April/ May 2005 Threads

Feature Articles		Page
NEW RULES FOR LARGE PRINTS by Elizabeth B. Dubicki Forget what you've been told about big, bold patterns. They work beautifully in all sorts of garments if you don't worry about matching motifs.		32
WASH YOUR STASH by Judith Neukam Make fabrics with elegant, dramatic texture right in your washer and dryer		38
HOW TO FIT A PERFECT SLEEVE by Sarah Veblen It all starts with two simple measurements and some adjusting of the sleeve cap		42
TO BROADEN YOUR FASHION HORIZONS, TRY INTERNATIONAL PATTERNS by Shannon Gifford Once you get beyond the language barrier, there's a whole new world of styles to explore		48
AN ELEGANT COLLAR ON THE BIAS by Marcy Tilton A simple strip of fabric curves around the neckline to make a flattering collar		53
4 BELT STYLES THAT ARE A CINCH TO MAKE by Joyce Murphy With the variety of support and hardware options now available, creating a custom look has never been easier-or more fun		57
A MODERN TWIST ON A TAILORED HEM by Allison Page For a smooth curve and completely hidden stitches, pair tailor's canvas and fusible interfacing		62
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
LETTERS		8
TIPS Perfectly even darts, twist-free hand sewing, tailor's chalk, woolly nylon threading, matching patterns on pockets, recycling fabric, hemming a skirt		14
BASICS For woven fabrics, it's important to go with the grain		20
Machine Embroidery Design editing		24
Quick to Make Stylish notebook covers		30
QUESTIONS Yardage conversion chart, swatch quality, rolled-hem corners, lining a stretch jacket, kick-pleat variations		66
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Sewing machines, hobby table, stamp pads, clothespins, pants workshop on CD		72
FITTING Expand a tight back by pivoting the armhole		78
ADVERTISER INDEX / WEB DIRECTORY		88
CLOSURES Why I do what I do		90
BACK COVER Sashiko and shibori jacket		92

New Rules for Large Prints; Wash Your Stash; How to Fit a Perfect Sleeve; To Broaden Your Fashion Horizons, Try International Patterns; An Elegant Collar on the Bias; Belt Styles That Are a Cinch to Make; A Modern Twist on a Tailored Hem;