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A Maker Studies Bespoke Tailoring in England

One man's fascination with bespoke tailoring started with a book and eventually led him to an immersive, nearly yearlong tailoring course in the UK.
Make Bras That Fit

You can make bras that are comfortable to wear by taking it step by step: Determine your size, make a test garment, assess the fit, and then make adjustments.
How Traditional Central Asian Ikats are Dyed and Woven

Threads Contributing Editor Susan Khalje gives a brief history of ikats and explains her personal connection to the colorful textiles.
Geometric Fabric Designs with Seminole-Style Patchwork

Create blocks and bands of patchwork in contrasting colors for a dramatic Seminole piecing look. The result looks complicated but the steps to creating it are simple.
Map Dress

Maps printed on silk fabric for pilots during World War II were turned into a dress during the 1940s by a Dutch expat living in Indonesia.
Double-Flap Pockets Inspired by a Mid-Century Jacket

Double flaps make a useful feature into a focal point on a garment's jacket. Kenneth D. King walks through how to add mirrored curved pocket flaps that button in place…
Up Close: Elegant Statement Pockets Elevate a 1950s Suit

Shaped pocket flaps, which are paired and fastened with buttons, accentuate a jacket's hourglass silhouette.
Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

In her letter from the editor, Carol Fresia highlights some of the articles—written by sewing experts—in Threads #227, the Fall 2024 issue.
2024 Fall Fashion Embraces Looser Silhouettes

Designers share some fall fashion trends in 2024. Looks focus on looser silhouettes and range from new ways to wear the basics to wide-legged pants, oversized outerwear, boho chic dresses,…
1950s-Inspired Jacket Pockets for a Modern Look: Free Template

Download and print a free template to create pockets with shaped double flaps.

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Design - Page 3 of 156

A Maker Studies Bespoke Tailoring in England

Make Bras That Fit

How Traditional Central Asian Ikats are Dyed and Woven

Geometric Fabric Designs with Seminole-Style Patchwork

Map Dress

Double-Flap Pockets Inspired by a Mid-Century Jacket

Up Close: Elegant Statement Pockets Elevate a 1950s Suit

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

2024 Fall Fashion Embraces Looser Silhouettes

1950s-Inspired Jacket Pockets for a Modern Look: Free Template

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Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

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Design - Page 3 of 156

A Maker Studies Bespoke Tailoring in England

Make Bras That Fit

How Traditional Central Asian Ikats are Dyed and Woven

Geometric Fabric Designs with Seminole-Style Patchwork

Map Dress

Double-Flap Pockets Inspired by a Mid-Century Jacket

Up Close: Elegant Statement Pockets Elevate a 1950s Suit

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

2024 Fall Fashion Embraces Looser Silhouettes

1950s-Inspired Jacket Pockets for a Modern Look: Free Template

Threads Magazine

Threads of Connection | Letter from the Editor

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

Add Bonnie Cashin Pockets

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