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A Visit to Waechter's Fine Fabrics in Asheville, NC

Mary Ray, contributor | June 12th, 20091 comment

Waechters is not only a great resource for fabrics, buttons, patterns, and more – it’s fabulous eye candy and a wonderful place to go for inspiration and education.

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Shell Hem Edge

Threads Magazine, editor | April 30th, 200910 comments

Enhance any edge with a shell hem using just a basic needle and thread.

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UPDATED The Latest in Sewing Machines

Threads Magazine, editor | April 24th, 200916 comments

If you're in the market for a new machine, check out these models by Baby Lock, Brother, Husqvarna Viking, Janome, Singer, and Pfaff. Check back often for the latest releases. Just added: the Janome ASQ 2009.

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Fluid Fabrics: A Challenge for the Pros

judith neukam, contributor | March 5th, 20099 comments

We challenged designers to demonstrate their mastery of fluid fabrics in original garment designs. Here are photos of some of the finalists.

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Pattern Drafting Software

Nicole Smith, contributor | March 5th, 200918 comments

The perfect fit might not be as far away as you think. In the April/May 2009 issue of Threads (#142), we introduce you to some new software on the market that can help you get a great fit fast, and here’s a list of a few more to check out.

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See Your Creations on the Pages of Threads Magazine!

Nicole Smith, contributor | February 12th, 2009

We know you're talented, so show it off! Upload your favorite, personally-sewn garments to the Reader's Closet on the Threads website for a chance to be featured in the magazine.

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Meet Designer Brook DeLorme

Threads Magazine, editor | February 3rd, 200943 comments

Take a look at the way thoughtful inspiration leads a young designer to create chic, sculptural garments.

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The Whimsical Creations of Saskia Wassing-Shepherd

Threads Magazine, editor | January 13th, 20092 comments

Bright colors, free-motion embroidery, and a sense of humor combine delightfully in the designer's soft-sculpture animals and furnishings.

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Find Your Best Silhouette

Threads Magazine, editor | January 7th, 200941 comments

Most of us have struggled with proportional problems, but the solution is actually selecting clothing shapes that better complement our existing figures. Learn how to design for your body using age-old proportion rules, and print out a master grid for your designs.

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Lessons From Other Quilters

Threads Magazine, editor | January 5th, 2009

Close inspection of antique (and other) quilts reveals techniques and approaches you can use in your own work.

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Fabrications: One Pattern, Three Looks

Threads Magazine, editor | January 5th, 20092 comments

Threads' newest feature is the result of a collaboration among three designers and one talented— and speedy— dressmaker.

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How to Sew a Sheer Placket

Threads Magazine, editor | December 24th, 20081 comment

Learn how to create a perfectly aligned placket for a sheer blouse using hand stitching.

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Sewing on the Half Scale

Nicole Smith, contributor | December 23rd, 200813 comments

Artist Anne Hand creates mini garments packed with big design.

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Shibori Design on Silk

jbertha, member | December 6th, 20081 comment

A simple form of Shibori using plastic, paint brush, straws, eye droppers, small cups, several colors of dye-na-flow, thread, string, 1 yard light weight silk fabric and kosher salt. Fold fabric in...

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