December 1998/ January 1999 Threads

Articles		Page
Details
THE UNSWEET RUFFLE by Caroline Cutrona Hottenstein Borrowed from a vintage bodice, here's a sugar-free, flattened ruffle with style		32
WOOL-JERSEY CUTWORK by Jean Cacicedo Slash, and then machine-wash and -dry wool jersey for lacey, cutwork-like effects		60
Fit & Fabric
UPHOLSTERY FABRICS FOR JACKETS? by Marcy Driver Sumptuous decorator fabrics are comfortable, durable, and surprisingly easy to tailor		54
SEW VELVET--FEARLESSLY! by Linda Lee Use a single-layer nap layout, lots of basting, and a few key guidelines to tame this lush but slippery fabric		64
Design
THINK OF POCKETS AS WINDOWS by Diane Ericson A cutout window can help you visualize, frame, and shape your next pocket		44
CLAIRE MCCARDELL'S REVOLUTIONARY READY-TO-WEAR by Valerie Steele		70
Techniques
STITCHING GREAT CURVES by Shirley Botsford Once you discover your best turning direction, you'll be stitching smoothly		36
WHICH SERGER STITCH WHEN? by Millie Schwandt Even the most basic serger can produce several stitches. Here's a look at the whole family of stitches and the best use for each		41
TEST-DRIVE THOSE EMBROIDERY MACHINES by John Giordano First determine the kind of embroidery you want to do, and then run some simple comparative tests		48
Departments		Page
LETTERS Size and language, dress-form stand, dyes vs. paints		6
QUESTIONS Getting rid of moths		10
TIPS Buttonhole insurance, jam-proof sheer seams, perfect interfacing		12
BASICS Clip and notch for smooth curves and sharp corners		14
FITTING How darts affect length		18
PATTERN REVIEW Best bets for fall/winter		22
NOTES Vintage Vogue, holiday gift ideas		74
QUICK TO MAKE Gossamer ribbon-work scarves		78
INDEX Issues 75-80		82
CLOSURES A Blanket from Ben		98
BACK COVER Velvet-trimmed vintage suit		100

The Unsweet Ruffle, Wool-Jersey "Cutwork", Upholstery Fabrics for Jackets? You Bet!, Sew Velvet -- Fearlessly!, Think of Pockets as Windows, Claire McCardell's Revolutionary Ready-to-Wear, Stitching Great Curves, Which Serger Stitch When?, Test-Drive Those Embroidery Machines