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Q&A: Make a Bubble Skirt

Creating bubble-style skirts actually requires sewing two skirts that become one. Learn how to make a bubble skirt, here.
Prepare Denim for Making Your Own Jeans

There are several important reasons to prewash denim. Learn how any why you need to prepare denim for making jeans.
Layouts for Diagonal Fabric Patterns

Why do some patterns say “Unsuitable for obvious diagonals”? Read on to get the answer from an expert on this question.
A Matter of Fabric Weights

I would very much appreciate information on fabric industry weights. Some online retailers list them, others don’t. Read on to learn more about fabric weights.
Prepatching Jeans

Is there a best practice for determining the shape of the reinforcement piece?
Pattern Fixes for Leg Angle

Q: I have been a Threads subscriber for many, many years. I’d like to ask: How do I adjust a pants pattern for knock knees? —Marie Brookes, via email A:…
Try a Treated Press Cloth for Sharper Creases

Q: I iron a lot of cotton shirts and no matter how careful I am with using steam and letting the fabric dry and cool, the shirts still end up…
Learn About a DIY Fitting Method from the 1970s

Sewing instructor Ryliss Bod, founder of the Sewing and Design School in Tacoma, Washington, gives us an overview of the Minott Method.
What Oeko-Tex Fabric Certification Means

Q: I’ve been noticing fabrics sold by online retailers labeled as “Oeko-Tex certified.” Is this the same as organic?
Q&A: How to Pull Needles through Multiple Layers

Q: I’ve been struggling with some hand sewing. When the needle has to pass through many layers, I can’t get a strong grip on it to pull it out on…

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Prepare Denim for Making Your Own Jeans

Layouts for Diagonal Fabric Patterns

A Matter of Fabric Weights

Prepatching Jeans

Pattern Fixes for Leg Angle

Try a Treated Press Cloth for Sharper Creases

Learn About a DIY Fitting Method from the 1970s

What Oeko-Tex Fabric Certification Means

Q&A: How to Pull Needles through Multiple Layers

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Q&A: Make a Bubble Skirt

Prepare Denim for Making Your Own Jeans

Layouts for Diagonal Fabric Patterns

A Matter of Fabric Weights

Prepatching Jeans

Pattern Fixes for Leg Angle

Try a Treated Press Cloth for Sharper Creases

Learn About a DIY Fitting Method from the 1970s

What Oeko-Tex Fabric Certification Means

Q&A: How to Pull Needles through Multiple Layers

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Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

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