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Faux Fur Series

December 3, 2021

Is the Faux Fur Series that just completed the same as the DVD? Does the DVD have additional information that was not included in the Series?Thank you!Ann
Corded button loops

July 20, 2021

Dear sewists,I am not having any luck turning the fabric over a macrame cord to make a button loop. I've looked at several instructions but I can't seem to get…
Inside Out Tunic Facing

June 25, 2021

In the new issue of Threads Bonnie Wheaton mentions using scraps to face a tunic. The part I'm intrigued by is that she said she turned it to the outside. …
How to stop drawing threads in fabric when sewing button holes

May 11, 2021

Hello!I'd really appreciate any suggestions to stop threads being drawn when sewing button holes in this digitally printed fabric. You can see the two white lines below the button hole…
How to order back issues

April 10, 2021

I’m a subscriber (and Threads Insider) who absolutely loved your publications but did not receive the two most recent magazines (#212 and.#213) in the mail. Is there a way to purchase them…
Threads # 213 – Add a Stretch Band to Stretch Fabrics

February 8, 2021

I am quite confused regarding an article in the Spring 2013 issue -Adding a Stretch Band to Stretch Fabrics. I am very new to sewing with knits and stretch fabrics. There…
Alternatives to darts

January 23, 2021

What are the alternatives to using darts in dress making please? For example are pleats, gathering and elastic an alternative to darts please.
embroidery advice

December 10, 2020

I'm making a felt and embroidered version of a friend's snare drum. I need to create a version of this image - wondering how best to create the "oyster" or…
Hems turning up

December 4, 2020

I'm sure there's an answer to this somewhere out there, I just can't find it! I often have problems with the hems of my clothing turning up after washing. It's…
Zipper installation with a splitting zipper

October 12, 2020

Hello, not sure if I'm posting this in the right form, but I need help :)I've never had this happen before, but when I install my invisible zipper and zip…

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Techniques Archives - Page 2 of 4

Faux Fur Series

Corded button loops

Inside Out Tunic Facing

How to stop drawing threads in fabric when sewing button holes

How to order back issues

Threads # 213 – Add a Stretch Band to Stretch Fabrics

Alternatives to darts

embroidery advice

Hems turning up

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Faux Fur Series

Corded button loops

Inside Out Tunic Facing

How to stop drawing threads in fabric when sewing button holes

How to order back issues

Threads # 213 – Add a Stretch Band to Stretch Fabrics

Alternatives to darts

embroidery advice

Hems turning up

Zipper installation with a splitting zipper

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