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How to Sew a Sheer Placket
1 commentLearn how to create a perfectly aligned placket for a sheer blouse using hand stitching.
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Choosing Fabric for Plus-Sized Designs
5 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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Hell in a Handbasket Hoody
15 commentsHell in a Handbasket Hoody has a completely finished basketweave center back and cuffs. This looks incredible! Wherever I wear my jacket, peoples heads turn my way without fail! This particular...
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Zoe's Dedication Gown
18 commentsI have made dedication outfits for all five of our grandchildren, but Zoe is our first little "princess" after four boys, so her dress had to be something really special! I...
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1860's Silk Ensemble
13 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
2 commentsUse 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
1 commentSelecting the correct amount of ease is critical in drafting a great-fitting pattern.
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Redondo and Hermosa
8 commentsI loved this pattern by Studio Tantrum. I had to try it out on my daughter, it was fun to make, and she loves wearing it! I did it in all designer cotton, so it's really soft, but a huge pain to iron!
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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
9 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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The Scalloped Hem
Make hemlines the center of attention with this delightful couture finish.
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Know Your Knits
Learn how to select and use a knit with confidence;this guide to the confusing world of knit fabrics will help you.
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How to Post a Project in the Reader's Closet
1 commentUpload your project photos to the reader's closet and share them with the community.
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Copying Complex Garments
3 commentsEven if your garment has lots of shaping and unusual pieces, making a pattern from it is straightforward—and doesn't require taking the garment apart.
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A Figure-Flattering Tee
3 commentsLearn how to make a custom-fit surplice top that elongates the body and slims the waist.
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Easy Pleated Skirts
14 commentsLearn how to make wash-proof pleats from drip-dry fabrics. Best of all, no pattern is required.
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How to Shop for Elastic
Sewing educator and author Connie Long explains how to get the right type and the right amount of elastic for a flexible waistline.
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Working with Vintage Patterns
3 commentsLearn what it takes to stitch up beautiful garments from the past.
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Sheer Seams and Edges
A contemporary couturier shares techniques for making neat, narrow finishes on sheer and lightweight fabrics.
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Making Sense of Stabilizers
2 commentsFabric stabilizers are rewriting the book on decorative sewing techniques, and new ones appear daily. Here's how to sort through the maze.
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