Embellishment

Create Drawn Thread Work with a Machine Zigzag Stitch

Use your sewing machine's zigzag stitch to create subtle, open-work embroidery on your next garment. This form of embroidery is traditionally done by hand.
Try Modern Appliqué on Your Next Jacket

Learn how to create one-of-a-kind jackets through appliqué or reverse appliqué, coupled with boro stitching, on layered fabrics for an interesting textured look.
Drawn Thread Work by Machine

Learn how to create drawn thread work on a garment or home decor using your sewing machine. It takes a fraction of the time to create this subtle embellishment by…
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.
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.
Boutis: Adding Dimension with Corded Quilting

Learn an old French quilting technique that adds texture and dimension to fabric, which you can achieve with machine and hand sewing.
Trending Details You Can Make: Lush Fabric Flowers

Learn to create lush fabric flowers from chiffon and other materials in this how-to article. You'll have an entire bouquet in no time.
Fashion a Magnificent Braid from Bias Tubes

An intricate-looking embellishment inspired by a vintage wedding gown requires three bias tubes and a bit of crocheting.
Up Close: Interwoven Bands for a Bride’s Sleeves

A silk satin bridal gown from 1933 features interwoven bands at the shoulder/sleeve seams that appear to be braided.
Boutis Provençal: Stitch First, Stuff Later

Learn the traditional, hand-sewn technique of boutis provençal to create fabric with pattern and texture.

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Threads #227, Fall 2024

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Threads #226, Summer 2024

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

Threads #225, Spring 2024

Embellishment

Create Drawn Thread Work with a Machine Zigzag Stitch

Try Modern Appliqué on Your Next Jacket

Drawn Thread Work by Machine

Geometric Fabric Designs with Seminole-Style Patchwork

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Boutis: Adding Dimension with Corded Quilting

Trending Details You Can Make: Lush Fabric Flowers

Fashion a Magnificent Braid from Bias Tubes

Up Close: Interwoven Bands for a Bride’s Sleeves

Boutis Provençal: Stitch First, Stuff Later

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Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

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2023 Make It With Wool Winners

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Embellishment

Create Drawn Thread Work with a Machine Zigzag Stitch

Try Modern Appliqué on Your Next Jacket

Drawn Thread Work by Machine

Geometric Fabric Designs with Seminole-Style Patchwork

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Boutis: Adding Dimension with Corded Quilting

Trending Details You Can Make: Lush Fabric Flowers

Fashion a Magnificent Braid from Bias Tubes

Up Close: Interwoven Bands for a Bride’s Sleeves

Boutis Provençal: Stitch First, Stuff Later

Threads Magazine

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

Add Bonnie Cashin Pockets

2023 Make It With Wool Winners

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