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Get Creative with Edge Finishes on Your Twist Top
12 commentsIn this web extra, learn how to create three different neckline finishes for the "Twist Top" from Threads #167 (June/July 2013).
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The Winner of "Couture Sewing" is...
Congratulations to the winner of "Couture Sewing" by Claire B. Shaeffer!
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Butterick: Early Summer 2013
Make the transition from blustery weather with Butterick's latest collection!
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Book Giveaway: "The Essential A-Line"
43 commentsIt's the skirt every girl needs! Win this awesome book!
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Book Giveaway "Vintage Lingerie"
127 commentsYou could win "Vintage Lingerie" by Jill Salen
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Quick Tip: Button Placement Inside a Vertical Buttonhole
15 commentsLearn how to place a button in a vertical buttonhole so the button won't slip out while wearing and the front garment sides won't become uneven.
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Book Giveaway "The Colette Sewing Handbook"
48 commentsYou could have the chance to win "The Colette Sewing Handbook" By Sarai Mitnick.
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The Winner of "Threads" Issue 165 is...
1 commentCongratulations to the winner of "Threads" Issue 165!
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More Fortuny! Yes, More!
32 commentsRecently I was commissioned by a customer to make a jacket from fabric she purchased this summer at the Palazzo Fortuny. This starts a series of posts documenting the progress of this jacket.
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How to Make a Floating Shoulder Pad
14 commentsCheck out this designer-inspired shoulder pad that moves with your garment as you move.
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How to Miter the Inside Corner of a Hong Kong Finish
17 commentsThis is a technique I showed my students at F.I.T. recently.
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How to Create a Balanced Dart
9 commentsIn heavy or dimensional fabric a dart can look bulky when pressed to one side. This technique will balance the dart value.
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Quick Stuff to Sew, Winter 2012 is Here!
1 commentQuick Stuff to Sew (Winter 2012) is now available on newstands and on the iPad!
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How to Make a Banded Armscye
7 commentsTry this technique for a flattering sleeveless garment.
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How to Master the Backstitch
4 commentsLearn how to control fabric and sew secure seams with this essential hand stitch.
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How to Sew Invisible Zippers
11 commentsLearn how to install an invisible zipper like a pro.
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How to Underline Garments
Learn how to select the correct underlining, and how to mark it and join it to the fashion fabric.
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How to Create a Beautiful Lace Top
12 commentsWatch as Threads Editor Deana Tierney May demonstrates how to create a beautiful and simple lace top.
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How to Create a Notched Tuck
15 commentsYou can use this irresistible tuck treatment on anything you sew.
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