The many blogs of David Page Coffin
4 commentsGarment construction gets easier with David Page Coffin's sewing tutorials, PDFs, previews, and noteworthy sources.
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Got Spots?
4 commentsJust call me the fabric whisperer. I’ve been handling fabric for a few more decades than I like to admit and if yours has spots, let's talk.
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Let's Get Away
7 commentsYou don’t have to take a slow boat to China to get alone with your muse. Try a sewing retreat, instead.
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A Special Trip to Mary Jo's Cloth Store
9 commentsGet to know this 58 year old fabric store gem.
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*UPDATED* The Latest in Sewing Machines
16 commentsIf you're in the market for a new machine, check out these models by Baby Lock, Brother, Husqvarna Viking, Janome, Singer, and Pfaff. Check back often for the latest releases. Just added: the Janome ASQ 2009.
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Meet three interesting and inspiring women
3 commentsWhen I’m inspired by color, sentiment, and attitude, everything I do is better.
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Editors On the Road -- North Carolina
9 commentsJoin us as we visit the offices of Coats and Clark to investigate how thread is made.
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Fancy Fabrics Online
2 commentsGoing to New York City for fabric shopping is only a short drive for me. But there was a time when I had to hunt for couture fabric and silks. If you have that problem check out this new online source for those special hard-to-find fabrics.
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Tour the Wolf Dress Form Factory
4 commentsHere are some bonus photos from our tour of the Wolf Dress Form Factory that didn't fit in our article, “Peek Inside a Dress Form” from Threads Issue 141.
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Bobbin Work: When Threads Are Too Thick for the Needle
Use hefty threads, yarns, braids, and ribbons in the bobbin, and sew from the wrong side to create exciting stitched effects.
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Packing Tips Help You Travel in Style
Keep garments neat and organized with Marcy Tilton's system for stuffing a suitcase.
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Shopping for a Serger
Analyze your sewing needs, understand serger features, and prepare to test-drive.
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Lapped Zippers Rule!
3 commentsLapped zippers are easier to insert and look better than centered zippers in almost every situation.
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A Hand-Picked Zipper is Worth the Effort
Show off your stitches with this easy-to-learn technique.
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Luxe Hangers
1 commentLearn how to make sumptuous, padded hangers from bits and pieces of your best fabrics.
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Draft a Two-Piece Collar with a Stand
Use these step-by-step instructions to design a two-piece collar with a stand.
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Mastering the Narrow Hemmer, Part One
This pesky presser foot easily delivers precise narrow hems, once you teach it who's boss. Learn how to get the most from it in this three-part series.
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Cutting Out
Accurate cutting is important for a well-sewn garment, but this step doesn't have to be difficult if you keep in mind a few simple things.
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Rotary Cutters and Mats
Choose the right ones, and your scissors may just spend a lot of time in the drawer.
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