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How to Sew a Stitch and Pink Seam Finish

How to Sew a Stitch and Pink Seam Finish

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Learn how to sew a stitch and pink seam finish with this video tutorial.

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How to Stitch Together Seam Allowances

How to Stitch Together Seam Allowances

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Learn how to sew a stitch together seam allowances with this video tutorial.

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How to Edgestitch and Topstitch a Collar Lapel

How to Edgestitch and Topstitch a Collar Lapel

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Fine sewing vanishes from the viewers eye, but if it is a mistake, it becomes very visible.

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The Winner of Threads Issue 164 is...

The Winner of "Threads" Issue 164 is...

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Check to see if you won!

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How to Make a Floating Shoulder Pad

How to Make a Floating Shoulder Pad

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Check out this designer-inspired shoulder pad that moves with your garment as you move.

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Kids Fashion Giveaway: The Fashion Designers Handbook

Kid's Fashion Giveaway: "The Fashion Designer's Handbook"

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You could win this adorable kit for a special little girl.

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More Fashion Illustration Basics from Yelen Aye

More Fashion Illustration Basics from Yelen Aye

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Bring your fashion designs to life with this video tutorial.

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How to Miter the Inside Corner of a Hong Kong Finish

How to Miter the Inside Corner of a Hong Kong Finish

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This is a technique I showed my students at F.I.T. recently.

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How to Create a Balanced Dart

How to Create a Balanced Dart

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In 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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Combining Fabric Weaves and Weights

Combining Fabric Weaves and Weights

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Create a stir with garments that combine textures, prints, fibers, and weaves.

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MAGAZINE GIVEAWAY: What advice would you give to someone learning to sew?

MAGAZINE GIVEAWAY: What advice would you give to someone learning to sew?

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Share your thoughts for a chance to win the current issue of Threads!

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How to Sew a Basic Kick Pleat

How to Sew a Basic Kick Pleat

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Learn how to sew a basic kick pleat with this excerpt from Threads #164 (December 2012/January 2013).

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Firming Up Fabrics with Gelatine

Firming Up Fabrics with Gelatine

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Stabilizing fabrics is nothing new - and it can be a big help.

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Add a Fluttery Sleeve to a Sleeveless Garment

Add a Fluttery Sleeve to a Sleeveless Garment

Learn how to add fluttery shawl-like sleeves to sleeveless garments with this tutorial from Kathleen Cheetham.

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Quick Stuff to Sew, Winter 2012 is Here!

Quick Stuff to Sew, Winter 2012 is Here!

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Quick Stuff to Sew (Winter 2012) is now available on newstands and on the iPad!

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How to Make Custom Piping

How to Make Custom Piping

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There’s no need to buy ready-made piping when you can make your own covered piping to match or coordinate with your projects.

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How to Make a Banded Armscye

How to Make a Banded Armscye

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Try this technique for a flattering sleeveless garment.

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How to Master the Backstitch

How to Master the Backstitch

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Learn how to control fabric and sew secure seams with this essential hand stitch.

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How to Care for Your Sewing Machine

How to Care for Your Sewing Machine

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Follow these six steps and you'll keep your sewing machine running smoothly.

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Read Threads on Your iPad or iPhone!

Read Threads on Your iPad or iPhone!

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Download the new app and start reading Threads Magazine on your iPad or iPhone!

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