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How to Take Four Different Body Measurements

How to Take Four Different Body Measurements

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Susan Lazear shows you how to take four different body measurements using a variety of tools.

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How to Sew a Blind Hem

How to Sew a Blind Hem

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Learn how to sew a blind hem on both, standard and industrial sewing machines.

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Get Creative with Edge Finishes on Your Twist Top

Get Creative with Edge Finishes on Your Twist Top

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In 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 Make a Personal Croquis

How to Make a Personal Croquis

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Follow along as fashion illustrator and SewStylish author Yelen Ayé shows you how to create a personal croquis.

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The Winner of Improv Sewing

The Winner of "Improv Sewing"

Look to see if you won our latest giveaway!

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How to Sew a French Seam

How to Sew a French Seam

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Learn how to sew a a French seam with this quick video tutorial.

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How to Serge Seam Allowances

How to Serge Seam Allowances

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Learn how to serge seam allowances with this quick video tutorial.

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How to Make a Snail Frog Closure

How to Make a Snail Frog Closure

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I chose to use a snail frog as a closure for an upcoming project in Threads. This is part of a class that I teach on Patternreview.com, and I excerpt it here!

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A Fast Look at Pattern Drafting

A Fast Look at Pattern Drafting

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Watch as Threads' Senior Technical Editor Judith Neukam drafts the front and back of a pattern in lightning speed!

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Four Serging Techniques

Four Serging Techniques

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Pamela Leggett explains how to use your serger to create gathers, pretty lettuce edging, and how to properly serge corners and curves.

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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How to Sew Invisible Zippers

How to Sew Invisible Zippers

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Learn how to install an invisible zipper like a pro.

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