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Making a Jacket: Part III

Ann Steeves, contributor | June 6th, 2008

Now that you have created the perfect jacket, complete your look with the perfect trim. (Part 3 of a 3-part series.)

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Making a Jacket: Part II

Ann Steeves, contributor | June 6th, 2008

Learn how to create the shell for a jacket.(Part 2 of a 3-part series.)

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Making a Jacket: Part I

Ann Steeves, contributor | June 6th, 20083 comments

In this three-part series, learn how to create a stylish jacket from scratch.

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How to Reverse-Applique a Tote Bag

Diane Gilleland, contributor | June 3rd, 200825 comments

Reverse applique involves layering several fabrics together, and then cutting pieces away to reveal what's underneath. This tutorial shows you how.

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Inside the Tents

AmberE, member | May 20th, 2008

Join our editors as they make the pilgrimage to New York's Fashion Week.

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Buttonholes in Tweedy Fabrics

Threads Magazine, contributor | May 9th, 2008

Tweed fabrics can be difficult to match to a thread color—you don't want the stitching to stand out too much. Here's how one reader solved the problem.

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Tim Gunn Does It Again

Ann Steeves, contributor | April 28th, 2008

An peak inside Tim Gunn's new book "A Guide to Quality, Taste & Style".

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An Interview with Trudy Hanson of HotPatterns

Ann Steeves, contributor | April 22nd, 20083 comments

A question-and-answer session with the doyenne of "fast fashion" patterns. She creates of-the-moment sewing patterns as quickly as Zara and H&M;create trendy clothing.

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Online Sources for Hard-to-find Handbag Hardware

Ann Steeves, contributor | April 15th, 200812 comments

Many people say it's the hardware that makes a bag look great. Here are some of the best online sources for everything from handles to clasps.

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Luxury Large Button Wrap

Tina Hilton, contributor | April 7th, 20089 comments

Here is a project that my fellow blogger Susan Beal would love, a gorgeously thick and luxurious wrap decked out with the season's hottest embellishment: a great big button. This is an easy weekend project that'll set you up in style come Monday morning.

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One-hour Wide Belt

JoyceMurphy, member | March 31st, 2008

For tying together any look, I love to quickly stitch up a wide, obi-wrap belt. It's super quick to sew.

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Top 10 Fabrics - Source List

SewStylish Magazine, | March 31st, 20083 comments

Where do you go when you absolutely gotta have a truly amazing fabric? To the World Wide Web, of course. So go ahead and ready your mouse! Here are more than one hundred retailers, each with a to-drool-over selection of fabrics.

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The First-ever Sew Stylish Photo Shoot!

SewStylish Magazine, | March 28th, 2008

There are many stories left on the cutting room floor when we publish an issue of the magazine. Enjoy this free download from our magazine exploring a behind the scenes view of our very first photoshoot.

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Madame Gres: Sphinx of Fashion

AmberE, member | March 26th, 2008

A museum exhibit delves into the couture of Parisian master Madame Alix Gres.

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Little Shop, Little Shop of Notions

Threads Magazine, contributor | March 24th, 20082 comments

You can get unique and hard-to-find notions on the cheap at your local thrift store.

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How to Make a Mini Clutch for Day or Evening

Jennifer Sauer, contributor | March 20th, 2008

I love patent leather, but can't ever seem to stomach the price tag. A small, chic bag is a great way to get all the style without emptying my wallet.

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How to Create a Peasant Top from a Funky Thrift Store Muumuu

StitchLounge, member | March 8th, 20083 comments

How often has your eye been caught by a bold, funky pattern in a thrift shop only to find that the print belongs to, ugh!, a muumuu? Well, despair no more, fair bargain maiden! We show you how to salvage that lovely fabric by transforming it into a chic top.

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How to Make a Couture Carry-All

Jennifer Sauer, contributor | March 3rd, 20081 comment

I love fine sewing but I don't always have the time to finish an entire garment. To practice my savvy stitching techniques, I like to test-drive them on a smaller project, like a trendy, designer-inspired bag.

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How to Make a Simply Sassy Purse

Jennifer Sauer, contributor | March 2nd, 2008

While creating my own purse designs, there are always a few things to keep in mind; so I've compiled a quick refresher course to help you create any design from a pattern of your choice.

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