garment construction - Threads
The Ease Factor in Pattern-Drafting Software
Selecting 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
3 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
1 commentLearn 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
2 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
1 commentFabric 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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Line and Underline in One Step
2 commentsDiscover a speedy assembly method that puts together all garment layers at once, and conceals all the seams.
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How to Measure Up
3 commentsUse our printable measurement chart and instructions to guide you through the process of taking and recording accurate body measurements
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A Primer on Sewing Knits
3 commentsA guide for easy-to-make knit garments that look like ready-to-wear
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Boning- Not just for Corsets
2 commentsLearn how to engineer stability into all sorts of fitted garments with this couture technique.
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Video: Pressing Tips
1 commentThe goal of pressing is to shape the fabric, not flatten it. In this video, custom sewer Ann Steeves demonstrates a few handy tools and techniques to use with your steam iron to create great-looking garments.
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Video: Pressing Templates for a Sharp Edge
2 commentsSee how easy it is to create perfectly pressed hems and pockets.
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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
