garment construction - Threads
Simple Bust Enlargement
20 commentsHere is a quick and easy pattern alteration to get a bit more room for the bust and upper chest.
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The Yoke Pattern for a Fantasy Fur Jacket
3 commentsOnce the body of my jacket was constructed, I needed to finalize the pattern for the yoke, before cutting into the leather. Here's how I did it.
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Go to Great Lengths
10 commentsBarbara Emodi shows how to extend a skirt at the hem in this online extra.
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And the Winners of The Victorian Tailor are...
1 commentFind out if you are one of the lucky winners in our giveaway.
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Narrow Back Adjustment
10 commentsHow to fit a garment with vertical wrinkles along the outer edges of the back shoulders.
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A Forgiving Bias-Cut Sleeve
6 commentsIn an online extra, Denise Severson shares a technique to make a pieced and bias-cut sleeve.
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Interlining a Slit Pocket
4 commentsSee the fur construction involving the slit pocket, as well as sewing the seams in this fantasy fur jacket.
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Book Giveaway: "THE VICTORIAN TAILOR" by Jason Maclochlainn
74 commentsIf you're interested in Victorian tailoring, you'll want this book. You could be one of three winners!
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The winner of "Draping Basics" by Sally M. Di Marco is...
4 commentsFind out if you are the lucky winner in our giveaway.
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Threads seamstress contributed to jacket on display at Winterthur Museum
16 commentsThe gorgeous jacket is on loan from Plimoth Plantation in Massachusetts to the Textiles Gallery in Wilmington, Delaware.
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FIT MUSEUM EXHIBIT: Vivienne Westwood, 1980-89
1 commentHere's a glimpse into the life of renowned fashion designer, Vivienne Westwood
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Installing a Pocket Bag into a Slit Pocket
2 commentsLearn how to finish a pocket in part 3 of Kenneth's Fantasy Fur Jacket.
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Book Giveaway: "Draping Basics" by Sally M. Di Marco�Deadline March 30
240 commentsThis book is a must if you'd like to learn draping techniques.
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Fantasy fur, installment 2: Creating a slit pocket in the fur
5 commentsContinuing with the process of making this showy fantasy fur jacket, I'll show you how I engineered a slit pocket into the fur.
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The Other Side of Couture!
31 commentsTake a look at the beautiful jackets Mary Ellen Velky wears when competing on horseback.
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MAGAZINE GIVEAWAY: Spring 2011 SewStylish
189 commentsYou could win a copy of the latest SewStylish magazine to get your Spring sewing off to a great start!
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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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Inside a Silk Charmeuse Jacket
26 commentsI had a chance to re-visit a jacket I'd made some time back for a client - I thought you might like to see the inside story!
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The Felted Wool Sweater--Updated
35 commentsSee the image of the finished camp sweater so many of your requested.
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