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Zoe's Dedication Gown

ashesdesign, member | December 15th, 200815 comments

I have made dedication outfits for all five of our grandchildren, but Zoe is our first little "princess" after four boys, so her dress had to be something really special! I...

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Hand Painted Ultrasuede Journal

Sue_Bleiweiss, member | December 8th, 20084 comments

Hand painted ultrasuede journal. Painted with Lumeire paints. The journal closes with a black suede cord and has a cotton batik fabric lining. Inside there are 3 signatures made of a combination of...

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To Go Bag Challenge

claudiaeg, member | December 4th, 20083 comments

The Fort Myers/Southwest Florida Chapter of the American Sewing Guild, was challenged to make the To Go bag shown on the cover of the July 2008 Threads magazine (Number 137. Fourteen of...

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Embellishing Vintage Textiles: Buttons and Buttonholes

Threads Magazine, editor | November 22nd, 2008

Learn how to fashion these textile treasures into elegant creations for garments or home.

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Mastering the Narrow Hemmer, Part One

Threads Magazine, editor | November 20th, 2008

This pesky presser foot easily delivers precise narrow hems, once you teach it who's boss. Learn how to get the most from it in this three-part series.

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The Scalloped Hem

Threads Magazine, editor | November 19th, 2008

Make hemlines the center of attention with this delightful couture finish.

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Lush, Embossed Velvet

Threads Magazine, editor | November 18th, 20081 comment

Design your own unique fabrics with rubber stamps and an iron

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Master Class: More Great Fabric Manipulations

Threads Magazine, editor | November 18th, 2008

Raveling fabrics and cloth tubes can take your garments to a new embellishment level.

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Two Takes on Felting Wool Jersey

Threads Magazine, editor | November 17th, 20081 comment

Exercise your creative options by shrinking wool jersey before, or after, embellishing with it.

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Cut Up Your Patterns and Add Seams

Threads Magazine, editor | November 15th, 20082 comments

Learn how to get extra style mileage from your favorite patterns by creating new seams.

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Embellish Your Cardigan with Lace

Threads Magazine, editor | November 6th, 2008

Dress up a basic cardigan with Venise lace appliqué.

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Free Pattern: Threads Shawl Collar Blouse

Threads Magazine, editor | November 6th, 2008

Download a schematic for a wrap-front, shawl collar blouse, and add your own twin-needle embellishment.

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Make Your Own Rucci "Worms"

Threads Magazine, editor | November 4th, 20081 comment

This bullion stitch, a favorite of designer Ralph Rucci, can be easily mastered with a little practice.

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Identifying Treasures in Your Button Stash

Threads Magazine, editor | November 4th, 2008

Unfortunately, there are no set and easy ways to determine how much a button or set of buttons is worth; their value is determined by many factors. Learn how to identify what's rare in your collection.

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Video: Variable-Width Facing on a Decorative Edge

Threads Magazine, editor | November 2nd, 20082 comments

Overlapping a brightly colored facing adds interest and style to your garment. In this video, designer Diane Ericson demystifies the technique of extending the facing around the edge of a seam.

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Video: Two Custom Trims for Your Garments or Home

Threads Magazine, editor | November 2nd, 20084 comments

Using basic materials, simple sewing steps, and a sewing machine, it's surprisingly easy to mimic designer trims for use in your home and wardrobe. In this video, Linda Lee shows you how.

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Video: Embellishing with Paint Sticks

Threads Magazine, editor | November 2nd, 20083 comments

Stencil designer Laura Murphy uses paint sticks to transfer a surface texture to fabric.

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Video: Design Details with Fleece Cording

Threads Magazine, editor | November 2nd, 2008

Cording made from fleece is especially effective for finishing irregular edges. In this video, clothing designer Rochelle Harper demonstrates the techniques.

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