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Start Your Free Trial Already an Insider? Log in Projects & Patterns Pattern Review: Designer Stitch Synthia Ruffle Top 0118 Designer Stitch: Synthia Ruffle Top 0118 This feminine sleeveless blouse in waist or hip length has a flounce framing the neckline and armhole edges. It is shaped with bust and… -- How-to How to Install Zippers in Sheer Garments Zippers and garments made of sheer fabrics seem at odds with each other. We need to get in and out of our clothing, yet we don’t want to break up… -- Video Series Don't Match Your Thread You don't need a huge thread stash to sew garments of any color. -- How-to How to Refashion a Kimono Into a Dress Over the centuries, kimono have been made from specialty silk, linen, and cotton fabrics that were developed to suit Japan’s climate. The superb weaving, dyeing, and design techniques used to… Threads Insider Exclusives View All Become an Insider today! Get instant access to hundreds of videos, tutorials, exclusive articles and more. Start Free Trial Already an Insider? Log in to access the full library. Create Tons of Style From a Basic Pattern Nail the fit with a tried-and-true pattern, then add the design changes you want. Machine Stitching for Couture Sewing Learn techniques for accurate, smooth seams, sewn by machine. How to Get Your Pants to Fit Better at the Back Leg Alterations expert Pamela Howard walks through her go-to method of removing excess fabric from back trouser legs to improve the fit of ready-to-wear or hand-sewn pants. A Shortcut for Easing a Sleeve Cap Kenneth D. King reveals a time-saving trick for easing the seam allowance of a sleeve cap before inserting it into the armhole. Creating a Beautiful Shirt Hem Experienced shirtmaker and Threads Digital Ambassador Peter Lappin discusses five methods for finishing a shaped, or curved, shirt hem, including his favorite. The Secret to Couture Gathering Whether in ruffles, at skirt waistlines, or in the caps of puffy sleeves, gathers are used in subtle or dramatic ways to add volume, shape, and interest. There’s nothing lovelier… How to Alter Sewing Patterns for Better Fit Over several decades of making custom clothing, I’ve learned a lot about garment fitting. Many of my favorite techniques were taught by Roberta Carr and published in her book, Couture:… How to Install Zippers in Sheer Garments Zippers and garments made of sheer fabrics seem at odds with each other. We need to get in and out of our clothing, yet we don’t want to break up… Tips for Sewing Linen Knits Linen is a natural fiber spun from the cellulose inside the stalk of a flax plant. Woven linen fabrics are a favorite of many sewers, but that is not the… Sew Better Plus-Size Garments If you’re investing time in sewing clothes to fit your figure, it’s worthwhile to employ smart, durable construction techniques. In Threads #208 (June/July 2020), I described the basic method for… How to Refashion a Kimono Into a Dress Over the centuries, kimono have been made from specialty silk, linen, and cotton fabrics that were developed to suit Japan’s climate. The superb weaving, dyeing, and design techniques used to… How to Sew Shisha Embroidery Shisha embroidery is the technique of stitching a border around small pieces of metal or glass to attach them to fabric. It originated in Southeast Asia, and examples of shisha… How to Sew Wool Double-Knit Applique Italian fashion of the 20th century has a reputation for exquisite fabrications, up-beat and contemporary style, and high-quality construction that ensures longevity. This Italian dress from 1969 was made when… How to Create a Nearly Invisible Patch to Repair Holes, Tears, or Stains When you know how to sew, you can mend open seams and fallen hems easily with a bit of stitching. If you make your own clothes and save some fabric… 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. Couture Methods for Marking Fabric Claire B. Shaeffer, a couture sewing expert and frequent contributor to Threads magazine, shares techniques for accurately transferring seamlines and pattern markings to fashion fabric in preparation for sewing. In… View All Conversational Threads Recent Posts and Replies | | | | | | View More Create Post Highlights Sign up for the Threads eletter Get the latest including tips, techniques and special offers straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up SewStylish Take a look inside the pages of SewStylish Spring 2017. Threads Insider Get unlimited access to Threadsmagazine.com, the online archive of past issues, member-only newsletter, and more. 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It… Industry Insider Techniques | Vol. 8 In this video series, Louise Cutting shares design and construction techniques for professional results. Podcast Sewing with Threads The podcast for people who love to sew! Subscribe Apple Podcasts RSS Feed Listen to the latest episode Patternmaker Liesl Gibson Designs with Fit in Mind | Episode 28 Garment pattern designer Liesl Gibson says she thinks about the fit whenever she creates a new pattern. In Episode 28 of Sewing With Threads, the founder and chief designer of… Sign up for the Threads eletter Get the latest including tips, techniques and special offers straight to your inbox. Sign Up Connect Follow Threads on your favorite social networks. Shop the Store View All Sewing Essentials: The Versatile Jacket Shop Now Kenneth D. 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