What is the difference between a blanket stitch and a buttonhole stitch?
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…
Once you start looking closely at various size charts, you will notice that pattern companies design for different body types
The wrong size bobbin can cause jamming, poor stitch quality, or damage to your machine.
Q: I’ve been looking for large sheets of waxed tracing paper—big enough to accommodate a full jacket pattern piece, for example. Does this come on rolls? Where can I purchase…
Q: I would like to order buttons online but am confused by the sizing. Can you explain how buttons are measured? A: Threads Senior Technical Editor Carol J. Fresia replies: It’s tricky…
Creating a post-mastectomy bra from a purchased garment requires only basic sewing skills and a little attention to detail.
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