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Artistic Mending: Take Clothing Repairs to Another Level

I have always been a mender. At least to some extent—when I got around to it. I would take on chores such as replacing buttons, sewing a ripped seam, quickly…
Sewing Tools and Supplies for Artistic Mending

Broadly speaking, mending involves repairing or concealing damage to a garment. The potential problems are as wide-ranging as the ways to solve them. Common repairs Within your own wardrobe, you’re…
Make Custom Lace with Machine Embroidery

Well-chosen lace embellishments complement your fabric and design elevate your garments to couture level. Learn how to machine embroider your own custom lace.
Pattern Springboard: Sewing Patterns That Beg for Needle Felting

If you're interested in learning needle felting, here are five stylish outerwear patterns to use to create your canvas.
Back to Basics: Hand-Stitched Garments

Making a garment entirely by hand may seem like a big project. Threads Digital Ambassador Becky Fulgoni has made several and found it satisfying. She walks through what to consider…
Make a Shirt Collar with Channels for Collar Stays

Collar stays help keep men's shirts looking sharp, but many patterns don't accommodate this option. Learn how to add channels for colllar stays to a men's shirt collar pattern.
Attach a Patch Pocket Without Visible Stitches

When you feature patch pockets on a garment that doesn’t lend itself to visible topstitching, the usual method is to line the pocket, then hand-sew it in place. A hand-sewn…
Choose a Protein-specific Dye

When it comes to dyeing, there is one thing you must know about your fabric: fiber content. The chemical makeup of the fiber determines which types of dyes can be…
Attach Sequin Trim by Hand or Machine

A circa 1966 French shift walks the line between whimsy and sophistication, with its embroidered sequin motifs of varied sizes. The oversized sequins, applied in scattered concentric circles, catch the…
Tie-dye Silk to Create Artistic, All-over Designs

If you love the free-form look and fun hues of tie-dye, consider applying the technique to a fabric that’s more sophisticated than a cotton T-shirt: Try dyeing pure silk. I’ll…

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