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Magazine Giveaway: How does fabric influence your designs?

Magazine Giveaway: How does fabric influence your designs?

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Answer the question for a chance to win our latest issue!

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Green Clutch Bag

Green Clutch Bag

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This fabric bag has a gold chain strap that can be hidden inside to use the bag as a clutch. It is 12" wide x 7 1/2" high x 3" deep, is lined with a  brown polyester fabric and closes with a...

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Designers Create Garments for Amy Butler Trunk Show

Designers Create Garments for Amy Butler Trunk Show

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Sewing stars, including a few Threads contributors, were tapped to create a garment collection for a traveling trunk show using any of the fashion fabrics Amy Butler's new Alchemy Studio Collection.

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What to do with a Sari

What to do with a Sari

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Have you ever sewn a garment from an Indian sari? These ornate and beautiful garments can be purchased inexpensively, and they can be used to make gorgeous gifts or clothing.

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Save Your Fabric from Pulls and Snags

Save Your Fabric from Pulls and Snags

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Here's a sewing room solution for a tricky fabric problem.

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Got a Mystery Fabric?

Got a Mystery Fabric?

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If you're having trouble identifying a fabric , turn to the Vintage Fashion Guild's Fabric Resource for help.

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The Winner of A Field Guide to Fabric Design is...

The Winner of "A Field Guide to Fabric Design" is...

See if you're the winner!

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Blue Sweater Dress

Blue Sweater Dress

This style was copied from a magazine picture (unknown designer) which was shown in a white sweater with white godets. I purchased the blue sweater and used a printed voile for the godets. The longer...

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Scarecrow

Scarecrow

This costume was designed and worn by me. The costume was handmade as well. About 2 days went into designing the mask. The materials used were: burlap, rope, twine, yarn, charcoal pastels/paint, and...

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Summer Project: No Pattern Bias Skirt

Summer Project: No Pattern Bias Skirt

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Jane's skirt on the left, Ellice's skirt on the right! Wow! I couldn't resist buying the July issue of THREADS. The yellow oval on the cover "Summer Project: Bias Skirt (no pattern required)" was...

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Alexiss wedding quilt

Alexis's wedding quilt

I'm trying to use up my fabric stash, and suddenly needed to make quilts for 2 weddings, and 2 babies. This quilt (and pillow) is for my niece Alexis and her soon-to-be husband, Jason. Their wedding...

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Flying Leopard Coat

Flying Leopard Coat

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Leopard coat with dragonfly facings. Lining "Chaneled" to fashion fabric. Hand painted leather buttons and self-fringe as trim.

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Color Correction

Color Correction

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Fashion designer Angela Wolf offers tips for transforming your garments and fabrics with dyes.

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Favorite Sewing Blogs and Websites

Favorite Sewing Blogs and Websites

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If I can learn something from another sewer's experiences (be they mishaps or triumphs or simple tutorials), it's a good day. That's why I peruse so many online sewing blogs, from personal sewers' blogs to those of bigger organizations.

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Florals for Spring

Florals for Spring

This season's best selling garment features a stunning floral print. See what floral fabrics inspire us.

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Organizing Your Stash

Organizing Your Stash

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Keeping my sewing space from becoming disorganized and chaotic, especially during the holidays, is a job in itself.  When my workspace is chaotic I lose motivation.  A flash of brilliance...

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The Lady of the Lake

The Lady of the Lake

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This dress is inspired by my love of fantasy and historical movies.  I used Simplicity pattern #2573 and made some adjustments such as removing the shoulder strap and using loops instead of...

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Hamburger Halloween Costume

Hamburger Halloween Costume

This is the Halloween costume that I made this year. My dog and I were matching hamburgers. I designed my own pattern and only spent about $10 on fabric for the outfits.

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SEXY MARIE ANTOINETTE in Blue for ADULT

SEXY MARIE ANTOINETTE in Blue for ADULT

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  My stepdaughter needed a costume for Halloween this year so she asked me to make one. I thought it would be kind of difficult but then it wasn't bad while I was cutting - I drated myself the...

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How have you organized your stash?

How have you organized your stash?

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Without some kind of organization, your stash can get out of hand. What stash storage solutions have you discovered?

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