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Prepatching Jeans

Is there a best practice for determining the shape of the reinforcement piece?
Make a Statement with Oversized Appliqués

This spring, enjoy the contemporary trend for coats with extra-large embellishments by trying large appliqué.
Vintage Lattice Collar Created from Fabric Strips

Although the lattice collar appears to be woven, it’s less complicated than that.
Make a Sequined Pillow for a Spark of Brilliance

Brighten any room with this easy, pattern-free, sequined pillow project
There’s Fabric in Your Sock Drawer

Shopping for knit ribbing by the yard can be a fairly discouraging experience. If you can find ribbing at all, you've typically got very few choices: ordinary colors, one weight…
A Lagerfeld-Style Deconstructed Embellishment

Some of the most beautiful embellishments are created through strategic removal of elements, rather than their addition. A stunning example of this concept is a deconstructed effect used by Karl…
Add an Extravagant Touch to a Basic Blouse

A thoughtfully trimmed top can give an ensemble real power. By simply highlighting small sections of the garment with outstanding fabrics, you can set the whole mood of an outfit. There…
Sleeve Cutout Technique

Most embellishments add something to a garment, but removing something can draw attention just as effectively. A row of intriguing cutouts on a garment’s sleeves reveals alluring glimpses of skin.…
A Vintage Blend of Shaped Edge Embellishment

The blouse shown may date from the second quarter of the 20th century, but its shaped edge embellishment can be adapted to contemporary looks. Velvet ribbons, each about 1 inch…
Why Don’t You . . . ? Amp Up That Little Black Dress with Paillettes

Learn how Marcy Harriell brought her technicolor aesthetic to a little black dress when she attached colorful, oversized paillettes at the hem.

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