Threads February March 2001

CONDITION   Good, unmarked pages, reading wear

CONTENTS

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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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