Carol J. Fresia

Senior Technical Editor for Threads.

@fabric_scraps | Sewing Influencer

Sara Paes, aka @fabric_scraps, gets through Canadian winters one garment at a time—and just keeps on sewing throughout the year.
Fashion Without Limits, with ChaCha N. Hudson | Episode 52

Syracuse University professor ChaCha N. Hudson talks about Fashion Without Limits and the future of plus-size design.
5 Sewing Questions with ChaCha Nicole Hudson

An entrepreneur and fashion design professor tells us how she began sewing and what she loves about it today. Meet ChaCha Nicole Hudson.
Create a Vintage Detachable Wrap with Pockets

You can create a similar shawl to go with existing strapless or halter dresses, or plan one as part of a coordinating ensemble.
Design Challenge: 5 Ways to Upcycle Garments and Use Fabric Edges

This redesign challenge spotlights fabric edges and reusing materials from used clothing. Check out the winners, here.
The Salvage & Selvage Challenge: The “Before” Garments

See the "before" garments that inspired a winning set of upcycled looks for our Salvage & Selvage design challenge.
@so.miio | Sewing Influencer

Meet Solène Tessier, a talented French sewist who's taught herself how to stitch a wardrobe, from undies to outerwear, that suits her style.
@sewstartino | Sewing Influencer

This Johannesburg-based maker works in aviation by day, and lets her sewing imagination soar in her off-hours. She favors ankara print fabrics for her entirely self-made wardrobe of dresses, separates,…
Variations on a Theme with Becky Fulgoni | Episode 50

Becky Fulgoni shares how imposing design constraints opens a path to increased creativity and enjoyment in sewing.
Vintage Detail in Modern Apparel, with Laura Nash | Episode 49

Laura Nash designs contemporary patterns with vintage details. Find out how she blends a retro aesthetic with modern construction.

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