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Add Bonnie Cashin Pockets

Learn how to adapt a basic dolman-sleeve coat pattern to incorporate pockets, and then construct the coat for a flawless finish.
Knotted Frog Closures

Frogs are an ancient decorative closure that traveled from China to western Europe in the late 18th century. These fasteners are created by shaping a variety of materials into knotted…
Sew Charming Tops from Vintage Embroidered Linens

Learn how to repurpose embroidered linens that are hiding in your closets into one-of-a-kind tops. Have fun choosing coordinating prints, and stitch a blouse in an afternoon.
Create a Hexagon Patchwork Jacket

One of my sewing goals for the past year has been to do more hand sewing, which is how I found myself making hexagons out of all my linen scraps…
Get Started with Tambour Embroidery

Katherine Waters has always been fascinated with bead embroidery. Learn how she and you can get started with tambour embroidery.
Elastic For Every Project

Find out how to use the top elastic products to best advantage.
Industry Insider Techniques Vol. 6

In Volume 6 of Threads’ master-sewing video series Industry Insider Techniques, respected instructor Louise Cutting shares her techniques for mastering the details and trade secrets for achieving greater success in garment sewing. All Industry…
Prepare Fabric Properly

Prepare fabric for sewing by checking and straightening the grain; assessing the textile’s colorfastness; and preshrinking it.
Design Your Own Cutting Table

Your back will thank you for a tabletop set at a comfortable height.
Darts Build Shape into a Garment

Darts are important for creating a well-fitting garment. They can be straight, concave in shape—with legs that curve inward, or convex—with outward-curving legs.

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All How-To

Add Bonnie Cashin Pockets

Knotted Frog Closures

Sew Charming Tops from Vintage Embroidered Linens

Create a Hexagon Patchwork Jacket

Get Started with Tambour Embroidery

Elastic For Every Project

Industry Insider Techniques Vol. 6

Prepare Fabric Properly

Design Your Own Cutting Table

Darts Build Shape into a Garment

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A Deep Dive | Letter From the Editor

Rewarding Work | Letter from the Editor

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Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

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All How-To

Add Bonnie Cashin Pockets

Knotted Frog Closures

Sew Charming Tops from Vintage Embroidered Linens

Create a Hexagon Patchwork Jacket

Get Started with Tambour Embroidery

Elastic For Every Project

Industry Insider Techniques Vol. 6

Prepare Fabric Properly

Design Your Own Cutting Table

Darts Build Shape into a Garment

Threads Magazine

A Deep Dive | Letter From the Editor

Rewarding Work | Letter from the Editor

Threads of Connection | Letter from the Editor

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

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