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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.
Make a Statement With Oversized Silk Blossoms

The silk blossoms that adorn a vintage dress inspired Judith Neukam to explain how you can create soft fabric flowers for any garment.
A Mending Tool From the Past: The Darning Loom

Darning looms make it easy to weave colorful, durable repairs on just about any garment. Look for modern versions of these vintage tools.
Make Fabric-Covered Singleton Buttons

Make your own buttons for a couture touch on your garments. Learn how to create Singleton buttons using fabric and rings.
Update Your Clothes: Add a Feather Boa Trim

Add movement, sophistication, and whimsy to your wardrobe with feather boas. Learn how to attach a boa to your jacket for a trendy and fun embellishment.

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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

Make a Statement With Oversized Silk Blossoms

A Mending Tool From the Past: The Darning Loom

Make Fabric-Covered Singleton Buttons

Update Your Clothes: Add a Feather Boa Trim

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Embellishment - Page 2 of 45

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

Make a Statement With Oversized Silk Blossoms

A Mending Tool From the Past: The Darning Loom

Make Fabric-Covered Singleton Buttons

Update Your Clothes: Add a Feather Boa Trim

Threads Magazine

A Deep Dive | Letter From the Editor

Rewarding Work | Letter from the Editor

Threads of Connection | Letter from the Editor

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

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