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November 10, 2009


December 2009/January 2010
Issue Number 146



Current Issue of Threads magazine
On the Cover:
Elevate your garments with easy, elegant trim

Subscribers in the U.S. should receive this issue by November 19.

Feature Articles

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DESIGNER DENIM
by Patricia Robison
Rethink how you sew denim: This versatile fabric is more sophisticated than you know

30
FITTING TIPS FROM THE PROS
by Louise Cutting and Linda Lee
Six easy solutiions for hard-to-fit areas

Online extra:
More fitting tips from Linda and Louise

36
ALL THE TRIMMINGS
by Carol Zentgraf
Transform everyday garments with show-stopping trim

43
MARIMEKKO GODETS
by Claire R. Shaeffer
Unique design makes for a delightful hemline

48
THE MAGIC OF NUNO FELTING
by Linda Veilleux
Mix silk and wool; add water, and blend

52
TAKE IT TO THE CLEANERS
by Kenneth D. King
Go behind the scenes at New York's Madame Paulette to see how treasured garments are renewed

58


Departments

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CONTRIBUTORS

6
LETTERS

8
TIPS
Organize your spare buttons, make a button shank from thread, keep fibers snag free with paper, paint buttons, cotton cross-stitch canvas, lined cutting mat aids alterations

14
NOTIONS
Grosgrain ribbon, fabric-bonding agent, machine-embroidery thread, energy-efficient iron, bias-tape marker

18
FUNDAMENTALS
Tailoring 101

21
PATTERN REVIEW
Delightful winter sewing

26
MASTER CLASS
Sew a sweater

64
QUICK TO MAKE
Circular vest

69
EMBROIDERY ESSENTIALS
Sculpt a necklace

72
GREAT GIFTS
Threads staff wish list

74
INDEX TO ISSUES 141-146

80
Q&A
Adapt a "knits-only" pattern, adjust thread tension

82
SEWING CORNER

85
ADVERTISER INDEX / WEB DIRECTORY

89
CLOSURES
Getting plastered

90
BACK COVER
Up close: 1930s royal blue felt suit