Profile for annieoconnor - Threads
annieoconnor
Annie O'Connor, CT, USassistant editor
craft interests: embroidery, fashion, gifts, paper-crafts, quilting, restyle, sewing
Member Since: 01/06/2011
Four Serging Techniques
Pamela Leggett explains how to use your serger to create gathers, pretty lettuce edging, and how to properly serge corners and curves.
How to Move a Dart
Learn how to move darts to give garments a new look.
McCall's latest collection
Multiseason patterns from McCall's fall line.
New SewStylish Pattern
Check out Simplicity Pattern Company's Early Autumn collection featuring our very own SewStylish pattern
New Summer/Fall Patterns
Butterick's latest collection includes fashionable dresses for a variety of people.
New Designer Patterns
Vogue Pattern's summer collection is filled with stylish garments from some of our favorite designers
Parson Gray: A New Menswear Fabric Line
New cotton fabrics for fashion, quilting, and home decor from David Butler (Amy Butler's husband)
Ask Threads
Industry experts answer your sewing questions.
Prom Patterns 2012
Are you sewing a prom dress this year? Check out these 10 special-occasion dresses from the leading pattern companies.
"Kwik" to Sew for Summer
Kwik Sew's newest pattern collection features easy-to-sew garments all at a new price: $11.99 each.
The Ultimate Mending Kit
Here are 25 items every sewer should have on hand. What other items are necessities for your sewing?
_sqs.jpg)
Interview with Susan Khalje
BurdaStyle talks couture with Threads Contributing Editor
Too Cute Kids' Patterns
McCall's new Summer Collection features adorable children's sewing patterns.
Simply Summer
Simplicity Pattern Company releases their Summer Collection featuring the newest SewStylish pattern.
A Little Bit of Lace
Lace is the leading fabric for spring. Check out the patterns from Burda's Spring/Summer collection for some great-for-lace choices.
Spring Ensembles
Simplicity introduces their spring collection featuring a new Threads pattern.
Spring into Fashion
In Threads April/May issue, Connie Crawford shares this season's leading looks. Here, we've selected several patterns to achieve these styles.
How to Sew a Scarf Necklace
Create a fashionable necklace with a combination of fabric and chains.
McCall's and Kwik Sew join forces
Two sewing pattern company giants merge
Wrap it up!
Vogue's spring pattern collection features wrap and wrap-inspired dresses and tops
New Look for Spring
Simplicity releases their New Look spring pattern collection.
Burda and Simplicity join forces
Burda patterns are now available at Simplicity.com
Button Art
Artist Augusto Esquivel uses simple sewing buttons to create extraordinary works of art.
McCall's patterns for your fabric stash
Is your New Year's resolution to break into your fabric stash? Check out McCall's Spring Collection for some great ideas.
Look ahead to spring
Simplicity releases their 2012 Early Spring pattern collection, including new Threads and SewStylish patterns.
Tangerine Tango
Pantone announces 2012's color of the year.
"Baby, it's cold outside"
Outerwear for the cooler months
Quick Gift Patterns from Kwik Sew
Kwik Sew's latest pattern collection offers great ideas for holiday gifts.
1950s patterns perfect for today
Butterick releases three vintage patterns so fashionable you'd hardly know they're retro.
Vogue Winter Patterns
Sewing for holiday parties and casual winter weekends.
Patterns: Wide Leg Pants
Tips and patterns for this popular pants style.
Sleepwear patterns
Make comfy, cozy PJs with these new patterns. Find everything from yoga pants to camisoles in these collections.
Festive dresses
McCall's releases their Holiday 2011 pattern line
Let's hear it for the boys
Simplicity's Suede Says and HotPatterns.com introduce menswear patterns
New Simplicity patterns
Simplicity's Winter/Holiday collection features a new Threads pattern and other great designs
Inspiration from Novi
Highlights from Threads' trip to the American Sewing Expo.
See you in Novi!
The American Sewing Expo is this Friday through Sunday in Novi, Michigan
Sew Simple
Simplicity introduces $1.99 single-project patterns.
A "New Look" for Fall
New Look Patterns introduces their fall/winter 2011 collection
New McCall's Patterns
Stylish patterns for the cool-weather months
Singer turns 160 years old
Share your Singer Story and help celebrate their monumental anniversary.
New Simplicity Patterns
Fresh patterns for fall to make again and again
Christine Haynes Announces New Pattern Line
Find out about this author's potential new pattern line.
New Butterick Patterns
Cozy outerwear to chic dresses this new line covers it all
"Kwik" patterns for kids
Kwik Sew's newest collection features sweet patterns for children
Advanced Sewing Patterns
Marfy's Fall-winter collection
What's in Vogue
Fall patterns from the designers
ConKerr Cancer
Sew a pillowcase and give a little joy to children with cancer.
