Carol J. Fresia

Senior Technical Editor for Threads.

Open Source Fashion Cookbook Shares Recipes for Sustainable Style

A new book by the designers behind ADIFF shows us how to make the most of our sewing—and do it with style.
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.
Threads/ASDP: The Elements Challenge

In 2020, Threads editors posed a challenge to the members of the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (ASDP): Create a garment or two-piece ensemble inspired by one of the…
Place and Sew Hooks and Eyes Correctly

Learn how to place and sew hooks and eyes correctly, for a closure that is unseen yet secure. Hooks and eyes are a classic closure on garments of all types.…
How to Sew Sharp Collar Points

Sharp collar points are the hallmark of a well-sewn shirt. This video tip shows a method for ensuring a crisply angled corner, with only one extra step. Sewing sequence for…
Learn Two Ways to Support the Collar Stand on a Finished Shirt

A collar stand sometimes turns out too weak to adequately support the collar, and a shirt or blouse’s neckline looks sloppy. You may have noticed this on a garment you…
Pattern Roundup: Knit Wrap Dresses

Choose the perfect wrap dress pattern for your shape and style.
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.

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