Katrina Walker

Push and Pull Needle Threaders for Hand and Machine Sewing

There are two types of needle threaders: those that pull the thread through the needle’s eye and those that push it through.
Tools and Replacement Parts to Fix Zippers

A little practice is all it takes to become proficient at zipper repair. Learn the tips, tricks, and tools for fixing zippers, here.
The Story of Silk From Hungry Caterpillar to Luxury Fiber

Silk. No other fiber has the same allure and mystique as this ancient wonder. It comes in a wide range of weaves, weights, and textures—there’s a silk fabric for just…
Choose the Right Ironing Board, Pad, or Mat for Your Sewing

One of the most underappreciated pieces of sewing equipment is the lowly ironing board.
Protect Your Hands with Specialty Sewing Gloves

Gloves have long been useful to needleworkers. Originally, gloves were used for warmth: They kept fingers nimble in poorly heated homes. While they still serve this purpose, gloves and hand…
Thread Conditioner Ensures Trouble-free Stitching by Hand and Machine

Check out two types of thread conditioner, ensuring trouble-free stitching by hand and machine.
Choose a Protein-specific Dye

When it comes to dyeing, there is one thing you must know about your fabric: fiber content. The chemical makeup of the fiber determines which types of dyes can be…
Tools That Give Fabric a Clean Crease

Sewers through the centuries have always needed the means to mark stitching lines, fold hems, flatten seams, and perform other basic tasks in garment construction. Over time, implements were invented…
Tie-dye Silk to Create Artistic, All-over Designs

If you love the free-form look and fun hues of tie-dye, consider applying the technique to a fabric that’s more sophisticated than a cotton T-shirt: Try dyeing pure silk. I’ll…
Products that Keep Garments from Slipping

Take a look at a variety of premade and do-it-yourself products that keep garments from slipping, whether it's for socks or for lingerie.

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Katrina Walker

Push and Pull Needle Threaders for Hand and Machine Sewing

Tools and Replacement Parts to Fix Zippers

The Story of Silk From Hungry Caterpillar to Luxury Fiber

Choose the Right Ironing Board, Pad, or Mat for Your Sewing

Protect Your Hands with Specialty Sewing Gloves

Thread Conditioner Ensures Trouble-free Stitching by Hand and Machine

Choose a Protein-specific Dye

Tools That Give Fabric a Clean Crease

Tie-dye Silk to Create Artistic, All-over Designs

Products that Keep Garments from Slipping

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Autumn 2023 Styles, Colors, and Fabrics

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Tales in Textiles | Letter from the Editor

Paris Opera Dress: From Couture Dream to Reality

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Katrina Walker

Push and Pull Needle Threaders for Hand and Machine Sewing

Tools and Replacement Parts to Fix Zippers

The Story of Silk From Hungry Caterpillar to Luxury Fiber

Choose the Right Ironing Board, Pad, or Mat for Your Sewing

Protect Your Hands with Specialty Sewing Gloves

Thread Conditioner Ensures Trouble-free Stitching by Hand and Machine

Choose a Protein-specific Dye

Tools That Give Fabric a Clean Crease

Tie-dye Silk to Create Artistic, All-over Designs

Products that Keep Garments from Slipping

Threads Magazine

Autumn 2023 Styles, Colors, and Fabrics

Threads/ASDP: Past to Present Challenge

Tales in Textiles | Letter from the Editor

Paris Opera Dress: From Couture Dream to Reality

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