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How to Make a Piggyback Pocket

stitchhappy, senior technical editor | January 3rd, 20116 comments

Try these double pockets for retro styling.

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30-Minute Jacket

stitchhappy, senior technical editor | December 15th, 201067 comments

Turn a fabric rectangle into a versatile garment with this project from our latest issue of Quick Stuff to Sew.

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Keep These Seam Finishes in Your Bag of Tricks

MaryRay, contributor | December 9th, 201012 comments

Here are a couple of simple and efficient ways to beautifully finish seams.

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A Clever Finish Makes a Single Layer Reversible

stitchhappy, senior technical editor | December 6th, 20109 comments

This edge and seam technique produces a relaxed double-duty jacket.

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The Double Cloth Patch Pocket

KennethDKing, contributor | November 29th, 201010 comments

This is a companion article to the double-sided cloth article in the magazine (Issue 152 Dec 2010/Jan 2011). I received some questions about how I handled the pocket, so I thought I'd post a how-to!

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Button Placement

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | November 22nd, 201017 comments

Find the perfect button placement to prevent a gap at the front of a garment.

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Have you ever been plagued with a fitting problem?

amm, contributor | November 16th, 20105 comments

Fitting problems can turn a great sewing project sour. What solutions have worked best for you?

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amm, contributor | November 2nd, 2010132 comments

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Staying a Neckline and Armhole

KennethDKing, contributor | October 25th, 201031 comments

Staying a neckline or armhole will ensure that you have a polished, professional, gap-free look when making garments with a scoop neck or a sleeveless armhole.

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Video: How to Sew a Three-Thread Rolled Serged Edge

smcfarland, contributor | October 4th, 20105 comments

Watch Kayla Kennington's online video tutorials to master a neat hemming or seaming technique.

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Double Bias Length Extension

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | September 27th, 201014 comments

Extend your sleeves with bias fabric insets. This technique could also be used to extend the hem of a pair of pants or add interest to a straight skirt.

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More Vintage Inspiration

SusanKhalje, contributor | September 20th, 201010 comments

Take a look at this sampling of exquisite vintage garments; This time from the collection of a murder-mystery writer, who uses them for inspiration.

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Staying a Curve with Crossgrain Muslin

KennethDKing, contributor | September 13th, 201020 comments

Use a strip of crossgrain muslin, to stay a curved armhole before you construct the jacket.

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Create an Illusion Mesh Edge

ThreadsMagazine, editor | September 6th, 201017 comments

Avoid traditional facings with this creative technique.

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The Fortuny Jacket

KennethDKing, contributor | August 31st, 20109 comments

People asked to see the rest of the ensemble after seeing the post of the Fortuny shirt. I don't have a good photo of the jeans just yet, but here's a cute one of the jacket, taken at a recent Threads photo shoot.

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