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Project Runway Episode 12 - Who Goes to NY Fashion Week?

judith neukam, contributor | November 6th, 20096 comments

The judges sent two packing and three to Bryant Park, now the stress really starts.

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You voted, we listened

Deana Tierney May, editor | November 5th, 2009

We asked you to help us choose the cover of the next issue of Threads. Here is the result.

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Upload pictures of your costumes for a chance to win

Nicole Smith, contributor | November 4th, 2009

Now that Halloween has come and gone, upload photos of your completed costumes to enter The Halloween Costume Contest

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Not Your Traditional Patch Pocket

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | November 2nd, 2009

The key to sewing a very flat patch pocket is where you place the interfacing and how the fabric is folded and sewn.

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Project Runway Episode 11 - Make it feel good

judith neukam, contributor | October 30th, 200910 comments

Design a companion garment that complements your best look from a previous challenge.

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Halloween Costume Ideas

Tori Sandifer, contributor | October 29th, 2009

Halloween is just around the corner, and if you haven't finished making your Halloween costume (or haven't started like me) you may be looking for some help or ideas.

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The 2009 Threads Archive DVD-ROM

April M. Mohr, contributor | October 27th, 2009

Our readers asked, and we answered. The Threads Archive DVD containing issues #1 through #146 is almost ready for our readers to enjoy. It's one of the best things to happen at Threads in a long time!

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How to do a Blanket Stitch

Kenneth King, contributor | October 26th, 20097 comments

This stitch is primarily used decoratively as an edge stitch.

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Upload photos of your costumes for a chance to win

Nicole Smith, contributor | October 21st, 20092 comments

Sewers make the best Halloween costumes, don't you think? Take a look at a few costumes I've made and upload photos of yours for a chance to win prizes in the Threads Halloween Costume Contest.

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How to Cover Snaps for that Touch of Couture

Mary Ray, contributor | October 19th, 200910 comments

When large snaps are called for, covering them with fabric takes your project to another level.

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Project Runway Episode 9 -- Let the sequins fly!

Deana Tierney May, editor | October 16th, 20099 comments

For this star-studded challenge, the designers had 2 days and $300 to create a stage look for Christina Aguilera. Who do you think should have gotten the spotlight?

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Mystery Foot Revealed

April M. Mohr, contributor | October 15th, 200920 comments

We asked for your help in determining the purpose of an unusual sewing foot. The mystery has been solved.

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Make It Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

Nicole Smith, contributor | October 14th, 2009

Upload photos of your pink projects to the CraftStylish gallery to help raise money for breast cancer research and for a chance to win a prize from Gutermann thread.

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Hemming a Pleated Skirt

Susan Khalje, contributor | October 13th, 20099 comments

Here's a tip or two for hemming a pleated skirt. While most of the hem is straightforward, the back edges of the pleats need to be treated differently.

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