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Alex Beard Makes It Sew: His Patterns Create Authentic Star Trek Looks | Episode 57

Alex Beard, also known as the Obsessive Costuming Dude on social media, has become an expert on authentic Star Trek costumes.
Pattern Spotlight: Back-to-School Halloween Costumes

Learn to create school-uniform Halloween costumes based on your favorite popular culture stories. Start with a DIY insignia!
@confusedkittysewing | Sewing Influencer

A.J. Wu, @confusedkittysewing, excels at crafting costumes, from period gowns to cosplay to traditional Chinese hanfu. Find out what excites her most about sewing these creative pieces.
New Fashion Design Book on Pleating Goes Beyond Fundamentals

"Pleating: Fundamentals for Fashion Design" is a primer on pleating techniques that also enlightens readers to the endless design possibilities for pleated garments.
Costume Favorites from Halloweens Past

Here's a look back at family Halloween costumes sewn by our staff.
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DIY Pumpkin Costume Project [Sponsored by Baby Lock]

Watch video to learn how to sew an adorable children's pumpkin costume using a pillowcase.
Kaylee’s Shindig dress Firefly

I made Kaylee's shindig dress from the show Firefly. I drafted a skirt to fit over the large hoopskirt, layered 8 layers of chiffon ruffles (lots of rolled hemming!). I…
Bonnie – Five Nights at Freddy’s

My son is an avid gamer and requested a costume of his favorite character, Bonnie, from the popular horror game Five Nights at Freddy's. I found Max and Meena's Mega…
Hello Kitty

My daughter requested a Hello Kitty costume and I was so glad to oblige with a hoodie that can be worn again later using Max and Meena's new Mega Max…
He-Man for Halloween

This He-Man costume was made for my grandson. He thought he would like some extra muscles on his little six-year-old body to go with the shorts, boots, etc. that He-Man…

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Alex Beard Makes It Sew: His Patterns Create Authentic Star Trek Looks | Episode 57

Pattern Spotlight: Back-to-School Halloween Costumes

@confusedkittysewing | Sewing Influencer

New Fashion Design Book on Pleating Goes Beyond Fundamentals

Costume Favorites from Halloweens Past

DIY Pumpkin Costume Project [Sponsored by Baby Lock]

Kaylee’s Shindig dress Firefly

Bonnie – Five Nights at Freddy’s

Hello Kitty

He-Man for Halloween

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Rewarding Work | Letter from the Editor

Threads of Connection | Letter from the Editor

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

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Alex Beard Makes It Sew: His Patterns Create Authentic Star Trek Looks | Episode 57

Pattern Spotlight: Back-to-School Halloween Costumes

@confusedkittysewing | Sewing Influencer

New Fashion Design Book on Pleating Goes Beyond Fundamentals

Costume Favorites from Halloweens Past

DIY Pumpkin Costume Project [Sponsored by Baby Lock]

Kaylee’s Shindig dress Firefly

Bonnie – Five Nights at Freddy’s

Hello Kitty

He-Man for Halloween

Threads Magazine

Rewarding Work | Letter from the Editor

Threads of Connection | Letter from the Editor

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

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