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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.

A Maker Studies Bespoke Tailoring in England

One man's fascination with bespoke tailoring started with a book and eventually led him to an immersive, nearly yearlong tailoring course in the UK.

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.

How Traditional Central Asian Ikats are Dyed and Woven

Threads Contributing Editor Susan Khalje gives a brief history of ikats and explains her personal connection to the colorful textiles.

Pro Techniques for Sewing with Spandex-Blend Knits

Find out how prep, cut, sew, and fit three types of spandex-blend knit fabrics—jersey, double knits, and sweater knits.

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.

Double-Flap Pockets Inspired by a Mid-Century Jacket

Double flaps make a useful feature into a focal point on a garment's jacket. Kenneth D. King walks through how to add mirrored curved pocket flaps that button in place…

A Journey to Digital Patternmaking

A little girl's request led her self-taught sewing mom on the road to learning new skills in the form of digital patternmaking.

Sew the Ultimate T-shirt

Learn how to sew any style T-shirt that fits just the way you like, and that lasts many seasons of wear and laundering.

Don’t Go It Alone: Collaborate for the Best Design Results

As a home sewer, you may benefit from the teamwork approach. Consider finding a supportive group with which you can collaborate.

Boutis: Adding Dimension with Corded Quilting

Learn an old French quilting technique that adds texture and dimension to fabric, which you can achieve with machine and hand sewing.

Work with Darts to Get a Better Fit

Patternmaker and designer Tricia Camacho shows practical and creative ways to work with darts to improve a garment's fit.

Sew a Low-Profile Welt Pocket

Linda Lee of The Sewing Workshop offers a different way to sew a welt pocket. This less fussy version includes topstitching around the pocket bag.

You Can Grow a Dye Garden

You can dye natural fibers like linen and silk with what you harvest from your own dye garden. Learn the basics of growing, harvesting, and extracting color from dye plants.

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