I’ve been thinking about recent “Gatherings” discussions about the type and complexity of articles, direction Threads is taking, ideas, etc. As someone that’s interested in fine sewing and wearable art, I find I may fall into the minority of sewers . . . at least at this time. Tailoring techniques, linings/underlinings, and industry/pro tips are always something I’m on the look for.
When I have finished reading a copy of Threads, I tear out the articles that are of significant interest to me . . . I three-hole punch them and place them in an ever-growing binder . . . and then, when I have some spare time, I will take a look through it to remind myself of what’s in there . . . Needless to say, spare time is rare and I don’t get to look at the articles as freqently as I would like.
Tonight, I was adding some articles to the binder and decided to take a look through it and see what articles Threads has done that are of particular interest to me . . . the following is a handful that I’m glad I refreshed my memory about
46 Tips for Sewing Special Occasion Garments – Feb/Mar 2004
A Crazy Workshop (fun for people that like wearable art) – Dec/Jan 2003
Boning – Not Just for Corsets – Feb/Mar 2000
The Interfaced Hem – Oct/Nov 2001
12 Fresh Garment-Industry Tips – Oct/Nov 2001
Three Shortcut Jacket Linings – Feb/Mar 2002
12 Terrific Finishing Tips from the Pros – Feb/Mar 2005
Creating a Designer Knockoff – June/July 2004
A basics article on using stay tape – June/July 2004
Line and Underline in One Step – (Issue unknown – I cut it out of my issue)
I don’t have the most recent issue of Threads yet . . . but, after flipping through my binder, I feel like I have enough to keep me occupied for a while.
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You know, it would never occur to me to tear out just specific articles and put them in a binder because the articles I'm interested in saving or not saving today might be totally different than the ones I'd want to look at 6 months from now. Do you ever regret not saving the whole magazine?
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I've gone back to old Threads articles from 10 + years ago because they cover a technique I need help with. I would have been lost had I not saved my whole magazine! The online index is really quite good for finding what I need. The only thing I may do in the future as I become more involved in teaching is photocopy and create subject oriented folders or binders for the more "popular" subjects - like fitting pants, maybe! However, I doubt I will ever find the free time to undertake that endeavor.
Interesting question . . . no, I don't regret only saving part of the magazines . . . probably because I can't miss what I don't know what I don't have (apologies for using really poor English) . . . more importantly, I'm first and foremost a weaver . . . I keep my weaving publications in their entirety . . . sewing for me is more about sewing with handwoven fabric.One thing that I like about tearing out the articles and placing them in a binder is that I can group them according to subject (along with articles from other publications) . . . helpful to "round out" a subject area.Even though I currently don't have an interest in quilting, machine embroidery, sewing for children, etc., I do know that change happens . . . such as thinking as a teenager I would never wear pearls . . . however, if I chose to save everything that entered my house in the event that I might need it some day, my precious space would dwindle quickly.
I tear out the articles that are of significant interest to me . . . I three-hole punch them and place them in an ever-growing binder
Sacrilege!! I'm shocked and appalled. ;)
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