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Linen seams ugh

August 10, 2023

Hello,I'm not really new to sewing, but I am new to sewing with linen. I made a lovely pair of trousers out of some linen material, and now the seams…
How do you finish a shoulder seam on a chiffon/ chiffon lined dress?

July 20, 2023

Hi All! I have two questions. 1. First, I am sewing a chiffon dressed that is lined with chiffon. The neckline and armholes will be finished with French seams. Any tips for…
Seams for sheer sleeves?

July 9, 2023

What would be the best way to attach fairly full sleeves to a bodice where the bodice is interlined and the sleeves are sheer?- I am making a red chiffon…
Picot edge finish – Summer 2023 p. 69

April 23, 2023

On page 69 of the Summer 2023 issue, there is a closeup of a beautiful picot-style edge finish but no description of the technique/tools used to create it. It appears…
Updated Archive Files

March 20, 2023

There was no general category for Archive Updates. I just purchased the two-year update to bring my 1985-2020 up to date. There are no directions to install the archive. I…
Double Faced Wool Coat

January 23, 2023

I have a beautiful piece of camel / cream double faced wool. I would like to sew a unlined wrap coat with lapels. I understand the french seam…
Round Elastic Sewing Help

November 30, 2022

When Sewing Round Elastic to the seam of items the other side always bunches up.I have tried using a Jump tool, different needles ect The bottom thread always bunches up.THanks for…
Kenneth King Smart Tailoring

October 8, 2022

Is the current KK Smart Tailoring course being offered the same as the KK Smart Tailoring Video available on the Taunton website? Or is this updated content?
Self-bound and felled seam (no trim method)

August 22, 2022

This is question is related to the Self-bound and felled seam method described in https://www.threadsmagazine.com/project-guides/sew-your-own-jeans/updated-jeans-jackets?discussion=comment&cid=144560#comment-144560. I've also seen this method demonstrated online by Janet Pray.I am not sure whether one of…
Threads Archive unreadable

August 10, 2022

I purchased the Threads Archive thumb drive. When using the archive on my Windows 10 Pro computer the type in the magazine is missing parts of the letters making it…

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Linen seams ugh

How do you finish a shoulder seam on a chiffon/ chiffon lined dress?

Seams for sheer sleeves?

Picot edge finish – Summer 2023 p. 69

Updated Archive Files

Double Faced Wool Coat

Round Elastic Sewing Help

Kenneth King Smart Tailoring

Self-bound and felled seam (no trim method)

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Linen seams ugh

How do you finish a shoulder seam on a chiffon/ chiffon lined dress?

Seams for sheer sleeves?

Picot edge finish – Summer 2023 p. 69

Updated Archive Files

Double Faced Wool Coat

Round Elastic Sewing Help

Kenneth King Smart Tailoring

Self-bound and felled seam (no trim method)

Threads Archive unreadable

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Threads of Connection | Letter from the Editor

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Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

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