Before you begin any sewing project, it is important to straighten the fabric's grain. This process is done by manipulating the fabric so its lengthwise yarns (warp yarns) run perpendicular…
Petersham ribbon has many sewing uses, and one of them is as an embellishment. It would make a beautiful trim on an garment edge, such as a neckline. Follow along…
Petersham ribbon's scalloped edges allow it to curve gently. By shaping it to a curve, you can use it to stabilize curved necklines, hems, waistlines and even pocket edges. Follow…
In this web extra from "Pleat to Measure," Threads #182 (Dec. 2015/Jan 2016), we show you how to use custom templates to mark pleat foldlines and then how to fold…
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