Carol J. Fresia

Senior Technical Editor for Threads.

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.
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…

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