Tools

Southpaw Sewing: Help for Left-handed Sewists

Left-handed sewists can enhance their skills with these tips. Use left-handed cutting tools, customize pattern layouts, and set up a sewing space for left-handed use.
Push and Pull Needle Threaders for Hand and Machine Sewing

There are two types of needle threaders: those that pull the thread through the needle’s eye and those that push it through.
How to Create Denim Details

Learn how to add designer details spotted on the runways: reverse appliqué with machine-embroidered patches, beading, ribbon, and more.
Break in Your Jeans

Most designer jeans are sold with artful distressing. Learn how to break in your jeans and recreate a designer look.
Sewing Supplies for Travel

Take these handy sewing tools and supplies with you when traveling.
Assimilated Cyborg / Robotic Machine Cybernectic alien species / Human Collective seeker

Hello,My name is Kenny, and I've always been a huge fan of technology! I've always been good with wires. I have thousands of random wires I've collected throughout the years)…
Common Household Objects with Unexpected Sewing Uses

Here are eight common utensils that double as unorthodox sewing tools.
Kenneth D. King’s Essential Sewing Tool Kit, Part 2 | Video

Watch as expert Kenneth D. King reveals the essential tools inside his personal sewing tool kit.
Essential Sewing Tools: Machine needles

Judith Neukam walks you through sewing machine needle anatomy and how to read the needle packaging. She also highlights various machine needles types and their uses.
Helen Haughey’s Favorite Tools and Storage Solutions

See how Helen organizes treasured supplies in her home studio.

Page 1 of 2

Threads #230, Summer 2025

A Deep Dive | Letter From the Editor

Threads #229, Spring 2025

Rewarding Work | Letter from the Editor

Threads #228, Winter 2024

Tools

Southpaw Sewing: Help for Left-handed Sewists

Push and Pull Needle Threaders for Hand and Machine Sewing

How to Create Denim Details

Break in Your Jeans

Sewing Supplies for Travel

Assimilated Cyborg / Robotic Machine Cybernectic alien species / Human Collective seeker

Common Household Objects with Unexpected Sewing Uses

Kenneth D. King’s Essential Sewing Tool Kit, Part 2 | Video

Essential Sewing Tools: Machine needles

Helen Haughey’s Favorite Tools and Storage Solutions

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

Membership & Magazine

Taunton Network

Tools

Southpaw Sewing: Help for Left-handed Sewists

Push and Pull Needle Threaders for Hand and Machine Sewing

How to Create Denim Details

Break in Your Jeans

Sewing Supplies for Travel

Assimilated Cyborg / Robotic Machine Cybernectic alien species / Human Collective seeker

Common Household Objects with Unexpected Sewing Uses

Kenneth D. King’s Essential Sewing Tool Kit, Part 2 | Video

Essential Sewing Tools: Machine needles

Helen Haughey’s Favorite Tools and Storage Solutions

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

Follow

Sign up for the Threads eletter

Membership & Magazine

Taunton Network

Follow