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How to Take Four Different Body Measurements
3 commentsSusan 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
12 commentsLearn 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
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 Make a Personal Croquis
14 commentsFollow along as fashion illustrator and SewStylish author Yelen Ayé shows you how to create a personal croquis.
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How to Sew a French Seam
3 commentsLearn how to sew a a French seam with this quick video tutorial.
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How to Serge Seam Allowances
3 commentsLearn how to serge seam allowances with this quick video tutorial.
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How to Make a Snail Frog Closure
13 commentsI 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
36 commentsWatch 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
21 commentsPamela 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
13 commentsLearn how to sew a stitch and pink seam finish with this video tutorial.
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How to Stitch Together Seam Allowances
4 commentsLearn how to sew a stitch together seam allowances with this video tutorial.
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More Fashion Illustration Basics from Yelen Aye
10 commentsBring your fashion designs to life with this video tutorial.
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Combining Fabric Weaves and Weights
8 commentsCreate a stir with garments that combine textures, prints, fibers, and weaves.
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How to Sew a Basic Kick Pleat
7 commentsLearn 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
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
3 commentsThere’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
5 commentsFollow these six steps and you'll keep your sewing machine running smoothly.
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Read Threads on Your iPad or iPhone!
6 commentsDownload the new app and start reading Threads Magazine on your iPad or iPhone!
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How to Sew Invisible Zippers
11 commentsLearn how to install an invisible zipper like a pro.
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