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Sew a Surprise Swing Coat Collar

Mid-length coats with a flared silhouette were popular in the 1930s, enjoying revivals at various times throughout the ensuing decades. The style was dubbed a “swagger coat,” perhaps because the…
Add Velvety Embroidery to Any Garment

Embroider narrow velvet ribbon and chenille yarn to give a ready-to-wear garment a luxe designer look.
How to Construct a Waistcoat

Learn the steps to constructing a single-breasted waistcoat with laid-on lapels. Tailor and vest expert J. Francois-Campbell provides the know-how for making this classic garment.
Make a Boro-Stitched Jacket

Follow the steps to creating a unique boro-stitched jacket by combining fabric layering with the boro stitching and raw-edge appliqué. Rae Cumbie of Fit for Art Patterns shows her process.
Fashion Sketching for Real People

You can begin fashion sketching with pencil, paper, eraser—and a decent photo.
Create Drawn Thread Work with a Machine Zigzag Stitch

Use your sewing machine's zigzag stitch to create subtle, open-work embroidery on your next garment. This form of embroidery is traditionally done by hand.
Try Modern Appliqué on Your Next Jacket

Learn how to create one-of-a-kind jackets through appliqué or reverse appliqué, coupled with boro stitching, on layered fabrics for an interesting textured look.
Drawn Thread Work by Machine

Learn how to create drawn thread work on a garment or home decor using your sewing machine. It takes a fraction of the time to create this subtle embellishment by…
Make Bras That Fit

You can make bras that are comfortable to wear by taking it step by step: Determine your size, make a test garment, assess the fit, and then make adjustments.
Geometric Fabric Designs with Seminole-Style Patchwork

Create blocks and bands of patchwork in contrasting colors for a dramatic Seminole piecing look. The result looks complicated but the steps to creating it are simple.

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Sew a Surprise Swing Coat Collar

Add Velvety Embroidery to Any Garment

How to Construct a Waistcoat

Make a Boro-Stitched Jacket

Fashion Sketching for Real People

Create Drawn Thread Work with a Machine Zigzag Stitch

Try Modern Appliqué on Your Next Jacket

Drawn Thread Work by Machine

Make Bras That Fit

Geometric Fabric Designs with Seminole-Style Patchwork

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Sew a Surprise Swing Coat Collar

Add Velvety Embroidery to Any Garment

How to Construct a Waistcoat

Make a Boro-Stitched Jacket

Fashion Sketching for Real People

Create Drawn Thread Work with a Machine Zigzag Stitch

Try Modern Appliqué on Your Next Jacket

Drawn Thread Work by Machine

Make Bras That Fit

Geometric Fabric Designs with Seminole-Style Patchwork

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Threads of Connection | Letter from the Editor

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

Add Bonnie Cashin Pockets

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