| Feature Articles |  | Page |
| MAD FOR PLAID by Mary Ray Whether you like it perfectly matched or purposefully not, a proper layout is the key | 28 | |
| LET YOUR FEET GUIDE THE WAY by Carol Ahles Presser feet with vertical guides make for accurate sewing and straignt seams | 33 | |
| HIT YOUR MARK WITH DARTS by Mary Travis For a custom skirt, start with two fabric rectangles; then pinch out triangles to fit them around your waist and hips | 38 | |
| MIX AND MATCH WITH DOMINO DESIGN | 44 | |
| CLICK AND FIT by Georgene Shelton A digital camera is a great fitting tool | 48 | |
| THE BEST-FITTING PANTS EVER by Claudette Grant Don't alter someone else's pattern; draft your own | 52 | |
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| Departments | Page | |
| CONTRIBUTORS | 6 | |
| LETTERS | 8 | |
| NOTIONS Measuring-tape accessories, multicolored threads, wide-eyed needles, The Best of Threads DVD, soil-resistant spray starch | 12 | |
TIPS Looped button closure, eliminate ironing board static, sewing curved pieces, using clamps in place of pins, football tee/ham holder | 20 | |
| PATTERN REVIEW Patterns to decorate | 24 | |
| Q&A Turning corners with twin needles, flexible hem stitches, fitting larger shoulders and biceps | 59 | |
| FINE FABRICS Dazzling chiffon | 62 | |
| FUNDAMENTALS An easy lapped zipper (finally!) | 65 | |
| READER'S CLOSET | 70 | |
| EMBROIDERY ESSENTIALS New on the embroidery scene | 76 | |
| QUICK TO MAKE Mini purses | 78 | |
| ADVERTISER INDEX / WEB DIRECTORY | 86 | |
| INDEX to ISSUES 129-134 | 88 | |
| CLOSURES Indelible lessons | 90 | |
| BACK COVER Up close: Jean Patou gown |
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