Butterick 5930 is a vintage-inspired, feminine dress with several style options. All views include a fitted, fully lined bodice with a seam at the natural waist, mock crossover front, detachable…
Dutch wax prints, also known as ankara or African wax prints, are eye-catching and versatile fabrics. Authentic wax prints are woven from 100 percent cotton and dyed using a method…
Featuring a vintage-inspired silhouette, this feminine dress flatters many body types. All three views include a fitted, fully lined bodice with a seam at the natural waist, mock crossover front,…
Reminiscent of a blouson-style top, this surplice-front blouse features four stacked pleats near the waist edge, which are pressed and left unsewn on each side of the crossover front, bust…
With a one-piece and two-piece version, this swimsuit design has appeal for curvy swimmers with different styles. View A is a swimsuit with a contrast waistband, while view B is…
Q: What is the difference between European and American pattern sizing (Marfy vs. McCall’s, for example)? Are European sizes smaller? —Linda Pittman, via email A: Threads editors routinely scrutinize pattern…
I sew a lot of doll clothes, and it can be difficult to press small seam allowances open with normal equipment. I’ve looked everywhere for a smaller ham and kept…
Buttons with cute images Give garments individualized flair with these crimp-style shank buttons from Winky&Dutch. They are available in a host of fun themes, including sewing and knitting, nautical, and…
For nearly invisible machine-sewn blind hems, learn to finish the cut edge, prepare the hem allowance, and choose stitch settings that suit the fabric.
Q: I bought a beautiful fabric remnant at a rummage sale. It didn’t come with any information about fiber content or manufacturer. I need to get some idea of its…
For traditional jeans detailing with interesting touches, look to this pants pattern. It has a straight or scalloped waistband, fly-front zipper, five pockets, and back yoke.
The unusual treatment of the raglan sleeve shoulder in a vintage Leslie Fay double-knit wool dress makes the garment a tasteful standout. A clever pleat accents the shoulder and marries…
