Party Through the Decades with Bernina and BurdaStyle
1 commentCreate a party look inspired by your favorite decade and you could win big in this contest from BurdaStyle.com.
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What is your top tip for new sewers?
39 commentsShare the most important tip that you think every new sewer should know.
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Enter the Threads Halloween Costume Contest
2 commentsShare your handmade Halloween costumes in the Threads costume gallery and you could win.
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Project Runway: Season 8 - Finale Part 2
10 commentsFind out which of the final three designers was picked as the winner of Season 8.
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SewStylish Fall Jacket Challenge Winner
5 commentsYour votes are in. Read on to see the first, second, and third-place winners.
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Project Runway: Season 8 - Finale Part 1
8 commentsFind out who is heading to the finale.
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Vote for your favorite in the SewStylish Fall Jacket Challenge
8 commentsWe picked five finalists, now you pick the winner.
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Project Runway: A Look in the Line
This week the designers were challenged to create a collection of three designs for Heidi's active wear collection.
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What is the most creative handmade Halloween costume you have seen?
11 commentsHandmade costumes can be the most interesting in the neighborhood. Share the most creative Halloween costume you have seen over the years.
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What sewing projects are you working on this week?
25 commentsWhether you are just starting something new, or trying to finally finish a troublesome garment, share what you are working on this week.
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Project Runway: There's a Pattern Here
4 commentsThis week the challenge to create original textile patterns inspired by a personal experience made for an emotional episode.
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What is your favorite sewing book?
8 commentsWhich sewing book do you find yourself turning to again and again?
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Project Runway: Race to the Finish
9 commentsThe designers were challenged to create a high fashion garment and a ready-to-wear counterpart piece this week.
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Prevent Stray Bobbin Threads
7 commentsUse hair elastics to help keep thread on your bobbins.
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Project Runway: A Rough Day on the Runway
2 commentsThis week the designers looked to Jacqueline Kennedy as their muse to create All-American sportswear.
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How to Make an Infinity Scarf
19 commentsKeep warm with this designer-inspired accessory from SewStylish Fall Fashion 2010.
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Spike Your Hand-Sewing Thread
When hand-sewing, I use a bill spike to hold my spool of thread. They are available in stationery-supply catalogs. It helps keep my spool of thread readily accessible without rolling away but gives...
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Project Runway: What's Mine is Yours
18 commentsThe challenge this week was to act both as designer and sample maker. How did the designers react to working in pairs?
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How to Sew a Notched Jacket Lapel
2 commentsAccomplish a cleanly notched lapel with simple sewing, trimming, and pressing techniques.
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Sheath a tracing-wheel blade
1 commentUse a toothbrush holder as a handy storage place for tracing wheels.
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