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Make a Boro-Stitched Jacket

Follow the steps to creating a unique boro-stitched jacket by combining fabric layering with the boro stitching and raw-edge appliqué. Rae Cumbie of Fit for Art Patterns shows her process.
Threads of Connection | Letter from the Editor

I am just getting over jetlag as I write this, having returned a week ago from hosting the first-ever Threads trip to the Netherlands. I was joined by 18 avid…
Fashion Sketching for Real People

You can begin fashion sketching with pencil, paper, eraser—and a decent photo.
Pattern Review: The Maker’s Atelier, The Atelier Shirt

The button-front, long-sleeve blouse has a two-piece shirt collar, a cut-on front button placket, self-lined back yoke, and three back options: flat, gathered, or pleated.
Pattern Review: Vogue 1981

A Badgley Mischka design, this lined dress has asymmetrical ruching and pleating, a wrap-style skirt, long sleeves, and an invisible back zipper.
Pattern Review: Matchy Matchy Sewing Club, Archer Work Pants

These barrel-shaped, ankle-grazing pants are a contemporary and comfortable design. They have an elastic waist, oversized patch pockets, and a wide inseam gusset. Darts at the knees and hemlines give…
Vintage Illustrated Pattern Magazine

Butterick Patterns in 1915 were promoted in a popular magazine known as the Delineator. See a two-page spread of the latest designs from the December 1915 issue.
Make it With Wool Winners 2024

Winners of the 2023–2024 Make It With Wool (MIWW) competition brought superior sewing skills, style, and color to their garment entries. Their ensembles, which reveal complex construction, fine sewing, and…
Pattern Review: Sewing Therapy, Hanbok Wrap Dress

This modern wrap dress was inspired by the traditional Korean hanbok dress. The wrapped bodice gives full coverage with no gaping.
Pattern Review: Daughter Judy Patterns, Grant Coat

A loose-fitting, lined, robe-style design, the Grant Coat has patch pockets, a shawl-like insert around the neck, darted shoulders, and inverted box pleats at the sleeve hemline.

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Design - Page 4 of 159

Make a Boro-Stitched Jacket

Threads of Connection | Letter from the Editor

Fashion Sketching for Real People

Pattern Review: The Maker’s Atelier, The Atelier Shirt

Pattern Review: Vogue 1981

Pattern Review: Matchy Matchy Sewing Club, Archer Work Pants

Vintage Illustrated Pattern Magazine

Make it With Wool Winners 2024

Pattern Review: Sewing Therapy, Hanbok Wrap Dress

Pattern Review: Daughter Judy Patterns, Grant Coat

Threads Magazine

A Deep Dive | Letter From the Editor

Rewarding Work | Letter from the Editor

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