com while the deals and supplies last. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23227/get-sewing-deals-at-stitch-social 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