Let's Get Away
7 commentsYou don’t have to take a slow boat to China to get alone with your muse. Try a sewing retreat, instead.
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Book Giveaway: Easy Guide to Sewing
33 commentsEasy Guide to Sewing is the perfect mother's day gift for any sewer. And, while you're at it, win a copy for yourself.
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Special Fitting Issue
1 commentJust in time for Spring! Check out the latest issue of Threads Magazine, on newsstands now.
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On Fitting Sleeves
2 commentsYour favorite off-the-rack fashions hold the secret to perfectly shaped sleeve caps and armholes.
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Fitting DVD Series Preview
In this video preview, you'll learn 6 fitting techniques from the Threads Fitting DVD Series.
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Adapt a Bra to Accommodate a Prosthesis
Creating a post-mastectomy bra from a purchased garment requires only basic sewing skills and a little attention to detail.
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The Seam Method of Pattern Alteration
1 commentAn innovative technique for pattern alteration that's simple to understand and easy to do, offering options other techniques don't.
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Understanding the Basic Shawl-Collar Pattern
Learn how to make this distinctive collar type, drafted with the lapel and collar in one, for easy sewing and flattering. style
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Experimental Design
6 commentsThis is a design I came up with for an experimental design class I was taking. I was inspired by the Rococo period and the very over the top garments created during an era when they didn't have...
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Choosing Fabric for Plus-Sized Designs
4 commentsThe aesthetics, durability, and comfort of the fiber are the most important criteria to consider when choosing fabric for plus-sized designs.
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1860's Silk Ensemble
11 commentsA delightful lady wanted me to create a new 1860's ensemble for her. We designed it together having been been influenced by photos, research and her likes & dislikes. 40 yds. of silk...
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Draft a Two-Piece Collar with a Stand
Use these step-by-step instructions to design a two-piece collar with a stand.
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The Ease Factor in Pattern-Drafting Software
Selecting the correct amount of ease is critical in drafting a great-fitting pattern.
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New Features for Threads
4 commentsYou may have noticed our new look, but there are also some exciting new features to explore. Upload your own project photos to the Reader's Closet, and share your thoughts or questions with our new commenting tool.
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Create Couture Lingerie
3 commentsDelicate fabric and lace, a simple pattern, and fine sewing add up to a couture cami. Alexandra Armillas teaches you how to make one of your own.
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Basket-Weave Coat: the Inside Story
3 commentsHow do you transform basic basket-weaving into a jacket with a 22-panel lattice? See the pattern and the assembly technique.
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How to Post a Project in the Reader's Closet
Upload your project photos to the reader's closet and share them with the community.
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Choose the Correct Pattern Size
2 commentsYou can't rely on your ready-to-wear size when selecting a pattern size. Your best bet is to record your basic body measurements and refer to them when it's time to buy your pattern.
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To Judge a Pattern, Start with Its Cover
It's critical to evaluate the fit and style of any pattern before you sew it. This crash course tells you what to look for.
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The Best of Threads, Vol. 1 DVD-ROMQuick computer access to 50 of the best sewing technique articles from Threads magazine
Shirtmaking TechniquesA Demonstration of Hands-On Skill
Quick Stuff to Sew, Vol. 1A fashionable collection of quick, creative sewing projects
