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Why Don’t You . . . ? Sew a Travel Garment From Bedding

Marcy Harriell works on her dream of upcycling a quilt into a comfy travel garment by first sewing a coat with prequilted yardage.

Sewing Fake Fur: The Completed Fake Fur Jacket

The big reveal: Kenneth D. King's fabulous fake fur jacket is complete. Compare it to other versions made from the same pattern.

Sewing Fake Fur: Installing a Lining In a Fake Fur Jacket

Sewing the lining by hand gives you control, and it takes little time. Start by stitching the hem, then proceed up to the neckline.

Make It with Wool Winners 2015

The Make It with Wool competition (MIWW) recognizes excellence and innovation in wool garment design and construction. Every year, sewers compete in age groups and in special award categories, and…

A Formula for Perfect Pleats

My husband and I love rock-and-roll dancing, a style of dance related to the Lindy Hop or swing. That means I need lots of full, swishy skirts with perfect pleats,…

Determining the Right Amount of Ease

Find your fit preferences Determining the right amount of ease is straightforward. Take a good look at garments you own (or try some on in a store), and assess how…

Re-creating an Old Favorite with an Unusual Neckline

Threads Digital Ambassador and sewing problem-solver Becky Fulgoni figures out how to duplicate the neckline on a favorite top with an adjustment to a raglan sleeve pattern.

Installing an Underlining

Once a staple of fine sewing, underlinings have fallen out of favor in today’s quick-to-sew world. Installing an underlining takes time and attention to detail, but the results are oh,…

Sewing Save: Correct a Miscut Buttonhole

Accidents happen, even when you’re trying to be careful. Luckily, some of the mistakes that seem beyond repair—such as a buttonhole that’s been cut past its end bar—can be corrected…

A Lagerfeld-Style Deconstructed Embellishment

Some of the most beautiful embellishments are created through strategic removal of elements, rather than their addition. A stunning example of this concept is a deconstructed effect used by Karl…

Faux Fur Accessories

Make home décor or accessories everyone wants to hug. These projects, a pillow and a tote, are simple to sew. Pillows with faux fur faces have a ritzy look and…

Add an Extravagant Touch to a Basic Blouse

A thoughtfully trimmed top can give an ensemble real power. By simply highlighting small sections of the garment with outstanding fabrics, you can set the whole mood of an outfit. There…

Sewing Notions for February/March 2016

Comfortable cutting control Fiskars RazorEdge Fabric Shears for Tabletop Cutting are designed to cut fabric with minimal lifting from the cutting surface. They feature stainless-steel blades that glide through fabric…

Add a Strategic Stretch Knit Panel to Wovens

Plenty of garments designed for wovens would benefit from adding a bit of stretch panel here or there. Close-fitting styles, in particular, are easier to fit and wear if you…

How to Fix Print Motif Mishaps

Despite your best efforts, a fabric print occasionally can end up in undesirable arrangements on a garment. Perhaps the main print motif is cut off at a seam in a…

Learn to Make Continuous Sleeve Plackets for Shirts and Blouses

Continuous sleeve plackets, commonly used on shirts and blouses, require careful pinning and stitching. A sewing and alterations pro shows how to create them.

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Why Don’t You . . . ? Sew a Travel Garment From Bedding

Sewing Fake Fur: The Completed Fake Fur Jacket

Sewing Fake Fur: Installing a Lining In a Fake Fur Jacket

Make It with Wool Winners 2015

A Formula for Perfect Pleats

Determining the Right Amount of Ease

Re-creating an Old Favorite with an Unusual Neckline

Installing an Underlining

Sewing Save: Correct a Miscut Buttonhole

A Lagerfeld-Style Deconstructed Embellishment

Faux Fur Accessories

Add an Extravagant Touch to a Basic Blouse

Sewing Notions for February/March 2016

Add a Strategic Stretch Knit Panel to Wovens

How to Fix Print Motif Mishaps

Learn to Make Continuous Sleeve Plackets for Shirts and Blouses

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