June/ July 2002 Threads

Feature Articles		Page
BLUEPRINTING FABRIC by Helen Saunders Make fabric light-sensitive, arrange objects on it, and place in the sun. Then wait for image.		36
BEST BETS IN SPRING/SUMMER PATTERNS by Patricia Moyes A season of soft, pretty, and fluid silhouettes		40
QUILTING ON A SMALL SCALE by Kayla Kennington Paper foundations make it easy to create accurate miniature patchwork Online extra: Make miniature quilt templates		46
CONQUERING INSET CORNERS by Shirley Smith An organdy reinforcement ensures a smooth, sharp turn Online extra: Video of the author sewing an inset corner seam		52
DIGITIZING DOODLES by Helga Wilkins Capture one-of-a-kind free-motion designs that you can stitch out again and again		54
EASY, SUMMERY OUTDOOR CHAIR COVERS by Flo Barnett and Becky Cravens Dress up standard-issue patio chairs with a little fabric and a whole lot of creativity		58
THE ART OF HAND-EMBROIDERED MONOGRAMS by Pamela Burke Learn the skills to work impeccable monograms -- they add polish and personality to garments and home accessories		62
MAKING SENSE OF PATTERN GRADING by Terry Horlamus If you want to use a too-small (or too-big) pattern, you need to know the way garments differe in proportioin from one size to another		66
REDESIGNING PATTERN EDGES by Diane Ericson Every edge of every pattern piece is an invitation to create visual excitement Online extra: Video of the author shaping and facing a decorative edge		71
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
LETTERS Real models, pattern identities, happily surfing		8
TIPS Machine stitch sampler, a buttoned quilt		14
QUESTIONS Ironing, RS/WS of fabric		16
BASICS Easy collar construction		18
FITTING The asymmetrical figure		22
EXPLORING DESIGN Design Challenge VI		28
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Euro Pro vacuum, John James needles, D'UVA correctable fabric paints		78
QUICK TO MAKE Bead a trio of bugs		80
DELICIOUS DETAILS Lapel variations		84
ADVERTISER INDEX / WEB DIRECTORY		96
CLOSURES En Vogue at the I.D.		98
BACK COVER A silk dress and under-blouse made with smocking and embroidery		100

Blueprinting Fabric, Best Bets in Spring/Summer Patterns, Quilting on a Small Scale, Conquering Inside Corners, Digitizing Doodles, Easy Summery Outdoor Chair Covers, The Art of Hand-Embroidered Monograms, Making Sense of Pattern Grading, Redesigning Pattern Edges