Fabric

The Australian Sewing Community: A Guide to Top Fabric Stores

This is your guide to four top-tier retailers frequented by the Australian sewing community.
How Traditional Central Asian Ikats are Dyed and Woven

Threads Contributing Editor Susan Khalje gives a brief history of ikats and explains her personal connection to the colorful textiles.
Pro Techniques for Sewing with Spandex-Blend Knits

Find out how prep, cut, sew, and fit three types of spandex-blend knit fabrics—jersey, double knits, and sweater knits.
How and Why to Swatch Fabrics

Swatch fabric over time to help you make better decisions when choosing the best materials for sewing garments.
Sewing with Chiffon

Find out the best methods for sewing with chiffon, whether the delicate fabric is made with natural or synthetic fibers.
Boutis Provençal: Stitch First, Stuff Later

Learn the traditional, hand-sewn technique of boutis provençal to create fabric with pattern and texture.
Pocket Inspiration from Bonnie Cashin

Bonnie Cashin, one of America’s foremost 20th-century designers, produced this ensemble around 1975. One of her later designs, it clearly exemplifies her penchant for clean, sleek looks in luxury fabrics,…
Try Waxed Canvas for a Durable Bag or Garment

Get a vintage rustic look with waxed canvas. Learn how to choose, prep, cut, and sew a bag or garment from this coated cotton fabric.
Knotted Frog Closures

Frogs are an ancient decorative closure that traveled from China to western Europe in the late 18th century. These fasteners are created by shaping a variety of materials into knotted…
Sew Charming Tops from Vintage Embroidered Linens

Learn how to repurpose embroidered linens that are hiding in your closets into one-of-a-kind tops. Have fun choosing coordinating prints, and stitch a blouse in an afternoon.

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Fabric

The Australian Sewing Community: A Guide to Top Fabric Stores

How Traditional Central Asian Ikats are Dyed and Woven

Pro Techniques for Sewing with Spandex-Blend Knits

How and Why to Swatch Fabrics

Sewing with Chiffon

Boutis Provençal: Stitch First, Stuff Later

Pocket Inspiration from Bonnie Cashin

Try Waxed Canvas for a Durable Bag or Garment

Knotted Frog Closures

Sew Charming Tops from Vintage Embroidered Linens

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Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

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The Australian Sewing Community: A Guide to Top Fabric Stores

How Traditional Central Asian Ikats are Dyed and Woven

Pro Techniques for Sewing with Spandex-Blend Knits

How and Why to Swatch Fabrics

Sewing with Chiffon

Boutis Provençal: Stitch First, Stuff Later

Pocket Inspiration from Bonnie Cashin

Try Waxed Canvas for a Durable Bag or Garment

Knotted Frog Closures

Sew Charming Tops from Vintage Embroidered Linens

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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