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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