silk

Sewing with Chiffon

Find out the best methods for sewing with chiffon, whether the delicate fabric is made with natural or synthetic fibers.
Sewing with Silk: Design Details

Learn how to test silk fabrics to discover their special qualities. Then use these characteristics to add design details to your projects.
The Story of Silk From Hungry Caterpillar to Luxury Fiber

Silk. No other fiber has the same allure and mystique as this ancient wonder. It comes in a wide range of weaves, weights, and textures—there’s a silk fabric for just…
Sewing with Silk, with Katrina Walker: Introduction

This 20-part workshop teaches you all you need to know for success when you're sewing with silk. Tune in for step-by-step instructions.
Using Home Dec Fabrics for Garment Sewing

The next time you’re looking for a sumptuous fabric, make a visit to a home décor fabric store. If you avoid the home dec department in your local fabric store…
Tie-Dyed Silk

What makes silk ideal is its natural affinity for acid dyes. Acid dyes are vibrant and easy to use. Best of all, they are generally environmentally friendly.
My Ribbon Flower Garden

I was watching a you tube video on how to make ribbon flowers and felt an overwhelming urge to start creating my own "Flower Garden". Most are hand sewn with…
Anniversary Dress

My son and daughter-in-law were going to Greece for their 20th wedding anniversary. This was the perfect occasion to make something special, so using Vogue pattern 8648 I fit the…
The Fabrics that will Dominate 2016 and how to use them

There are some entities in this world that continue to evolve quickly and consistently, with fashion providing a relevant case in point. This trend will continue throughout 2016, as a…
The Vibrant Silk Blouse

A rather loose fitting and floating vintage-inspired blouse in printed silk charmeuse. Almost no sleeves, light tucks and buttons all the way in the back. As usual, you can read…

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silk

Sewing with Chiffon

Sewing with Silk: Design Details

The Story of Silk From Hungry Caterpillar to Luxury Fiber

Sewing with Silk, with Katrina Walker: Introduction

Using Home Dec Fabrics for Garment Sewing

Tie-Dyed Silk

My Ribbon Flower Garden

Anniversary Dress

The Fabrics that will Dominate 2016 and how to use them

The Vibrant Silk Blouse

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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silk

Sewing with Chiffon

Sewing with Silk: Design Details

The Story of Silk From Hungry Caterpillar to Luxury Fiber

Sewing with Silk, with Katrina Walker: Introduction

Using Home Dec Fabrics for Garment Sewing

Tie-Dyed Silk

My Ribbon Flower Garden

Anniversary Dress

The Fabrics that will Dominate 2016 and how to use them

The Vibrant Silk Blouse

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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