Threads February
March 2001
CONDITION Good,
unmarked pages, reading wear
CONTENTS
Details
Evaluating Machine-Embroidery Software – Here are key
issues to consider if you’re in the market for machine-embroidery software. By
Barbara Emodi
Perfect Your Hand-Quilting Stitch – Tiny, even stitches
are your reward for practice and understanding all that influences a
hand-quilting stitch. By Mary Stori
Fit &
Fabric
Winterize a Coat or Jacket – Stay warm and stylish with a
thin, synthetic interlining for maximum protection from the cold. By Ron
Collins
A Skirt-Draping Primer – Vary a dimple rectangle to create
a wardrobe of skirts and learn about draped design. By Theresa Laquey
A Sewer’s Guide to New York City. By The Editors
Techniques
10 Everyday Uses for a Pressing Ham – Give your garments
a professionally pressed look with this much neglected tool. By Mary Roehr
Couture Techniques for Every Sewer – These nine methods
make a real difference when you want to create a special garment. By Susan
Khalje
Design
Window Treatments 1010 – Design strategies form a
window-fashion professional. By Deb Barrett
Machine-Sewn Textures – crate surface effects by
stitching together shrinkable and nonshirnking fabrics, then washing them. By
Anna Carlson
A Design Board for Sewers – Pin your projects on the wall
for a good preview and evaluation. By Diane Ericson
Designer Label: Erman – A custom blend of handmade
fabrics, industry methods, and a couture approach. By Erman
Departments
Letters – More on machine-emboridery threads
Tips – Detachable pants lining, one bobbin fits all,
cutting slippery fabrics
Questions – Sewing-machine trade-in prices, CoolMax
Basics – Downloading designs
Fitting – Restyling pants
Tools of the Trade – Bernina Ironing System, Lettering
Pro, Smart Sizer Gold, PACC
Quick to Make – Needlebooks for hand-stitchers
Books – Free-Style Quilts, Lingerie Secrets, The Photo
Transfer Handbook, Sewing for the Apparel Industry
Advertiser Index/Web Directory
Closures – Sewing Fantasies
Back Cover – Balenciaga ball gown
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