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4 Belt Styles that are a Cinch to Make

Threads Magazine, editor | November 2nd, 2008

With the variety of support and hardware options now available, creating a custom look has never been easier—or more fun.

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Sew the New Box Pillow

Threads Magazine, editor | November 2nd, 20081 comment

Learn how to combine ample proportions, luxurious fabrics, and a few basic techniques to update this classic cushion.

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Bag Your Jacket Lining

Threads Magazine, editor | November 1st, 20085 comments

This ready-to-wear method of inserting a lining gives the fastest and most professional-looking results.

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Twist-It-Up Bandeau Top

Threads Magazine, editor | November 1st, 20083 comments

Take two fabric triangles and 30 minutes to get some great looks.

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Couture Details Inside Ralph Rucci's Workroom

Threads Magazine, editor | October 28th, 2008

Feast your eyes on photos of couturier Ralph Rucci's remarkable garment designs.

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Pipe-Wrapping Technique for Dyeing Fabric

Threads Magazine, editor | October 28th, 20081 comment

You can create exciting patterns by wrapping loose folds of fabric around a pipe and tying it with string.

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Wrap-and-Dip Technique for Dyeing Fabric

Threads Magazine, editor | October 28th, 20081 comment

Wrapping with string protects parts of the fabric surface from contact with the bleach, creating a tie-dye effect.

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Resist-and-Spray Technique for Dyeing Fabric

Threads Magazine, editor | October 28th, 2008

For a lovely patterned effect, place flat, detailed objects on a piece of fabric, then spray on a bleach solution.

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Dyeing with Bleach

Threads Magazine, editor | October 28th, 20083 comments

Lois Ericson shows you how to create uniquely colored and patterened fabrics with ordinary household bleach.

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Meet the Threads Croquis Family: Your Tool for Fashion Sketching

Threads Magazine, editor | October 27th, 2008

Schematic figures are the basis of easy, accurate garment drawings. Download a set that matches common figure types to get you started on sketching unique garment designs.

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Fashion Sketching for Untrained Artists

Threads Magazine, editor | October 27th, 2008

Industry shortcuts enable you to coax creative visions out of your head and onto paper.

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Make a Drawstring Bag

Threads Magazine, editor | October 27th, 2008

Get patterns and instructions for a simple, quick-to-make drawstring bag.

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Discover the Indian Sari

Threads Magazine, editor | October 27th, 20081 comment

The Indian sari is an ancient and classic fashion. Sari fabrics range from sheers to heavy silks and wonderful handwoven cottons, so they can be adapted for many uses in modern sewing as well.

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