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Sewing White Fabric
How to avoid soil, surface damage, show-through, and other pitfalls
— by Rae Cumbie
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Know Your Knits
This guide to the confusing world of knit fabrics will help you select and use a knit with confidence
— by Sarah Veblen
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Corduroy
Techniques that yield superior results with this classic pile fabric
— by Andrea Moore
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Knits & Wovens: What's the Difference?
Learn about these two types of fabric and your sewing will be a cinch
— by Jan Bones and Pamela Howard
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 A Visit to a Fabric Store
A guided tour for new sewers reveals a fabric store that has a lot more than just fabric
— with Lisa Summerell
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Online Fabric Shopping: A List of Resources
Browse some the finest fabric shops on the continent -- from the comfort of your own home
— by Carol Fresia
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The 2004 Striped Fabric Challenge
Members of the Professional Association of Custom Clothiers show their stripes at this year's conference in Savannah
— by the Threads editors
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Bags to Sew
Simple projects to show off a gorgeous fabric
— by Carol Spier
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African Fabrics in Action
What can you do with colorful West African textiles? Take a look...
— by David Page Coffin
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Fabric Savvy: How to Work with Cotton Fabric
From preshrinking to hemming, learn how to work with cotton batiste, cotton damask, cotton piqué, cotton shirting, cotton voile, and crinkle cotton
— by Sandra Betzina
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Threads Denim Challenge Finalists
Members of the Professional Association of Custom Clothiers accepted our challenge to turn denim into dynamite design. Have a look at a slideshow of fabulous entries.
— by Judy Neukam
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Choosing Fabric for Plus-Sized Designs
The aesthetics, durability, and comfort of the fiber are the most important criteria to consider
— by Barbara Deckert
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Helpful Hints for Sewing Silk
Sandra Betzina, TV host and author, takes some of the guesswork out of sewing with this slippery fabric
— with Sandra Betzina
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The RS/WS Wool Challenge
The RS/WS Wool Challenge winners were announced last May in Los Angeles at the fashion show during the annual PACC convention. Here is a sampling of photos of the winners and audience at the show
— by the editors of Threads
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Sewing Lycra Blends
Puzzled by wovens and knits featuring a touch of this springy fiber? Getting the most from these fabrics is surprisingly simple
— by Sandra Betzina
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Straightening the Grain On Fluid Fabrics
Before cutting, the crossgrain and the lengthwise grain need to be ruler straight
— with Sarah Veblen
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A Primer on Sewing Knits
It's easy to make knit garments that look like ready-to-wear
— by Ann Person
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Easy and Elegant Linen
This ancient fiber folds crisply and shows off details beautifully
— by Susan Khalje
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Fabric Shopping with a Pro
Simplify making decisions at the fabric store by systematically comparing swatches
— by Sarah Veblen
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