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| EXPERT TECHNIQUES FOR FINISHING STRETCH KNITS Improve your spandex-blend garments with four styles of professional-looking edges  Preview this article | 34 | |
| PRESSING MATTERS by Ann Steeves Learn why your iron is as critical as your sewing machine for creating shapely garments Preview this article | 40 | |
| PINTUCKS GO MODERN Venture beyond the straight-and-narrow with these architectural details Preview this article | 46 | |
| FITTING TO FLATTER THE MIDSECTION Whatever your size, a full-abdomen body type is a special fitting challenge. Here's how to do it right. Preview this article | 52 | |
| GROMMETS: SET 'EM STRAIGHT Combine fashion and function with the right hardware, tools, and know-how Preview this article | 57 | |
| TAKE A FRESH LOOK AT PATCHWORK If the term "patchwork" evokes a rustic bed quilt, these designers will change your mind Preview this article | 60 | |
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| CONTRIBUTORS | 6 | |
| LETTERS | 8 | |
| NOTIONS Elegant magnetic closures, book on fashion design, thread adapters, rest pads for irons, gadgets for purses | 13 | |
| TIPS Buttonholes in tweedy fabrics, quick pants-fitting tip | 16 | |
| BASICS Choose your best pattern size | 19 | |
| PATTERN REVIEW Streamlined silhouettes | 22 | |
| QUICK TO MAKE Elegant, wide belts Preview this article | 29 | |
| READER'S CLOSET | 66 | |
| EMBELLISHMENTS Button embroidery | 68 | |
| Q&A Altering sleeveless shoulders, denim dyes that run, removing trouser excess, balancing heavy thread | 72 | |
| MASTER CLASS Serpentine edge | 75 | |
| ADVERTISER INDEX | 88 | |
| CLOSURES Still in factory folds | 90 | |
| BACK COVER Fine fabrics: devoré velvet | ||
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