garment construction - Threads
Drawstrings that Stretch
1 commentElastic drawstrings make clothing more comfortable to wear and more accomodating to minor weight changes
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Mirror Image Pleats
Notch the pleat positions on both the skirt and the waistband in order to get equally deep and evenly-spaced pleats.
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Perfect Thread Tension Every Time
1 commentPerfect your tension setting by having the top and bobbin threads break in exactly the same place
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Speaking of Buttons
A simple zigzag stitch allows you to sew lots of buttons by machine in half the time
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No-Bulk Elastic Joint
2 commentsMake a smooth elastic joint with the help of a thin piece of fabric
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Color-Code Pleat-Marking Lines
Use different thread colors to differentiate between marked foldlines and placement lines
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Binding with Fusible Thread
Use fusible thread in your bobbin for flawless binding aplications.
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Build in No-Slide Shoulder Straps
1 commentUse elastic cording to create no-slide shoulder straps
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Add Support to Fabrics with Old Flannel Sheets
1 commentUsed flannel sheets can provied the right backing for a variety of sewing projects
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Put a Bead Behind That Button
3 commentsSewing a bead behind a button is an elegant trick that works with a variety of garments
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The Most Important Button Position Is the One on the Bust Point Line
Determine your correct bust point
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Stitch Buttons by Machine
Stitch buttons by machine for a more secure attachment in less time
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Sew a Buttonhole from the Ground Up
To improve your buttonhole sewing, sew the least noticed buttonhole first and work towards the most noticed buttonhole.
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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
