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Chic and Easy Cardigan Jacket, Part 1: Fabric and Pattern

Learn to transform a T-shirt pattern into a classic jacket design. Then select textured, comfortable knit fabric and a pretty lining.
Tips to Lay Out a Pattern and Cut Fabric Accurately

Accurate layout and cutting ensures a garment that fits, and that has properly matched stripes or plaids. Learn how to master this skill.
How to Line a Jacket and Give it a Pretty Facing Finish

Follow sewing pro Pamela Howard's steps to make a jacket lining without drafting pattern pieces and then to create a beautiful facing finish.
One Dress, Four Ways

Give your favorite pattern a fresh look. Learn how to alter a dress pattern to create multiple, unique dresses.
Make a Pattern from a Favorite Garment

You can duplicate a beloved garment that has seen better days.
How to Walk the Seamline

Learn an essential step for ensuring accurate, easy-to-sew patterns.
Personalized Pattern Templates

To perfect the templates, you’ll need some previous knowledge of fitting, or to invest time in learning about fitting.
Add Pockets and Subtract the Zipper in Your Favorite Pants Pattern

Growing up I remember my mom and my grandma saying that you couldn’t have a pair of pants or a skirt without pockets. Where else would you stash your hanky?…
Fast Faux Fur Jacket Pattern Hack

Recently, I examined a cute fake fur jacket from a well-known designer. It was startlingly simple, as designer garments sometimes are: an unlined, waist-length jacket with an asymmetrical front opening…
Transfer Muslin Fitting Changes to a Pattern

Making adjustments to a muslin to improve a garment’s fit is an important part of my sewing process. But my work isn’t over after the fitting. I always transfer the…

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Patternmaking - Page 4 of 19

Chic and Easy Cardigan Jacket, Part 1: Fabric and Pattern

Tips to Lay Out a Pattern and Cut Fabric Accurately

How to Line a Jacket and Give it a Pretty Facing Finish

One Dress, Four Ways

Make a Pattern from a Favorite Garment

How to Walk the Seamline

Personalized Pattern Templates

Add Pockets and Subtract the Zipper in Your Favorite Pants Pattern

Fast Faux Fur Jacket Pattern Hack

Transfer Muslin Fitting Changes to a Pattern

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Patternmaking - Page 4 of 19

Chic and Easy Cardigan Jacket, Part 1: Fabric and Pattern

Tips to Lay Out a Pattern and Cut Fabric Accurately

How to Line a Jacket and Give it a Pretty Facing Finish

One Dress, Four Ways

Make a Pattern from a Favorite Garment

How to Walk the Seamline

Personalized Pattern Templates

Add Pockets and Subtract the Zipper in Your Favorite Pants Pattern

Fast Faux Fur Jacket Pattern Hack

Transfer Muslin Fitting Changes to a Pattern

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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