Tauton’s
Threads June July 1998
CONDITION Good,
unmarked pages, reading wear
CONTENTS
Techniques
Soup Up Your Sewing Machine – Five quick, do-it-yourself
accessories boost sewing efficiency. By Andrea Moore
Silk Thread for Construction? Yes! – For strong,
flexible, nearly invisible seams, edge finishes, and hems, use silk thread in
your machine. By Linda Lee
Details
Fagoting by Machine – Duplicate on the machine this
“open” seam traditionally join by hand with decorative stitches. By carol
Laflin Ahles
There’s More Than One Way to Line a Vest – Four options
make quick (and fun) work of lining your vest. By Celeste Percy
Design
Enter the Third (Quilted) Dimension – Raise your quilt to
new heights with 3-D techniques like sculptural appliqué. By Anita Medina
Sewing Less Is More – Designer Loes Hinse combines a
minimalist approach to fashion with simple industry techniques. By Marsha Day
Playing with Design – Three designers’ advice: identify
your assets, showcase your strengths, and enjoy yourself. By The Editors
Fit &
Fabric
From Tablecloth to Terrific Garment – Why pass up a
great, vintage, flea-market find just because it’s stained or torn? It might be
a superb addition to your next garment! By Jenny Archer Atwood
Get in the Swim! – Learn the tricks you need to sew
custom swimwear on a par with ready-to-wear. By Joanne Molesky
Departments
Letters – Dress-forms, sizing up patterns, mail-order
fabric, fitting, blue-ribbon stitch-and-slash
Questions – Acid, paper, and fabric; sewing reversible
swimwear; breaking in denim
Tips – Lengthening sleeves, tailor’s tacks, refined
serger-thread habits
Basics – Staystitching
Fitting – Princess seams
Pattern Review – Best bets for Spring/Summer
Notes – Take the pain out of stain removal
Quick to Make – The simplest skirt
Closures – Ask Pansy
Back Cover – Princess-style jacket by Vivienne Westwood
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