sewing tips

Reader Tip: Pinpoint Cutting Accuracy

I’ve always liked the idea of tracing patterns without seam allowances, marking the seamline the old-fashioned way with tailor’s chalk. But I also like cutting folded fabric and having precise…
Sewing Tips from Threads Magazine Readers

Match bobbin to thread I found a way to store my bobbins so that the thread does not unwind, and I always know the thread’s brand and color number for…
The Magic Yoke: Constructing a Fast Finished Yoke

The yoke on a typical shirt or blouse isn’t challenging to construct. After joining the yoke and facing to the back, and the yoke facing to the front with a…
Reader Tip: Mark Patterns to Match Plaid Fabrics

When trying to match prints or plaids, I commonly mark rough outlines or key lines on the pattern pieces to be able to find and cut a mirror image or…
Learn About Thread Essentials

Find out how to evaluate sewing thread quality, and choose the correct thread fiber, size, and type for any project.
Jenny Rushmore and Sewing for an Expanded Size Range | Episode 41

Founder of a plus-size pattern line, Jenny Rushmore talks about the challenges and rewards of designing for a more realistic size range.
Easy to Sew Duvet Cover with a Minimum of Measuring

Threads Digital Ambassador Becky Fulgoni shows how to make a duvet cover with a decorator print for the top and a bedsheet for the bottom.
Notes on Washing Fabrics

Get expert advice on whether you should wash some fabrics before and after you've made a garment. Also learn how to treat fancy fabrics, and what to do when you…
A Colorful Approach to Sewing with Marcy Harriell | Episode 36

Marcy Harriell is Threads' newest digital ambassador, and she sat down with Editorial Director Sarah McFarland and Senior Technical Editor Carol J. Fresia to talk about her beginnings in sewing,…
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