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The Best Bound Buttonhole

Bound buttonholes are a great addition to any garment. Louise walks through her method for creating this lovely detail.
Match Overlapping Edges

Watch to learn a pro’s method for matching overlapping edges.
Add a Hidden Button Placket to a Pattern

Create a professional-looking placket with this lesson from Louise Cutting.
Trim Facings for a Better Fit on Sleeveless Garments

Louise shares a clever way for adding facings without adding bulk in sleeveless garments.
One Dot Pocket Placement and Application

Adding pockets has never been easier. Louise’s “one-dot” method is easy-to-follow and produces incredibly precise results.
Finish a Lapped Zipper at the Neckline

As with any detail, beautifully inserted zippers rely on precision sewing. Follow along as Louise demonstrates her method for adding a lapped zipper to the neckline.
Make Perfect Miters

Mitered corners are a nice way to finish hems and they add a professional touch to your garments. In this step-by-step tutorial, Louise shows how to draft and sew a…
Finish the Invisible Zipper Top

Louise takes the mystery out of adding an invisible zipper to garments. She also offers advice for inserting zippers in fabrics with prints.
Finish a Back Neckline Opening

This unique back neckline opening is a great alternative to traditional keyhole openings.
Reinforce Underarm Seams

A dropped shoulder will also drop the underarm, and with movement it can create stress points. Learn how to reinforce these garment sections to extend the life of the garment.

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The Best Bound Buttonhole

Match Overlapping Edges

Add a Hidden Button Placket to a Pattern

Trim Facings for a Better Fit on Sleeveless Garments

One Dot Pocket Placement and Application

Finish a Lapped Zipper at the Neckline

Make Perfect Miters

Finish the Invisible Zipper Top

Finish a Back Neckline Opening

Reinforce Underarm Seams

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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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The Best Bound Buttonhole

Match Overlapping Edges

Add a Hidden Button Placket to a Pattern

Trim Facings for a Better Fit on Sleeveless Garments

One Dot Pocket Placement and Application

Finish a Lapped Zipper at the Neckline

Make Perfect Miters

Finish the Invisible Zipper Top

Finish a Back Neckline Opening

Reinforce Underarm Seams

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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