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Join the Threads Summer Sewing Challenge and WIN!

Threads Magazine, editor | July 1st, 2009

Express yourself in linen by August 17th and enter to win the new 1100D serger from Janome.

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Create Perfectly Mitered Corners

Mary Ray, contributor | June 29th, 20091 comment

If you love precise, crisp edges – this technique is for you.

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How to do a Fell Stitch

Kenneth King, contributor | June 22nd, 20091 comment

The fell stitch is used to appliqué one layer of fabric to another.

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Where Do the Threads Editors Buy Their Fabric?

April Mohr, contributor | June 18th, 20091 comment

Threads does its fabric shopping in some fabulous shops, where do you shop?

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The Classic White Shirt Designer Challenge Continues...

April Mohr, contributor | May 27th, 20091 comment

The Cloth Merchants host their own Classic White Shirt Designer Challenge. Check out their amazing white shirt designs.

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On Fitting Sleeves

Threads Magazine, editor | March 21st, 20092 comments

Your favorite off-the-rack fashions hold the secret to perfectly shaped sleeve caps and armholes.

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See Your Creations on the Pages of Threads Magazine!

Nicole Smith, contributor | February 12th, 2009

We know you're talented, so show it off! Upload your favorite, personally-sewn garments to the Reader's Closet on the Threads website for a chance to be featured in the magazine.

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Lightweight Tweed Jacket with Lime Green Lining

bellpb1966, member | February 3rd, 20096 comments

I recently finished this lightweight, tweed jacket with a wonderful lime green satin lining.

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Understanding Underlining

Threads Magazine, editor | January 24th, 20095 comments

Underlining solves everyday fabric problems, from stabilizing loose weaves to reducing show-through.

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A Shortcut to Great Linings

Threads Magazine, editor | January 24th, 2009

Skip interfacing and keep facings in place with this quick-lining technique.

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Armani Jackets: The Inside Story

Threads Magazine, editor | January 24th, 2009

The state of the art in interfacings, shoulders pads, and set-in sleeves

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Understanding the Basic Shawl-Collar Pattern

Threads Magazine, editor | January 23rd, 2009

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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Sewing White Fabric

Threads Magazine, editor | January 23rd, 20091 comment

Learn how to avoid soil, surface damage, show-through, and other pitfalls when working with white fabrics.

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Lapped Zippers Rule!

Threads Magazine, editor | January 16th, 20093 comments

Lapped zippers are easier to insert and look better than centered zippers in almost every situation.

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"Ethereal"

jdjola, member | January 6th, 200919 comments

This is a small collection of dresses that i made for my college graduation fashion show. Designs and patterns my own, hand-dyed fabrics, beading, crochett .

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