February/March 2007 Threads

Feature Articles		Page
GO FAUX! by Elizabeth Dubicki Today's faux fur offerings are cozy, gorgeous, and surprisingly easy to sew Preview this article		34
ALTERING PATTERNS FOR THE WELL-ENDOWED by Lynne Garner The ever-changing bustline needs multiple fittings over a lifetime. Here's how. Preview this article		40
NO PATTERN REQUIRED by Michaela Murphy Take your favorite garment and clone it Preview this article		45
COPY YOUR GARMENTS WITH PRECISION by Jean Haas With a flexible ruler, you can capture the shape of any garment again and again Preview this article		48
IT'S A WRAP: CUSTOM-COVERED BELTS by Paddye Mann Learn how to cover a belt and buckle like a professional Preview this article		53
INSPIRED BY JAPANESE CRESTS by Lois Ericson Century-old designs add new life to garments Preview this article		56
CUT UP PATTERNS AND ADD SEAMS by Mary Ray Get extra style mileage from your favorite patterns by creating new seams Preview this article		62
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
LETTERS		8
TIPS Revolving spice rack for notions; clipping curves accurately; preventing foot-pedal movement		12
NOTIONS Embellishment stamp set; book on museum textile collections; make your own buttons; sewing-machine seam guide; easy-to-store light box		19
PATTERN REVIEW Take it from the runway		24
BASICS Pattern terms, defined		31
EMBELLISHMENTS Going in circles: fabric yo-yos Preview this article		68
READER'S CLOSET		73
Q&A Sewing bra cups into a lining; lining a vest; using a curved ruler; lifting low-rise jeans; closing a gaping back		78
ADVERTISER INDEX / WEB DIRECTORY		88
CLOSURES Stitch, rattle, and ROAR		90
BACK COVER Tartan plaid

Go Faux!; Altering Patterns for the Well-Endowed; No Pattern Required; Copy Your Garments with Precision; It's a Wrap: Custom-covered Belts; Inspired by Japanese Crests; Cut Up Patterns and Add Seams