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The Winner of "Couture Sewing" is...
Congratulations to the winner of "Couture Sewing" by Claire B. Shaeffer!
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Book Giveaway "The Colette Sewing Handbook"
48 commentsYou could have the chance to win "The Colette Sewing Handbook" By Sarai Mitnick.
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How to Make a Floating Shoulder Pad
14 commentsCheck out this designer-inspired shoulder pad that moves with your garment as you move.
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How to Create a Balanced Dart
9 commentsIn heavy or dimensional fabric a dart can look bulky when pressed to one side. This technique will balance the dart value.
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How to Master the Backstitch
4 commentsLearn how to control fabric and sew secure seams with this essential hand stitch.
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MAGAZINE GIVEAWAY: The April/May 2012 issue of Threads magazine!
97 commentsYou could win our latest issue by leaving a comment.
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Giveaway: SewStylish Spring 2012 Fashion Sewing Guide
239 commentsYou could win a copy of this great issue by leaving a comment at the bottom of the page.
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Rayon Fabric and Interfacing Placement
18 commentsInterfacing is the back bone for garment construction. When placed in the wrong direction, it can make the garment look less than professional.
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Teach Yourself to Sew, Season 1
The skills found in Teach Yourself to Sew are perfect for new sewers or for those looking to brush up on the basics.
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Book Giveaway: "Threads Sewing Guide"
566 commentsYou could win this must-have sewing encyclopedia by simply leaving a comment.
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Book Giveaway: "Draping Basics" by Sally M. Di Marco
243 commentsThis book is a must if you'd like to learn draping techniques.
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Facing a Facing
18 commentsThe inside edges of facings might be for your eyes only, but you still want them to look clean and pretty.
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Create Ripple-Free Piping
Sewers of all levels can definitely tackle this wonderful design detail.
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How to Make a Perfect Notched Lapel
Notched lapels are one of the hallmarks of good tailoring, and there's no reason to consider them impossible.
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Button Placement
17 commentsFind the perfect button placement to prevent a gap at the front of a garment.
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How to Cover Snaps for that Touch of Couture
24 commentsWhen large snaps are called for, covering them with fabric takes your project to another level.
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Piping adds a special touch to your sewing
3 commentsPiping 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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More on A Moveable Waist from Threads Issue #144
3 commentsAuthor David Page Coffin expands on creating an adjustable waistband
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How to do a Fell Stitch
8 commentsThe fell stitch is used to appliqué one layer of fabric to another.
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