Jeannine Clegg

A Tribute to Haute Couture Expert and Educator Claire B. Shaeffer

Claire B. Shaeffer, a couture expert and educator, passed away at her home in Palm Springs, California, on January 11, 2025. A contributor to Threads magazine, Claire also hosted Threads…
Book Review: Gertie’s Charmed Sewing Studio

In her sixth book, fashion designer Gretchen Hirsch welcomes you to her sewing studio, while offering instructions and access to three garment patterns in extended sizes.
Vintage Illustrated Pattern Magazine

Butterick Patterns in 1915 were promoted in a popular magazine known as the Delineator. See a two-page spread of the latest designs from the December 1915 issue.
Make it With Wool Winners 2024

Winners of the 2023–2024 Make It With Wool (MIWW) competition brought superior sewing skills, style, and color to their garment entries. Their ensembles, which reveal complex construction, fine sewing, and…
3 New Embroidery Books to Excite Any Skill Level

Three embroidery books in 2024 offer vintage to modern patterns and projects for every level of stitcher. Novices can try combined button and embroidery projects, while more experienced embroiderers can…
Poetry-Inspired Collection Featuring Blooms Wins Student A Threads Magazine Award

Take a look at an award-winning fashion collection that includes dimensional flower embellishments, hand-painted silks, and garments that change color under the sun.
You Can Grow a Dye Garden

You can dye natural fibers like linen and silk with what you harvest from your own dye garden. Learn the basics of growing, harvesting, and extracting color from dye plants.
Designer Creates a Menswear Collection with a Twist

Christopher Lagasse's garment collection, inspired by the Collyer brothers, combines chaos and elegance with carefully constructed menswear. Discover his unique designs.
A Sustainable Garment Collection Inspired by Lego Blocks

Lego blocks were the inspiration and sustainability was the driving force behind student designer Aleena Brown's winning "Building Blocks" collection. She explains the features of her upcycled garments.
A Peek Inside the Book on First Ladies Who Sewed

The book "Ladies, First: Common Threads" features the accomplishments of 18 of this nation's first ladies. Written and designed for readers age 9 and up, it offers interesting facts about…

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Threads #229, Spring 2025

Rewarding Work | Letter from the Editor

Threads #228, Winter 2024

Threads of Connection | Letter from the Editor

Threads #227, Fall 2024

Jeannine Clegg

A Tribute to Haute Couture Expert and Educator Claire B. Shaeffer

Book Review: Gertie’s Charmed Sewing Studio

Vintage Illustrated Pattern Magazine

Make it With Wool Winners 2024

3 New Embroidery Books to Excite Any Skill Level

Poetry-Inspired Collection Featuring Blooms Wins Student A Threads Magazine Award

You Can Grow a Dye Garden

Designer Creates a Menswear Collection with a Twist

A Sustainable Garment Collection Inspired by Lego Blocks

A Peek Inside the Book on First Ladies Who Sewed

Threads Magazine

Rewarding Work | Letter from the Editor

Threads of Connection | Letter from the Editor

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

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Jeannine Clegg

A Tribute to Haute Couture Expert and Educator Claire B. Shaeffer

Book Review: Gertie’s Charmed Sewing Studio

Vintage Illustrated Pattern Magazine

Make it With Wool Winners 2024

3 New Embroidery Books to Excite Any Skill Level

Poetry-Inspired Collection Featuring Blooms Wins Student A Threads Magazine Award

You Can Grow a Dye Garden

Designer Creates a Menswear Collection with a Twist

A Sustainable Garment Collection Inspired by Lego Blocks

A Peek Inside the Book on First Ladies Who Sewed

Threads Magazine

Rewarding Work | Letter from the Editor

Threads of Connection | Letter from the Editor

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

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