Copyright (c) 2009 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Tools-and-supplies category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/tools-and-supplies Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:35:54 -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 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 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 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:49:50 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9713/the-2009-threads-archive-dvd-rom http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9713/the-2009-threads-archive-dvd-rom Posted by April M. Mohr
Our readers asked, and we answered. The Threads Archive DVD containing issues #1 through #146 is almost ready for our readers to enjoy. It's one of the best things to happen at Threads in a long time! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9713/the-2009-threads-archive-dvd-rom Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:45:44 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9686/satin-pleated-clutch http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9686/satin-pleated-clutch Posted by constructivism
My own design for a clutch Handbag made in silk satin with a front pleat detail & tiny pleats to give shape to the base. It is closed with a sunken/ hidden zip construction. Finished it measures... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9686/satin-pleated-clutch Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:58:36 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9558/1890s-victoriana-day-outfit http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9558/1890s-victoriana-day-outfit Posted by Rosies_stuffnsew
I made the skirt from a Truly Victorian pattern TV 292 Bell Skirt. The base fabric is a gray colonial strip quilting cotton. The trim is 10 mts of light pink double faced satin ribbon and a beautiful... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9558/1890s-victoriana-day-outfit Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:03:22 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9509/vintage-accessory-help http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9509/vintage-accessory-help Posted by PTallon
I have a set of pattern cams for a vintage machine.  Can anyone help me figure out what machine these belong to?? Here is a picture of the same set, same box, same cams.  All 16. The box... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9509/vintage-accessory-help Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:18:55 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9491/simplicity-bias-tape-maker-project-one http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9491/simplicity-bias-tape-maker-project-one Posted by sewinggal1
This is my first project done on the Simplicity Bias Tape Maker! A receiving blanket  -- 1 down, 7 to go. Next is a throw for the baby's room, done in Minky, the beautiful rose swirl texture. I... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9491/simplicity-bias-tape-maker-project-one Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9423/mystery-foot-revealed http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9423/mystery-foot-revealed Posted by April M. Mohr
We asked for your help in determining the purpose of an unusual sewing foot. The mystery has been solved. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9423/mystery-foot-revealed 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 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9444/make-it-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9444/make-it-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness Posted by Nicole Smith
Upload photos of your pink projects to the CraftStylish gallery to help raise money for breast cancer research and for a chance to win a prize from Gutermann thread. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9444/make-it-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:29:44 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8854/five-blogs-we-love http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8854/five-blogs-we-love Posted by Tori Sandifer
The Internet is full of great sewing resources. Here are some sites that we find especially helpful and informative. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8854/five-blogs-we-love Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:34:42 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9350/choosing-an-iron http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9350/choosing-an-iron Posted by jinxy
Years ago, when the old iron wore out, your mother or grandmother went to Sears or the local appliance shop to buy a new one. I take that back. It more than likely didn't wear out. It probably broke... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9350/choosing-an-iron Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9327/and-the-winners-of-the-simplicity-rotary-cutting-machines-are http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9327/and-the-winners-of-the-simplicity-rotary-cutting-machines-are Posted by Victoria North
Find out if you were one of the lucky winners in our Simplicity Rotary Cutting Machine giveaway. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9327/and-the-winners-of-the-simplicity-rotary-cutting-machines-are 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, 28 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9215/giveaway-simplicity-rotary-cutting-machine http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9215/giveaway-simplicity-rotary-cutting-machine Posted by Victoria North
Change your avatar and win! Two lucky winners will be chosen at random to take home the Simplicity Rotary Cutting Machine. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9215/giveaway-simplicity-rotary-cutting-machine Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:19:52 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9242/and-the-winners-of-the-book-embroidered-effects-are http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9242/and-the-winners-of-the-book-embroidered-effects-are Posted by April M. Mohr
Three lucky winners were chosen to recieve Jenny Hart's book "Embroidered Effects." Find out if you're a winner. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9242/and-the-winners-of-the-book-embroidered-effects-are Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:29:57 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8027/book-giveaway-embroidered-effects-projects-and-patterns-to-inspire-your-stitching http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8027/book-giveaway-embroidered-effects-projects-and-patterns-to-inspire-your-stitching Posted by April M. Mohr
This book by Jenny Hart will inspire you to add embroidery to the garments, gifts and home dec items that you make. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8027/book-giveaway-embroidered-effects-projects-and-patterns-to-inspire-your-stitching Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9144/and-the-winners-of-the-simplicity-bias-tape-makers-are http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9144/and-the-winners-of-the-simplicity-bias-tape-makers-are Posted by Threads Magazine
Find out if you were the lucky winner of a Simplicity Bias Tape Maker. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9144/and-the-winners-of-the-simplicity-bias-tape-makers-are Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:43:23 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9087/bias-tape-machine http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9087/bias-tape-machine Posted by 10isdzinr
I am not the best with computers, but decided that I would love to win the Simplicity Bias Maker Machine.  It would do wonders for the tennis outfits that I love to make.  Will... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9087/bias-tape-machine Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8980/giveaway-simplicity-bias-tape-maker http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8980/giveaway-simplicity-bias-tape-maker Posted by Nicole Smith
Change your avatar and win! Two lucky winners will be chosen at random to take home the Simplicity Bias Tape Maker. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8980/giveaway-simplicity-bias-tape-maker