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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.
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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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How to Add Sleeves to a Sleeveless Top
Three pretty options give a sleeveless top extra style and coverage.
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How to Make a Half Bias Jacket Lining
7 commentsSupport a jacket’s structure using a vintage tailoring technique.
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How to Create A Slimming Look with the All-In-One Pocket
3 commentsMake your tummy look smoother without having to give up bread!
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Make Endless Pieces with One Base Pattern
2 commentsA base pattern makes it easy to whip up a wardrobe of unique, well-fitting garments.
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How to Make a Tailored Garment
1 commentA traditional menswear tailor talks about how to build impeccable shape into garments.
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Couture Construction
In this article, Susan Khalje walks you through putting a garment together with couture methods.
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The Big Reveal
4 commentsFinally after several requests (and some time for you all to rest up), to celebrate the New Year, the hair jacket makes its debut, with the full-on photo shoot. There was hair, makeup, and a wind machine involved!
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How to Achieve Waistline Definition
2 commentsHere are five functional and comfortable ideas for creating a waistline.
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How to Alter Sleeves for a Better Fit
These easy-to-follow techniques from author Denise Severson show the way to beautiful sleeves that fit your biceps.
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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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Move a Zipper's Location
Find out how to shift garment openings and create new ones for exposed zippers in this SewStylish web extra.
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A Look at Exposed Zippers
25 commentsIn the August/September issue of Threads we demonstrated how to install exposed zippers. Check out extra detail photos that we couldn't fit in the magazine.
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What influences the fabrics you buy?
11 commentsType, color and feel are only some of the reasons. Share how you choose fabrics.
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And the Winner of Threads June/July 2012 (#161) Issue is...
1 commentAre you the lucky winner of this fantastic summer issue?
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How to Make a Precision Placket
17 commentsDownload our pattern for a perfect placket and learn how to make this classic sleeve finish that most patterns don't include.
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