sewing techniques

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.
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.
A Bag of Surprises

Nothing prepared me for the joy experienced by sewing for my nieces, Lucianne and Audrey, and my nephews, Ian and Domenic.
Sew Better Plus-Size Garments

If you’re investing time in sewing clothes to fit your figure, it’s worthwhile to employ smart, durable construction techniques. In Threads #208 (June/July 2020), I described the basic method for…
Match Stripes and Plaids | Video

Stripes and plaids can be matched precisely if you take a few things into consideration.
Better Piping: Grade to Reduce Bulk

Piped edges add an interesting detail to any garment. Watch this Threads Essential Techniques video for a great tip on how to reduce seam allowance bulk in piping.
Better Piping: Offset Stitching for Smooth Results

Threads has published lots of great advice on how to get great results for piping. Here is a tip for sewing a ripple-free piped edge.
Better Piping: Sew Piping to a Curve

Watch to learn a great tip for sewing a better piped edge.
Embroidery 101: How to Sew a Chainstitch

Hand embroidery is a traditional embellishment technique that is within the reach of any sewer. Watch this Essential Techniques video to learn how to create one of five basic embroidery…
How to Fold Knife and Box Pleats

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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sewing techniques

Pattern Review: Closet Core Patterns: Ginger Skinny Jeans

Learn to Make Your Own Designer Denim

A Bag of Surprises

Sew Better Plus-Size Garments

Match Stripes and Plaids | Video

Better Piping: Grade to Reduce Bulk

Better Piping: Offset Stitching for Smooth Results

Better Piping: Sew Piping to a Curve

Embroidery 101: How to Sew a Chainstitch

How to Fold Knife and Box Pleats

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2023 Make It With Wool Winners

Autumn 2023 Styles, Colors, and Fabrics

Threads/ASDP: Past to Present Challenge

Tales in Textiles | Letter from the Editor

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sewing techniques

Pattern Review: Closet Core Patterns: Ginger Skinny Jeans

Learn to Make Your Own Designer Denim

A Bag of Surprises

Sew Better Plus-Size Garments

Match Stripes and Plaids | Video

Better Piping: Grade to Reduce Bulk

Better Piping: Offset Stitching for Smooth Results

Better Piping: Sew Piping to a Curve

Embroidery 101: How to Sew a Chainstitch

How to Fold Knife and Box Pleats

Threads Magazine

2023 Make It With Wool Winners

Autumn 2023 Styles, Colors, and Fabrics

Threads/ASDP: Past to Present Challenge

Tales in Textiles | Letter from the Editor

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