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Feature Articles
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COUTURE CONSTRUCTION
by Susan Khalje
Build a beautiful garment with skill and confi dence
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MODERN MACHINES
by Annie O'Connor
10 features that make you say, “Wow!”
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ARTISTRY BY THE STRIP
by Ann Williamson
Three techniques for embellishing with fabric
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BRA-MAKING BASICS
by Stephani L. Miller
It’s easier than you think to sew bras that fit
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CHARLES JAMES
by Claire Shaeffer
Distinctive gowns from the architect of style
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SEW FRUGAL
by Ruth Cienmoczolowski
25 ways to save time and money
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SEWING SPACES THAT WORK
by Sarah McFarland
Professionals share what they love about where they sew
Online extra:
 There's More to See in this Great Sewing Studio
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Departments
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CONTRIBUTORS
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LETTERS
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NOTIONS
Richly hued premium felt, gel for overworked hands, lightweight polyester thread, clips instead of pins, earrings for sewers
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TIPS
Get knit necklines to lie fl at, mark and make buttonholes accurately, line a skirt with swimsuit fabric, create a coordinating garment bag
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EMBELLISHMENTS
Perforated designs
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HOW DID THEY SEW THAT?
French impression
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DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
Babette Pinsky
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PATTERN REVIEW
Banish the winter blues
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FUNDAMENTALS
Easy-to-sew boning
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A STITCH IN TIME
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EMBROIDERY ESSENTIALS
Reverse appliqué on leather
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Q&A
Testing thread durability, Sea Island cotton defi ned, removing glue from fine fabrics
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ADVERTISER INDEX
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CLOSURES
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BACK COVER
Circa 1910 Asian influenced embroidered dress
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