| Feature Articles |  | Page |
| WHY MAKE YOUR OWN JEANS? by Sandra Betzina Because creating your own designer-style pair is so much easier than you think it is | 28 | |
| BACKSTAGE AT THE OPERA by Suzanne Hanna Learn how costumes are created for the stage | 34 | |
| THE INSIDE SCOOP ON HOLLYWOOD WAISTS by Sarah Veblen Last year, they were low. This year, they're up, up, up! | 38 | |
| REVISIT RETRO DETAILS by Susan Khalje A retro ensemble reminds us of the touches that make fine garments | 44 | |
| TAILORING SERIES, PART 1: HOT POCKET by Kenneth D. King In a few extra minutes, you can make a smooth jacket lining with a handsome hidden breast pocket | 48 | |
| GET BIASED by Janet Manning Try these tools and techniques for making and applying a good edge with bias tape | 54 | |
| AT THE CIRQUE by Michaela Murphy Discover the secrets behind | 59 | |
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| Departments | Page | |
| CONTRIBUTORS | 6 | |
| LETTERS | 8 | |
| NOTIONS Metallic braided thread, handy needle gripper, portable bobbin winder, floral-patterned rotary cutters, electronic scissors, sewing gloves, wrought-iron dress form, smocking stickers | 12 | |
TIPS Finding the grainline on knits, punching pattern marks, small notion storage | 17 | |
| EMBROIDERY ESSENTIALS Embroider an elegant hem | 20 | |
| PATTERN REVIEW Make a masterpiece | 22 | |
| Q&A Sew a perfect buttonhole | 26 | |
| MASTER CLASS Master the hand stitch, part 2 | 64 | |
| EXPLORING DESIGN Fashion is art applied | 68 | |
| READER'S CLOSET Inspired by Art Challenge | 72 | |
| EMBELLISHMENTS The cloud skirt | 77 | |
| QUICK TO MAKE A rectangle inspired by a square | 80 | |
| FINE FABRICS Spectacular ikat | 82 | |
| ADVERTISER INDEX / WEB DIRECTORY | 89 | |
| CLOSURES Nothing is lost | 90 | |
| BACK COVER Up close: 1940s dress |
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