Carol J. Fresia

Senior Technical Editor for Threads.

Try a Treated Press Cloth for Sharper Creases

Q: I iron a lot of cotton shirts and no matter how careful I am with using steam and letting the fabric dry and cool, the shirts still end up…
How to Sew a Dimensional Cuff Detail

Women’s coats in the 1920s tended to have a simple silhouette. A prevalent style was a roomy, surplice-front wrap, often with a single-button closure at the left hip. This intriguing…
Draft and Sew Generous Side-Seam Pockets

For the Huon Dress pattern, Leila includes the holy grail of frock design features: sizable, secure, side-seam pockets. What makes each pocket unusual is how the pocket bag extends to…
Size-Inclusive Pattern Designers Muna and Broad: The Full Interview

Jess and Leila from Muna and Broad talk about why and how they started their successful line of patterns for plus-size sewers.
@keechiibstyle | Sewing Influencer

This enterprising fashionista creates her own fashions, inspired by contemporary styles and her years of sewing experience.
The Threads Knit Fabrics Challenge Winners

The Knit Fabrics Challenge asked ASDP members to create a garment or ensemble featuring at least three knit fabrics. Check out the results!
Diane Ericson on Creativity in Adversity | Episode 45

"Big life moments are breathtaking and transforming," says designer Diane Ericson. In the Sewing with Threads podcast, she talks about how you can grow from these experiences.
5 Sewing Questions with Diane Ericson

Design guru Diane Ericson answers five get-to-know-you questions. Find out her favorite fabrics, sewing terms, and more.
Chic and Easy Cardigan Jacket, Part 3: Trims

Buy or make richly textured trims and closures to enhance your designer-inspired jacket. It's creative and easy to do.
Chic and Easy Cardigan Jacket, Part 2: Construction

Pamela Leggett demonstrates the jacket's construction, including interfacing, lining, applying facings, hemming, and adding pocket welts.

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