fundamentals - Threads
Not Your Traditional Patch Pocket
The key to sewing a very flat patch pocket is where you place the interfacing and how the fabric is folded and sewn.
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How to do a Blanket Stitch
7 commentsThis stitch is primarily used decoratively as an edge stitch.
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How to Cover Snaps for that Touch of Couture
10 commentsWhen large snaps are called for, covering them with fabric takes your project to another level.
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Mystery Foot Revealed
20 commentsWe asked for your help in determining the purpose of an unusual sewing foot. The mystery has been solved.
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How do you store your thread and other sewing notions?
35 commentsThere are oodles of products out there for thread, bobbin and notions storage. What storage methods do you find most effective?
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BOOK GIVEAWAY: Embroidered Effects: Projects and Patterns to Inspire Your Stitching
47 commentsThis book by Jenny Hart will inspire you to add embroidery to the garments, gifts and home dec items that you make.
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How to Do a Slipstitch
3 commentsHere is another useful stitch to know. This stitch is great for hemming and finishing.
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What's Your Favorite Non-standard Sewing Machine Foot?
68 commentsSome feet are must-haves, some are fun and frivolous, and some are just not worth the time and effort. Share which feet you can't live without.
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Piping adds a special touch to your sewing
1 commentPiping is an embellishment you can add to just about every garment or home décor pattern to take it up a notch.
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How to do a Pickstitch
2 commentsThis strong, decorative stitch can be used to install zippers in difficult fabrics or understitch seam allowance on facings.
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More on A Moveable Waist from Threads Issue #144
2 commentsAuthor David Page Coffin expands on creating an adjustable waistband
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SmartFlix--the NetFlix for All Crafters
2 commentsPerfect your sewing skills with the help of SmartFlix
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Make a Light Box in a Jiffy
4 commentsHere's a way to make a light box without spending a penny!
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How to do a Fell Stitch
6 commentsThe fell stitch is used to appliqué one layer of fabric to another.
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How to Sew a Catch Stitch
7 commentsKenneth King shows you two versions of this handy stitch.
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Perfect Machine Tension Every Time
5 commentsUse this easy tip to find the right sewing machine tension for every fabric and every project.
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Fluid Fabric Challege Chiffon Tutorial
6 commentsChiffon may create gorgeous garments, but it's also rather tricky to sew. Following are a few tips and tricks to tame this fluid fabric.
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Shibori Design on Silk
2 commentsA simple form of Shibori using plastic, paint brush, straws, eye droppers, small cups, several colors of dye-na-flow, thread, string, 1 yard light weight silk fabric and kosher salt. Fold fabric in...
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Go against the Grain
1 commentGet creative when aligning pattern pieces along the fabric's yarns.
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Cutting Out
Accurate cutting is important for a well-sewn garment, but this step doesn't have to be difficult if you keep in mind a few simple things.
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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
