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Great British Sewing Bee Pro Shows How to Copy a Garment

You can duplicate your favorite clothes without taking them apart. Claire-Louise Hardie shares three proven methods—including tracing and overdraping—for re-creating garments that fit and look great.
Pattern Review: Goldfinch Textile Studio, Pierce Shirt

The Goldfinch Pierce Shirt Pattern Review highlights a zero-waste, oversized design with unique details like pintucks, a convertible collar, and a curved hem. Though not difficult, the project requires careful…
Pattern Review: Know Me 2084

The Know Me 2084 Pattern Review covers a sporty, open-back knit dress with a built-in bra, tie closure, and elastic waist. Sized 8–26, it's a moderate-level project ideal for summer…
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.

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sewing tips

Great British Sewing Bee Pro Shows How to Copy a Garment

Pattern Review: Goldfinch Textile Studio, Pierce Shirt

Pattern Review: Know Me 2084

Reader Tip: Pinpoint Cutting Accuracy

Sewing Tips from Threads Magazine Readers

The Magic Yoke: Constructing a Fast Finished Yoke

Reader Tip: Mark Patterns to Match Plaid Fabrics

Learn About Thread Essentials

Jenny Rushmore and Sewing for an Expanded Size Range | Episode 41

Easy to Sew Duvet Cover with a Minimum of Measuring

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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sewing tips

Great British Sewing Bee Pro Shows How to Copy a Garment

Pattern Review: Goldfinch Textile Studio, Pierce Shirt

Pattern Review: Know Me 2084

Reader Tip: Pinpoint Cutting Accuracy

Sewing Tips from Threads Magazine Readers

The Magic Yoke: Constructing a Fast Finished Yoke

Reader Tip: Mark Patterns to Match Plaid Fabrics

Learn About Thread Essentials

Jenny Rushmore and Sewing for an Expanded Size Range | Episode 41

Easy to Sew Duvet Cover with a Minimum of Measuring

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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