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A Journey to Digital Patternmaking

A little girl's request led her self-taught sewing mom on the road to learning new skills in the form of digital patternmaking.
Draft a (Nearly) Zero-Waste Top Pattern

Follow these step-by-step directions to draft a pattern with no scraps. Then, download and print a full-size yoke pattern.
Learn to Sew Updated Jeans Jackets

With the right pattern and proper fit adjustments, you can update jeans jackets that suit any occasion and nearly any body type.
Pattern Review: Closet Core Patterns: Ginger Skinny Jeans

In this section of Pattern Review, we take a close look at ginger skinny jeans and how to design different patterns out of them.
How to Create Denim Details

Learn how to add designer details spotted on the runways: reverse appliqué with machine-embroidered patches, beading, ribbon, and more.
Learn to Make Your Own Designer Denim

Love designer denim? Stop and explore here the potential of denim design as a high-fashion fabric with custom clothier Patricia Robison.
Break in Your Jeans

Most designer jeans are sold with artful distressing. Learn how to break in your jeans and recreate a designer look.
Gertie Shares Her Adventures | Episode 18

Pattern designer, teacher, and author Gretchen Hirsch discusses the growth of her brand and business, her upcoming plans, and her sewing fantasies in the Sewing with Threads Episode 18 video…
Design to Fit | Episode 14

In the Sewing with Threads Episode 14 video podcast, guest Rae Cumbie talks about how she went from hand sewing at her mother’s side to developing and running an independent…
How to Draft and Sew a Vintage-Inspired Flap Pocket | Video

Build a sleek pocket into the princess seam of a coat or jacket.

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patternmaking

A Journey to Digital Patternmaking

Draft a (Nearly) Zero-Waste Top Pattern

Learn to Sew Updated Jeans Jackets

Pattern Review: Closet Core Patterns: Ginger Skinny Jeans

How to Create Denim Details

Learn to Make Your Own Designer Denim

Break in Your Jeans

Gertie Shares Her Adventures | Episode 18

Design to Fit | Episode 14

How to Draft and Sew a Vintage-Inspired Flap Pocket | Video

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Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

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patternmaking

A Journey to Digital Patternmaking

Draft a (Nearly) Zero-Waste Top Pattern

Learn to Sew Updated Jeans Jackets

Pattern Review: Closet Core Patterns: Ginger Skinny Jeans

How to Create Denim Details

Learn to Make Your Own Designer Denim

Break in Your Jeans

Gertie Shares Her Adventures | Episode 18

Design to Fit | Episode 14

How to Draft and Sew a Vintage-Inspired Flap Pocket | Video

Threads Magazine

Threads of Connection | Letter from the Editor

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

Add Bonnie Cashin Pockets

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