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Palmer/Pletsch is Holding a Contest

SLMiller, associate editor | December 7th, 20113 comments

Sew a Palmer/Pletsch pattern and enter the contest by January 31 and you could win a free four-day or five-day Palmer/Pletsch workshop!

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Threads Fitting Series: Waist & Hips

ThreadsMagazine, editor | December 5th, 2011

Kenneth D. King shows you how to custom-fit or alter pants and skirts like a pro.

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Threads Fitting Series: Bust

ThreadsMagazine, editor | November 28th, 2011

Learn how to drape and shape for a fit that flatters every body type.

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Pack Your Sewing Projects and Go

SLMiller, associate editor | September 30th, 2011

Sometimes you just want to get away from it all—and take your sewing with you. These upcoming sewing retreats offer a variety of opportunities to do just that!

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BOOK GIVEAWAY: "Underwear Fashion in Detail"

amm, contributor | July 26th, 2011370 comments

You could win this fabulous book by leaving simply a comment.

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Custom Pants Pattern Workshops at Your Request

SLMiller, associate editor | June 22nd, 201127 comments

Tailoring expert Joyce Murphy creates custom pants patterns for small groups of sewers around the country, traveling where she’s needed on request.

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How to Fit a Muslin

ThreadsMagazine, editor | May 17th, 2011

This technique will make sure your seams and curves are positioned correctly.

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Book Giveaway: "Threads Sewing Guide"

amm, contributor | May 10th, 2011567 comments

You could win this must-have sewing encyclopedia by simply leaving a comment.

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Create a Swirled Bias Sleeve

smcfarland, contributor | May 5th, 201112 comments

Here's how to piece and twist a bias sleeve

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Use a Digital Camera to Get a Great Fit

ThreadsMagazine, editor | April 30th, 2011

Keep a visual record of fittings to serve as a reference.

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A Forgiving Bias-Cut Sleeve

smcfarland, contributor | April 14th, 20116 comments

In an online extra, Denise Severson shares a technique to make a pieced and bias-cut sleeve.

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Make Yourself a Fitting Companion

ThreadsMagazine, editor | March 24th, 2011

You can make a very serviceable dress form from inexpensive and easy-to-find materials.

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How to Drape for a Plus-Size Garment

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 31st, 2011

When your measurements go off the charts, draping gives you design freedom.

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How to Drape a Fitted Bodice

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 31st, 2011

Here is a method for fitting the top half of the female body that is so simple and intuitive it is perfect for beginners.

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Padding a Dress Form

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 31st, 20112 comments

Use fusible interfacing and cotton batting reshape a form to match your figure.

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Custom-Grade a Pattern

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 30th, 2011

Use 13 key points to prepare a pants pattern.

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Adjusting Pants from Waist to Seat

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 30th, 2011

Here is a foolproof method for making pattern adjustments for pant fitting.

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How to Fit a Bust

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 30th, 2011

Evening gowns, prom dresses, wedding gowns, sundresses, and halter-tops all require specialized bust support.

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How to find the correct sleeve length

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | January 24th, 201115 comments

Find the correct sleeve length with a drop or extended shoulder in a blouse or jacket, with or without a cuff.

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Princess seams, and other treacherous curves!

KennethDKing, contributor | July 2nd, 201035 comments

There seems to be some confusion about sewing an inside seam to an outside seam, without puckering one side or the other. I'm posting this, to help all of those people I've talked to, who have this question.

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