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
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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
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ALL THE TRIMMINGS
by Carol Zentgraf
Transform everyday garments with show-stopping trim
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MARIMEKKO GODETS
by Claire R. Shaeffer
Unique design makes for a delightful hemline
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THE MAGIC OF NUNO FELTING
by Linda Veilleux
Mix silk and wool; add water, and blend
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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
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Departments
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CONTRIBUTORS
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LETTERS
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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
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NOTIONS
Grosgrain ribbon, fabric-bonding agent, machine-embroidery thread, energy-efficient iron, bias-tape marker
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FUNDAMENTALS
Tailoring 101
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PATTERN REVIEW
Delightful winter sewing
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MASTER CLASS
Sew a sweater
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QUICK TO MAKE
Circular vest
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EMBROIDERY ESSENTIALS
Sculpt a necklace
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GREAT GIFTS
Threads staff wish list
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INDEX TO ISSUES 141-146
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Q&A
Adapt a "knits-only" pattern, adjust thread tension
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SEWING CORNER
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ADVERTISER INDEX / WEB DIRECTORY
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CLOSURES
Getting plastered
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BACK COVER
Up close: 1930s royal blue felt suit
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