Threads October
November 2001
CONDITION Good,
unmarked pages, reading wear
CONTENT
Techniques
12 Fresh Garment-Industry Tips – refine your sewn results
with this sampling of great techniques from the latest ready-to-wear. By Louise
Cutting
Lay Out and Cut Accurately – Pay special attention to the
first step of garment construction, and save time and trouble later. By Connie
Crawford
Design
A New Way to Pleat fabric – add texture to fabric using
fusible interfacing, string, and a large, cardboard, builder’s tube. By
Patricia Conglteon
Log Cabin Piecing, Freestyle – For simple quilts and
smashing details or accessories, frame a fabric square with coordinating
strips. By Susan B Allen
Fit &
Fabric
Know Your Knits – This guide to the confusing world of
knit fabrics will help you select and use a knit with confidence. By Sarah
Veblen
Underline with Silk Organza for Invisible Strength – Without
adding bulk or weight, this strong but delicate-looking fabric supports a
garment’s shape. By Juno Friedman
Details
Bobbin Work: When Threads Are Too Thick for the Needle –
Use hefty threads, yarns, braids, and ribbons in the bobbin, and sew form the
wrong side to create exciting stitched effects. By Sharee dawn Roberts
Pillow Forms: What’s Inside? – Down, foam, or poly?
Here’s how to match the pillow stuffing to its purpose and where to find it. By
Laurel Sprigg
The Interfaced Hem – Interfacing smoothly shapes a
garment hem, prevents clinging, and reduces wrinkling. Here’s how to choose and
apply interfacing for various hems.
Departments
Contributors
Letters – Neue Mode news, tips for sewing with leather.
Tips – creating stronger fringe; high-hip alteration
Questions – Avoiding injury: carpal tunnel syndrome
Basics – Sewing a hem
Fitting – Altering for a sway back
Exploring Design – RS/WS Wool Challenge
Tools of the Trade – Singer Izek, Baby Lock Ellageo,
Bernina Activa 145
Quick to Make – Endless tube scarf
Books – Quilt Studio, Braced by Lace, Kimono: Vanishing
Tradition
Delicious Details – Vintage collars
Advertiser Index/Web Directory
Closures – “Buttons”
Back Cover – Satin-brocade dress and coat by Pauline
Trigere
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