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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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How to Drape for a Plus-Size Garment
When your measurements go off the charts, draping gives you design freedom.
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How to Drape a Fitted Bodice
Here is a method for fitting the top half of the female body that is so simple and intuitive it is perfect for beginners.
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Padding a Dress Form
2 commentsUse fusible interfacing and cotton batting reshape a form to match your figure.
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How to Pin-Tuck
Depart from the straight and narrow: “pin-tuck” curves, angles, and motifs on all types of fabric.
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Create Elegant and Uncomplicated Couture Garments
Streamlined design and innovative construction produce stylish, comfortable garments full of unexpected details and refined decoration.
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How to Sew Pants Inspired by Armani
Solve problems like baggy knees and sagging pockets, and add polish and perfection to fly-front zippers and waistbands.
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How to Create Heavenly Embellishments
Combine lighter-than-air details for an exquisite effect that’s never fussy
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How to Make a Tablecloth Curtain
Whip up an elegant window covering from vintage textiles.
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Learn the Finishing Details of an Armani Jacket
There is no shortage of classic features found in the jackets of Armani.
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How to Make a Faux-Foliage Rug
Walk barefoot on suede leaves with this spectacular home accessory.
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Discover Hidden Gems in Your Button Collection
You may just get hooked on collecting these irresistible little relics.
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How to Make a Throw-Pillow Applique
Learn the art of paper piecing to create beautiful geometric designs.
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How to Sew Pants for a Shapely Derriere
Learn how to adjust your pants pattern to fit a shapely derrière with this article.
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How to Create Fabric Jewelry
You can use to make earrings, pins, and other jewelry from fabric, to complement your clothing creations.
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Eliminate Buildup in Your Seam Allowances
Reconfigure a pattern to divert the seam from the edges of tailored details.
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