online extras - Threads
Spruce Up Your Shirt Hem
19 commentsSubtle hem details can change the look of an ordinary shirt, and they’re a cinch to add.
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Hanging a Garment Properly
14 commentsCertainly, the lion's share of making a garment is in the designing, the fitting and the sewing - but there are always a few little finishing details to take care of, and among those is how to hang the finished item just the right way.
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More Sewing Misadventures
32 commentsMore tales of sewing disasters - and a call to share your own stories
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From Botch Job to Beautiful in an Afternoon!
38 commentsBecause I loved the fabric so much, I had to figure out how to turn this nightmare into something dreamy.
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Leather Lacing for Fantasy Fur Jacket
10 commentsThis is the process by which I determined the kind and placement of the lacing that holds the leather yoke to the fantasy fur.
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Embroiderers, or those who love it--some good news!
3 commentsThere is going to be a conference on embroidery in November 2011, sponsored by two of the premiere embroidery houses in the world--Penn and Fletcher in New York, and Hand and Lock, London!
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Threads #155: Check out our latest issue!
4 commentsThreads #155 is on newsstands May 10th! Inside you will find ways to create a carefree summer wardrobe, add vintage details to your garments, fit a sleeve perfectly, and much more.
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Online Shopping and Resource Guide
43 commentsCheck out this newly updated list of great online fabric and craft supply resources.
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The Yoke Pattern for a Fantasy Fur Jacket
3 commentsOnce the body of my jacket was constructed, I needed to finalize the pattern for the yoke, before cutting into the leather. Here's how I did it.
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Go to Great Lengths
10 commentsBarbara Emodi shows how to extend a skirt at the hem in this online extra.
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A Forgiving Bias-Cut Sleeve
6 commentsIn an online extra, Denise Severson shares a technique to make a pieced and bias-cut sleeve.
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Interlining a Slit Pocket
4 commentsSee the fur construction involving the slit pocket, as well as sewing the seams in this fantasy fur jacket.
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Are You In or Out? "Project Runway" is Casting Season 9
2 commentsThe deadline is April 15 to send in photos of your garments and a personal video.
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Pressing a Rolled Collar into a Curve
3 commentsRolled collars should be gently steamed to build in a graceful curvature.
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Sew and Win: There's Time to Enter the ASG 2011 Creativity Contest
Seven Simplicity patterns are the starting point for this American Sewing Guild contest
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How to Embellish Garments with Studs
2 commentsAntiqued brass nail heads can add stunning embellishment.
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Installing a Pocket Bag into a Slit Pocket
2 commentsLearn how to finish a pocket in part 3 of Kenneth's Fantasy Fur Jacket.
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Designer Charlotte Todd Auctions Kate Middleton's Catwalk Dress
4 commentsBritish designer sells Kate Middleton's charity fashion show "dress."
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