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Fantasy fur, installment 2: Creating a slit pocket in the fur
5 commentsContinuing with the process of making this showy fantasy fur jacket, I'll show you how I engineered a slit pocket into the fur.
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The Blog for Men Who Sew (And the Women Who Sew For Them)
18 commentsMeet Peter Lappin, creator of "Male Pattern Boldness" a men's sewing blog
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Hurrah for Hollywood II
6 commentsTake a closer look at the making of a Threads back cover.
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Sewing with creative materials
42 commentsHere's a peek at my latest project: working with synthetic hair to make fantasy fur.
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Get featured in an upcoming issue of Threads
Upload your images to our gallery for a chance to be featured in a future issue of Threads.
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The Dresden Shepherdess: Create a Bridal Hat
5 commentsCreate a headpiece that's perfect for a not-too-traditional bride, or change the fabrics and make a special-occasion hat.
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Make Faux Feathers from Fabric and Wire
7 commentsCreate realistic feathers by following designer John Koch's steps in this tutorial.
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Make a Bow With Tails - To Trim a Hat or Embellish a Garment
6 commentsLearn to make a fabric bow with tails in this post on John Koch's hat embellishment technique.
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Try Your Hand at Hat Trimming: Bows Without Tails
1 commentLearn author John Koch's method for making structured fabric bows without tails, with more hat embellishments to come! Part one of a four-part series.
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Pulling Teeth: Tips to Shorten Zippers
6 commentsSewing instructor Jacque Goldsmith shares quick solutions for trimming too-long zippers
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How to Make a Hat Base
21 commentsCreate ravishing hats without expensive tools in this tutorial by milliner, John Koch.
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Martha Stewart--again!
Even though it's a repeat, I'm going to be on Martha Stewart again!
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The Kermit-Green Jacket
25 commentsI figured out a way to save this severely worn green jacket, which haunted my dreams, from the Salvation Army.
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And the Winner of the Inspired by Threads Contest is...
7 commentsHelp congratulate the talented winner of our latest contest.
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Holiday Gift Guide
13 commentsWe share the gifts that made our wish lists this year. What are you hoping to receive this holiday season?
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Take a Free Trial of PatternPal, an App for Sewing Supplies
12 commentsComment on this post to get one of six free-trial codes for PatternPal, a sewing app for your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad
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The November/December Issue of Threads is on Sale!
3 commentsThe latest issue of Threads hits the newsstand today. Here's a glimpse at what you'll find in this next issue.
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The Bullfighter's Jacket
30 commentsPure eye candy--a magnificent example of gold bullion work for you to savor!
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Find Inspiration in Amazing Artisan Textiles
2 comments"1,000 Artisan Textiles" features works to spark new ideas for anyone who sews
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Paris Made By Hand
1 commentWhen traveling, look to this series of books to help you find the best from local artisans.
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