Contributing Editor Takes the Stage on Threadbanger
4 commentsWatch Kenneth D. King make a cloak fit for the Oscars in this video from Threadbanger.com.
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Fitting DVD Series Preview
In this video preview, you'll learn 6 fitting techniques from the Threads Fitting DVD Series.
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Video Dress #2
Turkish fashion designer Hussein Chalayan creates dresses using design and technology.
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Video Dress
Turkish Designer Hussein Chalayan creates dresses using science and design.
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Mood Swings Video 1
See the Bubelle Dress by Philips. The dress can sense your mood and change colors.
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Mood Swings, Video 2
Just like the mood rings we all had as kids, the Bubelle Dress changes colors with your mood. TheĀ dressĀ is made up of two layers, the inner layer contains biometric sensors that pick up a...
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Video: An Easy, Flat Fly-Front Zipper
15 commentsIgnore the pattern instructions, says Sandra Betzina, and use this simplified version for "ready-to-wear" results.
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Video: Variable-Width Facing on a Decorative Edge
1 commentOverlapping a brightly colored facing adds interest and style to your garment. In this video, designer Diane Ericson demystifies the technique of extending the facing around the edge of a seam.
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Video: Two Custom Trims for Your Garments or Home
4 commentsUsing basic materials, simple sewing steps, and a sewing machine, it's surprisingly easy to mimic designer trims for use in your home and wardrobe. In this video, Linda Lee shows you how.
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Video: Straightening the Grain On Fluid Fabrics
Before cutting, the crossgrain and the lengthwise grain need to be ruler straight. In this video, fashion designer Sarah Veblen demonstrates the technique.
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Video: Pressing Tips
The goal of pressing is to shape the fabric, not flatten it. In this video, custom sewer Ann Steeves demonstrates a few handy tools and techniques to use with your steam iron to create great-looking garments.
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Video: Pressing Templates for a Sharp Edge
2 commentsSee how easy it is to create perfectly pressed hems and pockets.
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Video: Embellishing with Paint Sticks
3 commentsStencil designer Laura Murphy uses paint sticks to transfer a surface texture to fabric.
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Video: Do-It-Yourself Crushed Velvet
Use your iron to enhance the texture and bring out the color of this elegant fabric.
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Video: Design Details with Fleece Cording
Cording made from fleece is especially effective for finishing irregular edges. In this video, clothing designer Rochelle Harper demonstrates the techniques.
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Video: Making and Using a Muslin
3 commentsSarah Veblen shows you how to use a sample garment to get an exact fit from any pattern.
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Video: All-in-One Piping and Facing
2 commentsLearn a technique that converts the piping flange to a self-finished facing, thereby eliminating the need for a separate facing or a lining.
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Video: Cut Synthetics with a Hot Tool
The low melting point of synthetic shell fabrics makes cutting overlays with a hot tool a simple job.
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Video: Conquering Inset Corners
Sewing teacher Shirley Smith demonstrates her technique for creating a crisp, 90-degree corner. The process works for corners of other angles, too.
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Video: Accurate Darts without Permanent Marks
1 commentUse pins to transfer darts from pattern to fabric, and tape to mark the stitching line.
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