Threads Magazine

No other sewing brand delivers the caliber of garment-sewing instruction provided by Threads: in-depth information, tailored to suit beginners to advanced sewers. From learning sewing fundamentals to mastering advanced skills, Threads covers every aspect of garment sewing: inspiring ideas, patterns, fabrics, insider secrets and designer techniques for adapting patterns, fitting, tailoring, and embellishments.

Do you spend more time experimenting or perfecting your skills?

Threads Magazine

LETTERS

tips • YOUR IDEAS FOR BETTER SEWING

notions • TOOLS FOR SMARTER SEWING

Dupioni and shantung • Look closely: These silk fabrics are not the same

Built from beads • Hand-sew sparkling bijoux for appliqué or accessories

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Furled cuff • A shaped edge adds an organic twist

pattern review • TESTED AND SEWN BY THREADS

FALL LOOKS • Recharge your sewing with trending patterns and fabrics

Industry Seam Allowances • How and why patternmakers apply varied widths to designs

The Armhole Squared • Multiply your design and fit opportunities

Custom Patterns Tryout • My experience with three digital design services

Single Layer & Reversible • Apply clever engineering to double-faced fabrics

Three Capsule Wardrobes • From one pattern, create personalized ensembles

Catchstitch review • A hand stitch for more than hemming

Q&A • QUESTIONS—EXPERTS’ ANSWERS

Mrs. Patchin’s praise

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