February/ March 2005 Threads

Issue # 117

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Table of Contents

Feature Articles		Page
FOR WAISTBANDS, IT'S WHAT'S INSIDE THAT COUNTS by Joyce Murphy With the right stabilizer, you can make a pant or skirt waist stand at attention or softly hug the body		32
THESE PLEATS ARE MADE FOR WALKING by Paddye Mann For ease of movement and design flair, add one or more kick pleats to your skirt		38
TO GET THE RIGHT ARMHOLE, FIT THE BODICE by Sarah Veblen Use a muslin to adjust bust, back, and shoulder -- and your armhole almost takes care of itself		44
SEWING WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS by Jan Bones The construction process for any garment boils down to three basic steps		50
COVERED BUTTONS, MILD TO WILD by Judith Neukam Make them from a variety of unusual materials, or order them in your choice of fabric		55
12 TERRIFIC FINISHING TIPS FROM THE PROS The Professional Association of Custom Clothiers shares strategies for finishing your garment edges		59
SIMPLE, SOPHISTICATED, AND DESIGNED BY YOU by Kayla Kennington Learn to draft modular garments that are elegant, efficient, and easy to sew		62

Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		8
LETTERS		10
TIPS Color combinations, sew beaded fringe, no-slide shoulder straps, permanent pattern copies, shopping tips, track fitting order, make your own string		16
EXPLORING DESIGN Inspired by Threads -- A Design Challenge		22
BASICS Hooks and eyes -- easy techniques for using these versatile closures		28
QUESTIONS Silk vs. synthetic organza, handbag hardware sources, ironing, button care		70
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Free-motion sewing, zippers, scissors		74
FITTING How you lengthen a skirt pattern depends on the style		78
ADVERTISER INDEX / WEB DIRECTORY		88
CLOSURES Dreams of summer		90
BACK COVER Art-to-wear ensemble		92

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