Couture sewing expert and Contributing Editor Susan Khalje shares her insights on sewing for weddings, taking sewing shortcuts, and whether to pretreat fabrics in the Sewing with Threads Episode 8 podcast.
Q: I would like to order buttons online but am confused by the sizing. Can you explain how buttons are measured? A: Threads Senior Technical Editor Carol J. Fresia replies: It’s tricky…
Knit or stretch garments frequently have visible hemstitching. Sometimes blind or nearly unseen stitching is a better alternative. Applied properly, a stretch blind-hem stitch creates an invisible and stretchy finish.
Many women find it difficult to fit pants for a flattering, comfortable look. In this video series, fit expert Sarah Veblen shares her method for fitting a slacks-style test garment,…
