Carol J. Fresia

Senior Technical Editor for Threads.

What Makes a Fabric? Assessing the Qualities of Textiles

Ingredients and structure make each fabric unique.
@confusedkittysewing | Sewing Influencer

A.J. Wu, @confusedkittysewing, excels at crafting costumes, from period gowns to cosplay to traditional Chinese hanfu. Find out what excites her most about sewing these creative pieces.
@blakandblanca | Sewing Influencer

Get to know the stylish and prolific sewist Blanca, of @blakandblanca. Her sewing inspirations encompass the Beatles and Chanel. She's made the most of online sewing instruction to end up…
Sue and Emma Folts of BraBuilders.com | Episode 42

Why pay high retail prices for a so-so bra that doesn't fit? The experts at BraBuilders.com explain how easy and worthwhile it is to sew beautiful, custom-fitted lingerie.
Basic Sewing Machines and How to Choose One

Threads explains the features available in basic sewing machines, and how to test a machine so you can choose the best for your needs.
David Page Coffin: A Tribute

Threads staff and authors reminisce about longtime editor David Page Coffin, author of the best-selling book "Shirtmaking."
@_donnyq | Sewing Influencer

Meet Instagrammer @_donnyq, a sewist who has created an enviable wardrobe that puts an artistic spin on classic menswear pieces.
Sewing Tools for Measuring Accuracy

Sewing requires measuring. The more accurate your measurements, the better your results, whether you’re making garments, curtains, or bags.
Open Source Fashion Cookbook Shares Recipes for Sustainable Style

Open Source Fashion Cookbook, by the designers behind ADIFF, shows us how to make the most of our sewing while staying stylish.
A Brief History of the Zipper

Find out from this short zipper history how the closure has changed the way people dress, providing security, convenience, ease, and style.

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