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Quilt a Picnic Blanket to Use Up Extra Fabric

This beautiful summer quilt is an easy way to get started with patchwork.
Free Pattern Download of Basic Peplum Gore | Web Extra

Learn the steps to creating a flattering peplum in Threads #196. Use this free pattern to get started.
Pattern Review: Butterick 6482 Dress

Our tester recommends pressing open the curved overarm seam on a ham, as well as clipping and pressing open the lower raglan seam allowances, in order to topstitch these areas…
Pattern Review: Paprika Patterns Jade Skirt

For the fashion fabric, choose midweight knits with good stretch and recovery, such as ponte, double knits, and interlock knits.
Pattern Review: BurdaStyle 6544 Pants

For a custom fit, our tester recommends trying on the pant to determine the snap placement rather than relying on the pattern’s snap placement marking.
How to Turn Mending into Embellishment on Lightweight Fabrics

Embroidery comes to the rescue, with a mending solution for lightweight, translucent fabrics.
Two Ways to Create Ruched Velvet | Insider Video

Ruched velvet can create luxurious accents on garments or accessories.
Mark Double-Ended Darts Accurately for Fine Sewing | Video

Learn an easy method to help mark double-ended, or fish-eye, darts accurately on any fabric.
Learn to Braid a Japanese Cord for Unique Sewing Accents

Follow this braiding process and watch the accompanying video.
Learn Kumihimo, a Japanese Braiding Technique | Video

Learn this simple braiding technique to make one-of-a-kind frog closures, ball buttons, and more unique accents for any sewing project.

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