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Hand-Embroidered Understitching Make the functional fantastic with a hidden embellishment.

Create the Perfect Sewing Space Three professionals share what they love about where they sew.

How to Sew Gussets To improve range of motion, use this vintage technique.

25 Ways to Save Time & Money in the Sewing Room Designer and stylist Ruth Ciemnoczolowski shares her tips.

Slow Sewing for a Better Experience Author Patricia Keay champions slow sewing—a new, old-fashioned way to savor the creative experience.

Create an Easy-to-Alter Waistline By changing the construction order on a skirt finished with lining to the waist, it’s a cinch to make adjustments later.

How to Make a Bias Design Revealing the magic that happens at 45 degrees.

Four Ways to Make Your Favorite Dress Give your favorite pattern a fresh look.

Make Details and Embellishments for Simple Garments Three techniques for embellishing with fabric.

How to Work with Sheer Fabric Layer see-through fabrics with abandon for brilliant combinations.

Flattering Shoulder Tips Achieving a flattering shoulder shape regardless of the current style.

Threads Magazine - Issue 167 - June/July 2013 Threads Insiders get the very first look at the June/July 2013 issue of Threads magazine. Subscribers will be receiving their print copies soon, but be the first to check out what's inside this new issue.

Lightweight Jersey Knit Dress Take a look at an interactive 360-degree view of the jersey knit dress from Threads #167.

How to Add Sleeves to a Sleeveless Top Three pretty options give a sleeveless top extra style and coverage.

Fitting Tips with Professor King Kenneth D. King shares tips and tricks for getting perfectly fitting garments.

How to Add a Twisted Bias Strip Panel A bias-strip insertion adds eye-catching detail.

How to Make a Half Bias Jacket Lining Support a jacket’s structure using a vintage tailoring technique.

How to Create A Slimming Look with the All-In-One Pocket Make your tummy look smoother without having to give up bread!

Make Endless Pieces with One Base Pattern A base pattern makes it easy to whip up a wardrobe of unique, well-fitting garments.

How to Make Bounded Buttonholes With edges wrapped in fabric, these buttonholes are bound to last.