Copyright (c) 2010 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - All featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:54:08 -0400 Threads - All featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:30:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15657/we-love-sewing-all-year-but-september-is-national-sewing-month http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15657/we-love-sewing-all-year-but-september-is-national-sewing-month Posted by Sarah McFarland
Celebrate with free projects, contests, and giveaways during sewing's month in the spotlight ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15657/we-love-sewing-all-year-but-september-is-national-sewing-month Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15598/dyeing-fabric-just-got-easier http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15598/dyeing-fabric-just-got-easier Posted by April M. Mohr
Try dyeing your fabric to get the exact color you want. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15598/dyeing-fabric-just-got-easier Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:53:14 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15635/the-fortuny-jacket http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15635/the-fortuny-jacket Posted by Kenneth King
People asked to see the rest of the ensemble after seeing the post of the Fortuny shirt. I don't have a good photo of the jeans just yet, but here's a cute one of the jacket, taken at a recent Threads photo shoot. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15635/the-fortuny-jacket Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:45:31 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15581/teach-yourself-to-sew-make-a-jacket-part-1 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15581/teach-yourself-to-sew-make-a-jacket-part-1 Posted by Victoria North
Learn how to follow a pattern to make a jacket in part one of this two part final project from our beginner sewing series. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15581/teach-yourself-to-sew-make-a-jacket-part-1 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:10:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15270/the-fortuny-shirt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15270/the-fortuny-shirt Posted by Kenneth King
I came into a large piece of Fortuny printed cotton recently. I chose to make a shirt, which presented a challenge when finishing the armhole. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15270/the-fortuny-shirt Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:57:13 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15556/project-runway-there-is-an-i-in-team http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15556/project-runway-there-is-an-i-in-team Posted by Victoria North
Two teams of 6 were challenged to create a collection for Fall 2010. Who survived this week and who was sent packing? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15556/project-runway-there-is-an-i-in-team Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:32:33 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15543/add-your-input-to-the-sewing-group-and-gathering-list http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15543/add-your-input-to-the-sewing-group-and-gathering-list Posted by Sarah McFarland
You can help build our list of sewing organizations and events ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15543/add-your-input-to-the-sewing-group-and-gathering-list Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:01:46 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15506/how-have-you-organized-your-stash http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15506/how-have-you-organized-your-stash Posted by April M. Mohr
Without some kind of organization, your stash can get out of hand. What stash storage solutions have you discovered? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15506/how-have-you-organized-your-stash Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14930/what-were-you-sewing-in-1985 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14930/what-were-you-sewing-in-1985 Posted by Deana May
Issue 151, October/November 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of Threads. Show us what you were sewing in 1985 for a chance to be featured in the next issue. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14930/what-were-you-sewing-in-1985 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:38:32 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15505/how-to-make-stripe-insertions http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15505/how-to-make-stripe-insertions Posted by Threads Magazine
Tiny elements, sometimes hidden, can revamp a classic shirt with personality and design. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15505/how-to-make-stripe-insertions Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15504/assistant-editor-wanted http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15504/assistant-editor-wanted Deana May
Do you love to sew garments, and have a passion for writing and editing? If so, you may be our next Assistant Editor. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15504/assistant-editor-wanted Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:00:10 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15494/teach-yourself-to-sew-how-to-iron http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15494/teach-yourself-to-sew-how-to-iron Posted by Victoria North
Learn the differences between ironing and pressing, and the best way to iron your garments in this episode from our beginner sewing series. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15494/teach-yourself-to-sew-how-to-iron Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:18:53 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15481/chat-with-me-on-patternreviewcom http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15481/chat-with-me-on-patternreviewcom Posted by Deana May
Come on over to PatternReview.com on Weds. 8/25 at 8pm (EST) for a live chat with me on "Behind the Scenes at Threads". ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15481/chat-with-me-on-patternreviewcom Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:16:02 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15453/project-runway-hats-off-to-you http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15453/project-runway-hats-off-to-you Posted by Victoria North
Design a garment inspired by the work of hat designer Philip Treacy. Did the judges get it right? What was your favorite design? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15453/project-runway-hats-off-to-you Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15441/design-on-the-half-scale http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15441/design-on-the-half-scale Posted by Sarah McFarland
The Center for Pattern Design explains the advantages of working small ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15441/design-on-the-half-scale Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:16:18 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15430/new-fall-2010-patterns-by-butterick http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15430/new-fall-2010-patterns-by-butterick Posted by Nicole Smith
Check out the newest patterns from Butterick for the perfect pieces to help you transition into fall this season. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15430/new-fall-2010-patterns-by-butterick Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:19:25 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15418/museum-exhibit-to-dye-for http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15418/museum-exhibit-to-dye-for Posted by April M. Mohr
The de Young Museum in San Francisco explores the history of dyeing fabric. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15418/museum-exhibit-to-dye-for Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:29:06 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15177/carlas-opera-coat http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15177/carlas-opera-coat Posted by Susan Khalje
An elegant couture opera coat from the 60's inspires and educates ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15177/carlas-opera-coat Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:50:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15371/teach-yourself-to-sew-how-to-sew-a-sleeve http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15371/teach-yourself-to-sew-how-to-sew-a-sleeve Posted by Victoria North
Learn how to sew a sleeve in the latest episode of our beginner sewing series. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15371/teach-yourself-to-sew-how-to-sew-a-sleeve Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:21:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15384/project-runway-its-a-party http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15384/project-runway-its-a-party Posted by Victoria North
Which designer was sent home this week during this unconventional party store challenge? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/15384/project-runway-its-a-party