Kenneth D. King

Sew a Surprise Swing Coat Collar, Part 2

In the second of this two-part series, Kenneth D. King details how to construct the swing coat collar that was drafted earlier. His method reduces bulk where layers overlap.
How to Fine-tune a Dolman Sleeve Pattern

Assess and alter the high shoulder points for a jacket that hugs the back neck comfortably and hangs correctly on the body.
Sewing Celeb Sandra Betzina Dishes with Kenneth D. King | Episode 84

Sewing celebrities and friends Sandra Betzina and Kenneth D. King dish about Sandra's full life, as she settles into retirement.
Sew a Surprise Swing Coat Collar, Part 1

Mid-length coats with a flared silhouette were popular in the 1930s, enjoying revivals at various times throughout the ensuing decades. The style was dubbed a “swagger coat,” perhaps because the…
Double-Flap Pockets Inspired by a Mid-Century Jacket

Double flaps make a useful feature into a focal point on a garment's jacket. Kenneth D. King walks through how to add mirrored curved pocket flaps that button in place…
What Kenneth D. King and FIT Students Are Wearing Now

Kenneth D. King appears in this video of fashion design students during Fashion Week in New York City. He shares the story of his button jacket in this exclusive post.
Shortcut for Easing a Sleeve Cap

Kenneth D. King shows a time-saving trick for easing the seam allowance of a sleeve cap before inserting it into the armhole.
Trace a Pattern with a Double Tracing Wheel | Video

With a single motion, the double tracing wheel works in tandem—one wheel marks the seamline and the other marks the cutting line.
Finish an Edge with a Triple Cordover Stitch | Insider Video

Embellish the edges of garments, new or old, with a triple cordover stitch, sometimes called a triple cordovan stitch.
Make Crushed Velvet | Insider Video

Kenneth D. King shows how to make crushed velvet by steaming the fabric.

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Kenneth D. King

Sew a Surprise Swing Coat Collar, Part 2

How to Fine-tune a Dolman Sleeve Pattern

Sewing Celeb Sandra Betzina Dishes with Kenneth D. King | Episode 84

Sew a Surprise Swing Coat Collar, Part 1

Double-Flap Pockets Inspired by a Mid-Century Jacket

What Kenneth D. King and FIT Students Are Wearing Now

Shortcut for Easing a Sleeve Cap

Trace a Pattern with a Double Tracing Wheel | Video

Finish an Edge with a Triple Cordover Stitch | Insider Video

Make Crushed Velvet | Insider Video

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Kenneth D. King

Sew a Surprise Swing Coat Collar, Part 2

How to Fine-tune a Dolman Sleeve Pattern

Sewing Celeb Sandra Betzina Dishes with Kenneth D. King | Episode 84

Sew a Surprise Swing Coat Collar, Part 1

Double-Flap Pockets Inspired by a Mid-Century Jacket

What Kenneth D. King and FIT Students Are Wearing Now

Shortcut for Easing a Sleeve Cap

Trace a Pattern with a Double Tracing Wheel | Video

Finish an Edge with a Triple Cordover Stitch | Insider Video

Make Crushed Velvet | Insider Video

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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