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A Fresh Way to Fit a Sleeve

I’m often asked how to fit a sleeve for the greatest range of motion. I’ve discovered that baggy hip-hop pants—those dropped-crotch pants made popular by urban B-boys, DJs, and graffiti…
A Guide to Indispensable Elastics for Garment Sewing

Learn about some of the many types of elastics with a chart that details their characteristics, uses, and applications. Then walk through the steps to applying elastics three different ways.
Encouragement from Couture Expert Claire B. Shaeffer | Video

Claire B. Shaeffer encourages all to practice couture sewing techniques demonstrated in her video series, to produce couture-level sewing results that show great attention to detail.
Stays for Couture Garments | Video

Adding stays to key garment areas is a couture touch that ensures a secure, smooth fit, as well as comfort and longevity.
Bias Sewing for Couture Garments | Video

A couture sewing expert shares how to handle a fabric's bias grain when cutting and sewing garments, for designer-level results.
Scarves: A Colorful Guide to a Glorious Fashion Accessory

A book showcases color images of more than 250 vintage scarves and explains why this versatile accessory is an important fashion innovation.
Make a Shirt Collar with Channels for Collar Stays

Collar stays help keep men's shirts looking sharp, but many patterns don't accommodate this option. Learn how to add channels for colllar stays to a men's shirt collar pattern.
Teach Yourself to Sew Series

Get a complete course in mastering the basics from the Teach Yourself to Sew series hosted by Judith Neukam. For sewing enthusiasts of all levels, the five-season series is packed…
Sew Your Own Vionnet-Inspired Circle Skirt

Madeleine Vionnet (1876–1975) was a purist. To her, the best designs incorporated four principles: proportion, movement, balance, and truth.
Gowns of Acclaimed Singer Marian Anderson Featured in Exhibit

The Museum of the City of New York chose four garments worn by the contralto singer who became known as "the voice of a century."

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A Fresh Way to Fit a Sleeve

A Guide to Indispensable Elastics for Garment Sewing

Encouragement from Couture Expert Claire B. Shaeffer | Video

Stays for Couture Garments | Video

Bias Sewing for Couture Garments | Video

Scarves: A Colorful Guide to a Glorious Fashion Accessory

Make a Shirt Collar with Channels for Collar Stays

Teach Yourself to Sew Series

Sew Your Own Vionnet-Inspired Circle Skirt

Gowns of Acclaimed Singer Marian Anderson Featured in Exhibit

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Couture - Page 3 of 20

A Fresh Way to Fit a Sleeve

A Guide to Indispensable Elastics for Garment Sewing

Encouragement from Couture Expert Claire B. Shaeffer | Video

Stays for Couture Garments | Video

Bias Sewing for Couture Garments | Video

Scarves: A Colorful Guide to a Glorious Fashion Accessory

Make a Shirt Collar with Channels for Collar Stays

Teach Yourself to Sew Series

Sew Your Own Vionnet-Inspired Circle Skirt

Gowns of Acclaimed Singer Marian Anderson Featured in Exhibit

Threads Magazine

2023 Make It With Wool Winners

Autumn 2023 Styles, Colors, and Fabrics

Threads/ASDP: Past to Present Challenge

Tales in Textiles | Letter from the Editor

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