Carol J. Fresia

Senior Technical Editor for Threads.

Lighting and Magnification for Sewing

Check out some tools to help you see better and ensure more accurate results.
How to Create a Nearly Invisible Patch to Repair Holes, Tears, or Stains

When you know how to sew, you can mend open seams and fallen hems easily with a bit of stitching. If you make your own clothes and save some fabric…
Threads/ASDP Transformation Challenge: A Closer Look

More views of the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals' winning garments.
The Transformation Challenge: One Garment, Two Looks

Each year, Threads sets a design theme for the members of the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals. In 2019, we asked the competitors to express the idea that, just…
Personal Print Selection | Web Extra

A professional image consultant shows which prints work best for a variety of hair and skin tones.
Pattern Roundup: Jumpsuits

Enjoy one-piece dressing at its best with these stylish jumpsuit patterns.
Threads/ASDP Dallas Challenge: A Closer Look

Enjoy these inspiring details from the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals' winning challenge entries.
Threads/ASDP Dallas Challenge Winners

Threads issues an annual challenge to the members of the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (ASDP) to spur their creativity and test their design chops. In 2018, we asked…
Water-Repellent Fabric Treatments | Web Extra

Try these products to help your rain gear shed water and keep you dry.
The Coat Edit

A simple revision creates a designer look-alike.

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