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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…
Fascinating Temari, a Traditional Japanese Thread Art

Although there are many traditional designs and motifs for temari, the method for creating them lends itself to infinite interpretations.
Victorian Memory Quilt

Discover a rare specimen of a mourning quilt from the 19th century, beautifully crafted with rich fabrics and handworked embroidery, commemorating a lost loved one.
Early Home Courses for Dressmaking and Millinery

Mary Brooks Picken is widely known as the author of influential how-to books for home dressmakers.
Getting Plastered with a Custom Dress Form

My friend Paula and I set out to create the one sewing tool that would catapult our sewing to couture status: the custom dress form.
A Bag of Surprises

Nothing prepared me for the joy experienced by sewing for my nieces, Lucianne and Audrey, and my nephews, Ian and Domenic.
The Art of Kumihimo: Unique Braided Trims

Kumihimo, the art of Japanese braiding, is simple to learn and even easier to get hooked on. There are innumerable variations, and a change of braiding material further multiplies the…
A Reason for Ruffles

A few years ago, I retired from a long and busy teaching career. My husband and I relocated to Texas. I hadn’t had time to sew in ages and, in…
Sewing Stories: The Threads that Bind

When I was growing up, there were always hand-stitched reminders of my mother in the house. The most prominently displayed were three large, framed hand-embroidered samplers. One of my most…
Sewing Stories: Frugal Finery

I was giddy with excitement when I opened the invitation to attend a winter dinner and ball at the Australian embassy in Washington, D.C. It was going to be a…

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Knotted Frog Closures

Fascinating Temari, a Traditional Japanese Thread Art

Victorian Memory Quilt

Early Home Courses for Dressmaking and Millinery

Getting Plastered with a Custom Dress Form

A Bag of Surprises

The Art of Kumihimo: Unique Braided Trims

A Reason for Ruffles

Sewing Stories: The Threads that Bind

Sewing Stories: Frugal Finery

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Knotted Frog Closures

Fascinating Temari, a Traditional Japanese Thread Art

Victorian Memory Quilt

Early Home Courses for Dressmaking and Millinery

Getting Plastered with a Custom Dress Form

A Bag of Surprises

The Art of Kumihimo: Unique Braided Trims

A Reason for Ruffles

Sewing Stories: The Threads that Bind

Sewing Stories: Frugal Finery

Threads Magazine

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

Add Bonnie Cashin Pockets

2023 Make It With Wool Winners

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