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How to Sew Corded Tucks

Once upon a time, lovely blouses, like this 1940s top, peeked out from beneath women’s practical jackets and cardigans. These elegant garments often had necklines splendid enough to make jewelry…
How to Sew Decorative Tucks

This 1940s dress is the perfect choice for afternoon teas, bridal showers, or charity events. The deep red rayon crepe frock stands out with a stunning array of carved tucks…
Add Subtle Shaping to Straight Garments

Contoured seams, darts, or tucks can add subtle shaping to home-sewn or ready-to-wear garments. Alterations expert Pamela Howard shows you how to apply these three fitting solutions.
How to Sew Textured Tucks

From our profile on Vilma Mare: "Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression. For Vilma Mare, originally from Lithuania, her designs are an extension of her culture and her identity.…
A Trick for Tuck-Marking

Marking tucks calls for extreme accuracy: The foldlines must be parallel, on-grain, and perfectly straight—and, often, close together. Many fabrics that lend themselves to tuck details are delicate, sheer, and…
Two Cuff Design Ideas | Video

Try these creative methods for shortening or narrowing a sleeve.
Pattern Review: Paprika Patterns Jade Skirt

For the fashion fabric, choose midweight knits with good stretch and recovery, such as ponte, double knits, and interlock knits.
Make a Flirty Pin-Tucked Skirt on a Serger

A serger sews pin tucks swiftly and accurately. Take a look at how to make a skirt with pretty serged tucks.
How to Sew Pin Tucks

These easy instructions from "Tucks Made Simple," Threads #171, explain how to sew tiny pin tucks and then how to create intersecting pin tucks. Follow the steps and you'll create…
Video: How to Sew and Press Tucks

Watch this video and learn how to fold, sew, and press tucks.

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How to Sew Corded Tucks

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Add Subtle Shaping to Straight Garments

How to Sew Textured Tucks

A Trick for Tuck-Marking

Two Cuff Design Ideas | Video

Pattern Review: Paprika Patterns Jade Skirt

Make a Flirty Pin-Tucked Skirt on a Serger

How to Sew Pin Tucks

Video: How to Sew and Press Tucks

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How to Sew Corded Tucks

How to Sew Decorative Tucks

Add Subtle Shaping to Straight Garments

How to Sew Textured Tucks

A Trick for Tuck-Marking

Two Cuff Design Ideas | Video

Pattern Review: Paprika Patterns Jade Skirt

Make a Flirty Pin-Tucked Skirt on a Serger

How to Sew Pin Tucks

Video: How to Sew and Press Tucks

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Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

Add Bonnie Cashin Pockets

2023 Make It With Wool Winners

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