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| AMAZING LACE Using these techniques, it's versatile, forgiving, and surprisingly easy to sew  Preview this article | 30 | |
| THE SECRET STRENGTH OF SILK ORGANZA by Marla Kazell This delicate fabric adds weightless support to your garments without increasing bulk Preview this article | 38 | |
| BUILD A BETTER BUST Establish support and shape before you fit the dress Preview this article | 44 | |
| HARDWARE MAKES THE HANDBAG All the bits and pieces you need to fashion a fabulous carryall Preview this article | 50 | |
| DECORATIVE WIDE HEMS For a designer edge, add a facing, then get busy with the dressy details Preview this article | 54 | |
| BE YOUR OWN DESIGNER Use your inspiration to turn your closet into a fashion collection Preview this article | 59 | |
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| Departments | Page | |
| CONTRIBUTORS | 6 | |
| LETTERS | 8 | |
| NOTIONS Bountiful buttons; silk-screen embellishment kits; luxurious threads; portable sewing table | 11 | |
| TIPS Soldering iron for hemming; mini buttons for doll clothes | 16 | |
| BASICS How to pin | 22 | |
| PATTERN REVIEW The best dresses for spring | 26 | |
| READERS' CLOSET | 64 | |
| EMBELLISHMENTS Fabric spirals adorn a belt | 66 | |
| Q&A Turning a scarf into a skirt; how to take in a jeans waistband; matching plaids on sleeves; how to hem slinky knits | 70 | |
| MASTER CLASS: A NOTCH ABOVE by Kenneth D. King Get perfect, bulk-free lapels by mastering the pivot point first Preview this article | 74 | |
| ADVERTISER INDEX / WEB DIRECTORY | 88 | |
| CLOSURES Rest in pieces | 90 | |
| BACK COVER Fine fabrics: vintage kimono | ||
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