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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…
Tips for Sewing Princess Seams in Heavy Fabrics

Manage bulky seam allowances for a smoothly sewn seam.
Tips for Sewing Princess Seams in Silky Fabrics

Learn expert techniques for handling shaped seams in fine, smooth fabrics.
Q&A: Why Are Princess Seams Called Princess Seams?

Q: Why are Princess Seams Called Princess Seams? —Emma Weber, Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom A: Melissa Heischberg, an historical costume expert (Sempstress.org), traces this classic means of shaping back several…
Tulip Petal Shift Dress

Continuing with the spring theme and my inspired visions of the "Secret Garden", this "Tulip Petal" shift dress mimics the shape of an upside down tulip. The panels are cut…
Wool Jacquard Coat Laces up the Back!

This is the wool jacquard coat from a late-1930's Vogue pattern I created as part of my 2014 Make-it-with-Wool ensemble. My inspiration was the Arizona night sky which displays deep…
Dickens Holiday Party Outfit

I made all items from my own self drafted patterns. This vintage style ensemble is for a Dickens themed Holiday Party held as part of a yearly celebration. Guests are…
Princess Seams and Other Treacherous Curves

There seems to be some confusion about sewing an inside seam to an outside seam, without puckering one side or the other. I'm posting this, to help all of those…

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princess seams

Double-Flap Pockets Inspired by a Mid-Century Jacket

Tips for Sewing Princess Seams in Heavy Fabrics

Tips for Sewing Princess Seams in Silky Fabrics

Q&A: Why Are Princess Seams Called Princess Seams?

Tulip Petal Shift Dress

Wool Jacquard Coat Laces up the Back!

Dickens Holiday Party Outfit

Princess Seams and Other Treacherous Curves

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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princess seams

Double-Flap Pockets Inspired by a Mid-Century Jacket

Tips for Sewing Princess Seams in Heavy Fabrics

Tips for Sewing Princess Seams in Silky Fabrics

Q&A: Why Are Princess Seams Called Princess Seams?

Tulip Petal Shift Dress

Wool Jacquard Coat Laces up the Back!

Dickens Holiday Party Outfit

Princess Seams and Other Treacherous Curves

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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