Tools & Supplies

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  A Guide to Indispensable Elastics for Garment Sewing

  Learn about some of the many types of elastics with a chart that details their…

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  How to Select the Best Scissors and Shears

  A guide to selecting the best scissors and shears for the job.

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  11 Essential Sewing Tools

  For less than $60, you can purchase all the tools you need for happy sewing.

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  Basic Sewing Machines and How to Choose One

  Threads explains the features available in basic sewing machines, and how to test a machine…

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  Pressing Tips from an Alterations Professional

  Pamela Howard offers guidance for learning and building your pressing skills. These are important, she…