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.

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Wonders in wool

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threadsmagazine.com • How-to ◆ Projects & Patterns ◆ Tools & Supplies ◆ Inspiration

tips • YOUR IDEAS FOR BETTER SEWING

Cozy alpaca • Luxurious warmth from a lightweight fiber

Help for your hands • Specialty gloves offer comfort, grip, and safety

Square your pillows • A new angle on cushion corners

Framed lace • Add texture and detail with appliquéd panels

Dimensional cuff detail • Draft a pattern for a shapely sleeve appliqué

pattern review • Every pattern shown has been sewn and evaluated. We keep a close watch on fashion trends and select patterns that reflect the latest looks. Each one is then sent to a skilled tester, who sews it in muslin to evaluate the proportions, style, and pattern instructions.

How to Alter Men’s Shirts • Three fixes to give your off-the-rack shirt a sharper fit

Gifts for Makers • Practical to aspirational presents for creative spirits

Refine Your Pants Fit with a Template • A fabric mock-up simplifies crotch-curve adjustments

Winning Woolens • Annual competition showcases home-sewing achievement

SIZE-INCLUSIVE Pattern Designers • Muna and Broad founders bring a personal perspective to sewing for larger bodies

Sewing with Boiled Wool • Seam and edge techniques for an elegant finish

A classic waistband • Make it smooth, supportive, and comfortable

Sandra Lee Chandler • Sewing educator shares her creative energy

Q&A • READERS’ QUESTIONS-EXPERTS’ ANSWERS

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