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Princess seams, and other treacherous curves!

KennethDKing, contributor | July 2nd, 201035 comments

There seems to be some confusion about sewing an inside seam to an outside seam, without puckering one side or the other. I'm posting this, to help all of those people I've talked to, who have this question.

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Thread Bars

SusanKhalje, contributor | June 25th, 201016 comments

There are lots of options for closures, and thread bars are often overlooked. Best of all, they're nice and sturdy, and fun to make, too.

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3 Neat Edge Finishes for the Sleeveless Styles of Summer

MaryRay, contributor | June 21st, 201031 comments

Lightweight fabrics require light finishes. Here are some you’ll want to try.

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How to make a Chrysanthemum flower

KennethDKing, contributor | June 11th, 201028 comments

This extravagant blossom is suitable for trimming hats, or ball gowns. For its drama, it's surprisingly easy to make!

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Ribbon Braid

KennethDKing, contributor | June 1st, 201030 comments

This stunning ribbon braid is easy to create, and can add a touch of embellishment to any project!

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Add style and flair with pleats

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | May 24th, 201038 comments

In a recent 'snoop' shopping trip I was noticing a series of pleats at the waist areas in blouses, shirts, and lightweight jackets.

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Cut-on Gusset

KennethDKing, contributor | May 10th, 201035 comments

This technique from the classic Norfolk jacket provides incredible mobility for your arms while allowing for a closely fitting bodice

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Sewing Perfect Matchpoints on Intersecting Seams

SusanKhalje, contributor | May 3rd, 201016 comments

Lining up intersecting seams can be tricky - despite careful pinning, things often shift. Here are a few techniques to improve your results!

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Circular Ribbon Flower Redux

KennethDKing, contributor | April 19th, 201017 comments

Spring has sprung, and this "extended play" version of the circular ribbon flower will be the perfect trim for all of those airy sundresses!

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Trimming Tricks

MaryRay, contributor | March 29th, 201033 comments

For beautifully faced edges, you need to eliminate bulk. It’s not glamorous, but a few simple steps produce amazing results.

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The Circular Ribbon Flower

KennethDKing, contributor | March 8th, 201022 comments

This lovely ribbon flower is most versatile--trim a hat with a small version, or scale it up for a wonderful ruffled cuff!

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Raw-Edge Bias Binding

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | February 26th, 201017 comments

This binding can be used on any part of the garment--curved, straight, or on corners.

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Moving Flare in a Skirt

KennethDKing, contributor | February 22nd, 201019 comments

Understanding how fullness is added and arranged in a flare skirt, can give you an understanding of how fitting principles work.

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Working with Embellished Fabrics, Part 2

SusanKhalje, contributor | February 15th, 201015 comments

Threads contributing editor Susan Khalje shows how to expertly finish a garment created with embellished fabric.

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Working with Embellished Fabrics, Part I

SusanKhalje, contributor | February 8th, 201013 comments

Embellished fabrics can be intimidating to work with. Care and effort, however, could yield beautiful results.

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More Tips for Working with Boiled Wool

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | January 11th, 201011 comments

I was inspired by Mary Ray's blog and the current issue of Threads to work with the boiled wool I had been saving for several years. Here are some tips I developed in the process.

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Perfect Pleated Edging

KennethDKing, contributor | December 21st, 200926 comments

Polyester organza is durable for edging, but can be difficult to manage. Kenneth shows a trick he figured out for making the pleating come out perfect.

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