Everything old is new again
Simplicity digs 1960s style
Make a Gauzy Cotton Caftan
Convert a simple T-shirt pattern into glamorous beachwear.
Thinking ahead to fall
McCall's Pattern Company introduces their new Fall 2011 Collection.
What's your current fabric obsession?
Fabrics that we just HAVE to have.
Summer Ensembles
New patterns from Simplicity: get a complete look in one envelope.
Some Fun Summer Sewing Patterns
Summer accessory patterns perfect for the beach, picnics, barbeques, and more.
Easy, Breezy Summer Sewing
Sew them tonight, wear them tomorrow. Quick patterns perfect for the warm weather.
Summer Dress Patterns
Butterick introduces new patterns sized by A/B, C & D cups
Fashionably royal patterns
The world watched as Kate Middleton, together with Sarah Burton, gave bridal fashion a new, yet tradtional, look. Here are some pattern suggestions that speak to this now iconic bridal gown.
Go to Great Lengths
Barbara Emodi shows how to extend a skirt at the hem in this online extra.
Florals for Spring
This season's best selling garment features a stunning floral print. See what floral fabrics inspire us.
Summer Sewing
Vogue’s new Summer Collection is now available
Cheery gifts for kids in need
Participants at the Sewing and Stitchery Expo sewed pillowcases for children.
New Marfy Patterns
Stretch your sewing skills with the newest Marfy pattern collection!
The Sewing and Stitchery Expo
Ever consider attending a sewing show? Here is my experience at my first ever sewing show!
YOUR Sewing Machine Buying Advice
Read the great responses to "A Buyer's Guide to Your Dealership."
McCall's Early Summer Collection
Spring is almost here, so summer can’t be far behind! Check out McCall’s Early Summer sewing patterns.
Sewing Camp for Kids
Babylock offers "Summer Kids' Clubhouse"
A Buyer's Guide to Your Dealership
What to ask and what to know when buying a sewing machine.
Australian Antique Sewing Machine Museum
“From hobby to obsession to business.” Wayne McKail and Judi Gillies are sharing their love of antique sewing machines with others at their one-of-a-kind museum Down Under!
"Kwik" to Sew and Easy to Wear
Effortless garments from Kwik Sew’s Spring 2011 collection highlight pleats, gathers, ruffles and fun details.
How to Sew a Reversible Apron
Make an apron that can go from sophisticated to whimsical with a simple flip.
Chic Designer Patterns
Elegance meets style in Vogue’s Spring 2011 collection
McCall's Sees "Fresh and Fabulous" Changes for Spring 2011
Great designs and new easy to follow style symbols makes spring 2011 exciting for McCall’s pattern lovers.
New Simplicity Patterns
Simplicity has just released their newest pattern collection, Early Spring 2011! Check out some of our favorite choices.
|
|
new on threads
The Dressed Up Clothespin Bag
Sewbussted | May 24th, 2013
Linen Jumpsuit
JoLaFleur | May 24th, 2013
Create the Perfect Sewing Space
smcfarland | May 23rd, 2013
The Winner of the Collection of Sewing Books for Kids Giveaway is...
EmilyBerube | May 23rd, 2013
Re: A Little Bit of Lace
Burda Style sewing patterns are multilingual and include instructions in English.
posted: 3:57 pm on March 19thHope that helps!
Re: Spring into Fashion
Hi Gail,
posted: 9:49 am on March 8thWhy don't you try Vogue 8020, view A. If you shorten the hem a bit it would be very similar.
Best of luck!
Re: Four Serging Techniques
Thank you, Shiwidesbois, for catching that error. It has been corrected.
posted: 11:27 am on February 29thRe: McCall's patterns for your fabric stash
Hi Eatsallinsects and PointPatou, yes, you’re absolutely right. Thanks for catching that! The post is now corrected.
posted: 10:03 am on January 4thHotRags, We have several articles you may find helpful.
Working with sequined fabric:
“Sequin Smarts” in issue #92, pg. 42
“Dazzling with Sequins” in issue #1, pg. 60
Working with feathers:
“Fanciful Feathers” in issue #141, pg. 22
Working with brocade:
“Exploring Chinese Silk-faced Brocades” in issue #113, pg. 35
Also, check out the online index to find more (in the red colored band at the top of the home page, rest the cursor on MAGAZINE to find the online index). The index hasn’t been updated with 2011 issues yet, but the rest of the issues are there, and 2011 is coming.
Hope that helps!
Re: Sleepwear patterns
Thank you Franb and Skymom for pointing that out! I've updated this write-up to include that information.
posted: 3:41 pm on November 2nd