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Finishes for Exposed Seams and Fabric That Frays

Pamela Howard shows how she sewed a well-chosen seam finish for an unlined jacket with exposed seams, and made in a fabric that frayed easily.

A Year of "Re": White Top Remake

A dressy white wrap blouse becomes a casual pullover top in this remake project by Becky Fulgoni. This is the second installment in Becky's Year of "Re" challenge.

Riffs on a Trusted Pattern: A Silk Top for the Finale

The blue silk top that Becky Fulgoni created for her final version of the Fit for Art Patterns Tabula Rasa Jacket fell into place after she completed another sewing project.…

A Year of "Re": Linen Romper Reinvented

A linen romper finds a new life as a two-piece outfit, as Becky Fulgoni reinvents her never-worn garment.

A Bound Buttonhole from a Balmain-Designed Uniform

Learn how how to make a bound buttonhole. Borrow a chic detail from a midcentury designer uniform.

4 Spring Updates for a TNT Top

Freshen up your wardrobe with tops based on a TNT pattern, then give each new top a focal feature.

Quiltmaker Heidi Parkes Tells Stories Through Her Diary Quilts

Heidi Parkes explores storytelling through textiles and hand stitches. Learn how to create a diary quilt like an experienced quilter and teacher.

Learn How to Add Lots of Lace to a Basic Skirt

This version, inspired by some expensive ready-to-wear examples, combines the no-nonsense silhouette of a straight skirt with the texture and visual interest of lace.

Riffs on a Trusted Pattern: Upholstery Jacket

Easy-to-sew, in-seam buttonholes are featured on Becky Fulgoni's upholstery jacket, her latest version of the Fit for Art Patterns Tabula Rasa Jacket.

Make a Polished Knit Blazer with Upgraded Techniques

In this article, learn how to make a polished knit blazer with upgraded techniques to improve looks and longevity.

Early Tailoring: A Couture Skirt For a Fine Jacket

Pamela Howard tackled a classic four-gore, bias skirt using wool plaid fabric to coordinate with her first tailored jacket. She shares some of the timeless details of this college course…

Riffs on a Trusted Pattern: Mixed Media Sweatshirt

Becky Fulgoni alters the Fit for Art Patterns Tabula Rasa Jacket to create a wool fleece and linen sweatshirt, which features an interesting neckline.

A Sewing Pro Looks Back at Her First Tailored Jacket

Alterations expert and fine sewing instructor Pamela Howard shares details from her first attempt at a tailored blazer.

Splitting: The Difference — Keep Your Hand-Sewing Needle Threaded

Threads Digital Ambassador Gilbert Muniz shows how splitting the thread is the difference when it comes to keeping a needle threaded for any hand-sewing project.

Riffs on a Trusted Pattern: A Jeans Jacket in Linen

Becky Fulgoni ekes out a jeans jacket from black linen jeans and a scrap of fabric in her ninth riff on the Fit for At Patterns Tabula Rasa Jacket. The…