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Weave a Rickrack Embellishment

Rickrack is a zigzag braid with a long history. Many of us associate it with little girls’ dresses from the 1950s and ’60s, but I’ve found a way to give…
How to Embellish with Pleated Bands for Stunning Organic Detail

This buttery stunner in rayon crepe is a study in the powerful effects of understated embellishment.
How to Sew a Bejeweled Waist

Destined for the social event of the season, this 1930s gown is fit for one of high society’s doyennes or one of Hollywood’s glamorous stars. The simple cut of the…
Try Machine-Sewn Fagoting for an Heirloom Embroidered Look

Many of the stitches on your sewing machine may be used for fagoting, a technique used to create decorative seams in fabric or lace. With fagoting, space is purposely left…
How to Create Shirring

What can rival the luxury of a beautiful silk velvet gown as it falls into deep folds? Here, the open sides define a shape-mastering tie with heavy shirring.
How to Sew Decorative Tucks

This 1940s dress is the perfect choice for afternoon teas, bridal showers, or charity events. The deep red rayon crepe frock stands out with a stunning array of carved tucks…
How to Make Chinese Knots

Chinese knots, also called frogs, make excellent replacements for buttons and buttonholes, adding texture and flair to your garment.
A Better Way to Appliqué

Embellished appliqué on a filmy background is lovely but may not seem easy to accomplish. Traditional appliqué methods require invisible hand stitches or heavy machine-sewn satin stitches— both of which…
Stitch Flowers with Ribbon

Adorn garments and accessories with beautiful blooms.
Embellish a Neckline with Fabric Filigree

Nature takes shape with sculpted bias tubes created for the neckline.

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Weave a Rickrack Embellishment

How to Embellish with Pleated Bands for Stunning Organic Detail

How to Sew a Bejeweled Waist

Try Machine-Sewn Fagoting for an Heirloom Embroidered Look

How to Create Shirring

How to Sew Decorative Tucks

How to Make Chinese Knots

A Better Way to Appliqué

Stitch Flowers with Ribbon

Embellish a Neckline with Fabric Filigree

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embellishment - Page 2 of 5

Weave a Rickrack Embellishment

How to Embellish with Pleated Bands for Stunning Organic Detail

How to Sew a Bejeweled Waist

Try Machine-Sewn Fagoting for an Heirloom Embroidered Look

How to Create Shirring

How to Sew Decorative Tucks

How to Make Chinese Knots

A Better Way to Appliqué

Stitch Flowers with Ribbon

Embellish a Neckline with Fabric Filigree

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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