Threads August September 1995

CONDITION  Good, unmarked pages, reading wear

CONTENTS

Fabric & Fit

A Bathrobe of Washable Silk – Learn how to make sumptuous, terry-lined robe. By Linda Lee

Can a Computer Solve Your Fitting Problems? – A patternmaking program can be a great addition to you sewing tool box. By Sue Bennett

Design

The Gored Skirt – here are bias-cut and ten-gore variations of a classic style to enliven you wardrobe. By Marcy Tilton

One-Layer Tailoring – An astonishing process created by a 1950s designer dramatically cuts tailoring time. By David Page Coffin

Easy Appliqué for Complex Shapes – A simple technique increases quilt-design freedom. By Beatrice Grayson

Details

Dye-Paint Garment Fabrics – No experience needed for great results. By Ann Johnston

Cowl-Neck Scarf – A bias-cut, thrift-shop treasure you can quickly copy. By Karen Morris

Techniques

A Stay Tape Prevents Stretch – an easy addition helps your garment keep its shape. By Claire Shaeffer

Tame the Rolled-Hemmer Foot – Here’s how to master the tool that even experienced sewers fear. By Andrea Moore

A Shortcut to Great Linings – Skip interfacing and keep facings in place with this technique. By Connie Long

Departments

Letters – Threads redesign, fabric shopping with kids, beads and beading

Questions – Success with Polarfleece, low-vision sewing

Fitting – Blouse hems that ride up

Tips – Easy Pattern weights, homemade light box, covered buttons with no show-through

Basics – Working with grainlines

Quick to Make – Cowl-neck scarf; rolled-hem scarves and napkins

Notes – Garment storage bag, needle for metallic thread

Books – Sewing and embellishment, quilting

Calendar – Exhibits, special events, tours, and workshops

Closures – Home Management

In Detail – Bias-cut gown by Clair McCardell

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