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How to Make Reversible Chair Covers
3 commentsWatch as Threads Editor Deana Tierney May demonstrates how to create reversible chair covers in this episode of It's Sew Easy.
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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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The Winner of "Couture Sewing" is...
Congratulations to the winner of "Couture Sewing" by Claire B. Shaeffer!
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Magazine Giveaway: How does fabric influence your designs?
32 commentsAnswer the question for a chance to win our latest issue!
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The Winner of "Sew Home" Magazine is...
Congratulations to the winner of Threads recent magazine "Sew Home"
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Butterick: Early Summer 2013
Make the transition from blustery weather with Butterick's latest collection!
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Book Giveaway: "The Essential A-Line"
43 commentsIt's the skirt every girl needs! Win this awesome book!
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Announcing Smart Fitting with Kenneth D. King!
6 commentsOur new DVD series, Smart Fitting with Kenneth D. King, is now available in our online store!
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The Fortuny Jacket: Finessing the Facing
14 commentsFiness a selvage to run along a lapel--this was my challenge! This is another installment in the Fortuny Jacket series.
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Book Giveaway "Vintage Lingerie"
127 commentsYou could win "Vintage Lingerie" by Jill Salen
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Quick Tip: Button Placement Inside a Vertical Buttonhole
15 commentsLearn how to place a button in a vertical buttonhole so the button won't slip out while wearing and the front garment sides won't become uneven.
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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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A Quick Fix for a Baggy Blue Coat
29 commentsI bought this blue coat recently at a thrift shop. Since it was only $3.00 I didn't want to go through too much effort to fix it!
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Book Giveaway: "Improv Sewing"
193 commentsCheck out how you could win this great book!
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The Winner of "Threads" Issue 165 is...
1 commentCongratulations to the winner of "Threads" Issue 165!
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More Fortuny! Yes, More!
32 commentsRecently I was commissioned by a customer to make a jacket from fabric she purchased this summer at the Palazzo Fortuny. This starts a series of posts documenting the progress of this jacket.
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