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Threads #229, Spring 2025

    How Did They Sew That

  • Two images of model in brown jacket featuring a swing coat collar

    Sew a Surprise Swing Coat Collar, Part 2

    In the second of this two-part series, Kenneth D. King details how to construct the swing coat collar that was drafted earlier. His method reduces bulk where layers overlap.

    Essential Techniques

  • eyeglasses partially inserted into an in-seam pocket

    How to Add Pockets in French Seams

    Installing in-seam pockets in French seams requires some work, but your effort will be rewarded with a beautiful garment inside and out.

    Fabric Lab

  • How to Sew Crisp Taffeta

    When you want to stand out at a special event, consider a garment made from taffeta. This tightly woven, lightweight fabric has a stiff hand and characteristic shimmer, whether it’s…

    Closures

  • Antique Lace Glove Sun Print

    A machine-knitted lace glove is photographed using the cyanotype method, cutting edge technology at the time.

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