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Giveaway: Simplicity Bias Tape Maker

_nikki_, contributor | September 8th, 2009343 comments

Change your avatar and win! Two lucky winners will be chosen at random to take home the Simplicity Bias Tape Maker.

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Mystery Sewing Machine Foot

amm, contributor | September 1st, 2009237 comments

I've searched online and in books, but can't find out what this sewing machine foot is for. Can you help?

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Use a Proportional Scale as a Design Tool

ThreadsMagazine, editor | August 25th, 20093 comments

The key to reproducing a garment that inspires you is keeping the proportions right.

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What's Your Favorite Non-standard Sewing Machine Foot?

amm, contributor | August 11th, 200969 comments

Some feet are must-haves, some are fun and frivolous, and some are just not worth the time and effort. Share which feet you can't live without.

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"Sew Deadly" -- Summer Reading Every Sewer Will Enjoy!

amm, contributor | August 4th, 2009

A murder adds tension, doubt, and questioning to the members of a small-town sewing circle. Learn more about this new series in this interview with author Elizabeth Lynn Casey.

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Thread Beyond the Sewing Room

ThreadsMagazine, editor | July 30th, 2009

Our tour of the Coats & Clark thread factory taught us that their thread shows up in some of the most unexpected everyday items.

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Make a Light Box in a Jiffy

amm, contributor | July 2nd, 20098 comments

Here's a way to make a light box without spending a penny!

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The many blogs of David Page Coffin

mgiroux, senior editorial intern | June 24th, 200910 comments

Garment construction gets easier with David Page Coffin's sewing tutorials, PDFs, previews, and noteworthy sources.

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Got Spots?

stitchhappy, senior technical editor | May 27th, 20099 comments

Just 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

stitchhappy, senior technical editor | May 8th, 200914 comments

You 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

Deana, editor | April 29th, 200912 comments

Get to know this 58 year old fabric store gem.

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UPDATED The Latest in Sewing Machines

ThreadsMagazine, editor | April 24th, 200916 comments

If 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

stitchhappy, senior technical editor | April 17th, 20094 comments

When I’m inspired by color, sentiment, and attitude, everything I do is better.

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Editors On the Road -- North Carolina

Deana, editor | April 7th, 200915 comments

Join us as we visit the offices of Coats and Clark to investigate how thread is made.

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Fancy Fabrics Online

stitchhappy, senior technical editor | March 25th, 20093 comments

Going 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

agfreedm, member | March 11th, 20095 comments

Here 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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